American Gangster's PQ is almost Upconverted DVD. Feeling in between - Blu-ray Forum

Bluster · 01-27-2010, 10:32 PM

Just got it at Target for $14.99 and the PQ is not what I had in mind. The picture is a little fuzzy and not as sharp as I thought it would be. Wideshots are not very detailed at times. Checked the review on here and the PQ received a 3.5, I would rate it as a good 3.0, btw my TV is perfectly calibrated. Still felt that Universal would of worked a tad bit more on this great movie.

Anyone feel the same way about the PQ?

GGX · 01-27-2010, 10:56 PM

Thats just how the film was shot. I am perfectly happy with the Blu-ray.

Atreyu · 01-27-2010, 11:24 PM

I agree, that's was the filmmakers' intention and I love the blu. Excellent film

Bluster · 01-27-2010, 11:38 PM

Ah. So that was R. Scott's intention? Of course it will not look any better than how it already looks, but the fuzzy look I wasn't digging. Dont get me wrong, there are some shots that look truly Blu-ray reference, mainly face close ups.

lhslancers · 01-27-2010, 11:41 PM

Considering you can get this used on DVD for next to nothing I would feel violated paying 15 bucks to say I got it on Blu. That's just me.

Blu Titan · 01-27-2010, 11:46 PM

I think American Gangster looks fantastic...no complaints from me on this one.

Beta Man · 01-27-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lhslancers

Considering you can get this used on DVD for next to nothing I would feel violated paying 15 bucks to say I got it on Blu. That's just me.

"LHS" Lincolnview High School" ???

I don't think it's a terrible looking Blu-ray either....... but The movie isn't for me.........

lhslancers · 01-28-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

"LHS" Lincolnview High School" ???

I don't think it's a terrible looking Blu-ray either....... but The movie isn't for me.........

Close. Just OK ain't OK for me. I sprung for Blu prices on Lost and quite a few others but I am not buying marginal upgrades. Just not worth it for me some others don't mind spending what amounts to 5 times or more.

Bluster · 01-28-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I think American Gangster looks fantastic...no complaints from me on this one.

It doesn't look fantastic by any means but i guess that was Ridley's intention

and my opinion towards the PQ, eh

. Most definitely not fantastic as Blade Runner which Warner did an absolutely fantastic job on the Blu-ray release, despite being from the 80's. Im still satisfied with American Gangster

, just popping in the disc and watching a flatout intended picture was not my expectation.

Beta Man · 01-28-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lhslancers

Close.

ahh gonna say.... people in "lincolnview's" neck of the woods probably don't have electricity yet, let alone computers/internet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluster

It doesn't look fantastic by any means but i guess that was Ridley's intention

and my opinion towards the PQ, eh

. Most definitely not fantastic as Blade Runner which Warner did an absolutely fantastic job on the Blu-ray release, despite being from the 80's. Im still satisfied with American Gangster

, just popping in the disc and watching a flatout intended picture was not my expectation.

Whatch-yooo mean "Despite" being from the 1980's?????

bone crusher · 01-28-2010, 12:26 AM

I completely disagree with the poster's thread. American Gangster looks very good for what it is trying to achieve. Also it's a kick a$$ movie.

lhslancers · 01-28-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I completely disagree with the poster's thread. American Gangster looks very good for what it is trying to achieve. Also it's a kick a$$ movie.

Ed Zachary. My PS3 also plays DVD's that cost 2 bucks. If the PQ is nearly the same why would I spend 15 bucks?

Bluster · 01-28-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lhslancers

If the PQ is nearly the same why would I spend 15 bucks?

Im not complaining that the PQ is terrible because is not. Just letdown that it looks the way it does, not what i expected really. But if its directors intention, I can totally live with it. Like some can't live with the fact that "300" is so grain heavy. Its beautiful the way it is. Grain sets the tone right for that type of film.

For $15 I think it was a good enough deal, its more expensive in Amazon. Now, if i had already viewed this disc before I would've probably not have bought at that price. I had waited for a $9.99 drop.

Agent Bond · 02-26-2010, 01:20 AM

I'm going to add AG to my collection.

Blu Titan · 02-26-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I completely disagree with the poster's thread. American Gangster looks very good for what it is trying to achieve. Also it's a kick a$$ movie.

Agree 100%! A faithful reproduction of the theatrical presentation. The movie looks like it is supposed to look.

Rblu-Dblu · 02-26-2010, 01:22 AM

Wonderful movie and looks great IMO.

csdot · 02-26-2010, 01:28 AM

just got this in the mail today, blind buy. cant wait to watch it tomorrow. i watched man on fire yesterday and la confidential today, so im ready for some denzel/russell crowe badassness

01-27-2010, 10:32 PM	#1
Bluster Banned Member since:Jan 2010	American Gangster's PQ is almost Upconverted DVD. Feeling in between Just got it at Target for $14.99 and the PQ is not what I had in mind. The picture is a little fuzzy and not as sharp as I thought it would be. Wideshots are not very detailed at times. Checked the review on here and the PQ received a 3.5, I would rate it as a good 3.0, btw my TV is perfectly calibrated. Still felt that Universal would of worked a tad bit more on this great movie. Anyone feel the same way about the PQ?

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01-27-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	Thats just how the film was shot. I am perfectly happy with the Blu-ray.

01-27-2010, 11:24 PM	#3
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	I agree, that's was the filmmakers' intention and I love the blu. Excellent film

01-27-2010, 11:38 PM	#4
Bluster Banned Member since:Jan 2010	Ah. So that was R. Scott's intention? Of course it will not look any better than how it already looks, but the fuzzy look I wasn't digging. Dont get me wrong, there are some shots that look truly Blu-ray reference, mainly face close ups.

01-27-2010, 11:41 PM	#5
lhslancers Active Member Member since:Nov 2009	Considering you can get this used on DVD for next to nothing I would feel violated paying 15 bucks to say I got it on Blu. That's just me.

01-27-2010, 11:46 PM	#6
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I think American Gangster looks fantastic...no complaints from me on this one.

01-28-2010, 12:26 AM	#11
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	I completely disagree with the poster's thread. American Gangster looks very good for what it is trying to achieve. Also it's a kick a$$ movie.

02-26-2010, 01:20 AM	#14
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	I'm going to add AG to my collection.

02-26-2010, 01:22 AM	#16
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	Wonderful movie and looks great IMO.

02-26-2010, 01:28 AM	#17
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	just got this in the mail today, blind buy. cant wait to watch it tomorrow. i watched man on fire yesterday and la confidential today, so im ready for some denzel/russell crowe badassness

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