With the coming of age of Hi-Def, Blu-Ray and 3D technology, some of us are still living in the past. Fret not, the following DVDs are still worth buying.
In no particular order,
Sleeping Beauty: 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition
The last animated feature produced by the man Walt Disney himself, this film is based on the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault and music was inspired by Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky. Beautifully restored with brighter colours and crystal clear sound, with loads of bonus features, this pioneering film is a must have for film enthusiasts who indulge in the historical significance of this animation.
Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector's Edition
Nightmare just glows, sporting a phenomenal transfer and a rich aural that provides an exceptionally pleasant presentation for soaking in the film. The new visual treatment, the great surround mix, and the added bonus features (including the Christopher Lee-narrated original poem is splendid) are just simply bewitching.
Iron Man: Ultimate 2-Disc Edition
Downy, Jr is Stark personified and almost every comic book fan will agree. He brought one of the finest character portrayals for comic book persona. One of the finest packaging in a DVD ever; from the coolest menus to the picture quality and sound transfer to the huge amount of supplements in the second disc, Iron Man is arguably better than the theatrical version.
The Incredible Hulk: 2-Disc Special Edition
Universal's ample package provides an abundant viewing experience rich with lively visuals and thunderous sound levels. The bonus materials, however, are what make this set a real worth, as everything from assembling the Hulk to shooting locations are elaborated but the real money maker is the range of deleted scenes.
Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children: Limited Edition Collector's Set
7 viewings later and I am still blown away at what is the absolute best video game theme movie ever. While the plot is lighter than a feather, you be blown away by the utterly brilliant picture presentation on a DVD, the complete immersion and intelligent usage of all 5.1 speakers, the awe-inspiring soundtrack, your money’s worth of additional supplements, the inclusion the original Final Fantasy VII anime called “Last Order” and some little extras like postcards and the printed script. Be prepared to be enthralled by every single minute and penny spent on this set.
Wall-E: 2-Disc Collector's Edition
Pixar's winning streak continues as Wall-E has been nothing short of astounding. There's no shortage of home viewing pleasure as this DVD set will please those who haven't made the switch to high definition, offering pitch-perfect technical presentation qualit-E and a host of terrific bonus features (including a bonus feature-length film, The Pixar Story). This is an easy choice for the whole famil-E.
Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: 2-Disc Special Edition
Long time fans felt that Kingdom was on par with the rest of the series. But let’s be honest, it did satisfy some faithful servings of action and surprises. Exquisitely crafted to home entertainment with a treasure of bonus supplement, Paramount has wholeheartedly made this DVD, unlike the film, a must watch and a must have.
The Godfather - Coppola Restoration Edition
Two words describe this DVD set – The Godfather. What more can you say about this monumental vision of a film series. Magnificently restored and coupled with excellent extras, this comprehensive set is a deal you can’t refuse.
Hellboy II, The Golden Army: Collector's Set
Visionary extraordinaire Guillermo del Toro makes his mark again. While the film leaves some feeling a little empty, you still can’t help be reveled in the fantastical beauty and adrenaline that make up the standard set by del Toro himself. With the offering of a massive spread of supplement materials, this special edition is a must-have for all.
The Dark Knight: 2-Disc Special Edition
Need there be words to describe this? I am eagerly anticipating the release of this DVD and with all the sneak peeks around the web, aren’t you drooling too?
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