Internal Affairs (1990) - October 8, 2013

[Bourne1886]

Originally Posted by jvorhees

Don't know if you have seen the blu of Murder In The First, but if it is even approaching that release transfer wise Id be happy. If WB could put out more catalogues in that league, I'd consider a lot more blind upgrades, Internal Affairs included as Ive always liked the film.

No I haven't unfortunately, but I am happy with my BD of I.A. I will def be keeping it.

[philip74]

Watched the BD last night, I was surprised how powerful the sound was in some scenes.
As for the picture quality it was a mixed bag, some shots seemed rather soft while other scenes had a really crisp look!

[Early Memphis]

Has anyone compared the two different WB releases? The stand-alone release is on a BD-25, which the reviewer mentions as a possible contributor to the softness. However, I just noticed that, according to the site, the double release (with The Departed) is on 2 BD-50's - and that the "Ultimate Gangsters Collection" version is also on a BD-50. Just wondering if those releases fare better.

[RodChester]

I can't say for sure, but I'd imagine the listings here are incorrect. I really doubt WB reauthored the disc for a value pack release.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by RodChester

I can't say for sure, but I'd imagine the listings here are incorrect. I really doubt WB reauthored the disc for a value pack release.

My fear exactly, sir. That review has stopped me from pulling the trigger on "upgrading" my DVD ... several times now.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

My fear exactly, sir. That review has stopped me from pulling the trigger on "upgrading" my DVD ... several times now.

At the very least, get it for the lossless sound. Look at how cheap it is...

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

My fear exactly, sir. That review has stopped me from pulling the trigger on "upgrading" my DVD ... several times now.

I found the transfer and audio to be very serviceable. Its definitely worth owning as I doubt we'll ever get a remaster for this.

[disco1979]

I watched this tonight. Decent transfer. But this would definitely benefit from a remaster or being part of the Paramount Presents line. Would love to see the alternate ending with Gere and Garcia going through a window (it's in one of the trailers). The current Blu-ray has no special features.

This film still holds up. Garcia's intensity and Gere's charisma masking corruption make for compelling viewing.

[NKB2017]

Originally Posted by disco1979

I watched this tonight. Decent transfer. But this would definitely benefit from a remaster or being part of the Paramount Presents line. Would love to see the alternate ending with Gere and Garcia going through a window (it's in one of the trailers). The current Blu-ray has no special features.

This film still holds up. Garcia's intensity and Gere's charisma masking corruption make for compelling viewing.

I agree. Very underrated thriller

[Stevie81]

I love this movie. I’d go as far as to say it’s Gere’s finest hour. This movie deserves a special edition treatment. I’m pretty sure there is an alternate ending filmed for this

[NKB2017]

Originally Posted by Stevie81

I love this movie. I’d go as far as to say it’s Gere’s finest hour. This movie deserves a special edition treatment. I’m pretty sure there is an alternate ending filmed for this

Yes, I agree. Definitely Gere's finest. Although 'Unfaithful' with Diane Lane was great too. Another underrated Gere masterpiece.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by Stevie81

I love this movie. I’d go as far as to say it’s Gere’s finest hour. This movie deserves a special edition treatment. I’m pretty sure there is an alternate ending filmed for this

For me it's a tie between this and Primal Fear. Gere is one of my favorite actors but those two films are his best performances IMO.

[Aunt Peg]

I've owed this on Blu Ray for years now and finally got around to re-watching the film as I have not seen it since its cinema release. My partner had never seen the film.

Holds up with very with across the board great performances from Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, Laurie Metcalf, Nancy Travis & William Baldwin. Hollywood certainly doesn't make them like this anymore and is all the poorer for not.

Richard Gere is really not given the credit his deserves for his talent. I know he has made a lot of duds over the years but he has also made a slew of good to great films in which he has always been a standout.

I remember that throughout the 1980's his career was in steep decline that began with King David. Then in 1990 he made a comeback in two totally different films, Internal Affairs (his most diabolical character to date) and Pretty Woman.

[disco1979]

Yeah, 1990 was a great year for Gere, both commercially and critically. This was released in January and it was a nice surprise. A very strong, unexpected performance from him. Plus, I thought he was so handsome with the salt and pepper hair. And, then, of course, the blockbuster Pretty Woman. He was also great in that movie.

[SeanJoyce]

Gere can be really solid when given the right role. An Officer and a Gentleman is great and he received a lot of Oscar buzz for Arbitrage.

[Jorvic]

Watched the Blu-ray once again recently. Uses L.A locations very well. Gere has perhaps never been better (apart from American Gigolo) than he is here.

[meremortal]

Agree that Gere's great with the right material. Kind of was in that bubble as Swayze and others who had great acting chops but a lot of people more associated them with mainstream blockbuster romantic roles despite playing tough gritty characters as well. And for the record, I really like the aforementioned romances.

[NKB2017]

Yes, I loved Gere in this. Perfect 'against type' casting.
Garcia was intense too.

[elk3605]

I’ve never seen this film, but would like to. Interesting thing I found out, watching a special feature on the Criterion Deep Cover is that that film was written as a sequel to Internal Affairs but it was never produced. Instead Deep Cover was made to be independent of it.

[disco1979]

Internal Affairs is being released as a part of the second set of After Dark: Neo Noir (Australian series) along with the Kathryn Bigelow film Blue Steel starring Jamie Lee Curtis and a few other modern noir films.

The special features for Internal Affairs look quite nice:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Audio commentary by film critics Alain Silver and James Ursini
NEW The Clever and the Corrupt – interview with director Mike Figgis
NEW His Most Dangerous Weapon – interview with screenwriter Henry Bean
NEW One Bad Cop – interview with co-composer Anthony Marinelli
Extended & Deleted Scenes
Alternative Ending
Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English subtitles

I don't believe I've ever seen any deleted scenes for this film or an alternate ending. I wonder if this will get a release on Paramount Presents or Paramount will issue it in 4K.