Best Gangster Films Available on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

U-V · 02-23-2015, 08:17 PM

I'm looking to expand my Blu-ray collection and I'm wondering what people think are the best Gangster movies available on newly released Blu-ray, and would appreciate peoples opinions. Thanks in advance.

The Great Owl · 02-23-2015, 08:19 PM

Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Classics is a great starting point.

bigdaddyhorse · 02-23-2015, 08:21 PM

Here we'll certainly go with why Goodfellas and Casino are crap blu-rays.

But they are 2 of the best gangster films on blu-ray. Also see:
Godfather collection
Scarface
American Gangster
True Romance
The Town

soon to come to blu:
State of Grace

HD Goofnut · 02-23-2015, 08:21 PM

The Untouchables and Road to Perdition are my personal favorites.

AKORIS · 02-23-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

The Untouchables and Road to Perdition are my personal favorites.

2 great choices!!

Jay Mammoth · 02-23-2015, 08:27 PM

Goodfellas (wait for the 25th anniversary edition)
Godfathers 1 and 2
Casino
Scarface
The Departed
The Sopranos

surfdude12 · 02-23-2015, 08:30 PM

Mob films? Forget about it!

Leterface · 02-23-2015, 08:32 PM

Have to check my collection list as it has been so long ago since I saw a Gangster BD movie.

But the ones I remember enjoying the most are (in order):

Once Upon A Time in America
Casino
Sexy Beast
Bonnie & Clyde
A History of Violence

jscoggins · 02-23-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by U-V

I'm looking to expand my Blu-ray collection and I'm wondering what people think are the best Gangster movies currently available on Blu-ray, and would appreciate peoples opinions. Thanks in advance.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=76782

octagon · 02-23-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jscoggins

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=76782

What's the real difference between starting a new thread and necrobumping a thread from 2008?

Aside from the fact that the latter will be a lot less confusing for current participants.

jscoggins · 02-23-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

What's the real difference between starting a new thread and necrobumping a thread from 2008?

Aside from the fact that the latter will be a lot less confusing for current participants.

People are rehashing the same gangster titles. All the OP needed to do was read that old thread. He didn't even need to create a new one.

Batmon77 · 02-23-2015, 08:42 PM

octagon · 02-23-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jscoggins

People are rehashing the same gangster titles. All the OP needed to do was read that old thread. He didn't even need to create a new one.

So no new gangster titles have hit BD since 2008?

The first reply was the Ultimate Gangster collection.

When was that released?

octagon · 02-23-2015, 08:56 PM

Goodfellas (wait for the new release in April/May)
Donnie Brasco (theatrical is a better cut of the film, extended has lossless audio - I say theatrical is the way to go)
The Godfather I & II (I don't really consider these gangster movies but they're definitely great movies about gangsters so why nitpick)
Reservoir Dogs
Eastern Promises
Animal Kingdom
Billy Bathgate (sometimes it's a little too philosophical to feel like a gangster movie and it's starting to show its age but still worth a look)

The Ultimate Gangster Collection: Classics is a great set but it's very much in 'if you like that sort of thing' territory. Great movies can be timeless and there are some classics in that set. But filmmaking and acting were a bit different in the thirties. Forewarned is forearmed and whatnot.

And who can talk about gangsters without veering off into heist movies...
Thief
Rififi
The Town

Axl Rose · 02-23-2015, 09:00 PM

every gangster collection should start out with Godfather trilogy and Goodfellas

tallrichard · 02-23-2015, 09:00 PM

I would have to agree with the Ultimate Gangster or the Godfather Sets or The Untouchables as the best.

Others may qualify but these are the true classics!

Scottie · 02-23-2015, 09:02 PM

The Godfather

mikey 6 · 02-23-2015, 09:39 PM

One of my all time favourite movies. As good as Scarface is, this eclipses it in every way:
carlitos-way-movie-poster-1993-1020194480.jpg

Jobla · 02-23-2015, 09:51 PM

I'm partial to THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE, just released by Twilight Time.

ry35an · 02-23-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Here we'll certainly go with why Goodfellas and Casino are crap blu-rays.

But they are 2 of the best gangster films on blu-ray. Also see:
Godfather collection
Scarface
American Gangster
True Romance
The Town

soon to come to blu:
State of Grace

Really? I've been waiting on this one!

02-23-2015, 08:17 PM	#1
U-V Active Member Member since:Oct 2014 Digital collection:11 Trading Score:380	Best Gangster Films Available on Blu-ray I'm looking to expand my Blu-ray collection and I'm wondering what people think are the best Gangster movies available on newly released Blu-ray, and would appreciate peoples opinions. Thanks in advance. Last edited by U-V; 02-23-2015 at 09:22 PM.

02-23-2015, 08:32 PM	#8
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Have to check my collection list as it has been so long ago since I saw a Gangster BD movie. But the ones I remember enjoying the most are (in order): Once Upon A Time in America Casino Sexy Beast Bonnie & Clyde A History of Violence Last edited by Leterface; 02-23-2015 at 08:54 PM.

02-23-2015, 08:19 PM	#2
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Classics is a great starting point.

02-23-2015, 08:21 PM	#3
bigdaddyhorse Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:SE MI. 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:1242 DVD collection:1148 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:103	Here we'll certainly go with why Goodfellas and Casino are crap blu-rays. But they are 2 of the best gangster films on blu-ray. Also see: Godfather collection Scarface American Gangster True Romance The Town soon to come to blu: State of Grace

02-23-2015, 08:21 PM	#4
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	The Untouchables and Road to Perdition are my personal favorites.

02-23-2015, 08:27 PM	#6
Jay Mammoth Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Buffalo NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1607 DVD collection:63 iTunes collection:14 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:24	Goodfellas (wait for the 25th anniversary edition) Godfathers 1 and 2 Casino Scarface The Departed The Sopranos

02-23-2015, 08:30 PM	#7
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Mob films? Forget about it!

02-23-2015, 08:42 PM	#12
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1

02-23-2015, 08:56 PM	#14
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Goodfellas (wait for the new release in April/May) Donnie Brasco (theatrical is a better cut of the film, extended has lossless audio - I say theatrical is the way to go) The Godfather I & II (I don't really consider these gangster movies but they're definitely great movies about gangsters so why nitpick) Reservoir Dogs Eastern Promises Animal Kingdom Billy Bathgate (sometimes it's a little too philosophical to feel like a gangster movie and it's starting to show its age but still worth a look) The Ultimate Gangster Collection: Classics is a great set but it's very much in 'if you like that sort of thing' territory. Great movies can be timeless and there are some classics in that set. But filmmaking and acting were a bit different in the thirties. Forewarned is forearmed and whatnot. And who can talk about gangsters without veering off into heist movies... Thief Rififi The Town

02-23-2015, 09:00 PM	#15
Axl Rose Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Murray Street 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:91 DVD collection:17 Digital collection:99 iTunes collection:2	every gangster collection should start out with Godfather trilogy and Goodfellas

02-23-2015, 09:00 PM	#16
tallrichard Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:12 MA collection:2946 Digital collection:4360 iTunes collection:3449 Prime collection:3478 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I would have to agree with the Ultimate Gangster or the Godfather Sets or The Untouchables as the best. Others may qualify but these are the true classics!

02-23-2015, 09:02 PM	#17
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	The Godfather

02-23-2015, 09:39 PM	#18
mikey 6 Special Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:England 4K collection:682 Blu-ray collection:1748 DVD collection:3	One of my all time favourite movies. As good as Scarface is, this eclipses it in every way: carlitos-way-movie-poster-1993-1020194480.jpg

02-23-2015, 09:51 PM	#19
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I'm partial to THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE, just released by Twilight Time.

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