Martin Scorsese blus - Blu-ray Forum

Schwin!! · 12-11-2008, 05:02 AM

I was planning on picking up all of his films that are on blu ray, and the general consensus is that Gangs of new york looks bad? Is that the only one of his films that looks bad on blu? Any other complaints?

Midnightsailor · 12-11-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Schwin!!

I was planning on picking up all of his films that are on blu ray, and the general consensus is that Gangs of new york looks bad? Is that the only one of his films that looks bad on blu? Any other complaints?

I have Gangs of New York and I think it looks awesome.

Schwin!! · 12-11-2008, 05:04 AM

That's good to hear. More opinions please.

ArieS · 12-11-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnightsailor

I have Gangs of New York and I think it looks awesome.

I agree.

kennerado · 12-11-2008, 08:26 AM

Goodfellas - Not the best but good
Casino - Amazing!, probably the best looking Scorsese movie on Blu-ray.
The Departed - Pretty good as well.

Bruce Morrison · 12-11-2008, 08:38 AM

I thought GONY looked fine on Blu. Some people complained that the grain had been digitally removed leaving it looking unnaturally "clean", but it didn't bother me at all.

The only thing that surprised me about the Casino BD was that there were a fair number of white speckles on the print used for the transfer - unexpectedly so for a mid-90's film. It does look great however.

Raging Bull is due in February and Taxi Driver is supposed to be coming out sometime in 2009. I hope Sony will get around to The Age Of Innocence soon as well - that should look stunning on Blu-ray.

kennerado · 12-11-2008, 09:12 AM

Taxi Driver, hell yes!

ST2012 · 12-11-2008, 11:39 AM

Looking forward to Taxi Driver.

GGX · 12-11-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnightsailor

I have Gangs of New York and I think it looks awesome.

Ahahahaha! Good one!

We all know that massive amounts of DNR and EE = good PQ.

Brandon · 12-11-2008, 01:49 PM

Here we go...

Aerodude73 · 12-11-2008, 02:09 PM

IF your copy looks a bit grainy, it might be ("Might") because of the Period for when it was set in perhaps? I forget the exact years, but if it's the early 1900's or whatever, then he prob. wanted it to have that Old look to it, and not be all Glossy and pretty. More gritty. Just a thought.

Bond007 · 12-11-2008, 02:14 PM

Just buy all of his films on Blu

kpkelley · 12-11-2008, 02:24 PM

Shine A Light
The Departed
The Aviator - No HD audio
Gangs of New York - DNR and EE issues
Casino
Goodfellas - No HD audio
The Last Waltz

Upcoming:

Raging Bull
Taxi Driver

Beta Man · 12-11-2008, 02:41 PM

If you're a fan of the music, The Last Waltz is a must...... in my opinion.

J.Cornelius · 12-11-2008, 02:52 PM

Could not agree more about the Last Waltz, it is amazing. Levon Helm is the man. The special features are most worthy as well, great to see how the project came about and see a genius at work. Lastly, Van Morrison's version of Caravan, imo, is one of the best sounding pieces of music these ears have ever heard.

Beta Man · 12-11-2008, 03:04 PM

Sometimes I watch it just for the Patented "Van Morrison KICK" Man.... I laugh my butt off everytime I see that!

Gremal · 12-11-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ST2012

Looking forward to Taxi Driver.

Oh yeah.

JessR · 12-11-2008, 04:09 PM

gangs of new york rocks and looks good on bluray.

Rhylliam · 12-11-2008, 06:32 PM

Gotta love Scorsese. I already have most of his flicks on SD, so won't upgrade anytime soon. Its sad if Gangs has a poor transfer tho.

rbd3000 · 12-11-2008, 06:50 PM

I will admit that Gangs of New York could have looked better, especially coming from Disney, but I bought it simply for the fact that it is on one disc. I hated watching it on DVD because you have to switch discs in the middle of the movie. Since the blu ray is one disc, I think it is worth the purchase just for that. Also, I agree with some that Casino is his best looking Blu ray.

12-11-2008, 05:02 AM	#1
Schwin!! Banned Member since:Sep 2008	Martin Scorsese blus I was planning on picking up all of his films that are on blu ray, and the general consensus is that Gangs of new york looks bad? Is that the only one of his films that looks bad on blu? Any other complaints?

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12-11-2008, 05:04 AM	#3
Schwin!! Banned Member since:Sep 2008	That's good to hear. More opinions please.

12-11-2008, 08:26 AM	#5
kennerado Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:165 Trading Score:3	Goodfellas - Not the best but good Casino - Amazing!, probably the best looking Scorsese movie on Blu-ray. The Departed - Pretty good as well.

12-11-2008, 08:38 AM	#6
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2242 DVD collection:581	I thought GONY looked fine on Blu. Some people complained that the grain had been digitally removed leaving it looking unnaturally "clean", but it didn't bother me at all. The only thing that surprised me about the Casino BD was that there were a fair number of white speckles on the print used for the transfer - unexpectedly so for a mid-90's film. It does look great however. Raging Bull is due in February and Taxi Driver is supposed to be coming out sometime in 2009. I hope Sony will get around to The Age Of Innocence soon as well - that should look stunning on Blu-ray.

12-11-2008, 09:12 AM	#7
kennerado Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:165 Trading Score:3	Taxi Driver, hell yes!

12-11-2008, 11:39 AM	#8
ST2012 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:86 Trading Score:10	Looking forward to Taxi Driver.

12-11-2008, 01:49 PM	#10
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Here we go...

12-11-2008, 02:09 PM	#11
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:2493 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	IF your copy looks a bit grainy, it might be ("Might") because of the Period for when it was set in perhaps? I forget the exact years, but if it's the early 1900's or whatever, then he prob. wanted it to have that Old look to it, and not be all Glossy and pretty. More gritty. Just a thought.

12-11-2008, 02:14 PM	#12
Bond007 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:195 Blu-ray reviews:6	Just buy all of his films on Blu

12-11-2008, 02:24 PM	#13
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Shine A Light The Departed The Aviator - No HD audio Gangs of New York - DNR and EE issues Casino Goodfellas - No HD audio The Last Waltz Upcoming: Raging Bull Taxi Driver

12-11-2008, 02:41 PM	#14
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	If you're a fan of the music, The Last Waltz is a must...... in my opinion.

12-11-2008, 02:52 PM	#15
J.Cornelius Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	Could not agree more about the Last Waltz, it is amazing. Levon Helm is the man. The special features are most worthy as well, great to see how the project came about and see a genius at work. Lastly, Van Morrison's version of Caravan, imo, is one of the best sounding pieces of music these ears have ever heard.

12-11-2008, 03:04 PM	#16
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Sometimes I watch it just for the Patented "Van Morrison KICK" Man.... I laugh my butt off everytime I see that!

12-11-2008, 04:09 PM	#18
JessR Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	gangs of new york rocks and looks good on bluray.

12-11-2008, 06:32 PM	#19
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	Gotta love Scorsese. I already have most of his flicks on SD, so won't upgrade anytime soon. Its sad if Gangs has a poor transfer tho.

12-11-2008, 06:50 PM	#20
rbd3000 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:423	I will admit that Gangs of New York could have looked better, especially coming from Disney, but I bought it simply for the fact that it is on one disc. I hated watching it on DVD because you have to switch discs in the middle of the movie. Since the blu ray is one disc, I think it is worth the purchase just for that. Also, I agree with some that Casino is his best looking Blu ray.

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