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- First reviewApril 13, 2013
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![Dr. No [Blu-ray] [1962]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9058/9058191_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
Dr. No arrives on blu in full 1080p. The movie has received the full AVC Mpeg-4 treatment and has preserved the film's original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1. Considering this is a 46 year old film, the re-master looks stunning. There are no anomalies like edge enhancement, macroblocking or noise. Film grain is present but looks completely natural. For all the lovers of Bond movies, this is a must-have.
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
What's great about it: Classic, transfer to blu
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![You Only Live Twice [Blu-ray] [1967]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7734/7734074_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
Yet again a very nice transfer to blu considering the age of the film. Although not one of my favourite Bond movies, this one is worth picking up for the transfer and the lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound treatment.
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
What's great about it: Transfer
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![Goldfinger [Blu-ray] [1964]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9211/9211685_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
The first blu-ray upgrade of the Bond movies that I bought. I must admit that I was sceptical given the films age and the care devoted to the transfer to many of the older films in the cataloges. I was pleasantly surprised. Goldfinger is the finest of the vintage James Bond restorations and a great example of what can be accomplished when older films are given the care and attention necessary to make the leap to high definition. Highly recommended!
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
What's great about it: Transfer
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![Thunderball [WS] [Ultimate Edition] [Blu-ray] [1965]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9058/9058271_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
In terms of transfer, not as stellar as Dr. No or Goldfinger, but very decent nonetheless and the ultimate version to own. There are few flaws that are apparent from the source, but the encoding is almost flawless. Great sound transfer as well. For lovers of the original Bond movies, this comes with a high recommendation.
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
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![The Spy Who Loved Me [Blu-ray] [1977]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7532/7532087_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
Compared to the DVD, this is a very nice 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer, providing some amazing details not seen before on the DVD. As in almost all of the Bond blu-ray upgrades, grain looks natural, blacks are solid, and contrast is perfect. Highly recommended as an upgrade
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
What's great about it: Colors and detail
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![From Russia with Love [WS] [Ultimate Edition] [Blu-ray] [1963]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9058/9058164_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
Regarded as one of the best classic Bond movies from the Sean Connery period, From Russia with Love makes its blu-ray debut with the AVC Mpeg-4 compression codec, framed at the film's original aspect ratio of 1.66:1 and presented in full 1080p, making the movie look as it has never before. The movie features nice black levels and contrast fitting a picture from the 60s, as well as a remarkable level of detail and an absence of additional digital artifacts and anomalies. For the fans, a must have.
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
What's great about it: 60s feel, sharpness of picture
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![North by Northwest [Blu-ray] [1959]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7552/7552099_sa.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
North by Northwest is a must-have release for many regardless of the film's picture and audio quality. The film's original monaural presentation which has been expanded into a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround track here and the video presentation make this a definite buy even fro those that already own the DVD version.
My Best Buy number: 2124655869
What's great about it: Cinematography, picture quality
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![Casablanca [70th Anniversary] [Blu-ray] [1942]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7ac12028-7314-486c-b634-fa6ec2b45e87.jpg)
Posted by: brianblu
from NJ
This timeless classic gets an absolutely stunning 4k restoration. The picture quality is incredible and is a big step up from the previous blu ray release.The extras are a great complement and make this release a must-own edition of this great classic
What's great about it: It's timeless, great restoration
What's not so great: nothing
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