Cinematography - Blu-ray Forum

broganreynik · 09-28-2010, 11:13 PM

Just got done watching Terrance Malick's sophomore film from 1976 Days of Heaven. If you aren't familiar with Malick's work, he has some of the most stunning visual images in his films. So what better than to post the films that I feel have the best cinematography I've seen.

There Will Be Blood
The Thin Red Line
The Searchers
Inglourious Basterds
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Apocalypse Now
The Proposition
Days of Heaven
No Country for Old Men
The New World
Unforgiven
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

I'm sure you noticed they are mostly war and western movies. I suppose that is part of the reason why I enjoy westerns and war movies so much. The vast landscapes that are in those films help make the environments such a joy to watch. What films have some of your favorite cinmetography? Any suggestions on films to watch based on cinematography I enjoy?

iam1bearcat · 09-28-2010, 11:16 PM

check out Revanche. great cinematography. starts off in a city atmosphere, but quickly changes. love it

and i agree with a lot on your list. personal favorites include There Will Be Blood and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

i also think Zodiac has underrated cinematography, as does Moon

kurtis21 · 09-28-2010, 11:21 PM

I thought that Shutter Island had some really good cinematography!
And i've always thought that Gladiator had some terrific cinematography as well!!!

octagon · 09-28-2010, 11:25 PM

I'm a big Remains of the Day fan.

As impressive as the exterior/landscapes are, I think a lot of the interior shots are even more impressive. They stand on their own as beautiful shots but they also strike the perfect tone for whatever the particular moment might be.

csdot · 09-28-2010, 11:34 PM

i just finished watching Robin Hood, and boy i dont understand all the hate towards it. but on topic, i thought it was absolutely beautiful from start to finish.

Freekman · 09-28-2010, 11:36 PM

12 Angry Men
Shutter Island
Gangs of New York
300
Goodfellas
There Will Be Blood

Just to name a few....

BladeRunner2007 · 09-28-2010, 11:37 PM

Blade Runner
Fight Club
Watchmen
The Shining

BLUEGRASS · 11-18-2010, 12:05 AM

Pretty much anything by Vilmos Zsigmond and/or László Kovács.

I also LOVED the cinematography in Unbreakable.

iam1bearcat · 11-18-2010, 12:11 AM

Antichrist has great cinematography

lDlisturb3d · 11-18-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

Antichrist has great cinematography

Yeah this had some tough cinematography and i mean really really good!!!!

toddly6666 · 11-18-2010, 12:43 AM

The cinematography movie lists can be endless, but I'm a cinematography sucker when it involves Indians, jungles, or a combination of the two:

1492
The New World
Apocalypse Now
The Mosquito Coast
Dances With Wolves
Platoon
The Last of the Mohicans

two40 · 11-18-2010, 01:22 AM

Blade Runner has to be at the top of anyone's list even if they don't like the film. A pivotal work.

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Originally Posted by csdot

i just finished watching Robin Hood, and boy i dont understand all the hate towards it. but on topic, i thought it was absolutely beautiful from start to finish.

Yep, agree. All John Mathieson. He worked with Rodley Scott on Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, which I just wrote a review about today.

OG Pooh · 11-18-2010, 01:36 AM

The opening of Saving Private Ryan had some great cinematography.

The City of Lost Children was also stunning. When is that hitting BD already?

What Dreams May Come

The Mosquito Coast

Dances with Wolves

Blade Runner

X12Celtics3 · 11-18-2010, 02:44 AM

The New World, There Will Be Blood, and the Assassination of Jesse James are three of my favorite movies ever. All three contain absolutely AMAZING cinematography.

Good job having all three in the first post. I like Days of Heaven as well, but I don't like the film itself nearly as much as the above three. I'm seeing The Thin Red Line for the first time hopefully this weekend if I have the time.

Freekman · 11-18-2010, 02:53 AM

Yes, Apocalypse Now is a big one. Very impressive.

Witch King of Angmar · 11-18-2010, 03:12 AM

Braveheart also has amazing cinematography.

Beta Man · 11-18-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by broganreynik

I'm sure you noticed they are mostly war and western movies.

Actually the first thing I noticed was the fact that you only listed films currently available on Blu-ray.......

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Originally Posted by Freekman

12 Angry Men

Proof that you don't need landscapes etc..... just wide shots, and tight close-ups, all taking place in the same room..... Amazing.... Amazing film!

The "Dizzying" aqua-duct scenes in "The Third Man" are great.....

Schindler's List is amazing also..... albeit powerful in a very somber way.

Also l'avventura...... Makes me want to go to the Medditeranian sea....

Secretagentnumber6 · 11-18-2010, 03:51 AM

I have always been a fan of Dante Spinotti who works a lot with Michael Mann.

My favorite of his is Manhunter.

Q? · 11-18-2010, 03:58 AM

Thirst

Amazingly shot, I cannot describe it in words so check it out! Directed by Park Chan-Wook, one of my all time favourite living directors.

Minimejer05 · 11-18-2010, 04:37 AM

Malick did some AMAZING work on Assassination Of Jesse James and There Will Be Blood. Both of those films look beautiful!

09-28-2010, 11:13 PM	#1
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Cinematography Just got done watching Terrance Malick's sophomore film from 1976 Days of Heaven. If you aren't familiar with Malick's work, he has some of the most stunning visual images in his films. So what better than to post the films that I feel have the best cinematography I've seen. There Will Be Blood The Thin Red Line The Searchers Inglourious Basterds The Bridge on the River Kwai Apocalypse Now The Proposition Days of Heaven No Country for Old Men The New World Unforgiven The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford I'm sure you noticed they are mostly war and western movies. I suppose that is part of the reason why I enjoy westerns and war movies so much. The vast landscapes that are in those films help make the environments such a joy to watch. What films have some of your favorite cinmetography? Any suggestions on films to watch based on cinematography I enjoy?

11-18-2010, 01:36 AM	#13
OG Pooh Banned Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Hudson Valley, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:132	The opening of Saving Private Ryan had some great cinematography. The City of Lost Children was also stunning. When is that hitting BD already? *What Dreams May Come* *The Mosquito Coast* *Dances with Wolves* *Blade Runner* Last edited by OG Pooh; 11-18-2010 at 01:55 AM.

09-28-2010, 11:16 PM	#2
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	check out Revanche. great cinematography. starts off in a city atmosphere, but quickly changes. love it and i agree with a lot on your list. personal favorites include There Will Be Blood and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford i also think Zodiac has underrated cinematography, as does Moon

09-28-2010, 11:21 PM	#3
kurtis21 Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern NJ Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:786 iTunes collection:1	I thought that Shutter Island had some really good cinematography! And i've always thought that Gladiator had some terrific cinematography as well!!!

09-28-2010, 11:25 PM	#4
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I'm a big Remains of the Day fan. As impressive as the exterior/landscapes are, I think a lot of the interior shots are even more impressive. They stand on their own as beautiful shots but they also strike the perfect tone for whatever the particular moment might be.

09-28-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	i just finished watching Robin Hood, and boy i dont understand all the hate towards it. but on topic, i thought it was absolutely beautiful from start to finish.

09-28-2010, 11:36 PM	#6
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	12 Angry Men Shutter Island Gangs of New York 300 Goodfellas There Will Be Blood Just to name a few....

09-28-2010, 11:37 PM	#7
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	Blade Runner Fight Club Watchmen The Shining

11-18-2010, 12:05 AM	#8
BLUEGRASS Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:1242 DVD collection:82 Digital collection:3421 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:81	Pretty much anything by Vilmos Zsigmond and/or László Kovács. I also LOVED the cinematography in Unbreakable.

11-18-2010, 12:11 AM	#9
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	Antichrist has great cinematography

11-18-2010, 12:43 AM	#11
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	The cinematography movie lists can be endless, but I'm a cinematography sucker when it involves Indians, jungles, or a combination of the two: 1492 The New World Apocalypse Now The Mosquito Coast Dances With Wolves Platoon The Last of the Mohicans

11-18-2010, 02:44 AM	#14
X12Celtics3 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:427	The New World, There Will Be Blood, and the Assassination of Jesse James are three of my favorite movies ever. All three contain absolutely AMAZING cinematography. Good job having all three in the first post. I like Days of Heaven as well, but I don't like the film itself nearly as much as the above three. I'm seeing The Thin Red Line for the first time hopefully this weekend if I have the time.

11-18-2010, 02:53 AM	#15
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	Yes, Apocalypse Now is a big one. Very impressive.

11-18-2010, 03:12 AM	#16
Witch King of Angmar Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Minas Morgul	Braveheart also has amazing cinematography.

11-18-2010, 03:51 AM	#18
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	I have always been a fan of Dante Spinotti who works a lot with Michael Mann. My favorite of his is Manhunter.

11-18-2010, 03:58 AM	#19
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Thirst Amazingly shot, I cannot describe it in words so check it out! Directed by Park Chan-Wook, one of my all time favourite living directors.

11-18-2010, 04:37 AM	#20
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Malick did some AMAZING work on Assassination Of Jesse James and There Will Be Blood. Both of those films look beautiful!

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