Robert Langdon Collection (Inferno / The DaVinci Code / Angels & Demons) (Blu-ray)

5/5

Video played well

Good price for both movies, great quality. Better for home viewing, able to understand the stories at my own pace.

Great dvds. Excellent picture quality.

I'm a big fan of the Davinci Code and had to have these movies in my collection. The movies were great, no issue with packaging.

This Trilogy was beyond expectations, it held so many Thrills that it was almost like being on a roller coaster. The acting was beyond expectation and the behind the scenes were all in thrilling that it made me want to watch it all over again

Lo que no me gusto es que las quería ver y traducida en español y nomas es una

While I would have liked the 4k titles of this, with the US exchange rate it too expensive, that it had to be the bluray, having said that, to me the colors really pop out at you, and the clarity of the picture while not being in 4k, was everything that I could have hope for.Do not under estimate the bluray of these movies.

I don't need to tell anyone how wonderful the Dan Brown books are, they are genuine page turners of the highest order, although I have to admit that despite all the fuss about 'The Da Vinci Code' the book I have enjoyed most thus far is 'Deception Point', now THAT would make a fantastic film!However, that is not why we're here!I don't normally review an item on Amazon when there are already a number of existing reviews unless I feel I have something to offer, and although there are a number of excellent write-ups for this item I had difficulty ascertaining just what this double blu-ray set actually consisted of.So for the benefit of those who, like me, have struggled to find out the specific details here goes!The set consists of two seperate standard blu-ray cases surrounded by a cardboard sleeve, the sleeve isn't the best quality but I feel it does look better on the shelf than the two individual boxes.The Da Vinci Code is the extended cut, running at 174 minutes it offers an additional 25 minutes of footage compared to the standard release and I feel it is definitely all the better for it; it is amazing how much 'good' material was cut from the cinema release.The disc itself is pretty 'bare-bones' when it comes to extras, just commentary from director Ron Howard on a selection of scenes and a feature called 'Unlocking the Code', this is a picture-in-picture video that offers insight into the film and story.The picture is presented in 1080p High Definition with a screen ratio of 2.40:1, audio is 5.1 but only available in English, and the subtitles available are:1. English2. English (Hard of Hearing)3. Danish4. Finnish5. Hindi6. Norwegion7. SwedishThe disc is multi-region, compatible with regions A, B and C.One slightly strange thing about this set is that the disc for The Da Vinci Code has 'Disc 1' printed on it; the Angels and Demons disc does not have 'Disc 2' printed on it, so I can only assume that the Da Vinci Code blu-rays were orignally produced for a two disc version?The picture and sound are beautiful in the format, the film is visually stunning on standard definition as far as I am concerned so the improved detail and richness make the viewing experience all the more rewarding.Ok, on to Angels and Demons..............This disc features two versions of the film, the original theatrical version running at 133 minutes and a new extended cut that runs to 140 minutes; I know it doesn't sound much, but it is amazing just how much you can get into 7 minutes and these additional scenes definitely offer a more complete interpretation of the written material.Once again the disc offers only limited extras, although more than on the first disc:1. The path of Illumination (& tutorial video) - Follow Robert Langdon's journey through Romeand see if you can unlock the path of illumination.2. Movie IQ - Real-time in-movie information about the cast, crew, music and production via BD Live.3. 'Rome was not built in a day' - featurette4. 'CERN: Pushing the Frontiers of Knowledge' - featurette5. 'Angels & Demons: The Full Story' - featuretteThe picture is once more presented in 1080p High Definition with a screen ratio of 2.40:1, this time the audio is available in 5.1 DTS HD and English Audio Description 5.1, but still only in English, and the subtitles available are:1. English2. English (Hard of Hearing)3. HindiTHIS TIME THE DISC IS NOT MULTI-REGION, IT IS REGION B, SO BUYERS BEWARE!!The picture and audio quality are even more stunning than on the first film, perhaps because Angels and Demons is a more visceral experience, and this film simply has to be seen on this format to truly appreciate it.Overall a very nice collection, and for me the extended footage in the films more than makes up for the relatively meagre extras, the quality on Blu Ray is stunning and if you can pick this up when it is reduced in price (I picked mine up direct from Amazon at an amazing £7.11!) you should not hesitate.

It's a movie that my hubby wanted and got, the disc was in good shape and same with case.

I thought this was very good value for two blockbusters. I enjoyed the extended version of the Da Vinci Code and thought some of the extra footage helped the film, although the discovered "unknown Leonardo" paintings near the end (left out of the original film) were a bit laughable - nothing like Leonardo's art work! Both films are amazing in terms of the very convincing sets (a mix of set building and CGI) for places like Westminster Abbey, the Louvre, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The plots aren't exactly Shakespeare but there are some interesting ideas in these films that are an escapist romp through various tourist attractions.

I really enjoy these movies (oddly I prefer part1 the most whereas the masses prefer part2), so it was no surprise it was going to be on my upgrade list from DVD to Bluray. I don't really know if I'm doing a movie review or a quality of the product review - I figure the latter. Once I watched the bluray, it was easy to see there were only incremental improvements over the DVD version. Often sharpness and/or film grain are vastly improved as re-prints occur but I guess studios felt this one wasn't worth too much effort. Having said that, I have a top tier bluray player that up converts to 4K immaculately - so perhaps the improvement was a little muted because my new player also does a fantastic job with DVD media. Sound a little better with DolbyTrueHD, be that as it may it's not an action movie so you really have to appreciate good sound before you notice.

These two films are a favourite of mine, even though they don't stick to the stories as much as people might think, which I think is a good thing. Creative liberty is something that all film makers should be allowed, especially someone like Ron Howard. Tom Hanks is the perfect fit for Robert Langdon in each of the movies and the supporting actors are also well cast. I think that the initial hype of The Da Vinci Code made the first film a smash, the second film isn't quite up to the task of maintaining the quality of story, which is probably more down to Dan Brown's writing and not the quality of film making or script writing.Although these films sometimes lack that certain adventure factor, they maintain the quality from the outset and don't tend to slump into the realms of boringness or being on too long. They are a lesson for history as well as entertainment and if you like conspiracies, religion, art, architecture, fringe science and adventure, these will fit the bill.The quality of the Blu Rays are amazing, they are shot beautifully and the quality of the discs help reflect that. They have some nice special features but nothing mind blowing. They add to the overall fun of the films and provide you with more insights into filming and also the questions raised in the films pertaining to the symbolism, conspiracy and mystery.