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Format: D=DVD, BR=Blu-ray, 4K=Ultra HD |
1 |
Fantasia 2000 |
Walt Disney Pictures |
2000-12 |
D |
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2 |
Toy Story |
Disney • Pixar |
2000-12 |
BR |
Delightful. DVD combo (1 & 2) split for BR replacement Christmas 2013 |
3 |
Toy Story 2 |
Disney • Pixar |
2000-12 |
D |
Also delightful. DVD combo (1 & 2) split for BR replacement Christmas 2013 |
4 |
Cast Away |
20th Century Fox |
2001-06 |
BR |
My favourite movie, and my first Blu-ray disc, replacing the first DVD disc, keeping second DVD
disc for its extra content. BR replacement 2009-07. |
5 |
Sixth Sense, The |
Hollywood Pictures |
2001-07 |
BR |
Was surprised by the ending. Cool movie. BR replacement 2010-09. |
6 |
Forrest Gump |
Paramount |
2001-08 |
4K |
Wonderful film, with lots of visual effects used well. BR replacement 2011-06, 4K replacement
2020-12. |
7 |
Shrek |
DreamWorks |
2001-10 |
BR |
Fun movie, good animation. BR replacement 2013-01 |
8 |
Star Wars I - The Phantom Menace |
20th Century Fox |
2001-10 |
D |
Somewhat disappointing. |
9 |
Monsters, Inc. |
Disney • Pixar |
2001-09 |
BR |
Love this! Great out-takes. BR replacement 2009-11. |
10 |
Star Wars II - Attack of the Clones |
20th Century Fox |
2002-11 |
D |
Just OK. |
11 |
Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy |
Universal |
2003-01 |
BR |
Original on DVD, then got BR replacement Christmas 2013. 30th Anniv. version 2018-04 |
12 |
Signs |
Touchstone |
2003-01 |
BR |
Love this movie. Spooky. BR replacement 2010-09 |
13 |
Contact |
Warner Bros. |
2003-06 |
BR |
From 1997. One of my favorites. BR replacement Christmas 2010. |
14 |
Chicago |
Alliance Atlantis |
2003-08 |
BR |
A great movie adaptation of a stage musical. I love the performances and casting. BR replacement
2010-08. |
15 |
Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures |
Paramount |
2003-10 |
BR |
BR collection (2013-06) adds 4th movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull, (DVD bought 2008-10, "OK, but not as good as first one.") |
16 |
Finding Nemo |
Disney • Pixar |
2003-11 |
BR |
So much fun. Talking "Whale" always cracks me up. BR replacement 2013-03 |
17 |
Shrek 2 |
DreamWorks |
2004-11 |
BR |
Fun. Calmer than the first. Great musical numbers. BR replacement 2013-01 |
18 |
Star Wars Ep. IV, V, VI |
Lucasfilm/20th Century Fox |
2004-12 |
BR |
(1977, 1980, 1983) Remastered versions of first 3 movies, first time on DVD. Christmas gift from
Stephen. BR 2012-12 (first time on format) also gift from Stephen. |
19 |
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert |
MGM |
2005-01 |
BR |
(1994} Outrageously funny and touching film. BR replacement 2015-05 |
20 |
SkyCaptain and the World of Tomorrow |
Paramount |
2005-02 |
D |
Decent action/adventure with great all-digital sets. |
21 |
The Incredibles |
Disney • Pixar |
2005-03 |
$K |
Love the movie. More adult content than for kids. BR replacement 2011-10, 4K replacement 2025-03
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22 |
The Phantom of the Opera |
Warner Bros. |
2005-05 |
BR |
I think the production and performances are excellent. BR replacement 2011-04 |
23 |
Love Actually |
Universal |
2005-05 |
BR |
(2003) Great performances. This has become the movie I watch each Christmas Eve. Delightful. BR
replacement 2010-11, 10th Anniversary edition 2013-11. |
24 |
Hitch |
Columbia |
2005-06 |
BR |
Delightful romantic comedy, better than you'd expect. BR replacement Christmas 2010. |
25 |
Aliens |
20th Century Fox |
2005-08 |
4K |
2024-09 4K Ultimate Collector's Edition, $20 at Walmart. Replaces 2005-08 Collector's Edition
with bonus disc, BR main disc, upgraded 2013-06 for $7. This replaced VHS copy. |
26 |
Star Wars III - Revenge of the Sith |
20th Century Fox |
2005-12 |
D |
Rogers prev. viewed. Long, boring film, but wanted to complete my set. |
27 |
Titanic |
Paramount |
2005-12 |
4K |
Special Collector's Edition, replacing DVD purchased in May. Originally released in 1997.
Christmas gift from Stephen. BR replacement 2015-08. 4K replacement 2025-02 |
28 |
The Wizard of Oz |
Warner Bros. |
2005-12 |
4K |
3-disc Collector's Edition, restored and remastered. Replaces copy bought 2004-May to help with
audition for the Tin Man. Christmas gift from Stephen. BR replacement of main disk, 2013
release, 2015-08. New 4K version created 2019, replaced BR, 2023-07, keeping the DVD disks for
extra features. |
29 |
Rent |
Columbia Studios |
2006-02 |
BR |
Love this. Loved the album, stage production, and now the movie. Laughed, sang along, danced,
cried. BR replacement Christmas 2010. |
30 |
Apollo 13 |
Universal |
2006-08 |
4K |
Great movie. BR replacement 2010-12-31. 4K replacement 2018-07 (first one). |
31 |
Schindler's List |
Universal |
2006-08 |
BR |
Such a moving film. Didn't watch it after first time at theatre, until I bought this disc. BR
replacement 2013-03 |
32 |
Star Wars IV, A New Hope |
20th Century Fox |
2006-09 |
D |
The original theatrical release, not the modified version, limited time on DVD. But the missing
scenes are still not in it. |
33 |
Alien |
20th Century Fox |
2007-02 |
BR |
The start of the series. Still like Aliens better. Some of the technology of their
"future" looks pretty dated now. BR replacement 2013-03, $8 |
34 |
Dreamgirls |
DreamWorks |
2007-05 |
BD |
Very good musical, captured well on film. BR replacement (disc 1 only) 2015-03 |
35 |
De-Lovely |
MGM |
2007-09 |
BR |
Interesting bio pic as a musical. BR replacement 2015-12 |
36 |
Ratatouille |
Disney-Pixar |
2007-10 |
BR |
Wonderful story, great animation. Love it! BR replacement 2011-04 |
37 |
Hairspray |
Alliance |
2007-11 |
BR |
Yay! Love this movie, and this musical. Got the 2-disc version with lots of extras. BR
replacement 2010-08. |
38 |
Music and Lyrics |
Warner Bros. |
2007-12 |
BR |
Cute romantic comedy. BR replacement 2010-08 |
39 |
The Queen |
Alliance |
2008-02 |
BR |
(2007) In bargain bin. Very good movie. Not sure how much really happened, but compelling story.
BR replacement Christmas 2013 |
40 |
Notting Hill |
Universal |
2008-03 |
BR |
(1999) Another bargain. A nice, funny, romantic comedy that I've been looking to get for my
collection. BR replacement Christmas 2013 |
41 |
Children of Men |
Universal |
2008-03 |
BR |
Very powerful thriller with a profound scene that made me suddenly start crying. BR replacement
Christmas 2013 |
42 |
Galaxy Quest |
DreamWorks |
2008-04 |
BR |
(1999) Bargain, 2 for $10. Humorous sci-fi action flick, poking lots of fun at series like
Star Trek. BR replacement 2010-09
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43 |
True Lies |
20th Century Fox |
2008-04 |
4K |
(1994) Bargain, 2 for $10. Action flick with lots of humour. Unforgettable pole dancing scene.
Replaced in 2024 - finally, a 4K and Blu-ray edition, with a new feature.
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44 |
The Wedding Singer |
Alliance Atlantis |
2008-05 |
BR |
(1998) Bargain, $9.98. Fun look back at the '80s, and includes great songs of the time. BR
replacement 2010-08. |
45 |
Michael Clayton |
Warner Bros. |
2008-07 |
BR |
Intriguing, suspenseful drama. $7 used at Blockbuster. BR replacement $8 at Future Shop 2011-06.
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46 |
Grease |
Paramount |
2008-10 |
D |
(1978) Special Rockin' Rydell Edition, with 25th anniversary features. |
47 |
Sex and the City |
Alliance |
2009-01 |
D |
Gift from Steven W. |
48 |
Mamma Mia! The Movie |
Universal |
2009-01 |
BR |
Fun musical, well filmed, though the could have cast better men. BR replacement 2011-09. |
49 |
Muriel's Wedding |
Alliance Atlantis |
2009-01 |
D |
(1994) Nice movie, starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. |
50 |
The Truman Show |
Paramount |
2009-01 |
BR |
Very much enjoyed this interesting drama. BR replacement 2015-03 |
51 |
Blade Runner: The Final Cut |
Warner Bros. |
2009-02 |
D |
(2007) Remastered, recut version of the 1982 film, one of the first we watched on VHS. |
52 |
Pay It Forward |
Warner Bros. |
2009-03 |
D |
(2000) Lovely, moving movie, great story-telling. Perhaps the ending is a bit too Hollywood, but
it still makes me cry. |
53 |
Fargo |
MGM |
2009-03 |
BR |
(1996) Classic Coen brothers: brutal and funny thriller. BR replacement 2017-03 |
54 |
Go |
Columbia Pictures |
2009-03 |
BR |
Funny, action packed, and surprising. BR replacement 2014-08 |
55 |
Die Hard |
20th Century Fox |
2009-08 |
BR |
(1988) Cool action movie, with less silly violence than others of the genre. |
56 |
Magnolia |
Alliance Atlantis |
2009-10 |
BR |
(2000) Intriguing movie, connected plot lines, funny and suspenseful. BR replacement 2011-12.
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57 |
Up |
Disney • Pixar |
2009-11 |
BR |
Fun, lovely movie. Was wonderful in 3-D at the theatre. "SQUIRREL!" |
58 |
Star Trek |
Paramount |
2009-11 |
BR |
Good story line, plus cute new actors. |
59 |
Fame |
MGM |
2010-03 |
BR |
The original 1980 movie, disc released in 2009. BR replacement 2018-09 |
60 |
Close Encounters of the Third Kind |
Sony Pictures |
2010-03 |
4K |
4K 40th Anniversary Edition, 2024-10, supplementing 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition. |
61 |
Amadeus |
Warner Bros. |
2010-04 |
BR |
(1984) 'Directors Cut' 2001. Cool movie. Another bargain. BR replacement 2015-09 |
62 |
V for Vendetta |
Warner Bros. |
2010-03 |
BR |
(2006) Was moved by this one at the theatre. Got the disc for $6 at HMV after buying 2 others.
BR replacement 2012-01 |
63 |
Cocoon |
20th Century Fox |
2010-05 |
BR |
(1985) Heart warming, funny and sad at times. Shirtless Steve Guttenberg in tight shorts! |
64 |
UFO (TV Series Collection) |
A&E |
2010-06 |
D |
My favorite TV show from 1969-70, about an organization fighting alien intruders in 1980. Their
vision of the future is often funny. |
65 |
Cold Mountain |
Miramax |
2010-06 |
BR |
(2003) Wonderful movie. |
66 |
The Fifth Element |
Columbia Pictures |
2010-09 |
4K |
Cool, funny sci-fi movie. 4K replacement 2020-10: 20th Anniversary Edition with extras missing
from BR. |
67 |
Toy Story 3 |
Disney-Pixar |
2010-11 |
BR |
Touching end to the trilogy. Wonderful. |
68 |
Julie & Julia |
Columbia Pictures |
2010-11 |
BR |
Interesting and funny, and cool extras of recipes and cooking tips. |
69 |
Despicable Me |
Universal |
2010-12 |
BR |
I found this delightful and moving. |
70 |
Inception |
Warner Bros. |
2010-12 |
BR |
Must pay attention to follow this intriguing story. |
71 |
Finding Neverland |
Alliance |
2011-02 |
BR |
(2008) Lovely movie. |
72 |
Big Fish |
Columbia Pictures |
2011-04 |
BR |
(2007)Interesting tale on a life full of stories, from Tim Burton. |
73 |
How to Train Your Dragon |
DreamWorks |
2011-04 |
BR |
Excellent animation, and a touching story. |
74 |
Knowing |
E1 Entertainment |
2011-07 |
BR |
(2009) A good sci-fi movie that I really liked when I saw it on TMN. One scene gives me the
shivers every time. |
75 |
Aviator |
Warner Bros. |
2011-09 |
BR |
(2004) Interesting story of Howard Hughes, with an interesting presentation. |
76 |
Poltergeist |
Warner Bros. |
2011-10 |
BR |
(1982) Still scary, providing a few jumps and tingles. Some of the effects look dated now, and
could be done so much better in CGI. Let's hope for a remake that doesn't suck. |
77 |
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me |
Alliance |
2011-10 |
BR |
(1999) Silly, bawdy comedy. Still makes me laugh. $10 Blu-ray. |
78 |
The Notebook |
Alliance |
2011-10 |
BR |
(2004) Touching, romantic drama, with excellent performances. $10 Blu-ray. |
79 |
Crazy Stupid Love |
Warner Bros. |
2012-01 |
BR |
Fun movie, and not too "Hollywood". |
80 |
Four Weddings and a Funeral |
MGM |
2012-01 |
BR |
(1994) Another touching, romantic drama. $8 Blu-ray. |
81 |
Billy Elliot |
Universal |
2012-01 |
BR |
(2000) A new classic. |
82 |
Ghost |
Paramount |
2012-05 |
BR |
(1990) The classic. $10 Blu-ray. |
83 |
The Shawshank Redemption |
Warner Bros. |
2012-06 |
BR |
(1994) A wonderful tale. $10 Blu-ray. |
84 |
Ferris Bueller's Day Off |
Paramount |
2012-06 |
BR |
(1986) Another classic. $10 Blu-ray. |
85 |
Sideways |
20th Century Fox |
2012-08 |
BR |
(2004) Good movie. $8 Blu-ray. |
86 |
Dead Calm |
Warner Bros./td>
| 2012-08 |
BR |
(1988) Suspenseful, with sexy Billy Zane and Sam Neil. $8 Blu-ray. |
87 |
28 Days Later |
20th Century Fox |
2012-09 |
BR |
(2002) Good horror movie, better than average. $8 Blu-ray. |
88 |
The King's Speech |
Alliance |
2012-09 |
BR |
(2010) Excellent drama. |
89 |
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial |
Universal |
2012-10 |
BR |
(1982) 30th Anniversary Edition. Lots of good moments, yet sometimes draggy. |
90 |
The Day After Tomorrow |
20th Century Fox |
2012-11 |
BR |
(2004) Decent plot (ignoring improbability) and excellent disaster effects. |
91 |
Walk the Line |
20th Century Fox |
2013-02 |
BR |
(2005) Great bio pic and performances. $8 Blu-ray |
92 |
Almost Famous |
Paramount |
2013-02 |
BR |
(2000) Neat story, great characters, love mom played by Frances McDormand. $10 Blu-ray |
93 |
Les Misérables |
Universal |
2013-04 |
BR |
Quite good production of what's now a classic musical. |
94 |
Deep Impact |
Paramount |
2013-05 |
BR |
(1998) Cool action/drama/sci-fi movie. $15 Blu-ray steel book. |
95 |
Prometheus |
20th Century Fox |
2013-05 |
BR |
Decent movie, to add to my Alien collection. $10 Blu-ray. |
96 |
The Help |
Touchstone |
2013-06 |
BR |
(2011) Excellent movie. Waited for price to drop, $13. |
97 |
Ghostbusters |
Columbia |
2013-06 |
BR |
(1984) Fun movie, great effects for its time, great soundtrack for the summer of 1984. $8
Blu-ray. |
98 |
The Green Mile |
Warner Bros. |
2013-06 |
BR |
(1999) Excellent movie. Glad to have it in my library. $10 Blu-ray. |
99 |
Monsters University |
Disney • Pixar |
2013-10 |
BR |
Enjoyed this prequel, though it doesn't tug the heart strings as much as Monsters
Inc. |
100 |
Despicable Me 2 |
Universal |
2013-12 |
BR |
Fun sequel, though not quite as touching as the first. |
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Format: D=DVD, BR=Blu-ray, 4K=Ultra HD |