Best BluRay (3D too) to show off your systems abilities

[TnA200]

Hi all,

Having finally managed to make a system that I am happy with and I wanted to know what Blu-Ray movies you all think best test and show off the abilities of an AV system. I'm still experimenting with the settings and sometimes wonder if I'm getting the best out of my system. I always imagined with a hefty subwoofer I would hear more bass.

So far I only have one 3D movie, Avatar to test/experience the 3D capabilities of my new TV and BD player, as well as regular 2D movies The Dark Knight, Inception, Bladerunner (5 disc set), Batman Begins, Casino Royale... and George Michael Live in London.

Do you all have any other reference level movies that you would recommend.

BigBoss, any suggestions?

Regards,

TnA

 

[Anonymous]

Tron Legacy 3D

Very good surround sound - especially the cycle chase sequence.

 

[TnA200]

I expected a few more replies!

I'm sure my meagre selection can't be all the reference level Blu-Ray movies/concerts out there.

BTW, Xmas did add Harry Potter 8 disc set to my collection. Have yet to check it out.

:cheers:

 

[richardw42]

No experience of 3d at home.

Tron Legacy has stunning PQ & SQ, I'd say rent it though . It's not a good film.

How To Train Your Dragon.

Pirates of the Caribbean 4 was first film when I got my new amp, and I thought soundtrack was one of best.

 

[nads]

Just get the movies you like.

 

[CnoEvil]

Kung Foo Panda

 

[bigboss]

BigBoss, any suggestions?

Sorry, seems like I missed this thread. I can only recommend 2D movies.

I am Legend: especially the first scene where Will Smith chases deer in his car; gives your sound system & subwoofer a good workout

The Dark Knight: superb picture with lot of dark scenes & brilliant sound

Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy: all 3 parts have reference picture & sound. My absolute favourite now.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2: great picture & sound.

Ratatouille for its picture

 

[Anonymous]

I must have missed this too, but despicable me is awesome, tangled is good too, Tron is the best 3D movie IMO & the lion king is excellent too.

 

[VoodooDoctor]

The last two Harry Potters are a decent example of 3D Blu-rays.

 

[TnA200]

Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy is on my list of possible birthday presents to myself! 🙂 So look forward to checking that out.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2 - are on my to watch list for the near future as I have the discs from Santa!

I did get Cars 2 3D and Kung Fu Panda 2 for the kids, Cars 2 looked good in 2D, but still haven't had a chance to see the 3D version.

I wanted to get Tron 3D too, but have been put off by the prices. The 2D version bundled with the original Tron looks like a bargain on Amazon.

Thanks for the ideas. I hope this posting helps out anyone else wanting to see what their system should and could do.

 

[Anonymous]

I second Kung Fu Panda.

Knight and Day is also good for surround.

Das Boot and U51 for a subwoofer workout.

Saving Private Ryan - good all round.

 

[chris hollands]

Sucker punch has an awesome soundtrack,note the train scene . ( and cute cast ) !

sitting here watching Adele Blu Ray at the Royal Albert Hall, sounds fantastic ( shame the picture is not great )

 

[sta99y]

I watched Tron (2D) this morn, picture simply stunning, film not the best, sound track one of the best my system has played!! I was blown away by it!

 

[atanakata]

I could add to those mentioned above :

I,Robot - Great Picture and Sound

Terminator Salvation - Great for your Subwoofer

But in terms of very pure and subtle surround experience one of my all-time favorites :

House of Flying Daggers DVD....Blu-Ray is probably even better, but I don`t own one....

 

[AndyWright]

Hi TnA,

I have to recommend Face/Off on bluray. Bought this quite cheaply the other day and as its quite old I wasn't expecting much. It's "only" uncompressed PCM but WOW! what a soundtrack! Even on my average listening volume the action scenes rock the lounge.

It even has a special feature on the disc where you can jump straight to the best bits that show off the awesome soundtrack.

So this is a must buy to show off your Home Cinema to the max! 🙂

All the best

 

[michael hoy]

I could add to those mentioned above :

I,Robot - Great Picture and Sound

Terminator Salvation - Great for your Subwoofer

But in terms of very pure and subtle surround experience one of my all-time favorites :

House of Flying Daggers DVD....Blu-Ray is probably even better, but I don`t own one....

The Blu Ray is good.

 

[sta99y]

I could add to those mentioned above :

I,Robot - Great Picture and Sound

Terminator Salvation - Great for your Subwoofer

But in terms of very pure and subtle surround experience one of my all-time favorites :

House of Flying Daggers DVD....Blu-Ray is probably even better, but I don`t own one....

Have it on both but not watched the bd yet!

 

[Anonymous]

the train crash in SUPER 8 had my jaw on the floor the whole way through..

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Shaolin Soccer for sound, and probably Kung Fu Hustle too.

PQ isn't so good though.

 

[keiser1]

How to train your Dragon gave me a smile, sounds fantastic. Also Spiderman 3, it's old but sounds great.

 

[atanakata]

How to Train Your Dragon is delightful, no doubt about that 🙂 Try RANGO too.....great picture and the sound is like for a big movie...Great surround...

 

[Alantiggger]

Avitar is still the best movie in 3D that has been on the big screen (that I have seen so far).... no idea as to how it is on 3D blu ray though ?

 

[TnA200]

Must say Face Off was one of my fav movies in the past. Think I even had it on VHS! Will have to track it down.

I do have John Woo's The Killer and Hard Boiled for full on Chow Yun-Fat Hong Kong action movie nights!