Innaugural DVD

Well, a few things come to mind. Some of the above are great demo disks, but many great demo disks have little or no appeal to most (not all) women. Like speedway as SD mentioned--great disk but likely little appeal for your wife. I would probably have put Saving Private Ryan on the "even less appeal" list. The first 30 minutes, while absolutely demo quality, is about the most horrific war scene I've ever scene. I can barely stomach watching it. Seven Years in Tibet--now there is a great story and great filming. It's not going to be an audio demo, but for picture quality it's superb---long movie though. The Matrix is great--but very Treky. Mission Impossible 2--great fun, great filming, and what woman won't watch Tom Cruise for 1.5 hours, even if the story line is a little zany? Now there is one sci-fi, that even my wife likes, and it's a great demo--the Fifth Element. Get it on the superbit version if you don't already have it. If you like Pacino and DeNiro--Heat is great all around. Story line, filming, acting--everything. One of my favorites.

Cdelplato:

In order to break in your new home theater right, I heartily recommend "Terminator 2: Judgement Day", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is a "sci-fi" film to be sure. But if it's special effects and action that you crave, then there is nothing else out there like "Terminator 2". If "Terminator 2" turns out to be too supernatural for the wifey, then I would recommend something else like "Lethel Weapon I". This movie has a lot of action in it, but no "supernatural" effects are in this movie. If she loves Mel Gibson (and I cannot find a woman who doesn't), then maybe this movie is more her speed. But do, try "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" first and see what you think. That also was MY first DVD (and I have about 60 now) too, by the way. Other movies that can challenge your new home theater system also include those like "Top Gun", "The Matrix", "Independence Day", and "The Specialist".

By the way, congratulations on your new home theater system. By buying a new home theater system yourself, what you did now was join a sacred fraternity. Once you experience home theater, believe me (and I'm talking from experience), you will NEVER go out to see a movie EVER again.

Again....... Congrats........

--Charles--

"Pearl Harbor"... -Has something for everyone...

I agree with dweller, Pearl Harbor has it all, action, adventure and romance. The planes and explosion's will put your HT to the test. But remember the most important thing is the "snuggle factor" If your wife associates watching movies with you with snuggling, your home free, It won't matter if your watching gumby reruns, she'll love it. It also makes it easier when it comes time to upgrade. Good luck.

"But remember the most important thing is the "snuggle factor" If your wife associates watching movies with you with snuggling, your home free, It won't matter if your watching gumby reruns, she'll love it."

Really Dbx??? Hmmm.....wonder if they've got The Three Stooges in 5.1....... ;-)

Chris