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Some of my Favorite Movies
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The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
Buy used from: $65.00
This is it. The top level of Film-Making. Peter Jackson put his heart and soul into the making of this trilogy and it shows. The ONLY way to watch these movies is the Extended DVD versions in Widescreen. Unsurpassed Video and DTS audio. Incredible making of ducumentary across the trilogy. This is THE must have set. 12 hours of pure motion picture pleasure.
The Adventures of Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark/ Temple of Doom/ Last Crusade) - Widescreen EditionThe Adventures of Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark/ Temple of Doom/ Last Crusade) - Widescreen Edition
Buy used from: $22.98
Excellent Standard Def. Transfers. Well worth buying. Great adventure.
Blade Runner - The Director's Cut (Remastered Limited Edition)Blade Runner - The Director's Cut (Remastered Limited Edition)
Buy used from: $1.89
The Remastered DVD is much better than the original DVD. Still with Stereo sound only.
Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $6.50
Yes I know , Jar Jar Binks bothered a lot of fans. But its a good movie and as part of the whole a must have. Sit back on a weekend and start here and watch the six. A lot of fun.
Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $2.50
Better than Episode 1. Highlight is seeing Yoda in action.
Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $2.97
The Sith takes its place and makes episodes 1 and 2 much better by enhancing the storylines. Seeing the transformation of Anakin to Darth. A top video transfer , Excellent picture.
Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)
Buy used from: $20.29
Here we have the three Star Wars movies we grew up enjoying. Its a must to watch these in widescreen. The new DVDs have a great video transfer and excellent audio. Finish your weekend of Star Wars with Return of the Jedi and enjoy.
Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection)Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection)
Buy new: $25.49 / Used from: $19.99
Alien , Aliens. Must have movies. Alien 3 and 4 , not so great. But its nice to have all 4 in a boxed set. Ok video quality. Audio is improved. Hopefully soon on next gen format.
Soylent GreenSoylent Green
Buy used from: $8.00
"You gotta tell them , Soylent Green is People" Heston at it again with timeless exclamations. Great movie. A must see.
Forbidden Planet [HD DVD]Forbidden Planet [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $9.96
Excellent on HD DVD via the X360 HD DVD add on. Must Have movie. The Krell , The Id , The Robot , just awesome. Very Happy its on HD DVD.
Braveheart (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]Braveheart (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $16.65
What a great movie. Great story. Very glad is coming out on Blu-Ray disc. A must have movie.
Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $20.99 / Used from: $16.48
Again excellent movie , a must see. And to have it coming out on Blu-Ray disc is just great.
Ben-Hur (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)Ben-Hur (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $35.49 / Used from: $14.96
One of the top 10 movies ever made. Charlton Heston at his best. A must see for the whole family.
2001 - A Space Odyssey2001 - A Space Odyssey
Buy used from: $3.70
A thoughtful look inside and outside the box. Stirring. Stanley Kubrick at his finest.
Excalibur [HD DVD]Excalibur [HD DVD]
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Great take on the Arthur legend. Outstanding Audio/Video on the new HD DVD. A must have.
King Arthur (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]King Arthur (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]
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Very good. Clive Owen as Arthur was a good choice. I really like this movie a lot. The Blu-Ray video is good , but not perfect via PS3 and HDMI. Excellent Audio on this disc.
Bullitt [HD DVD]Bullitt [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $7.98
Superb on HD DVD. The car chase all others would be measured by. Great video/audio. Listen to those two big block engines roar. 428 FE Ford engine and Dodge 440 , just awesome.
The Terminator [Blu-ray]The Terminator [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $8.64
Good job on the video transfer and the best audio yet for this movie. "I'll be back" became part of popular culture. Arnold at the height of his powers. A must have on next gen.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day [Blu-ray]Terminator 2: Judgment Day [Blu-ray]
Buy used from: $6.72
Again very good Blu-Ray disc. The best Audio/Video yet of this blockbuster. A must have for action Sci-Fi fans.
Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $2.39
Why was T1 and T2 on Blu-Ray and T3 on HD DVD?? Interesting how the format war is splitting a 3 volume set like Terminator. The HD DVD looks excellent however. I think the best A/V of the 3.
Spider-Man / Spider-Man 2 (Widescreen Special Editions)Spider-Man / Spider-Man 2 (Widescreen Special Editions)
Buy new: $22.49 / Used from: $5.49
The Spiderman movies gave old Marvel comics fans like myself a real thrill to finally see one of our favorite heroes done justice on the screen. Such good movies ( and that includes Spiderman 3 which I recently saw ). These two are must own with great A/V and incredible action.
Hulk [HD DVD]Hulk [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $3.20
The Hulk was given an interesting turn in this movie. He does not talk except for one " Puny Human " line in a dream for Bruce Banner ( an excellent Eric Bana ). But he crashes , he smashes and he leaps like only Hulk can leap. And on HD DVD the Hulk never looked so green. Great disc.
Dune (1984) [HD DVD]Dune (1984) [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $3.28
Great book. Very good movie. Made the better on this HD DVD release. This new cut is interesting with the storyboarding in the begining. Overall though this is the Dune disc to own.
James Bond Ultimate Edition Boxed Sets BundleJames Bond Ultimate Edition Boxed Sets Bundle
Buy used from: $122.49
Just flat out AWESOME. Excellent new transfers. Outstanding video and DTS audio!! A real work to get these movies to look and sound this good on Standard def. DVDs. Just buy the whole set. Worth every penny. " Thats a Smith and Wesson , and You've had your six".
X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2 - X-Men United/ X-Men - The Last Stand)X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2 - X-Men United/ X-Men - The Last Stand)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $9.86
Make sure to buy in widescreen. And if you have a PS3 or Blu-Ray player buy X3 on Blu-Ray. Otherwise just enjoy these great Marvel movies with excellent A/V and incredible action and unexpected heart. Must have's.
Children of Men (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]Children of Men (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $2.58
Great movie. Gritty , real. Clive Owen is incredible in this movie and should have received Oscar consideration. This is a must own. The HD DVD is reference quality. Plays perfectly on my X360 HD DVD add on drive. Played it twice with no problems.
Lawrence of Arabia (Superbit Collection)Lawrence of Arabia (Superbit Collection)
Buy used from: $9.24
Superb. David Lean at his best. Peter O'Toole was excellent. What a great movie with an awesome cast. Top Film making. A must own. On Superbit the A/V is magnificent.
Frankenstein - The Legacy Collection (Frankenstein / Bride of / Son of / The Ghost of / House of)Frankenstein - The Legacy Collection (Frankenstein / Bride of / Son of / The Ghost of / House of)
Buy new: $19.49 / Used from: $11.45
The Universal Horror Legacy Collection is just great. To own all of these original movies on DVD is a dream come true. Dracula , Frankenstein , Mummy , Wolfman , Invisible Man , Creature from the Black Lagoon. Just buy them all and enjoy. Great price for what you get.
Jaws (30th Anniversary Edition)Jaws (30th Anniversary Edition)
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $4.99
Be prepared to be thrilled and scared. Jaws was an original summer blockbuster. Perfect characters. Bruce the Shark. A true must own DVD.
Spartacus [HD DVD]Spartacus [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $4.74
Just incredible on HD DVD. Kirk Douglas at his best. This is a must see movie. A man making his own fate through will and courage.
Predator (Widescreen Collector's Edition)Predator (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $4.71
"I ain't got time to bleed". Great action movie. Very good story of Alien landing on hunting trip on earth. Only Arnold can upset his plans. Good A/V on Standard DVD. A must have for Arnold fans.
The Chronicles of Riddick (Unrated Director's Cut) [HD DVD]The Chronicles of Riddick (Unrated Director's Cut) [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $3.95
The best quality HD DVD I've seen so far. Outstanding A/V. This is what we want in A/V quality. Good movie. Give this movie a watch on a large HDTV , on a HD DVD disc with a quality 5.1 or 7.1 audio system and you will enjoy.
The Man Who Would Be KingThe Man Who Would Be King
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $9.89
A must see movie. Connery and Caine are excellent together. The great John Huston directs this movie , a story he wanted to tell for many years and finally made it happen. Quality film-making.
Stargate (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]Stargate (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]
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Good story. Well acted. Excellent A/V on Blu-Ray disc. A great movie for Sci-Fi fans. Mixing the History of Egypt with Alien culture.
The Omega ManThe Omega Man
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No really great Heston exclamations , but still a very watchable 70s Sc-Fi movie. Would make a great double feature with Soylent Green. Throw in the original Planet of the Apes and you get a full evening on Heston and quality story telling.
Planet of the Apes - The Legacy Collection (Planet of the Apes [1968] / Beneath the / Escape from the / Conquest of the / Battle for the)Planet of the Apes - The Legacy Collection (Planet of the Apes [1968] / Beneath the / Escape from the / Conquest of the / Battle for the)
Buy new: $23.49 / Used from: $20.99
"Its a Madhouse , A Madhouse" I think the first Ape movie stands alone. But I include the complete set if you want the whole time travel story. This is must see Sci-Fi.
Gattaca (Superbit Collection)Gattaca (Superbit Collection)
Buy used from: $2.28
Very underated. This is a well made , well directed and well acted understated movie. Great Human story not overwhelmed by Sci-Fi genre which sometimes happens. But not here. Emotional and real. And of course the Superbit DVD sports a very good video transfer.
Hammer Horror Collection (The Curse of Frankenstein / Dracula Has Risen from the Grave / Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed / Horror of Dracula / The Mummy / Taste the Blood of Dracula)Hammer Horror Collection (The Curse of Frankenstein / Dracula Has Risen from the Grave / Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed / Horror of Dracula / The Mummy / Taste the Blood of Dracula)
Buy new: $60.49 / Used from: $53.98
Hammer Horror. These British made Horror movies are based on the original Universal Monsters. These movies made stars of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. All of these Gothic Horror movies are worth watching. Hammer may have been the top Horror studio to date.
The Complete Matrix Trilogy (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions) [HD DVD]The Complete Matrix Trilogy (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions) [HD DVD]
Buy used from: $14.62
The Matrix. I think the first movie could stand alone. But it was popular enough to expand into a trilogy. And so we have three Matrix movies in this HD DVD boxed set. I think for the whole story its worth having all three. And there are some great action scenes in Movies 2 and 3. But the first Movie is must see.
Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (Widescreen Collector's Edition)Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $29.49 / Used from: $2.78
Excellent movie. Russell Crowe does it again. As a actor he has a great ability to play the role of a leader of men. Very good Standard Def. DVD quality. Amazing sub shaking Audio.