Gangs Of New York Blu-ray Question - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Malibu2009 · 07-11-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

to each his/her own then i guess. i know some people are more picky than others, and that's understandable. i loved the movie though, and i didnt mind spending the money for it. it definitely wasnt as bad as i expected, but i can see how there is room for improvement. if it is rereleased ill sell my current copy and just buy it again

I paid $25 for it the week it came out strictly because I love the movie. But it was a mistake to pay that kind of money for a crappy transfer. I don't buy movies strictly based on PQ, but Gangs of New York taught me not to buy Blu-ray's strictly based on the quality of the film.

Sussudio · 07-11-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

I paid $25 for it the week it came out strictly because I love the movie. But it was a mistake to pay that kind of money for a crappy transfer. I don't buy movies strictly based on PQ, but Gangs of New York taught me not to buy Blu-ray's strictly based on the quality of the film.

i can see how you'd be disappointed after spending that much on it....i got it for $8 shipped off amazon marketplace and i wasn't THAT appalled by the transfer so i wasn't bothered too much

Blu Myers · 07-11-2009, 03:21 AM

Let me put it this way...I wouldn't pay more than $15, but on my 42" Panasonic I see a great HD picture. Your setup might show different. Like I said, it's not the best picture but it definitely beat the dvd and it is not as horrible as everyone makes it out to be.

SonOfArathorn · 07-11-2009, 03:26 AM

Oh you're wrong there, it is as horrible as we all make it out to be. Get your set cal'd and then compare to even the most marginal releases and older catalog titles and you'll see it's a bona fide turd.

Sussudio · 07-11-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfArathorn

Oh you're wrong there, it is as horrible as we all make it out to be. Get your set cal'd and then compare to even the most marginal releases and older catalog titles and you'll see it's a bona fide turd.

you're right. your eyes are better than anyone who thinks gangs looks good. i'll come to you for advice on how all of my blu's look in the future

SonOfArathorn · 07-11-2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

you're right. your eyes are better than anyone who thinks gangs looks good. i'll come to you for advice on how all of my blu's look in the future

All is now right with the world

Sussudio · 07-11-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfArathorn

All is now right with the world

i do wonder if there are ever plans to rerelease this though. it definitely was one of the lowest PQ-rated scorsese movies, and he's had some great ones (departed, raging bull, and casino come to mind).

Blu Myers · 07-11-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfArathorn

Oh you're wrong there, it is as horrible as we all make it out to be. Get your set cal'd and then compare to even the most marginal releases and older catalog titles and you'll see it's a bona fide turd.

I will agree that better care should have been given to a gem like GONY, and maybe my eyes are deceiving me, but the image doesn't really bother me as much as I expected. I actually didn't care for the pq in Underworld: ROTL...way too much grain (omg I said that word...now I'll never hear the end of it.

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Nutbunnies · 07-12-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

Let me put it this way...I wouldn't pay more than $15, but on my 42" Panasonic I see a great HD picture. Your setup might show different. Like I said, it's not the best picture but it definitely beat the dvd and it is not as horrible as everyone makes it out to be.

Oh?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...420&highlight=

It's even worse if you can recognize DNR. The EE halos are just unmistakable though.

SeanMF · 07-12-2009, 06:24 PM

I bought this last week for $15. I had never seen this movie before till then. I'm actually currently in the middle of watching it again for the 2nd time while posting this. The PQ...while not horrible isn't great. Wasn't as bad as what I was expecting...I've seen and owned a lot of blu-rays that are worse. My friend has the dvd and was watching it a few days ago when I was at his place and had the chance to do a little comparing. The blu-ray is better and I don't think there will be a newer release anytime soon. Which is a shame for this movie...but unfortunately your going to have that with some movies released. If your a fan...you want the best offered...I'd get it around $15 or less. If anything rent it and make the choice for yourself. I think there are a lot worse blu-rays you can buy and complain about over this one by far. The sound quality is amazing fyi.

KubrickFan · 07-12-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by seanfarley2

I think there are a lot worse blu-rays you can buy and complain about over this one by far. The sound quality is amazing fyi.

What titles would that be? I think this, along with The Longest Day and Gulliver's Travels are among the worst Blu-rays available. I'd like to know which titles you think are worse than this.

AndyMT · 07-12-2009, 09:25 PM

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I've seen and owned a lot of blu-rays that are worse

I'm with KubrickFan. I'm dying to hear this list. i've seen hundreds of blu-rays and i really can't think of any that come close to this mess. hands down, the worst blu-ray from a major studio - i've even seen DVDs that look better (not the GONY DVD - that's beyond redemption).

so bring it on. please.

GGX · 07-12-2009, 09:27 PM

Definitely wait for however long it takes for a proper release.

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07-11-2009, 03:21 AM	#3
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	Let me put it this way...I wouldn't pay more than $15, but on my 42" Panasonic I see a great HD picture. Your setup might show different. Like I said, it's not the best picture but it definitely beat the dvd and it is not as horrible as everyone makes it out to be.

07-11-2009, 03:26 AM	#4
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Oh you're wrong there, it is as horrible as we all make it out to be. Get your set cal'd and then compare to even the most marginal releases and older catalog titles and you'll see it's a bona fide turd.

07-12-2009, 06:24 PM	#10
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	I bought this last week for $15. I had never seen this movie before till then. I'm actually currently in the middle of watching it again for the 2nd time while posting this. The PQ...while not horrible isn't great. Wasn't as bad as what I was expecting...I've seen and owned a lot of blu-rays that are worse. My friend has the dvd and was watching it a few days ago when I was at his place and had the chance to do a little comparing. The blu-ray is better and I don't think there will be a newer release anytime soon. Which is a shame for this movie...but unfortunately your going to have that with some movies released. If your a fan...you want the best offered...I'd get it around $15 or less. If anything rent it and make the choice for yourself. I think there are a lot worse blu-rays you can buy and complain about over this one by far. The sound quality is amazing fyi.

07-12-2009, 09:27 PM	#13
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	Definitely wait for however long it takes for a proper release.

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