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My Blu-ray collection
Sony PLAYSTATION 3 Console (80 GB Model)Sony PLAYSTATION 3 Console (80 GB Model)
Buy new: £314.75 / Used from: £199.99
The PS3 makes a great Blu-ray player - I would recommend buying a remote control though for ease of use. Plus there's the obvious bonus of an awesome games console as well.
Samsung BD-P1500/XEU - Blu-ray Disc PlayerSamsung BD-P1500/XEU - Blu-ray Disc Player
Buy new: £149.98 / Used from: £75.00
My PS3 is in my bedroom on a smaller TV so I bought this for the lounge. It's a decent player, although on some discs it doesn't remember where you were if you switch it off which can be frustrating.
Fantastic Four [Blu-ray] [2005]Fantastic Four [Blu-ray] [2005]
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £6.43
This came with my PS3. I was impressed with the picture and sound quality but the film itself is utter garbage.
Casino Royale [Blu-ray] [2006]Casino Royale [Blu-ray] [2006]
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £6.14
Also came with the PS3. I didn't bother to watch it because I already owned the regular DVD and didn't have a Blu-ray in the lounge at the time. I kind of wish I'd kept it now.
Ghost Rider [Blu-ray] [2007]Ghost Rider [Blu-ray] [2007]
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.73
Also came with the PS3. I watched half of this over a year ago and have never watched the rest so clearly I didn't find it interesting enough to watch the rest.
I Am Legend [Blu-ray] [2007]I Am Legend [Blu-ray] [2007]
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £7.50
The enhanced picture quality of Blu-ray comes to the fore during the scenes of the empty New York city. I prefer the alternative ending, I think it makes more sense.
The Matrix/Matrix Reloaded/Matrix Revolutions [Blu-ray] [1999]The Matrix/Matrix Reloaded/Matrix Revolutions [Blu-ray] [1999]
Buy new: £16.98 / Used from: £14.21
I remember being wowed by the difference between the VHS and DVD versions of the first movie years ago. The DVD to Blu-ray transition is not quite as spectacular but this is still highly recommended.
The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray]The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray]
Buy new: £12.98 / Used from: £11.80
The best Batman film yet, and one of the best discs you can get to show off your Blu-ray player. Heath Ledger deserves all the praise he's been given for his portrayal of the Joker.
Quantum of Solace [Blu-ray] [2008]Quantum of Solace [Blu-ray] [2008]
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £9.50
Amazing picture and sound quality but possibly my least favourite Bond film ever. I didn't have a clue what was going on, and even the action didn't make up for it as everything is shot too close-up.
Twilight [Blu-ray] [2008]Twilight [Blu-ray] [2008]
Buy new: £10.88 / Used from: £6.50
I had no interest at all in this film but I watched it at my brother's house and thought it was awesome. A great new take on a vampire story and very well acted.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Skynet Edition Steel Tin [Blu-ray] [1991]Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Skynet Edition Steel Tin [Blu-ray] [1991]
Buy used from: £32.98
I haven't watched this fully yet but it seems pretty cool, I know it's a great movie. Don't throw away the bit of card by the way or you won't be able to watch the Ultimate Directors Cut version.
Bolt Combi Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) [2008]Bolt Combi Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) [2008]
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £12.78
I saw this on holiday and it almost reaches the dizzy heights of the best Pixar films (i.e. Wall-E, Cars, Monsters Inc.). with lots of amusing moments such as Bolt's fear of styrofoam packing pellets!
Valkyrie [Blu-ray] [2008]Valkyrie [Blu-ray] [2008]
Buy new: £17.98 / Used from: £11.50
Not quite as action-packed as I expected (although in fairness that's not a bad thing, as the plot is very good). Comes with a 'Digital Copy' you can transfer to your PC and iPod which is pretty neat.
Fast & Furious 1-4 Box Set [Blu-ray] [2001]Fast & Furious 1-4 Box Set [Blu-ray] [2001]
Buy new: £33.98 / Used from: £29.00
The Blu-ray upgrade for films 1-3 is worth it for fans. The fourth film was really disappointing, with fewer driving scenes, and most of those were dominated by CGI. It's trying to be too serious.