{"id":40192,"date":"2020-11-16T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=40192"},"modified":"2020-11-16T01:42:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T09:42:49","slug":"2020-gift-guide-top-30-4k-blu-ray-gifts-for-movie-and-tv-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/guides\/2020-gift-guide-top-30-4k-blu-ray-gifts-for-movie-and-tv-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Gift Guide: Top 30 4K & Blu-ray Gifts for Movie and TV Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While moviegoing has fallen on hard times during the pandemic, home video viewing has soared. These days, most viewers like to stream their entertainment, but in a dystopian future where the internet is banned, you’ll be happy to have your favorite movies on physical media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All kidding aside, with studios moving away from physical discs in favor of streaming, now is the best time to grab some of the wonderful 4K and Blu-ray editions that are circulating out there\u2014featuring the kind of nifty packaging, special features\/commentary and collectible pack-ins you won’t get from a digital download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are our top thirty 4K and Blu-ray gift ideas that were released in 2020. Check out last year’s list<\/strong><\/a>, too, for many more good ones. Watch for price drops and deals on Ben’s in the coming weeks (set deal alerts here<\/strong><\/a>)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Links below are to Amazon (or Best Buy in some cases due to availability). Street prices are listed in parentheses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Classics on 4K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2020 continued to see restorations and reissues of modern classics from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s released on 4K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. The Mask of Zorro (1998)<\/a>:<\/strong> This fun romp starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones gets the 4K (HDR10) treatment with dazzling results. ($23)<\/em><\/li>
  2. Total Recall: 30th Anniversary (1990)<\/a>: <\/strong>Ahnuld<\/em> and Sharon Stone go to Mars in this violent Paul Verhoeven sci-fi action thriller. ($18)<\/em><\/li>
  3. Jaws: 45th Anniversary Limited Edition (1975)<\/a><\/strong>: Steven’s Spielberg’s opus to monster movies receives an impressive 4K facelift from the original camera negative. ($20)<\/em><\/li>
  4. 300 (2007)<\/a>:<\/strong> Meme-worthy and innovative, Zack Snyder’s Battle of Thermopylae gets thoroughly amped up on 4K (HDR10) and Dolby Atmos. ($25)<\/em><\/li>
  5. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)<\/a>: <\/strong>Eddie Murphy solidified his place in the Hollywood firmament with this genre-busting comedy that shattered box office records. ($20)<\/em><\/li>
  6. Gladiator \/ Braveheart 2-Movie Collection (2000\/1995)<\/a>:<\/strong> These two epics were separately released on 4K in 2018, but get the value combo treatment in 2020. ($28)<\/em><\/li>
  7. Mad Max (1979)<\/a>:<\/strong> The original post-apocalyptic action thriller established Mel Gibson as a worldwide star and over 40 years later gets a 4K Dolby Vision HDR upgrade. ($40)<\/em><\/li>
  8. The Hunt for Red October (1990)<\/a>: <\/strong>The late, great Sean Connery stars as a Russian sub commander in the best Tom Clancy adaptation yet made and never loses his Scottish burr. Deal with it. ($28)<\/em><\/li>
  9. Top Gun (1986)<\/a>: <\/strong>This 1980s time machine stars Tom Cruise in his superstar-making vehicle, while director Tony Scott’s inimitable style has never looked better in 4K. ($15)<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Gift Sets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Gift sets are for the super fan who wants everything, but they will definitely leave a dent in the wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. The Office: The Complete Series (34-Disc Blu-ray)<\/strong><\/a>: You can follow The Office<\/em> from Netflix to Peacock in January 2021, or you can just own the whole series outright on Blu-ray. What say you?! ($112)<\/em><\/li>
    2. Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection (33-Disc 4K+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> Fans will be blown away by how good the series looks on a physical format (vs. streaming), whether or not they liked the final season. ($195)<\/em><\/li>
    3. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy (7-Disc 4K+Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> Go back in time with Marty and Doc in a souped-up 4K restoration (HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR10+) with some new bonus features like the “Lost Audition Tapes.” ($40)<\/em><\/li>
    4. Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (3-Disc Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> 60 Bugs Bunny animated theatrical shorts are included (30 of which have never been released on Blu-ray or DVD), plus a new “doc” (digital only) and a Bugs Bunny Funko figure. ($73)<\/em><\/li>
    5. The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical, 9-Disc 4K+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> LOTR<\/em> on 4K, it doesn’t get much better than this. Well, until summer 2021 when the Ultimate Collector’s Edition comes out. Hey, at least it’s not Star Wars<\/em> on home video… ($90)<\/em> Also available with a replica of The One Ring in a fancy book-style Collector’s Gift Set<\/a><\/strong>. ($150)<\/em> <\/li>
    6. Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (27-Disc 4K+Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> Star Wars<\/em> on 4K, it doesn’t get much better than this. Wait, the original theatrical cuts of the OT are not included? Sigh… here we go again. ($200)<\/em><\/li>
    7. The Flintstones: The Complete Series (10-Disc Blu-ray)<\/a>:<\/strong> All 166 episodes of prime time’s first animated series are included in vibrant full 1080p HD. ($61)<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Cult Classics & Genre Gems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Thanks to passionate fans, these special home video releases saw the light of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. The Last Starfighter: Special Edition (Blu-ray)<\/a>:<\/strong> Arrow Video restored this beloved 1984 sci-fi movie from a 4K scan, and threw in a bunch of new extras, including commentary with Lance Guest.<\/li>
      2. The Goonies (4K+Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> Spielberg produced this Gen-X childhood favorite about treasure hunting kids in Oregon. ($25) <\/em>Also available with collectibles in a Special Edition Gift Box<\/strong><\/a>. ($50)<\/em><\/li>
      3. Popeye (Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> This very underrated 1980 musical, starring Robin Williams as the titular comic character and Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl, is finally being released on Blu-ray. ($10)<\/em><\/li>
      4. The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>: <\/strong>Director Francis Ford Coppola got the go-ahead to recut 1990’s much-maligned Godfather Part III<\/em> to closer approximate author Mario Puzo’s original vision. ($17)<\/em><\/li>
      5. Flash Gordon: Limited Edition (4K+Blu-ray)<\/a><\/strong>: Flash, ah-ahhh!<\/em> You remember the Queen song, and the rest is… well, interesting. Nonetheless, it underwent an extensive restoration under supervision of director Mike Hodges. ($20)<\/em> Also available with collectibles in a Limited Edition Box Set<\/strong><\/a>. ($40)<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Golden Age Movies in 4K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        These classical Hollywood pictures got brand-new life in beautiful 4K restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Spartacus (2-Disc 4K+Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>: <\/strong>After a long wait, the spectacular 4K restoration of Stanley Kubrick’s 1960 epic is finally seen on 4K disc (HDR10, Dolby Vision) in the film’s original 3+ hour running time. ($18)<\/em><\/li>
        2. Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Volume 1 (17-Disc 4K+Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes Mr. Smith Goes to Washington<\/em>, Dr. Strangelove<\/em>, Gandhi<\/em>, A League of Their Own<\/em>, Jerry Maguire<\/em> and most notably, for the first time on 4K disc, David Lean’s masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia<\/em>. ($165)<\/em><\/li>
        3. The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection (8-Disc 4K+Blu-ray+Digital)<\/a>:<\/strong> Includes 4 of Hitch’s most well-known Hollywood pictures for the first time on 4K\u2014Rear Window<\/em>, Vertigo<\/em>, Psycho<\/em> (2 versions) and The Birds<\/em>\u2014all in a collectible digibook. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          New Releases in 4K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          Tenet<\/em> is the one “new release” on this list that actually debuted in theaters in 2020. The rest are from 2019, but the home video versions were released this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. 1917<\/a>: <\/strong>Winner of the 2020 Golden Globes for best motion picture (drama), this showy “single take” WWI epic can also stand in as your 4K reference disc. ($18)<\/em><\/li>
          2. Tenet<\/a>:<\/strong> Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan’s cerebral sci-fi thriller hit theaters during a pandemic but will undoubtedly find new life on home video. ($30)<\/em><\/li>
          3. John Wick: Chapters 1-3<\/a>:<\/strong> The individual movies have been previously released on 4K, but now all you John(ny)-Come-Latelys can get the value combo pack. ($28)<\/em><\/li>
          4. Jumanji: The Next Level<\/a>: <\/strong>The totally unnecessary sequel to 2017’s surprise hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle<\/em> is still a mostly fun movie when it focuses on the four main leads. ($20)<\/em><\/li>
          5. Ford v. Ferrari<\/a>: <\/strong>Director James Mangold captures the visceral excitement of race car driving in the 1960s, and the fantastic Dolby Atmos soundtrack is a treat. ($15)<\/em><\/li>
          6. Frozen II<\/a>: <\/strong>Regardless of whether it lived up to its high expectations, this sequel is still a hit with kids and the 4K transfer is beautiful to behold. ($20)<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Check Ben’s for the latest 4K & Blu-ray deals<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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