Serpico (1973)

[bigdaddyhorse]

Originally Posted by HotRats

Along with any traces of integrity


Sky Fibre Broadband Advert with Al Pacino - music by Jonathan Goldstein - YouTube


Serpico was on TV a week or so ago and it was quite a reminder of just how good Pacino was.

In case anyone missed it, not real, it's from "Jack and Jill" (the Adam Sandler movie), but fits in the 'missing pieces of integrity' category.

Al Pacino's Dunkaccino Commercial | Movie Jack and Jill (2011) True 1080p 【HD】 - YouTube

I have to admit though, first time I saw this I laughed so hard I almost pissed myself. It still has comedic value, but losses lots on replays. Easily the best part of the film IMO.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

I read a great line on Cracked.com one time... Al Pacino gave up acting back in the 90s in order to become a full-time Al Pacino impersonator.

I'd actually say it started in 1983 with Scarface, but I don't think it's a bad thing. That's just the moment where he went from being a more methody actor, to just much more theatrical and broad. All the broad stuff is just what we consider Pacino.

I think it's hard for any actor to truly disappear into a role after you've seen them in enough stuff. I'll admit I like stuff like The Devil's Advocate because of Pacino being Pacino. I guess what brings a smile to my face probably makes other people cringe.

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I'd actually say it started in 1983 with Scarface, but I don't think it's a bad thing. That's just the moment where he went from being a more methody actor, to just much more theatrical and broad. All the broad stuff is just what we consider Pacino.

I think it's hard for any actor to truly disappear into a role after you've seen them in enough stuff. I'll admit I like stuff like The Devil's Advocate because of Pacino being Pacino. I guess what brings a smile to my face probably makes other people cringe.

Pacino gave some terrific performances in Donnie Brasco and The Insider that weren't Pacino just being Pacino...they are just two off the top of my had, I am sure their are more.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Pacino gave some terrific performances in Donnie Brasco and The Insider that weren't Pacino just being Pacino...they are just two off the top of my had, I am sure their are more.

Glengarry Glen Ross definitely belongs on that list too.

It's hard to believe that was the same year as Scent of a Woman. Talk about both ends of the Pacino Spectrum.

(and it's even harder to believe that was over twenty years ago already)

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I'd actually say it started in 1983 with Scarface, but I don't think it's a bad thing. That's just the moment where he went from being a more methody actor, to just much more theatrical and broad. All the broad stuff is just what we consider Pacino.

I think it's hard for any actor to truly disappear into a role after you've seen them in enough stuff. I'll admit I like stuff like The Devil's Advocate because of Pacino being Pacino. I guess what brings a smile to my face probably makes other people cringe.

Yes, I would say it probably begins with Scarface as well. My assessment of Pacino in that is that it's the greatest comedic performance ever in a non-comedy film! I mean it's an enjoyable movie and all but with his wig, darkened skin and accent it just comes across as camp of the highest order. Plus so many outlandish moments and lines (say hello to my little friend, polluted womb, etc.)

I've also always been fascinated by his change of voice. In the 70s he had such a soft voice with a bit of a rhotacism, then in the late 80s it was pure leathery gruffness with all those hoo-haas.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by octagon

Glengarry Glen Ross definitely belongs on that list too.

It's hard to believe that was the same year as Scent of a Woman. Talk about both ends of the Pacino Spectrum.

(and it's even harder to believe that was over twenty years ago already)

Yeah, except for the scene where he tears a strip off Kevin Spacey, you effing c*nt and all that.

[Saccharin]

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

It's been out in France, Spain & Germany for a few years now.

I've got the French edition, Nice quality too.

Well if you seen the news today than you know finally SERPICO is coming out in begin 2014 on Eureka also NASHVILLE and ROMA.

[Brian81]

The annoucement of a 'Masters of Cinema' release has just resulted in me not picking this Paramount disc up. I was hoping for a Criterion/StudioCanal Collection level release...

[buck135]

I did the same thing this morning. Canceled the Paramount bd and ordered the MOC bd.

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by octagon

Glengarry Glen Ross definitely belongs on that list too.

It's hard to believe that was the same year as Scent of a Woman. Talk about both ends of the Pacino Spectrum.

(and it's even harder to believe that was over twenty years ago already)

What's your name? "F**k you"! That's my name.

Love Alec Baldwin in that film.

[RiFiFi1955]

You guys think Eureka's Serpico will have better PQ though or just a better list of extra's?

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

You guys think Eureka's Serpico will have better PQ though or just a better list of extra's?

That's what I'd like to know. I'm not familiar with their line.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

That's what I'd like to know. I'm not familiar with their line.

They are the U.K's answer to Criterion in my opinion. Absolute amazing blu-ray's.

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by buck135

They are the U.K's answer to Criterion in my opinion. Absolute amazing blu-ray's.

Yes they definitely are the Criterion of the UK and have produced a number of great blu-rays but with that said I don't know if they will produce a Blu of Serpico that will completely outshine the US Warner edition in terms of PQ. I am sure they will have several of additional extras but as far as the actual feature...well you know they will be using the same HD master and may be able to tweak something here or there for minor improvements(if even needed) but for the most part I would assume the presentations will look pretty similar. This is of course all relying on the fact the Warner doesn't DNR the crap out of their edition but Warner is usually pretty good about keeping their hands off the DNR button. Also I am not sure who produced this master in question, it actually was probably Paramount and Warner is just distributing it in the states. Paramount is usually pretty solid too though. The main thing here is I think we will just have to wait and see how the reviews go regarding the US edition.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Yes they definitely are the Criterion of the UK and have produced a number of great blu-rays but with that said I don't know if they will produce a Blu of Serpico that will completely outshine the US Warner edition in terms of PQ. I am sure they will have several of additional extras but as far as the actual feature...well you know they will be using the same HD master and may be able to tweak something here or there for minor improvements(if even needed) but for the most part I would assume the presentations will look pretty similar. This is of course all relying on the fact the Warner doesn't DNR the crap out of their edition but Warner is usually pretty good about keeping their hands off the DNR button. Also I am not sure who produced this master in question, it actually was probably Paramount and Warner is just distributing it in the states. Paramount is usually pretty solid too though. The main thing here is I think we will just have to wait and see how the reviews go regarding the US edition.

Do they typically produce their own extras? Region-free?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Yes they definitely are the Criterion of the UK and have produced a number of great blu-rays but with that said I don't know if they will produce a Blu of Serpico that will completely outshine the US Warner edition in terms of PQ. I am sure they will have several of additional extras but as far as the actual feature...well you know they will be using the same HD master and may be able to tweak something here or there for minor improvements(if even needed) but for the most part I would assume the presentations will look pretty similar. This is of course all relying on the fact the Warner doesn't DNR the crap out of their edition but Warner is usually pretty good about keeping their hands off the DNR button. Also I am not sure who produced this master in question, it actually was probably Paramount and Warner is just distributing it in the states. Paramount is usually pretty solid too though. The main thing here is I think we will just have to wait and see how the reviews go regarding the US edition.

Eureka is getting the master from Paramount, just like Warner is, so the two should be very similar. The two releases share most of the same extras too.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Eureka is getting the master from Paramount, just like Warner is, so the two should be very similar. The two releases share most of the same extras too.

Do you know what the differences will be?

[MifuneFan]

The main differences in extras is the Warner release has a stills gallery with a Lumet commentary, and the MoC release has a 36 page booklet.

WB:
Serpico: Reel to Real (9:58)
Inside Serpico (12:55)
Serpico: Favorite Moments (2:39)
Stills Gallery with Sidney Lumet Commentary (4:24)
Trailer (4:16)


Eureka/MoC:
Serpico: Reel to Real (9:58)
Inside Serpico (12:55)
Serpico: Favorite Moments (2:39)
Trailer (4:16)
36-PAGE FULL-COLOUR BOOKLET featuring a new and exclusive essay by critic and author of Al Pacino: Anatomy of an Actor, Karina Longworth; rare archival imagery, and more!

[oscarmerkx]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

The main differences in extras is the Warner release has a stills gallery with a Lumet commentary, and the MoC release has a 36 page booklet.

WB:
Serpico: Reel to Real (9:58)
Inside Serpico (12:55)
Serpico: Favorite Moments (2:39)
Stills Gallery with Sidney Lumet Commentary (4:24)
Trailer (4:16)


Eureka/MoC:
Serpico: Reel to Real (9:58)
Inside Serpico (12:55)
Serpico: Favorite Moments (2:39)
Trailer (4:16)
36-PAGE FULL-COLOUR BOOKLET featuring a new and exclusive essay by critic and author of Al Pacino: Anatomy of an Actor, Karina Longworth; rare archival imagery, and more!

I'll get the Eureka when it comes out.

Mind blowing movie indeed.

Also it makes sense the Stallone referenceto Nighthawks

[I KEEL YOU]

Originally Posted by buck135

They are the U.K's answer to Criterion in my opinion. Absolute amazing blu-ray's.

I only wish this was true. Look at what each of the two did from what is obviously the same master:

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich