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rich_d · 12-20-2007, 07:25 PM

To be honest, as the years go by there is less and less to get excited about either in anticipation or what gets delivered. So this year had some nice releases but much of it just seems to be ho-hum releases.

The things that make my list are fine movies, presented well and at a decent price and/or value. Those of you that know me, know that I have little interest in fantastic releases of mediocre films. Just whip cream on shite.

In order:

1. Blade Runner - 5 Disc (HD). Easily available at $27 bucks this was a terrific film at a great price point. Still working through a lot of the content but this is a no-brainer. Video is very good and and audio is even better. However, if you're thinking about getting this bypass the briefcase edition with the cheap-ass plastic toys you wouldn't hand to a six year old for free.

2. Ace in the Hole. Terrific film that I've thought more about than any other release this year.

3. 2001: A Space Odyssey (HD). Great film that truly takes advantage of the hi-def format. Btw, the Stanley Kubrick Boxset was uninspired, to say the least.

4. Children of Men. Terrific film.

5. Pan's Labyrinth. Terrific film.

6. Volver. Terrific film.

7. Casino Royale. Fun and interesting debut film for Mr. Craig. Strong replay value.

8. Shortbus. Strange but interesting and well written film. It has perhaps the best title sequence I've seen in years.

9. Disturbia. Who doesn't like Hitchcock?

10. Twin Peaks - Definitive Gold Box Edition. Could have been a lot more definitive if they brought over the extras from Season Two Boxset, but I guess that was just too hard for them to pull off.

Honorable mentions:

To Catch A Thief
The Graduate
Death Proof
The Searchers (HD) yes it was last year but just a beautiful release
The Lady Vanishes
Help!
Hearts of Darkness
Chinatown (better image but uninspired extras)

12-20-2007, 07:25 PM	#8 of 17
rich_d Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 10:34 PM Local Date: 10-11-2008 Posts: 1,300	Re: Your Top 10 DVDs of 2007 To be honest, as the years go by there is less and less to get excited about either in anticipation or what gets delivered. So this year had some nice releases but much of it just seems to be ho-hum releases. The things that make my list are fine movies, presented well and at a decent price and/or value. Those of you that know me, know that I have little interest in fantastic releases of mediocre films. Just whip cream on shite. In order: 1. Blade Runner - 5 Disc (HD). Easily available at $27 bucks this was a terrific film at a great price point. Still working through a lot of the content but this is a no-brainer. Video is very good and and audio is even better. However, if you're thinking about getting this bypass the briefcase edition with the cheap-ass plastic toys you wouldn't hand to a six year old for free. 2. Ace in the Hole. Terrific film that I've thought more about than any other release this year. 3. 2001: A Space Odyssey (HD). Great film that truly takes advantage of the hi-def format. Btw, the Stanley Kubrick Boxset was uninspired, to say the least. 4. Children of Men. Terrific film. 5. Pan's Labyrinth. Terrific film. 6. Volver. Terrific film. 7. Casino Royale. Fun and interesting debut film for Mr. Craig. Strong replay value. 8. Shortbus. Strange but interesting and well written film. It has perhaps the best title sequence I've seen in years. 9. Disturbia. Who doesn't like Hitchcock? 10. Twin Peaks - Definitive Gold Box Edition. Could have been a lot more definitive if they brought over the extras from Season Two Boxset, but I guess that was just too hard for them to pull off. Honorable mentions: To Catch A Thief The Graduate Death Proof The Searchers (HD) yes it was last year but just a beautiful release The Lady Vanishes Help! Hearts of Darkness Chinatown (better image but uninspired extras)