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Essential Blue Ray Movies
The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray]The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray]
Buy new: £12.98 / Used from: £8.60
Jaw dropping IMAX cinematography and a stunning performace from the late Heath Ledger
Blade Runner [Blu-ray] [1982] [US Import] [Region A]Blade Runner [Blu-ray] [1982] [US Import] [Region A]
Buy used from: £35.94
This 5 disc version of Ridley Scotts masterpiece is an absolute must buy... Amazon states it is Region A my copy plays fine on my UK PS3
2001 - A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray] [1968]2001 - A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray] [1968]
Buy new: £9.98
The definitive version of a must see classic. Enigmatic and stunningly beautiful, this is one of the best blu ray movies for visual quality
Dark City [Blu-ray] [1998]Dark City [Blu-ray] [1998]
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £7.50
A cult classic that deserves wider acclaim, Dark city is beautifully shot and stunningly lit. This movie (together with blade runner) is what pioneer plasmas were made for.
Ratatouille/Pixar Shorts [Blu-ray]Ratatouille/Pixar Shorts [Blu-ray]
Buy new: £23.98 / Used from: £18.70
Yet another gem from the animation masters at Pixar. This double pack combines the excellent Ratatouille and the fascinating Pixar Shorts Collection. A must have for any animation fan
Cars [Blu-ray] [2006]Cars [Blu-ray] [2006]
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £6.90
Pixar push the technical envelope yet again with some incredible reflections and other visual effects. The numerous special features really show the attention to detail that went into this film.
WALL-E [Blu-ray] [2008]WALL-E [Blu-ray] [2008]
Buy new: £10.98 / Used from: £8.94
Making a film with virtually no dialogue for the entire first half of the film was a huge gambe but Pixar pulled it off. Crammed with special features and Pixar's trademark attention to detail.
Band Of Brothers - HBO Complete Series [Blu-ray] [2001]Band Of Brothers - HBO Complete Series [Blu-ray] [2001]
Buy new: £16.98 / Used from: £15.74
tSrictly speaking this is not a movie but the quality and production values necessitate it's inclusion. Quite simply a bargain for 10 hours of stunning drama and some incredible special features.
Black Hawk Down [Blu-ray] [2001]Black Hawk Down [Blu-ray] [2001]
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £8.49
The modern era war film... Ridley Scott's artful direction and the stunning PCM Audio really put you in the action. Worth buying an HDMI amp and 5.1 speaker system for.
Spider-Man Trilogy [Blu-ray] [2002]Spider-Man Trilogy [Blu-ray] [2002]
Buy new: £24.98 / Used from: £19.94
Fanboys may debate the relative merits of these three films but Blu Ray owners can have no arguements over their visual quality.All three boast vibrant, fast moving pictures which leap off the screen
The Matrix [Blu-ray] [1999]The Matrix [Blu-ray] [1999]
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £7.29
Those who resisted the three movie boxed set can at last enjoy the Wachowski brothers masterpiece in high definition without paying for the massively dissapointing sequels.
Hellboy [Blu-ray] [2004]Hellboy [Blu-ray] [2004]
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £7.65
At this price there is absolutely no excuse not to buy Guillermo Del Toro's beautiful cinematic adaptation of Hellboy
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army [Blu-ray] [2008]Hellboy 2: The Golden Army [Blu-ray] [2008]
Buy new: £10.88 / Used from: £6.00
Back with a bigger budget Guillermo Del Toro's sequel delivers flashier special effects but the real treat is the beautiful art direction, especially in the troll market.
Batman Begins [Blu-ray] [2005]Batman Begins [Blu-ray] [2005]
Buy used from: £10.95
Christopher Nolan finally brings the Bat back to his gritty roots. Overshadowed by it's sequel Batman Begins nevertheless deseves a space on your shelf. Available in a twin pack with TDK.
The Usual Suspects [Blu-ray] [1995] [Region B] [Region A]The Usual Suspects [Blu-ray] [1995] [Region B] [Region A]
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £7.14
One of the best endings in cinema history gets the high-def treatment. Night scenes in particular benefit from the added depth of high definition. Kevin Spacey's top performance merits special mention