sammy's adventures the secret passage is another animated film to look for. Read the review, the rating is not bad 6.1 / 10. Eyeing this one as well.

Sammy' Adventure: The Secret Passage 3D Blu-ray , i saw it on Blu-ray.com . Looks like its in 3D . The BD cover looks nice .



This post has been edited by Ares187: Dec 10 2010, 02:48 AM

Oh goodness, thats awesome. Must get it when its out. The other movie i wanted to watch was The Sound Of Music. Read the review, that the grains are washed out, and only minor issue with the PQ , apart from that, its excellent release.

I dont wanna say anything about it. Some will not agree. So i better not post it.

This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: Dec 10 2010, 03:06 AM

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Blu-ray Screen Shots (Actual Blu-ray Shots)



This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: Dec 10 2010, 03:01 AM

Looks awesome for a movie which is 12 years old , really impressive .

The film is shot in 1.85:1 ratio. Hence the true 16X9 AR on Bd.

Noticing the visibiity of tiny Black bars on top and bottom in SS, I for one am very happy that no tampering was done to original AR. Some hollywood BDs re-format 1.85 to 1.77 so that it fills up our 16:9 screen totally. A Good option for animated films but not for real motion. The 1.85 preserves director's vision.

I bought the Sound Of Music , it really superb on BD . The extra features was also good . Got it for a good price too .

High-Def Digest rates it very highly , its a must own BD .

It's one of the most successful and beloved films in Hollywood history, and yet 'The Sound of Music' continually gets a bad rap. Too saccharine, chant the naysayers. Too cutesy, too schmaltzy. Too many precocious singing children mugging and jockeying for camera position. Too many chipper and cheery songs. Too many nuns. Too much pious inspiration. And then there's that too-good-to-be-true nanny routine of Julie Andrews. Shouldn't we all just take a spoonful of sugar and rename this picture 'Mary Poppins Goes to Austria?'

Okay, take a deep breath. Take a step back. Close your eyes and open them again, and take a fresh look at 'The Sound of Music' without all of the baggage and hearsay that's beaten down this monumentally popular movie over the past few decades. For if you approach Robert Wise's adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage hit with an open mind and unspoiled heart, it's impossible not to be seduced by its considerable charms and admit (however grudgingly) that 'The Sound of Music' is a fantastic film that justly deserved its Best Picture Academy Award and continues to dazzle and entertain a full 45 years after our first introduction to the vociferous Von Trapps. And on Blu-ray, it is truly wunderbar!


One of the first mega-blockbusters of modern cinema, 'The Sound of Music' enjoyed an initial and unheard of run of almost four years. That outdistances both 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' by a long shot (eat your heart out, James Cameron), and it's easy to see why. The themes of family, perseverance, defiance, and maturation that swirl about 'The Sound of Music' are far-reaching and universal, and audiences of all ages can respond and relate to them. The Salzburg locations with the breathtaking alpine backdrops thrill the senses, and the score – the final effort of arguably the most lauded and influential composer and lyricist in the history of musical theater – contains scads of instantly recognizable and beautifully structured songs.

Based on the life of Maria von Trapp (Andrews), a free-spirited nun-in-training who becomes governess to the seven recalcitrant children of the gruff Baron von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) on the eve of Nazi aggression in the mid-1930s, 'The Sound of Music' tells a simple story laced with some predictable dramatic embellishment, but it’s the exuberant presentation and top-flight performances that elevate it to classic status. Watching Maria tame and emotionally seduce both the children and the baron, with whom she (of course) falls in love, and witnessing the family's musical development would never normally sustain interest over the course of three hours, but the talented Wise (who also helmed 'West Side Story') treats the tale as an epic, and his inspired use of location (a critical element the stage show lacked) and active staging of songs propel the movie forward so we're blissfully unconscious of its length. In many musicals, the numbers often disrupt the story's flow, but Rodgers and Hammerstein always made sure their songs advanced the plot, deepened relationships, and shaded characters, and Wise honors their methodology, alternating intimacy with grand-scale treatments.

Andrews may have won a controversial Best Actress Oscar for her film debut in 'Mary Poppins,' but her signature role remains Maria, and she and 'The Sound of Music' will be inexorably linked for all eternity. And why not? From the moment she raises her arms and trills "The hills are alive…" moments after the film begins, she captivates her audience, and her pure, almost angelic tones, boundless energy and warmth, and fresh-faced beauty engender immediate admiration. Andrews personifies the naïve, insecure, inexperienced novice who attacks her Herculean task with equal parts spunk and tenderness, and her readings of such immortal Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes as 'My Favorite Things,' 'Do Re Mi,' and the title song remain definitive. And if you still feel the need to carp that she's too virginal or prim, just watch the achingly romantic 'Something Good,' and you might just change your mind. Dame Julie definitely has a sexy side, and in that gazebo scene with Plummer she makes all of us fall in love with her.

Andrews, though, is not the whole show. Plummer may have initially regarded his role with thinly veiled disdain, but he's quite good, as are Eleanor Parker as the stuffy baroness who vies for his attentions and Peggy Wood as the patient and inspirational Mother Superior. (Though dubbed, her rendition of 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' is still quite moving.) The city of Salzburg is also a major character, and many times comes close to stealing the picture, so mesmerizing is its picturesque charm.

And then there's the remainder of the score that includes such identifiable and hummable tunes as 'Maria,' 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen,' 'Edelweiss,' 'The Lonely Goatherd,' and 'So Long, Farewell.' Coupled with the romantic story and abundance of glorious scenery, 'The Sound of Music' becomes one of the most captivating, family-friendly musicals ever to grace the screen, a film that merits its big canvas and fills it to perfection. Sure, it's a little saccharine; without a doubt, it's a tad schmaltzy. But every now and then that's just what the doctor orders, and this true-blue classic never fails to inject us with a healthy, rejuvenating dose of honest emotion, wonderful music, and impeccable artistry.

Source : http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/3078/soundofmusic.html

This post has been edited by Ares187: Dec 10 2010, 03:14 AM

The actual Von Trapp's remaining family members will be proud of this review.

"DreamWorks (distributed by Paramount) has made public their plans to bring the 2001 Steven Spielberg directed film “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” to Blu-ray Disc on February 15th, 2011. Tech specs are set to include full 1080p Hi-Def video and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The title is already available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon with a $17.49 price tag. The bonus materials said to be included on this release are listed below."

* Creating A.I.
* Acting A.I.
* Designing A.I.
* Lighting A.I.
* A.I./FX
* The Robots of A.I.
* Special Visual Effects and Animation: ILM
* The Sound and Music of A.I.
* Closing: Steven Spielberg: Our Responsibility to Artificial Intelligence
* Two theatrical trailers (in HD)
* A.I. Archives


17.49 is not a bad price for an excellent sci-fi from St Sp.

This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: Dec 10 2010, 03:23 AM

17.49 is a good price to start with compared to other movies that come out in the region of $20 and then slowly gets cheaper .

Exactly, for this Sci-fi, 17.49 definitely, great price tag. I think i've seen this film twice. Interesting movie.
Perhaps should get the blu-ray and watch it in High Definition.

Toy story 1 at amazingly low price?! 11.99

Fortunately, if you purchase Toy Story 3 , you are entitled for $10 off. And you have to add another Pixar blu-ray in the deal. So you can get Toy Story for $11.99 and Toy Story 3 for $13.99. If you extra cash to spare , you can grab Toy Story 2 for $19.99

I watched it once on vcd or dvd I forgot haha, time to rewatch if on HD now

Waiting for trilogy box set..

I do watch Rapunzel (Tangle), I wan't it on BD, anyone know why Malaysia & Singapore change this animation title?

Beside this, I 100% confirm once Harry Potter complete, I will get the BD Box Set.

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Added on December 10, 2010, 9:24 amYou mean Toy Story Trilogy? Long long time ago already release, I already got mine

http://www.amazon.com/Story-Trilogy-10-Dis...91944167&sr=1-1



This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Dec 10 2010, 10:16 AM

Wow Andrew elite.. all keep boxset! I'm waiting the price drop for 'Pixar Short Film Collections Vol.1'. Will grab my avatar (from speedy) later. Got a coupon from fren rm 10 + rm 10 discount, hope can use la..

Oh, IC, haha

Pixar Short Film I download the 720P mkv file. Ops

Avatar I also get from local Speedy shop.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Dec 10 2010, 09:37 AM

Rapunzel is a must get on BD, seeing the horse again is well worth it

I heard Red is pretty good too, didn't watch it on cinema though, but plan to get it on BD when it's out.

Probably will be getting TRON: Legacy as well, hope they will release the old TRON movie on BD as well, been so long since I watch it

Oh yaya, TRON, hope it is great as expected. Definitely a collection as well.

I am now awaiting price drop better for Step Up 3D. (The movie is so so, but I love the dancing and it was the best did in 3D at the moment, but I don't have 3D TV, will get normal version, or maybe hmmm.... just take the 3D version and keep the 3D version on side 1st , How do you all think?

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Added on December 10, 2010, 9:41 amStill awaiting my The Sound Of Music, on transit now ....

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Dec 10 2010, 09:46 AM