Is Gangs Of New York Worth Picking Up? - Blu-ray Forum

Gamma_Winstead · 06-29-2008, 11:57 PM

I actually got it on tuesday but I decided to watch it first. It looks really good, but there is something off about the PQ. I have a bunch of pics, could someone tell me how to post them?

Check out the Bit rate!

And finally pics of the case:

quirkmanly · 06-29-2008, 11:59 PM

I'd be interested to see them. I think most people upload to Photobucket or one of the other image hosting sites, then link to the pictures to include them in their messages.

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

I'd be interested to see them. I think most people upload to Photobucket or one of the other image hosting sites, then link to the pictures to include them in their messages.

ok photobucket. I have an account there. check my first post soon!

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 12:17 AM

ok updated with pics. They are taken with my Iphone just to let you know. What do you guys think?

neo_reloaded · 06-30-2008, 12:19 AM

It's tough to really see the quality of the film from your iPhone pictures, but the general consensus about Gangs of New York is that the quality is very low due to EE (Edge Enhancement) and DNR (Digital Noise Reduction).

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

It's tough to really see the quality of the film from your iPhone pictures, but the general consensus about Gangs of New York is that the quality is very low due to EE (Edge Enhancement) and DNR (Digital Noise Reduction).

there is definitely EE, but DNR means they remove the grain or something right? there is still some grain but it looks... strange. still looks good though. 4/5

mrgreed202 · 06-30-2008, 12:25 AM

hmm never seen this movie, heard it was good

Chris60119 · 06-30-2008, 12:29 AM

[QUOTE=mrgreed202;987464]hmm never seen this movie, heard it was good[/QUOTE

It's a great movie. You should buy it and review it.

neo_reloaded · 06-30-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

there is definitely EE, but DNR means they remove the grain or something right? there is still some grain but it looks... strange. still looks good though. 4/5

I have not seen it myself yet, but early reviewers have said the grain looks processed, and a ton of high frequency detail is missing.

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

I have not seen it myself yet, but early reviewers have said the grain looks processed, and a ton of high frequency detail is missing.

yes thats a good description of it.

katharsis · 06-30-2008, 12:50 AM

Seems a few places got this title early. Been at Circuit City last monday and they had it out on the shelves, however $29.99 was a bit pricey compared to my $22.95 pre-order from Amazon. So friday night my wife found it at Walmart for $22.95 and brought it. Haven't watched it yet though...

I sure hope Batman Begins will be early

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by katharsis

Seems a few places got this title early. Been at Circuit City last monday and they had it out on the shelves, however $29.99 was a bit pricy compared to my $22.95 pre-order from Amazon. So thursday night my wife found it at Walmart for $22.95 and brought it. Haven't watched it yet though...

I sure hope Batman Begins will be early

it's 29.99 at Best Buy too.

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 02:25 AM

I just watched this on Blu and I have to say that this is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. DDL was robbed of that Oscar. Adrian won because of political stuff. And he's third (Broody) in my rankings for that year behind Edward Norton in American History X. He was just not as good as DDl.

Charles3669 · 06-30-2008, 02:27 AM

Yeah damn good movie. But no use crying over spilt milk. DDL won last year.

GreenScar · 06-30-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

I just watched this on Blu and I have to say that this is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. DDL was robbed of that Oscar. Adrian won because of political stuff. And he's third (Broody) in my rankings for that year behind Edward Norton in American History X. He was just not as good as DDl.

I don't know. The Pianist was pretty darn powerful and Brody carried the film superbly. I will agree that DDL and Norton were outstanding. that's a pretty hard argument. All the nominee's that year were very good (Nicholson and Cage as well) but the ones you mentioned were the top 3 (IMO)

Gamma_Winstead · 06-30-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles3669

Yeah damn good movie. But no use crying over spilt milk. DDL won last year.

So true. lol. Ther Will Be Blood was the first movie I had ever seen with DDL in it. Blown away doesn't even qualify as a term to describe what I felt from his performance.

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

I don't know. The Pianist was pretty darn powerful and Brody carried the film superbly. I will agree that DDL and Norton were outstanding. that's a pretty hard argument. All the nominee's that year were very good (Nicholson and Cage as well) but the ones you mentioned were the top 3 (IMO)

Oh yes, no doubt about it. He was definitely gave a brilliant performance.. but the question is... Which one deserved the Oscar the most?

ground chuck · 06-30-2008, 02:35 AM

great movie, shitty ending and that's the bottom line.

Charles3669 · 06-30-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

So true. lol. Ther Will Be Blood was the first movie I had ever seen with DDL in it. Blown away doesn't even qualify as a term to describe what I felt from his performance.

Oh yes, no doubt about it. He was definitely gave a brilliant performance.. but the question is... Which one deserved the Oscar the most?

Yeah I would say DDL deserved it that year too, but the academy sucks. Peter Otoole is one of the greatest movie stars of all time who has been in some of the greatest films ever made in the history of film. Hes dedicated his life to theater and been nominated 8 times for oscars and never won. But that no talent american idol runner up has one and we haven't seen her since. No one cares about her like she deserved it. The academy usually screws up who really deserves it and DDL couldn't be passed up last year with a performance like that.

UPSandy · 06-30-2008, 02:49 AM

alright alright we all know how incredible DDL is but how was the PQ and AQ in your opinion

Blu Titan · 06-30-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by UPSandy

alright alright we all know how incredible DDL is but how was the PQ and AQ in your opinion

That is the only question that matters at this time. Hopefully, they will have the movie for rent @ Blockbuster so I can see for myself.

06-29-2008, 11:57 PM	#1
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	I got Gangs of New York Early from Best Buy I actually got it on tuesday but I decided to watch it first. It looks really good, but there is something off about the PQ. I have a bunch of pics, could someone tell me how to post them? Check out the Bit rate! And finally pics of the case: Last edited by Gamma_Winstead; 06-30-2008 at 12:11 AM.

06-30-2008, 02:25 AM	#13
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Gangs of New York I just watched this on Blu and I have to say that this is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. DDL was robbed of that Oscar. Adrian won because of political stuff. And he's third (Broody) in my rankings for that year behind Edward Norton in American History X. He was just not as good as DDl.

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06-29-2008, 11:59 PM	#2
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:277 Trading Score:78	I'd be interested to see them. I think most people upload to Photobucket or one of the other image hosting sites, then link to the pictures to include them in their messages.

06-30-2008, 12:17 AM	#4
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	ok updated with pics. They are taken with my Iphone just to let you know. What do you guys think?

06-30-2008, 12:19 AM	#5
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	It's tough to really see the quality of the film from your iPhone pictures, but the general consensus about Gangs of New York is that the quality is very low due to EE (Edge Enhancement) and DNR (Digital Noise Reduction).

06-30-2008, 12:25 AM	#7
mrgreed202 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:138	hmm never seen this movie, heard it was good

06-30-2008, 12:29 AM	#8
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	[QUOTE=mrgreed202;987464]hmm never seen this movie, heard it was good[/QUOTE It's a great movie. You should buy it and review it.

06-30-2008, 12:50 AM	#11
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Seems a few places got this title early. Been at Circuit City last monday and they had it out on the shelves, however $29.99 was a bit pricey compared to my $22.95 pre-order from Amazon. So friday night my wife found it at Walmart for $22.95 and brought it. Haven't watched it yet though... I sure hope Batman Begins will be early

06-30-2008, 02:27 AM	#14
Charles3669 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008	Yeah damn good movie. But no use crying over spilt milk. DDL won last year.

06-30-2008, 02:35 AM	#17
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	great movie, shitty ending and that's the bottom line.

06-30-2008, 02:49 AM	#19
UPSandy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	alright alright we all know how incredible DDL is but how was the PQ and AQ in your opinion

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