Ripping and distributing copyrighted movies without permission is illegal in almost every jurisdiction (DMCA in the US, Copyright Directive in the EU). Downloading a "best" rip from a peer-to-peer network exposes your IP address, leading to copyright infringement notices from your ISP or, in extreme cases, lawsuits.

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The appeal of sites like "HD Movies 2" lies in their ability to offer WEB-DL and Blu-ray rips shortly after a film's digital release, providing a cinema-like experience in the comfort of one's home.

| Feature | Poor Rip (Avoid) | Good Rip | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Resolution | 720p or upscaled | 1080p | 1080p (or 4K Remux) | | Video Codec | H.264 (High compression) | H.264 (High bitrate) | H.265 (HEVC) | | Bitrate | < 2 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 8 - 12 Mbps (Variable) | | Audio | 128kbps MP3 Stereo | 256kbps AAC 5.1 | 640kbps AC3 or DTS | | File Size (2hr) | < 1.5 GB | 4-6 GB | 8-15 GB |