[Not_Who_U_Think]

I have a friend who DLs movies, and yes it can take a while, depending on a number of factors. He has a machine dedicated to such tasks so it just grinds away until finished. Quality can be outstanding to poor, depending on how it was captured - a DVD rip can be almost as good as the original. Most newly-released movies are captured either by someone in the projection booth using a digital camera, or by ripping a VHS preview copy sent to a reviewer.

[wizzler]

Have you told your friend that he's a thief, and that what he's engaging in is immoral, unethical and illegal?

Just because something is possible to do doesn't make it OK.

Copyright is as important as any other property right, and anyone who believes in freedom should deeply respect that.