Deal of the Day: 2 for $30 Blu-ray at Best Buy online

by Alan Tsang { Jun 30th 2008 at 12:30PM }

Best Buy is having another special on Blu-ray films: 2 for $30 this time. Need movie recommendations? Enjoy one of the movies on the list but not sure what else to get? Do you just like being told what to do? Here is a humble classification of the movies on sale:

Must-haves:

More after the jump.

Must-haves if you enjoy the genre:

Middle-of-the-road:

You-might-want-your-money-back:

Tears of the Sun
Memoirs of a Geisha
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
The Transporter
A Knight's Tale
Troy
The Legend of Zorro (we are well aware Catherine Zeta-Jones is in this)
Scary Movie

Avoid-like-the-plague:

Fantastic Four (you can find Jessica Alba pictures online, okay?)
Hitch

We haven't seen these, so make your own judgments:

Feel free to agree or disagree. Sale expires July 5th. We've read that this deal is also in stores, but why not order online and use local pickup and save on shipping?

Tags: blu-ray, deal, deal-of-the-day, dealoftheday

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ishimaru @ Jun 30th 2008 12:35PM

Even at $15 (yet is like $11 at Amazon), T2 is NOT worth that money. It's a poor transfer, very poor. And 28 days later, is a HORRIBLE transfer :\ Definitely not worth the money.

Jack @ Jun 30th 2008 12:49PM

I've also heard of bad transfer. T2, great movie. The Blu-ray, bad transfer. I heard the "extreme" DVD version upscaled is just as good as the Blu-Ray transfer.

dabamf @ Jun 30th 2008 1:03PM

Props...you beat me to the bash of "28 Days Later"...what a waste.

mixel @ Jun 30th 2008 5:02PM

Wasn't 28days intentionally filmed on comparatively shitty DV cams though? 600 pixel height resolution -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Days_Later#Production

The DVD version looked blurry and a bit cheap too, so I dont know why you'd need or want a HD version of it. :D 1080 won't make any difference if the stock material is crummy quality.

sbf717 @ Jun 30th 2008 12:37PM

During the last 2 for $30 sale I picked up Memoirs of a Geisha and Appleseed Ex Machina. Memoirs was decent but not all that moving. Appleseed looks amazing in HD but the first one felt like it had more depth. Still a good buy for $15 bucks though.

bombtrak @ Jun 30th 2008 12:45PM

I disagree with the fact that you haven't seen Donna Brasco. In fact, I HEARTILY disagree.

James @ Jun 30th 2008 2:01PM

Donnie Brasco is an awesome movie. Haven't seen the quality of the BluRay as I own it on DVD, but the movie itself is a must-have if you're a fan of gangster flicks.

Popfrogs @ Jun 30th 2008 5:42PM

+1 for Donnie Brasco.

ADPolicenaut @ Jun 30th 2008 12:45PM

I wouldn't get that particular copy of Blade Runner, since it's just the Final Cut. Instead, go out and try to find the ultimate collection. It's got the original workprint on it. If you like epic action sequences, pick up The Rock. If anyone bashes Michael Bay, just direct them to that film. Black Hawk Down and Total Recall, also good. Gattaca was a decent film. Quite a broad selection there, something for everyone.

Jon Acheson @ Jun 30th 2008 1:28PM

I was able to buy the Ultimate Edition from Amazon for $20-ish in their last Blu-Ray sale. It's a much better deal, particularly since it includes the original theatrical version, which is the one I wanted.

Gemini Ace @ Jun 30th 2008 1:00PM

First off, Hellboy is not middle of the road. It's a must have.

And who hasn't seen Crimson Tide!?

dabamf @ Jun 30th 2008 1:01PM

Agreed!

Dan @ Jun 30th 2008 1:14PM

I agree as well.

Some of the avoids seem too opinion-ated

Like Hitch and Fantastic Four were great movies.

Also how is Scary Movie one that bad?? Part one was the only one out of the 4 that was decent, should of at least be middle.

Gemini Ace @ Jun 30th 2008 5:59PM

I'm with you on FF, but Hitch? I'll agree because Eva Mendez in blu-ray would be nice.

dabamf @ Jun 30th 2008 1:01PM

Avoid "28 Days Later" like the plague. The movie is great, but the video quality is awful! I've seen upscaled DVD's that look better than that ish.

"Appleseed Ex Machina" is worth checking out IMHO. The CG is done really well, and except for the girl's annoying voice, it's a pretty entertaining flick.

dsr7997 @ Jun 30th 2008 1:13PM

Are the recomendations based on the film or the quality of Blu-Ray?

Alan Tsang @ Jun 30th 2008 1:35PM

Based on the film, not the quality of the Blu-ray.

dsr7997 @ Jun 30th 2008 1:42PM

Then this list is all F**cked up. "Might want your money back" on Tears of the Sun and Troy but Gattaca is a must have? WTF?

Popfrogs @ Jun 30th 2008 5:45PM

LOL @ Tears of the Sun. That movie had a storyline weaker than Commando (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger). Acting was bad, story was dumb, action was lame.

I put it in the dustbin next to Predator 2: Electric Boogaloo.

willxcore @ Jun 30th 2008 1:23PM

Donnie Brasco was a good movie. That belongs in the "must have, if you enjoy the genre" category. Fantastic Four was definitely horrible. Troy I actually really enjoyed but I know it's not the best movie out there. I'm just a Brad Pitt fan and enjoy sword and sandal epics. Most of the other recommendations are pretty on the target. 50 First Dates should be avoided as should Resident Evil and Hostel.

I have most of the movies on the list that I'd want to own anyway except for Goodfellas.

VanillaMummy @ Jun 30th 2008 1:44PM

Transporter isn't in the must haves? Does anyone know how the transfer is on this to Blu Ray?

Se7enwolf @ Jun 30th 2008 1:44PM

I have Tears of the Sun on blu-ray. looks and sounds great and its one of my favorite movies. I also have the transporter.

the movies they say are must haves are all pretty much stale and boring. I hated Blade Runner, 300 well thats for the gays.

Metoo @ Jun 30th 2008 4:35PM

Nice homophobic comment - you like The Transporter which has lots of shirtless Jason Statham shots, so it must be "for the gays" too.

Boy With Balls on Chin @ Jun 30th 2008 3:15PM

Did yall know Catherine Zeta Jones was in The Legend of Zorro?!

Darkdrium777 @ Jun 30th 2008 7:41PM

IMHO all the films fit in the "Must-haves if you enjoy the genre" category because everyone's tastes are different, and therefore we all enjoy different genres of movies.
I thoroughly enjoy Stargate, be it SG1 or Atlantis, the first movie or the newer Ark of Truth. So IMO it is a must have if you enjoy any Stargate TV show. Something similar could be said for all of these movies.
So Mr.Tsang, as a bit of advice, even though this is a blog and you are allowed to state your opinion, it isn't fact, so don't make it sound like if it were. ;)