Gangs Of New York Blu-ray Question

[KB24SD]

Is the current blu-ray version of this movie really so horrible on the picture quality that I have read on here and AVS forums?

I really like most of Scorsese's work and really want to see and own this movie on blu-ray. Also the movie is going for $15.99 right now on amazon.

Is the PQ so bad that I should just wait for a re release of this movie down the road?

[OhDamaso]

I haven't seen it, but it sounds like you'd probably just be better off spending a couple bucks on the DVD for the time being.

[Blu-Malibu2009]

Originally Posted by OhDamaso

I haven't seen it, but it sounds like you'd probably just be better off spending a couple bucks on the DVD for the time being.

The DVD has the same master and sucks big time as well. I made the mistake of buying the Blu before reading reviews on it. It has piss poor PQ in my opinion. Wish I hadn't bought it.

[Blu Myers]

Friend, I was in the same boat as you and decided to take the plunge mostly because my curiosity got the best of me...and I love GONY. I will say that although it is definitely not the best looking title in my HD library, it is HD quality and a worthy upgrade from the dvd. It's also nice to have the whole movie on one disc. I'm happy with my purchase.

So go ahead and place that order.

[KB24SD]

Originally Posted by leem6453

Friend, I was in the same boat as you and decided to take the plunge mostly because my curiosity got the best of me...and I love GONY. I will say that although it is definitely not the best looking title in my HD library, it is HD quality and a worthy upgrade from the dvd. It's also nice to have the whole movie on one disc. I'm happy with my purchase.

So go ahead and place that order.

If I order it and I'm not pleased with it, will you give me a refund?

[Sussudio]

great movie, satisfactory PQ. if you can get it for around $10, it is completely worth it. seriously doubt there will be a rerelease anytime in the next few years.

[SonOfArathorn]

Don't do it, if we the consumer continue to settle for piss poor quality then that's all we'll recieve.

For those that don't have a problem with the PQ I wonder can you send me some of what you smoked before you watched it?

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by SonOfArathorn

For those that don't have a problem with the PQ I wonder can you send me some of what you smoked before you watched it?

do people JUST buy movies for the PQ now? sometimes i don't mind shelling out money if i think or know the movie is outstanding. not all of them will be winners

[Mr.White]

Originally Posted by KB24SD

Is the current blu-ray version of this movie really so horrible on the picture quality that I have read on here and AVS forums?

I really like most of Scorsese's work and really want to see and own this movie on blu-ray. Also the movie is going for $15.99 right now on amazon.

Is the PQ so bad that I should just wait for a re release of this movie down the road?

I was happy with it, maybe it's not perfect but a definate improvement over the original 2-dvd set, now the movie is shown in full, not two halves like the old dvd set did,I have not watched any of the extras yet so i can't comment on those,but it looks like most if not all of the original DVD extras are present! Recommended!

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by KB24SD

Is the current blu-ray version of this movie really so horrible on the picture quality that I have read on here and AVS forums?

I really like most of Scorsese's work and really want to see and own this movie on blu-ray. Also the movie is going for $15.99 right now on amazon.

Is the PQ so bad that I should just wait for a re release of this movie down the road?

Let me tell you my honest opinion. I just watched the movie on Saturday, and was looking for the "problems". However, I did not find them as they have been posted all over the net. It is not a great transfer, but I liked it fine. I almost did not purchase it due to all the negativity, but I am really glad I did. I am not an "expert" just someone who loves watching movies.

[Darkhawk9587]

Originally Posted by KB24SD

Is the current blu-ray version of this movie really so horrible on the picture quality that I have read on here and AVS forums?

I really like most of Scorsese's work and really want to see and own this movie on blu-ray. Also the movie is going for $15.99 right now on amazon.

Is the PQ so bad that I should just wait for a re release of this movie down the road?

I have this and I admit that the PQ isn't the greatest, yet it isn't so bad that you need to avoid it like the plague. While I watched it, I noticed grain during some scenes, but mostly ignored it. Even Planet Earth has parts where there's lots of grain. I ignored that too. I recommed getting this instead of waiting for it to be re-released.

[X400]

could be better, but i dont think it deserves as much hate as has been posted in the past

worth a buy or a trade

[SDon1969]

The other disc that people love to debate (PQ with regards to over-used DNR) is Patton.

[broganreynik]

Originally Posted by Darkhawk9587

I have this and I admit that the PQ isn't the greatest, yet it isn't so bad that you need to avoid it like the plague. While I watched it, I noticed grain during some scenes, but mostly ignored it. Even Planet Earth has parts where there's lots of grain. I ignored that too. I recommed getting this instead of waiting for it to be re-released.

The problem with GONY is that the grain seems to have unnatural swirl patterns, which is irritating. That said, I'd love to have a version of GONY that looks like a wheat field, because the DNR and EE is ridiculous.