Anyone care to recommend some gangster/mob films on BD? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Crim122 · 12-20-2008, 06:16 PM

I pretty much hated American Gangster, wanted my money back after seeing it.

Sinkers · 12-20-2008, 11:01 PM

Definitely recommend The Godfather Trilogy. The movies are absolutely beautiful, visually and artistically.

I also recommend Goodfellas, a great movie with a great transfer.

whatever_happened · 12-20-2008, 11:15 PM

Oh if they only had Scarface...is there any release for that in BD??

cydetrakd · 12-21-2008, 01:51 PM

man i cant believe NO ONE has metioned King of New York one of Christopher Walkens greatest roles. Its one of the classics of gangster films right up there with Goodfellas and Casino. Other ones worth metioning are Belly one of my all time faves and lucky number slevin even tho its not your typical mob film it has mob things in it. I really enjoyed Unsual Suspects too even tho the source wasnt great so the transfer was alright for what it was.

Mr. HiDef · 12-21-2008, 01:54 PM

The Godfather, Goodfellas, and Casino are my top three.

J. J. Hunsecker · 12-21-2008, 10:43 PM

I also would like to reiterate the choices others have made here. I recommend:

1. Goodfellas
2. The Godfather
3. The Godfather part II
4. Reservoir Dogs
5. Donnie Brasco
6. The Departed
7. Casino
8. American Gangster (Unlike some others here, I enjoyed the film. The only problem is Denzel Washington's acting: it's too subdued and not passionate enough. But the movie is good.)
9. The Untouchables

If you like "film noir" type crime thrillers, I would also recommend:

1. Memento
2. L.A. Confidential
3. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

Also, while they're not technically gangster or crime films, I would look into watching...

1. Dog Day Afternoon
2. Bullitt

lobo81865 · 12-21-2008, 10:52 PM

Can't believe nobody mentioned "The Road to Perdition."

gvortex7 · 12-21-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobo81865

Can't believe nobody mentioned "The Road to Perdition."

That's because it's not out on Blu-ray yet.

J. J. Hunsecker · 12-21-2008, 11:06 PM

I forgot to mention Bonnie and Clyde! A true classic of the gangster genre out on blu-ray.

lobo81865 · 12-21-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvortex7

That's because it's not out on Blu-ray yet.

Ah, you got me. Forgot the original subject of the thread. I will buy it when it's released though.

H0opman31 · 12-21-2008, 11:42 PM

I own the following on Blu ray

Godfather collection
The Untouchables
Reservoir Dogs
Donnie Brasco
Casino

and theyre all really good mafia films. Story is really well.

My personal Fav is The Untouchables and The Godfather.

Travis Bickle · 12-21-2008, 11:44 PM

I got my money's worth out of American Gangster.

Beta Man · 12-22-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Bickle

I got my money's worth out of American Gangster.

Me too......... with my Netflix Rental.....

The Departed, and American Gangster are the only "Mafia/Gangster" movies on blu-ray that have been listed that I don't either own, or plan on owning.

JamesKurtovich · 12-22-2008, 12:48 AM

The Godfather and The Departed are my favorite mob films. Haven't seen them on BD yet but I hear rave reviews.

Sloan78 · 12-22-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. J. Hunsecker

I forgot to mention Bonnie and Clyde! A true classic of the gangster genre out on blu-ray.

+1...great classic gangster flick that made the transistion to Blu very well imo.

hardcorefrokid · 12-22-2008, 12:56 AM

The Departed, Goodfellas, and The Godfather.

Kaiju · 12-22-2008, 01:06 AM

What about Training Day? Haven't seen it but I've heard mostly good things.

kennerado · 12-22-2008, 03:21 AM

Training Day is not really a mob film, its more about police corruption.

MCT · 12-22-2008, 03:23 AM

Dont bother with American Gangster. The entire movie should have been about Frank. Splicing it with the life and times of the cop who bagged him was a complete blunder on Ridley's part. I lost all interest in the movie whenever his boring story would come on screen. And please stop putting rappers in movies, Hollywood. Please. There's something about seeing Common Sense/T.I./whoever on screen that just takes me completely out of the film instantly.

Highly recommend the Godfather trilogy (dont watch the 3rd one....you'll live happily after, trust me.) Also Goodfellas. Casino has its moments, but Ginger's character nearly kills the movie for me. I'm sorry, I have a hard time believing a man of Ace's stature would be that *****-whipped and simped out over a glorified hooker.

Kaiju · 12-22-2008, 03:24 AM

oh yeah...thought it had gangsters involved with it or something.

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12-20-2008, 06:16 PM	#41
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	I pretty much hated American Gangster, wanted my money back after seeing it.

12-20-2008, 11:01 PM	#42
Sinkers Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:11	Definitely recommend The Godfather Trilogy. The movies are absolutely beautiful, visually and artistically. I also recommend Goodfellas, a great movie with a great transfer.

12-20-2008, 11:15 PM	#43
whatever_happened Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:6	Oh if they only had Scarface...is there any release for that in BD??

12-21-2008, 01:51 PM	#44
cydetrakd Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Pensacola, FL Blu-ray collection:359 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	man i cant believe NO ONE has metioned King of New York one of Christopher Walkens greatest roles. Its one of the classics of gangster films right up there with Goodfellas and Casino. Other ones worth metioning are Belly one of my all time faves and lucky number slevin even tho its not your typical mob film it has mob things in it. I really enjoyed Unsual Suspects too even tho the source wasnt great so the transfer was alright for what it was.

12-21-2008, 01:54 PM	#45
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	The Godfather, Goodfellas, and Casino are my top three.

12-21-2008, 10:43 PM	#46
J. J. Hunsecker Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:270	I also would like to reiterate the choices others have made here. I recommend: 1. Goodfellas 2. The Godfather 3. The Godfather part II 4. Reservoir Dogs 5. Donnie Brasco 6. The Departed 7. Casino 8. American Gangster (Unlike some others here, I enjoyed the film. The only problem is Denzel Washington's acting: it's too subdued and not passionate enough. But the movie is good.) 9. The Untouchables If you like "film noir" type crime thrillers, I would also recommend: 1. Memento 2. L.A. Confidential 3. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Also, while they're not technically gangster or crime films, I would look into watching... 1. Dog Day Afternoon 2. Bullitt

12-21-2008, 10:52 PM	#47
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:563 Blu-ray collection:3663 DVD collection:3340 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3019 iTunes collection:1553 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Can't believe nobody mentioned "The Road to Perdition."

12-21-2008, 11:06 PM	#49
J. J. Hunsecker Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:270	I forgot to mention Bonnie and Clyde! A true classic of the gangster genre out on blu-ray.

12-21-2008, 11:42 PM	#51
H0opman31 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:25	I own the following on Blu ray Godfather collection The Untouchables Reservoir Dogs Donnie Brasco Casino and theyre all really good mafia films. Story is really well. My personal Fav is The Untouchables and The Godfather.

12-21-2008, 11:44 PM	#52
Travis Bickle Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Vancouver / Canada Blu-ray SteelBooks™:142 IronPacks™: 7 Blu-ray collection:916 Blu-ray reviews:2	I got my money's worth out of American Gangster.

12-22-2008, 12:48 AM	#54
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	The Godfather and The Departed are my favorite mob films. Haven't seen them on BD yet but I hear rave reviews.

12-22-2008, 12:56 AM	#56
hardcorefrokid Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 16	The Departed, Goodfellas, and The Godfather.

12-22-2008, 01:06 AM	#57
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:1235 Trading Score:102	What about Training Day? Haven't seen it but I've heard mostly good things.

12-22-2008, 03:21 AM	#58
kennerado Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:165 Trading Score:3	Training Day is not really a mob film, its more about police corruption.

12-22-2008, 03:23 AM	#59
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	Dont bother with American Gangster. The entire movie should have been about Frank. Splicing it with the life and times of the cop who bagged him was a complete blunder on Ridley's part. I lost all interest in the movie whenever his boring story would come on screen. And please stop putting rappers in movies, Hollywood. Please. There's something about seeing Common Sense/T.I./whoever on screen that just takes me completely out of the film instantly. Highly recommend the Godfather trilogy (dont watch the 3rd one....you'll live happily after, trust me.) Also Goodfellas. Casino has its moments, but Ginger's character nearly kills the movie for me. I'm sorry, I have a hard time believing a man of Ace's stature would be that *****-whipped and simped out over a glorified hooker.

12-22-2008, 03:24 AM	#60
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:1235 Trading Score:102	oh yeah...thought it had gangsters involved with it or something.

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