Disney Mathematics 101--
Today's Lesson:
Pixar + Blu-Ray = Entertainment Heaven.
My recent home theater upgrade began late last spring. It started very indirectly with the purchase of a Blu-Ray-compatible Playstation 3. It culminated mid-summer with the acquisition of 40" flat panel HD television and a Yamaha surround sound receiver. Even then, I was still generally reluctant to begin the $-intensive task of upgrading my rather extensive film library.
But then I watched the Blu-Ray edition of Cars and whatever reservations I possessed were quickly dispelled. Animation is indeed a marvel to behold in Blu-Ray format; Pixar animation on Blu-Ray is simply a jaw-dropping, visual overload of the highest order. I immediately purchased Ratatouille, Wall-E and A Bug's Lif, the only other Pixar titles then available in Blu-Ray format.

"Blue" serves quite well as the buzzword for this new high-def version of Monsters, Inc. Sulley's blue fur is simply breathtaking to behold in all its 1080 dpi glory. In a roundtable feature exclusive to the Blu-Ray, the filmmakers spoke of the challenge of rendering Sulley in the Himilaya scene with winds blowing and snow mixing into the character's fur. Viewing that particular scene in high definition certainly demonstrates that challenge and showcases the skills and talent that successfully executed it.

Doctor's second feature and Pixar's 10th consecutive box office blockbuster, Up is equally served well by the Blu-Ray format. In contrast to Monsters' bright and colorful fantasy-based designs, Up showcases towering cityscapes and sweeping landscapes rich in earth tones. Textures in particular seem to jump off the screen, whether it be the rocky ground of South America or just simply the clothing worn by Karl and Russell.

The Blu-Ray editions of both Monsters, Inc. and Up include the standard DVD versions of the films as well as digital copies that can be transferred to PCs and digital devices.
But most important, beyond all the home theater-high definition bells and whistles, exist two wonderful and very emotionally satisfying films. Even on small conventional television screens in mono sound, neither would fail to entertain.
5 comments:
Love the site! but I think you mean Wall-E and A Bug's Life, not Wali-E and Wall-E. Can't wait til a Bugs Life and Up come in the mail later today! thanks!
Matt
Matt,
Thanks! I did that by accident when I was inserting the links. Got it fixed.
This has been the same for me. When I saw Cars on Blu-Ray, I came home and told my wife that I had just six words for her, "Pixar on Blu-Ray, oh my gosh!" I am not going to attempt to replace my entire collection, but I will get all the Pixar on Blu-Ray. I also got the Pirates trilogy.
Couldn't agree more, finally added Blu ray capability for my home theater (projector and screen) and I am loving the Blu Ray experience. Not intending on converting my entire library, but the Disney & Pixar titles will be a must.
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