Obviously I'd rather watch anything in 1080p rather than 480p, but that doesn't change the fact that completely unimpressive movies are coming out in the new HD formats. It also doesn't mean that I'll appreciate Talledaga Nights more, just because it has a higher resolution - it's not a very visual movie.
Give me Ben Hur in 1080p, give me something worth buying a high definition disc player and 1080p TV. I want to watch a visual spectacle, I want to sit on my couch and say "Oh my God" while watching a film. 1080p equipment is enormously expensive, it should justify its existence with movies worth seeing in 1080p.
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Obviously I'd rather watch anything in 1080p rather than 480p, but that doesn't change the fact that completely unimpressive movies are coming out in the new HD formats. It also doesn't mean that I'll appreciate Talledaga Nights more, just because it has a higher resolution - it's not a very visual movie.
Give me Ben Hur in 1080p, give me something worth buying a high definition disc player and 1080p TV. I want to watch a visual spectacle, I want to sit on my couch and say "Oh my God" while watching a film. 1080p equipment is enormously expensive, it should justify its existence with movies worth seeing in 1080p.