The Daparted - Blu-ray Forum

_Alexander_ · 02-13-2007, 01:47 AM

Lots of stupid questions, so brace yourself.

Well, since my PS3 should be coming in a couple of days after my gamestop order, I wanted to buy my first Blu-Ray movie. Now The Departed seems like it's critically aclaimed and great. It seems like a good choice. I have a few q.

1)Does it really show the Blu-ray's capabilities like let's say Crank? Does it really look beautiful, perhaps more beautiful than most other Blu-rays?

2)Is the movie itself good, is it more action or more plot?

3)Is it a rental or a buy? I'm NOT a DVD collector(though I was a heavy VHS collector, mostly kid's movies though lol). I like to watch movies many times over as I did to blade, shrek and so forth. How good is it in terms of watching over and over again? Does it have that 'suck in' factor that makes you want to wath it many times over? I mean I wouldn't want to watch some sad ass drama more than once, on other hand I'd like to see fifth element more than once.

4) If you wathed the movie, Blu-Ray or not, what are some cons and pros? Don't spoil anything though.

5) WIll it play 720 on a 720 lcd or will it go down to 480(-__-)?

6)Please answer all the qs.lol Thanks, I'll be glad to join the Blu-Ray family.

Banjo · 02-13-2007, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by _Alexander_

5) WIll it play 720 on a 720 lcd or will it go down to 480(-__-)?

From my experience, when I set it on 720p... it automatically went to 480p. I don't know if this is the case for every one, but I have it set on 1080i. It does look quite remarkable!

MFS3Kiryu · 02-13-2007, 02:04 AM

The Departed is an amazing movie. I saw it four times in theaters, plus I've watched the Hong Kong film it was adapted from, Infernal Affairs, twice. It sucks in because the characters are great, the acting is great, and the story is fast and intense. It's easily Martin's best movie since Goodfellas.

coolmilo · 02-13-2007, 02:08 AM

What does this have to do with "The Departed?" I was hoping for an early movie review from some of the fine folks who post to the Blu-ray forum. Sheesh.

Crank is simply a fantastic Blu-ray title (both picture and sound quality). I've already watched it several times. Play it on something 1080P and you will easily agree that this is an awesome treat.

Without seeing Babel, The Departed is easily the best movie of 2006. I can't believe that Jack was not nominated for an Oscar. What a crime. I also can't wait to hear what people on this forum think about this awesome movie in Blu-ray.

I should have my copy this Friday.

_Alexander_ · 02-13-2007, 02:21 AM

1-6, please answer each one.

_Alexander_ · 02-13-2007, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolmilo

What does this have to do with "The Departed?" I was hoping for an early movie review from some of the fine folks who post to the Blu-ray forum. Sheesh.

Crank is simply a fantastic Blu-ray title (both picture and sound quality). I've already watched it several times. Play it on something 1080P and you will easily agree that this is an awesome treat.

Without seeing Babel, The Departed is easily the best movie of 2006. I can't believe that Jack was not nominated for an Oscar. What a crime. I also can't wait to hear what people on this forum think about this awesome movie in Blu-ray.

I should have my copy this Friday.

maybe you should read before you talk.

Jack Torrance · 02-13-2007, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Alexander_

1-6, please answer each one.

Is this a test? I suck at those.

Actually, I have a more direct question which ties in (sort of) with Alexander's first question --

Does anyone know, because this is a Warner title, if picturewise was this is basically a "port" of the HD-DVD version, and therefore not up to BD's full capability?

_Alexander_ · 02-13-2007, 02:29 AM

lol But seriosuly, can anyone reply.

_Alexander_ · 02-13-2007, 02:30 AM

getting late, anyone?

theknub · 02-13-2007, 02:31 AM

alexander, chill

cant answer the question right away to start. second, the title isn't technically out till tomorrow. so any user reviews will have to wait a day unless one of our reviewers can comment.

STEELCHEST · 02-13-2007, 02:36 AM

1)Yes

2)The movie itself is good

3)BUY

4) Pro's-It's good Con's-Someone died

5) Blu-Ray's only play 1080 on the PS3 is what i've heard, i've got 1080p so i don't have to worry about it, i'm guessing you'll be watching 480p

6)I've never seen the movie before

, i'm buying it tomorrow because i've heard it's awesome and it's only $25.

blublublu · 02-13-2007, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELCHEST

1)Yes

5) Blu-Ray's only play 1080 on the PS3 is what i've heard, i've got 1080p so i don't have to worry about it, i'm guessing you'll be watching 480p

PS3 will also output 1080i

So, if you have a display that accepts 1080i (almost all do, especially if you have an LCD or LCD projection) you are fine.

STEELCHEST · 02-13-2007, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by blublublu

PS3 will also output 1080i

So, if you have a display that accepts 1080i (almost all do, especially if you have an LCD or LCD projection) you are fine.

That's why i said 1080, i was referring to 1080i and 1080p

d0uble0se7en · 02-13-2007, 05:09 AM

i haven't seen a review yet so I don't know how we would know about the pq. As for the movie, I think it was really really good if you like cop dramas...but there is a chance you could find it a tad depressing and not want to watch it again.

02-13-2007, 01:47 AM	#1
_Alexander_ Member Member since:Jan 2007	The Daparted Lots of stupid questions, so brace yourself. Well, since my PS3 should be coming in a couple of days after my gamestop order, I wanted to buy my first Blu-Ray movie. Now The Departed seems like it's critically aclaimed and great. It seems like a good choice. I have a few q. 1)Does it really show the Blu-ray's capabilities like let's say Crank? Does it really look beautiful, perhaps more beautiful than most other Blu-rays? 2)Is the movie itself good, is it more action or more plot? 3)Is it a rental or a buy? I'm NOT a DVD collector(though I was a heavy VHS collector, mostly kid's movies though lol). I like to watch movies many times over as I did to blade, shrek and so forth. How good is it in terms of watching over and over again? Does it have that 'suck in' factor that makes you want to wath it many times over? I mean I wouldn't want to watch some sad ass drama more than once, on other hand I'd like to see fifth element more than once. 4) If you wathed the movie, Blu-Ray or not, what are some cons and pros? Don't spoil anything though. 5) WIll it play 720 on a 720 lcd or will it go down to 480(-__-)? 6)Please answer all the qs.lol Thanks, I'll be glad to join the Blu-Ray family.

02-13-2007, 02:04 AM	#3
MFS3Kiryu Active Member Member since:Dec 2006	The Departed is an amazing movie. I saw it four times in theaters, plus I've watched the Hong Kong film it was adapted from, Infernal Affairs, twice. It sucks in because the characters are great, the acting is great, and the story is fast and intense. It's easily Martin's best movie since Goodfellas.

02-13-2007, 02:08 AM	#4
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	What does this have to do with "The Departed?" I was hoping for an early movie review from some of the fine folks who post to the Blu-ray forum. Sheesh. Crank is simply a fantastic Blu-ray title (both picture and sound quality). I've already watched it several times. Play it on something 1080P and you will easily agree that this is an awesome treat. Without seeing Babel, The Departed is easily the best movie of 2006. I can't believe that Jack was not nominated for an Oscar. What a crime. I also can't wait to hear what people on this forum think about this awesome movie in Blu-ray. I should have my copy this Friday.

02-13-2007, 02:21 AM	#5
_Alexander_ Member Member since:Jan 2007	1-6, please answer each one.

02-13-2007, 02:29 AM	#8
_Alexander_ Member Member since:Jan 2007	lol But seriosuly, can anyone reply.

02-13-2007, 02:30 AM	#9
_Alexander_ Member Member since:Jan 2007	getting late, anyone?

02-13-2007, 02:31 AM	#10
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	alexander, chill cant answer the question right away to start. second, the title isn't technically out till tomorrow. so any user reviews will have to wait a day unless one of our reviewers can comment.

02-13-2007, 02:36 AM	#11
STEELCHEST Member Member since:Jan 2007	1)Yes 2)The movie itself is good 3)BUY 4) Pro's-It's good Con's-Someone died 5) Blu-Ray's only play 1080 on the PS3 is what i've heard, i've got 1080p so i don't have to worry about it, i'm guessing you'll be watching 480p 6)I've never seen the movie before , i'm buying it tomorrow because i've heard it's awesome and it's only $25.

02-13-2007, 05:09 AM	#14
d0uble0se7en Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	i haven't seen a review yet so I don't know how we would know about the pq. As for the movie, I think it was really really good if you like cop dramas...but there is a chance you could find it a tad depressing and not want to watch it again.

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