Your last Blu-ray (or DVD) that you just watched?

[Lordoftherings]

I checked for a thread on this, and couldn't find anything.

* So, here it is. << What is the last Blu-ray (or DVD) that you just watched? >>

Last night I watched 'The International' on Blu-ray, and I enjoyed it very much.
I like the story, great suspense, great audio soundtrack that suits the movie perfectly well,
and not least the excellent picture with details to die for.
Recommended to check your display in all it's glory.

[tonyvdb]

We watched Star Trek 2009 on the weekend Friday we will be watching Night at the museum 2

[Ares]

Had a Godfather marathon Saturday night, picked up The Godfather-The Coppola Restoration Giftset on Friday night after work of course the wife wasn't happy she wanted a romantic comedy. I told her IT'S THE GODFATHER. the greatest mob movie of all time.

[Lordoftherings]

Ares wrote:

Had a Godfather marathon Saturday night, picked up The Godfather-The Coppola Restoration Giftset on Friday night after work of course the wife wasn't happy she wanted a romantic comedy. I told her IT'S THE GODFATHER. the greatest mob movie of all time.

Lol, I hope she did believe you.

[Ares]

Not at first, but within the first 15mins of movie the she was hooked. I told her next week I'll pick Goodfellas and The Proposal this way we won't have to take it to the mattresses.

[Prof.]

I watched AVP2 Requiem last night on Blu-ray..
I had seen it previously on DVD but it's a very dark transfer..and I hoped the Blu-ray version would be better..
It was..and you can see all the gory detail much better..

The DTS-HD Master Audio sound track was just awesome, and really added to the drama..

[Lordoftherings]

Ares wrote:

Not at first, but within the first 15mins of movie the she was hooked. I told her next week I'll pick Goodfellas and The Proposal this way we won't have to take it to the mattresses.

Oooookie... sounds like a pretty fair deal to me...

* As for me, last night I just rewatched 'UP' on Blu. No kids, no wife, only one big kid, me.
And it goes without saying how much I love that one. Extremely high replay value.
You'll see things that you missed in your first two or even three viewings!
It is an amazing animation film, with fantastic facial expressions by Carl. And Russell is pretty cool too.
What I found is that on subsequent viewings, you learn much more how to love all these characters;
and the talking dog, and the dodo bird, and Ellie from the beginning... Just a gorgeous animation masterpiece.
--> Remember that line by Carl with the megaphone; "... Go have a bath, hippie!"

P.S. Oh by the way Ares, did you get a new receiver yet? The Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH? Or do you still need help to decide? Perhaps I'll see you in the ditto thread...

[Lordoftherings]

Prof. wrote:

I watched AVP2 Requiem last night on Blu-ray..
I had seen it previously on DVD but it's a very dark transfer..and I hoped the Blu-ray version would be better..
It was..and you can see all the gory detail much better..

The DTS-HD Master Audio sound track was just awesome, and really added to the drama..

This is a very dark Blu-ray indeed, and one that makes me realise that I need a new display, unfortunately.
From all the reviews I read about this Blu, you need a properly calibrated display with very good black levels. So many people don't have that, and they just see a big mess on their screens, when the Alien and the Predator are into their big fight. This is probably the best example on Blu-ray, where you realise that your display is simply not up to the task.
But in addition to that, the director's choice of colors and contrasts, is also quite exaggerated.
By adding so much contrast, the color palette becomes extremely drab, unrealistic. I know, it's a sci-fi, but still... For example, look at the exterior scenes in daytime, near the beginning, with high level of orange and black, simply way too much contrast. Personally, I found this too distracting and annoying.
But like I said, I probably need a better display.
For now, I found the fast camera work with the high contrast, a big unwatcheable dark mess on my own display.

The audio soundtrack is great though, no need to replace my receiver here, just yet anyway (Audyssey DSX).

[Ares]

No I haven't decide yet one guy is telling that it's not worth it because it can't handle a 4ohm load, I like to here all opinions this way I know what I'm getting into before hand. That movie is great I'm guilty of watching by myself more than once.

[Lordoftherings]

Ares wrote:

No I haven't decide yet one guy is telling that it's not worth it because it can't handle a 4ohm load, I like to here all opinions this way I know what I'm getting into before hand. That movie is great I'm guilty of watching by myself more than once.

If your speakers are 4 ohms, I recommend the Onkyo TX-SR876. It is only $799.99 at Tiger Direct.com.
It is brand new, and it is the Silver model. I personally own this exact same receiver, and can confirm with full assurance that there is nothing approaching it in the entire market at that price, or even a three times that price. I already know that this is your target range.
Now, when you get this receiver at home, just do all the proper settings including Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Room EQ, and just put 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' into your Blu-ray player, and enjoy the adrenaline rush pumping into your veins through your couch and entire house.
This unique receiver is THX Ultra2 Plus certified, and has the HQV Reon video processor with ISF certification. It is rated to drive speakers with 4-ohm loads.
You simply cannot do better than this, period.
* http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...895&catId=4586

Remember, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' on Blu-ray disc.