the departed, casino, or american gangster - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Crim122 · 01-01-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dj02bothell

out of the bunch i liked Casino the best. American Gangster was ok and The Departed is just ok, i mean, it wasn't bad but the premise was definately not what i was expecting so it was just a meh and i thought it was overrated because it won all those oscars...i think Goodfellas should have gotten those instead 19 years ago.

Totally agree, Goodfellas or Raging Bull should have got marty his Oscar not The Departed...but I love The Departed as well but I just feel it was a sympathy vote.

Clark Kent · 01-01-2009, 07:34 PM

I would get Donnie Brasco over all those choices. The Departed is an okay movie but slightly overrated. Casino is very good though.

Sky_Captain · 01-01-2009, 10:56 PM

I laughed at the poll choices, where Casino says 'not james bond' beside it. Brilliant bit of comedy there!

shaundebastion · 11-23-2009, 11:15 AM

The Departed is the best, but Casino was a great film, too.

MovieBuff0815 · 11-23-2009, 04:48 PM

The Departed is an awesome movie, but so is Casino. Casino puts De Niro and Pesci together in one of the greatest gangster movies of all time, but Jack in The Departed is a total Bad A$$. Both great movies by Scorsese, so good luck.

KingBing · 11-23-2009, 04:49 PM

This is very tough! I think i can't make a decision

Hammie · 11-23-2009, 07:17 PM

Casino. One other old school gangster movie is Goodfellas. Two of my favorite mafia movies.

Sith · 11-23-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by supaflyz

I only have $20 dollars to spend. I'm a college student so I don't buy that many blu ray in the first place lol. Out of casino, american gangster, or the departed should I get. I have never seen any of them, so which one do you guys suggest?

Ok looks like you guy narrow it down to the departed. Can I add one more choice? No country for old men is selling for the same price. I search on IDMB because I have never seen it before either. They gave it 8.5 stars, and I think The Departed has the same. So which one do you guys recommend out of them two.

Casino is probably better, but Departed has the better transfer, if you have
good equipment I'd go Departed...

surfdude12 · 11-23-2009, 07:57 PM

Casino.

Departed is a great movie, but the bottom line is that while it has Nicholson, the rest of the cast (Decaprio, Damon) dont stack up with Deniro, Pesci and Frank Vincent (the most natural mob actor ever IMO).

also, the art direction in Casino is A+ and it also has one of the greatest female performances I've ever seen in Sharon Stone.

aggienader08 · 11-23-2009, 08:27 PM

Casino is the LOONNGGEESSTT movie! It drags on and on and has a poor ending.

The Departed is the movie you want no doubt. Best movie of 2007 and a great blu-ray BTW!!

AKORIS · 11-23-2009, 08:30 PM

I'd put THE DEPARTED #1

CASINO a close #2 (I give both movies the same rating of 4 out of 5 stars)

a very distant third AMERICAN GANGSTER (thought it was dull-- never
really got involved in the characters or the story)

stupidducky · 04-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Oh dear

, please don't say the departed as it was a inferior movie to it's Hong Kong original Infernal Affairs trilogy which I feel is a Chinese Equivalent to the American's The Godfather... hence why it is not in my collection.

I tried watching it yet couldn't bring myself to finish the movie as it seems to be copied scene for scene almost and the emotions displayed were not played out nicely as it was in infernal affairs. I know I'll be flamed for this one but I am entitled to freedom of speech...Just my opinion!

But of the 3 movies that were mentioned, I liked Casino the best as it was a very classy De niro/Scorsese movie. I liked it better then American Gangster as American Gangster had some slow parts but is still one of my favorite mob movies.

I might be biased on my opinion of the Departed, and I admit this LOL. But i highly recommend the Infernal Affairs Trilogy if one has not yet seen it. If it wasn't for the price atm 70+ as it is an import, it would already be in my collection...

MikeZ. · 04-09-2010, 08:18 PM

GOT ALL THREE AND DAMN PROUD OF IT.

ChadFL · 04-09-2010, 08:21 PM

The Departed. I consider it a bit overrated but it's still a very good film and better than the other two.

Jarfa · 04-09-2010, 08:54 PM

I will say casino (Blu-ray release and Movie alltogether)

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 04-09-2010, 09:12 PM

I 100% say the Departed fantastic film with an even more fantastic cast.

I love the Casino also but the Departed is a modern day classic.

Scripture · 04-09-2010, 09:21 PM

Casino and the Departed are both excellent films, in my opinion.

That said, if I only had to pick one, it would be Casino. The combination of De Niro and Pesci is money. Not to mention, it's based off the story of Sam 'Ace' Rothstein. To me, that pretty much seals the deal.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 04-09-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scripture

Casino and the Departed are both excellent films, in my opinion.

That said, if I only had to pick one, it would be Casino. The combination of De Niro and Pesci is money. Not to mention, it's based off the story of Sam 'Ace' Rothstein. To me, that pretty much seals the deal.

You are right on that one but Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson where also fantastic together.

Atreyu · 04-09-2010, 09:46 PM

I couldn't get thru The Departed, but I loved Casino. I think though for me I liked American Gangster just a little bit more.

Mordir · 04-09-2010, 10:04 PM

Casino

View Poll Results: Which one should I get? Casino, The Departed, or American gangster
Casino ( not james bond)	54	31.95%
The Departed	99	58.58%
American Gangster	16	9.47%
Voters: 169. You may not vote on this poll

04-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#72
stupidducky Member Member since:Apr 2010 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:214 Trading Score:3	Oh dear, please don't say the departed as it was a inferior movie to it's Hong Kong original Infernal Affairs trilogy which I feel is a Chinese Equivalent to the American's The Godfather... hence why it is not in my collection. I tried watching it yet couldn't bring myself to finish the movie as it seems to be copied scene for scene almost and the emotions displayed were not played out nicely as it was in infernal affairs. I know I'll be flamed for this one but I am entitled to freedom of speech...Just my opinion! But of the 3 movies that were mentioned, I liked Casino the best as it was a very classy De niro/Scorsese movie. I liked it better then American Gangster as American Gangster had some slow parts but is still one of my favorite mob movies. I might be biased on my opinion of the Departed, and I admit this LOL. But i highly recommend the Infernal Affairs Trilogy if one has not yet seen it. If it wasn't for the price atm 70+ as it is an import, it would already be in my collection...

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01-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#62
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I would get Donnie Brasco over all those choices. The Departed is an okay movie but slightly overrated. Casino is very good though.

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11-23-2009, 11:15 AM	#64
shaundebastion Junior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:I like in Brooklyn, New York, born and raised.	The Departed is the best, but Casino was a great film, too.

11-23-2009, 04:48 PM	#65
MovieBuff0815 Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:70	The Departed is an awesome movie, but so is Casino. Casino puts De Niro and Pesci together in one of the greatest gangster movies of all time, but Jack in The Departed is a total Bad A$$. Both great movies by Scorsese, so good luck.

11-23-2009, 04:49 PM	#66
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	This is very tough! I think i can't make a decision

11-23-2009, 07:17 PM	#67
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Casino. One other old school gangster movie is Goodfellas. Two of my favorite mafia movies.

11-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#69
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Casino. Departed is a great movie, but the bottom line is that while it has Nicholson, the rest of the cast (Decaprio, Damon) dont stack up with Deniro, Pesci and Frank Vincent (the most natural mob actor ever IMO). also, the art direction in Casino is A+ and it also has one of the greatest female performances I've ever seen in Sharon Stone.

11-23-2009, 08:27 PM	#70
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Casino is the LOONNGGEESSTT movie! It drags on and on and has a poor ending. The Departed is the movie you want no doubt. Best movie of 2007 and a great blu-ray BTW!!

11-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#71
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I'd put THE DEPARTED #1 CASINO a close #2 (I give both movies the same rating of 4 out of 5 stars) a very distant third AMERICAN GANGSTER (thought it was dull-- never really got involved in the characters or the story)

04-09-2010, 08:18 PM	#73
MikeZ. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Hendersonville, Tennessee 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1182 DVD collection:730 Blu-ray reviews: 82 Trading Score:11	GOT ALL THREE AND DAMN PROUD OF IT.

04-09-2010, 08:21 PM	#74
ChadFL Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Daytona Beach, FL Blu-ray collection:556 DVD collection:5	The Departed. I consider it a bit overrated but it's still a very good film and better than the other two.

04-09-2010, 08:54 PM	#75
Jarfa Database admin Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Europe, PT, Porto Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:6	I will say casino (Blu-ray release and Movie alltogether)

04-09-2010, 09:12 PM	#76
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	I 100% say the Departed fantastic film with an even more fantastic cast. I love the Casino also but the Departed is a modern day classic.

04-09-2010, 09:21 PM	#77
Scripture Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	Casino and the Departed are both excellent films, in my opinion. That said, if I only had to pick one, it would be Casino. The combination of De Niro and Pesci is money. Not to mention, it's based off the story of Sam 'Ace' Rothstein. To me, that pretty much seals the deal.

04-09-2010, 09:46 PM	#79
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 couldn't get thru The Departed, but I loved Casino. I think though for me I liked American Gangster just a little bit more.

04-09-2010, 10:04 PM	#80
Mordir Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:58	Casino

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