For you collectors out there, Bestflick now brings you the Top Ten Blu-Ray Movies that you must have in your collection. Blu-Ray is now the current standard for all things high definition in movies. I bet one of you have asked this question at one time or another: What are the best Blu-Ray releases to date?

Sound & Vision magazine, in their July/August ‘08 volume, actually put out a list of the best releases in Blu-Ray to date. This is based on image and picture quality, the use of great sound, and the quality of extra features available on the disc itself. Here is their top 10 list of the best Blu-Ray releases until present.

Number 10: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

This iteration of the much-loved J.K Rowling series is touted to be the best-made film of the lot, and the “reference quality” video and audio on the Blu-Ray release makes this a collector’s item not just for Potter-freaksbut for people who like good quality high-definition movies.

Number 9: Letters from Iwo Jima

Sound & Vision reminds everybody that this was one of the very first movies to be released on Blu-Ray, and is still one of the best due to the quality of the imagery and audio.

Number 8: Ratatouille

Already on most critic’s list as one of the best films of 2007, it is also a wonder in itself to experience it in Blu-Ray high definition — the animation quality is more brilliant.

Number 7: Lost (Season 3)

Most LOST fans would admit that Season 3 started rather weakly, took a loooooong break and finished with a bang. Amazon reviews that, “If you’re a Lost fan who gave up during this season, the bonus features alone might lure you back for the next round.” Sound & Vision Magazine summed up this set in three words, “detail, detail, detail. Amazingly sharp clarity of sea foam, grass blades, stubble, even freckles — nothing is Lost here.”

Number 6: Black Hawk Down

This movie was already making waves in the home theater community when it was released in DVD for the amazing quality. Owning it in Blu-Ray was hailed by most high-definition enthusiasts as a true revelation in video and sound quality. If you’ve already watched the movie, imagine the chaos and cacophony of sound that the scenes create in Blu-ray.

Number 5: 300 – the Collector’s Edition

Aside from the high-def version of the film, this Collector’s Edition Blu-ray includes a new documentary about the original legend, an art book, a lucite display with motion film clip, photo cards and all the other contents from the previous 2-disc edition. Sound & Vision Magazine raves: “The ass-kicking prowess of 300’s Spartan warriors is conveyed in spectacular manner by this disc’s muscular 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Soundtrack.”

Number 4: Planet Earth – The Complete Series (Warner/BBC)

This 11-part series from BBC is already making waves and being touted as one of the greatest nature and wildlife series ever made, containing 50-minute segments covering multiple geographic regions and wildlife habitats. Sound & Vision Magazine hailed this as a ’stunner’ — riveting and extreme pictures.

Number 3: Spiderman – The High Definition Trilogy

Although critics are polarized about the 3 separate movies — this 3-movie collection is as hard to beat as Spidey himself, when it comes to sound, image clarity, cast, effects and the huge amount of special features available on all 3 films (wow!). Owning all three movies in a single  Blu-Ray release seems like a great deal in itself as well.

Number 2: 2001 – a Space Odyssey

The film itself has spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects. These images have withstood the test of time, aside from the fact that the film is a cinematic milestone in itself. Sound & Vision Magazine says that this movie was destined for Blu-ray — it’s better than it has looked since 1968.

Number 1: Casino Royale – 2 Disc Collector’s Edition

Sound & Vision places this at the top of their “must have” Blu-Ray list — and recommends that everybody else put it at the top of theirs as well — just for the picture and sound quality, as even they are at a loss for words to describe it. This is one of Ian Fleming’s classic Bond novels, and is a fitting effort for Bond’s return to the big-time.

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If you are looking to boost your Blu-Ray collection, Bestflick recommends that you make these releases “must-have” options for your collection. You can even enjoy Blu-ray on your laptops and portable computers now, as with your desktop systems. Here are some qualified options if you are looking for Blu-Ray players for laptops.

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