Your definitive guide to the greatest high-definition discs ever made
We've considered picture quality, sound and those all-important extras,
and these are the discs your collection really shouldn't be without...
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100. HitmanDirector: Xavier Gens
Cast: Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko
Info: 20th Century Fox/DTS-HD Lossless Master/ 2.35:1/ MPEG-4
Fox’s AV treatment of Eidos Interactive’s cash cow is a home-cinema spectacle that’s well worth experiencing. Immersing you into the lonely world of Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant), the feature boasts explosive hotel standoffs, a wealth of high-def extras and a sneak peek at the next Bond girl – Olga Kurylenko.
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99. Finding NeverlandDirector: Marc Forster
Cast: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie
Info: Disney/Dolby Digital 5.1/2.35:1/ MPEG-2
Johnny Depp probably appears in our list more than any other actor due to his consistently solid performances and sheer portfolio of work. While his performance in Finding Neverland is fairly understated, the disc’s healthy extras package shouts rather louder.
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98. I'm a CyborgDirector: Park Chan-wook
Cast: Lim Su-jeong, Rain, Choi Hie-jin
Info: Tartan/Dolby Digital 5.1 True HD/1.85:1/MPEG-4
Though the main feature won’t necessarily keep you gripped throughout, the transfer is one of the best we’ve had the pleasure to view on the format so far. The textures and colours are absolutely pristine and even manage to trick your eye into believing you can touch the actors’ hair and face – not that we’d actually try to, you understand.
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97. Ghost RiderDirector: Mark Steven Johnson
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley
Info: Sony/English Dolby TrueHD/ 2.40:1/MPEG-4
Lower down in the Marvel pile when it comes to the main feature, but you won’t find many better in terms of visual or audio quality. A fine example of how the Blu-ray format is capable of polishing a turd, this disc is perfect demo material for HD non-believers – just don’t let them sit down for too long.
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96. Wall StreetDirector: Oliver Stone
Cast: Michael Stone, Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah
Info: 20th Century Fox/English DTS-HD Lossless Master/1.85:1/MPEG-4
Oliver Stone’s classic tale of greed and excess on the New York stock market is rich in supplementary material as well as high-definition excellence. Though the wealth of extras are pooled from two separate DVD releases, fans of the film are sure to be satisfied with this Blu-ray offering.
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95. Chicken LittleDirector: Mark Dindal
Cast: Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, Patrick Stewart
Info: Disney/English PCM 5.1 Surround/1.78:1/MPEG-4
Largely ignored on both its theatrical and home release, Chicken Little deserves a reprieve on Blu-ray. As always, this is a solid effort from Disney, with a sublime transfer and audio track, as well as commendable HD extras. Once viewed in HD it won’t be forgotten again.
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94. Ice Age: The MeltdownDirector: Carlos Saldanha
Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary
Info: 20th Century Fox/English DTS HD Lossless Master/1.85:1/MPEG-2
Fun and warming (if not particularly ‘mammoth’ in terms of plot strength), The Meltdown boasts a timeless visual experience. The MPEG-2-powered transfer conveys some tantalising prehistoric hues and Fox has stumped up enough extra material to keep the whole family happy.
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93. Training DayDirector: Antoine Fuqua
Cast: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn
Info: Warner Bros./English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/2.40:1/MPEG-2
Still one of the best good-cop, bad-cop movies out there, Training Day was one of the earliest Blu-rays to be released. That shouldn’t deter you from picking it up though, as it boasts a visual quality not bettered by recent catalogue releases.
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92. Resident Evil: ExtinctionDirector: Russell Mulcahy
Cast: Milla Jovovich, Oded Fehr, Ali Larter
Info: Sony/Dolby TrueHD/2.40:1/MPEG-4
Sumptuous visuals, impeccable audio and valiant extras come loaded on this franchise finisher from Sony that was the first to showcase Blu-Wizard and Picture-in-Picture commentary. An effects-laden thrillfest, this is the type of movie that truly benefits from a Blu-ray transition.
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91. Kung Fu HustleDirector: Stephen Chow
Cast: Stephen Chow, Xiaogang Feng, Wah Yuen
Info: Sony/English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/2.35:1/MPEG-2
Chow’s follow-up to Shaolin Soccer is a work of kinetic genius and, as a mix of martial arts and mayhem, it’s a Blu-ray that deserves to be seen at least once. The HD package is strong, with picture, audio and extras all living up to the impressive main feature. And the best part is you’ll probably be able to pick it up on the cheap.
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90. Lethal WeaponDirector: Richard Donner
Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey
Info: Warner Bros./English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/1.85:1/VC-1
Almost 20 years after its original release and Lethal Weapon is still one of the best buddy movies ever made, with the teaming of Riggs and Murtaugh proving enjoyable if not explosive on BD. For a film this old the print is extremely clear with only a few niggling issues that are forgotten just as soon as the action and the wisecracks start rolling.
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89. PredatorDirector: John McTiernan
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura
Info: 20th Century Fox/DTS-HD Lossless Master/1.85:1/MPEG-2
They don\'t make them like this any more – well, that’s probably because Arnie has retired, but we’re sure glad he chose to leave us this gem before he did. Though a little light on extras, Alan Silvestri’s award-winning score has never sounded better.
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88. Bridge to TerabithiaDirector: Gabour Csupo
Cast: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Robert Patrick
Info: Disney/PCM 5.1/1.85:1/MPEG-4
A genuinely solid children's movie made all the more appealing by a terrific Blu-ray treatment. The visuals are startlingly crisp and the colourful cinematography only helps to enhance this magical world that’s filled with trolls, fairies and, somewhat surprisingly, two school children.
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87. Ocean's ElevenDirector: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon
Info: Warner Bros./ English Dolby Digital Plus 5.1/2.40:1/VC-1
As if a movie starring the likes of Clooney, Pitt and Damon wasn’t going to look good enough, the VC-1 transfer makes the most of Soderbergh’s well-paced heist film. Night scenes on the Vegas strip are ones to look out for, as is the generous amount of supplementary material that accompanies the feature.
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86. The Water Horse: Legend of the DeepDirector: Jay Russell
Cast: Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin
Info: Sony/Dolby TrueHD 5.1/2:40.1AVC
An adaption of Dick King-Smith’s novel, this enjoyable family film receives a fine Blu-ray treatment. A strong transfer is joined by a sound 5.1 audio mix, and despite the lack of extras you’re still sure to be charmed by this Nessie-themed adventure.
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85. The Usual SuspectsDirector: Bryan Singer
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Pollack
Info: MGM/DTS-HD/2.35:1/MPEG-2
A not-so-coincidental meeting of criminals and a seemingly straightforward heist, Singer’s suspects still arrest today – right up to the jaw-dropping climax. This superlative crime tale certainly does the job on HD with both transfer and extras all demystifying the mysterious Keyser Söze.
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84. Enter the DragonDirector: Robert Clouse
Cast: Bruce Li, John Saxon, Robert Wall
Info: Warner Bros./Dolby Digital 5.1/2.40:1/VC-1
The movie that cemented Bruce Li’s legend meets a worthy foe in high-def and, despite low cost production values and the passing of time, Enter The Dragon is a kick to the knackers of tour de force fighting. Plus it boasts scrubbed-up visuals to boot.
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83. JumperDirector: Doug Liman
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Samuel L Jackson
Info: 20th Century Fox/DTS-HD/2.40:1/MPEG-4
Inventive visuals and a fast-tracking story made way for a solid Fox transfer as the boy Vadar discovers he has a knack for teleporting around the globe. Able direction from the Bourne helmer makes this a strong BD.
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82. National TreasureDirector: Jon Turteltaub
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Justin Bartha
Info: Disney/Dolby Digital 5.1/2.35:1/MPEG-4
Nicolas Cage globetrots through this faux Indy romp that, through choice action and puzzle solving, has since seen his adventures turn into somewhat of a franchise. In this first instalment Disney has unearthed a BD packed with extras and mapped out with a strong AV presentation.
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81. SyrianaDirector: Stephen Gaghan
Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright
Info: Warner Bros./Dolby Digital 5.1/2.40:1/VC-1
This multi-layered story of war, unscrupulous oil dealings, as well as the suits and warriors involved, comes onto Blu-ray in a haze of crooked camerawork and explosive events. High definition has never been as thought-provoking as it is in Syriana.
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