The Least Essential Blu-ray Releases So Far
I firmly believe that every movie, no matter how bad, should have a shot at being released on DVD. Let’s face it, not many people own VCRs anymore and VHS tapes deteriorate over time — if something is to be preserved for future generations, a digital transfer is required. However, when it comes to movies being released on Blu-ray, I think we can all afford to be a little more discerning (at least until it becomes the defacto standard, which may, in fact, never happen).
There are a lot of movies that simply won’t benefit from a high-definition update, because (a) they look like crap to begin with, or (b) no one cares about them. I understand why all the newest major releases are usually put out on Blu-ray now, but there are also some pretty puzzling back catalog titles out there. Which is precisely why I found this post over at Videogum so amusing. They point out some rather questionable discs including Chain Reaction and National Security (although I gotta disagree with Short Circuit). I would also add the Ben Stein documentary Expelled to the mix, Space Buddies, and (grudgingly) Faces of Death. Can you think of any other useless Blu-rays that are out now or coming soon?
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Comments (12)
Damn Sean, harsh! As if Ben Stein’s Expelled needed another kick in the nuts.
Posted by Joel on February 4th, 2009That DVD-cover from ‘Expelled’ is pretty cool, though. Especially the 4-star recommendation from Ben Stein himself!
Posted by Bas on February 4th, 2009Well that just makes me feel like an ass for buying Chain Reaction on blu-ray.
Posted by Itchy-finger on February 4th, 2009What are you talking about, Sean? Chain Reation is Awesome! And I’m totally serious.
Posted by Matt on February 4th, 2009*Reaction
Posted by Matt on February 4th, 2009I stand corrected. Chain Reaction is an essential Blu-ray release.
Also, re: Expelled… I’ve only seen the trailer but all biases aside, it just didn’t seem like high-def worthy imagery.
Posted by Sean on February 4th, 2009Expelled was the worst, most disgusting, ignorant, backwards, illogical piece of garbage I have ever seen in a theater.
Posted by Bob The Slob on February 4th, 2009I used to think that most comedies didn’t need to be on Blu-ray since it’s not like they have super amazing special effects or cinematography that benefits from high definition, but having seen a couple of them on Blu-ray now I’ve come to change my mind. I want everything available on Blu-ray, all the time, even if the quality doesn’t get that much better.
Posted by Liz on February 4th, 2009I buy comedies on regular ass DVD but movies filled with texture and nice colors on Blu.
Posted by swarez on February 4th, 2009“That DVD-cover from ‘Expelled’ is pretty cool, though. Especially the 4-star recommendation from Ben Stein himself!”
Is that a joke? I was looking at that to.
Posted by Theman on February 4th, 2009Probably the best joke of the movie…
Posted by Bas on February 4th, 2009Probably the best joke ever.
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