Once Upon a Time in America (1984) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Crimson King · 09-22-2010, 11:14 AM

Can't believe this classic did'nt get even one Oscar nomination.

But Gran Torino did'nt either.

sapphire_nick · 09-22-2010, 11:38 AM

A must purchase! I can't wait!

Arkadin · 09-22-2010, 11:48 AM

well I guess I was the OP for a few hours at least.

I'll always know in my heart that I was the original poster on bd.com of the news that "Once Upon A Time In America" was coming to blu-ray

Zippyfan · 09-22-2010, 02:05 PM

Who\s hoping that the original 6 hour version will be included plus the other deleted scenes

Kyle_g89 · 09-22-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

And PLEASE, 'Once upon a Time in the West' be right behind it.

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+2[/QUOTE]

+4

i got really excited for a moment then extremely dissappointed to see it WASNT once upon a time in the WEST that was getting the Blu-RAy treatment..

but this will be an appetizer till the West gets it

PowellPressburger · 09-22-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I will be keeping my eye on this after the letdown release of Hamlet. As much as some people might want the film on one disc, I have extreme reservations about the loss of quality with 229 minutes of 1080p video on one BD-50, and I really, really hope the announced extras are on a second BD or DVD, because even in SD, they would still eat into the disc space.

My thoughts exactly. I still have my copy of HAMLET that I opened before word of mouth got out. Still not excited to watch it at all.

This needs to be put out on 2 50GB discs honestly. I don't mind getting up to switch discs for an intermission.

thepotentone · 09-22-2010, 04:11 PM

I will be happy to add this one to my collection.

Duffy12 · 09-22-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

Can't believe this classic did'nt get even one Oscar nomination.

Studio buffoonery was the reason of course.

from IMDB-

- Sergio Leone was contracted to deliver a film that would run for 2 hours and 45 minutes. His final cut was nearly 4 hours long. The American distributors reacted by excising an hour from the running time (though Leone's intended cut was seen in its entirety in Europe).

- A few days before the film's premier in 1984, Treat Williams found out the two-hour version, not the four-hour version, would be shown in theaters. He was heard to have said that no one would understand the movie in the shortened version. Indeed, the film did not do well at theaters and was shut out of the Oscars and received no nominations. When the video and DVD versions were released in the original four-hour versions, the film ultimately found commercial and critical success.

- The U.S. distributor reportedly failed to file the proper paperwork so that Ennio Morricone's score, regarded as one of his best, could be put up for nomination for an Academy Award.

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silentblu · 09-22-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle_g89

+2

+4

i got really excited for a moment then extremely dissappointed to see it WASNT once upon a time in the WEST that was getting the Blu-RAy treatment..

but this will be an appetizer till the West gets it

+5

I also thought West until I clicked. Oh well.

Duffy12 · 09-22-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by silentblu

+5

I also thought West until I clicked.

+6

Same here, as 'West' is one of my top five favorite movies. However 'America' is one of my top fifteen, so I am just as ecstatic.

And btw, also one of my favorite posters too.

This one below is pretty good also, though spoilerish.

[Show spoiler]

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WorkShed · 09-23-2010, 11:43 AM

From The Digital Bits...

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In announcement news today, Warner Home Video has just set Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America for Blu-ray Disc release on 1/11/11 (SRP $24.98). The film will be presented in its full, uncut length of 229 minutes. Extras will include audio commentary by film historian and critic Richard Schickel, the making-of documentary Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone, a Photographic Memories still gallery with 96 images and theatrical trailers.

Not bad at all!

Arkadin · 09-23-2010, 01:49 PM

except many people are already complaining that they should not put the extras on the same disc because of worries about PQ being negatively effected.

guess we'll see when it comes out.

Zippyfan · 09-23-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkShed

From The Digital Bits...

Not bad at all!

Thats the original DVD extras. I Wish they would of added a few deleted scenes.

WorkShed · 09-23-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippyfan

Thats the original DVD extras. I Wish they would of added a few deleted scenes.

Ah, I see. I never got around to picking up the original DVD.

Syrus614 · 09-23-2010, 10:19 PM

It's up for preorder now on Amazon for $17.49

Jumpman · 09-23-2010, 11:41 PM

Never seen this. Isn't this the first film for the lovely Jennifer Connelly?

greekak229 · 09-23-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

Never seen this. Isn't this the first film for the lovely Jennifer Connelly?

Judging by your good collection, you'd probably love this film.

arcadeforest · 09-24-2010, 12:22 AM

I have not seen this, almost rented the DVD from Blockbuster but I didn't. Glad as I will wait until January now.

classicfilmcollector · 09-24-2010, 03:47 PM

I am happy to see this is being released but sadly I dont think we will see a decent blu ray disc on this seeing the past attempts to put long movies on a single disc especially with this, It doesnt say anywhere that there will be a restoration so what can we expect?

Why so skimpy on extras too? Only one commentary and making of??

Mahatma · 09-24-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by classicfilmcollector

I am happy to see this is being released but sadly I dont think we will see a decent blu ray disc on this seeing the past attempts to put long movies on a single disc especially with this, It doesnt say anywhere that there will be a restoration so what can we expect?

Why so skimpy on extras too? Only one commentary and making of??

But it must surely beat hands-down the DVD version with the movie on one disc....Think this movie will be good on BD

09-22-2010, 11:48 AM	#43
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well I guess I was the OP for a few hours at least. I'll always know in my heart that I was the original poster on bd.com of the news that "Once Upon A Time In America" was coming to blu-ray Last edited by Arkadin; 09-22-2010 at 11:54 AM.

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09-22-2010, 11:14 AM	#41
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Can't believe this classic did'nt get even one Oscar nomination. But Gran Torino did'nt either.

09-22-2010, 11:38 AM	#42
sapphire_nick Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:13	A must purchase! I can't wait!

09-22-2010, 02:05 PM	#44
Zippyfan Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:343 DVD collection:81 Trading Score:1	Who\s hoping that the original 6 hour version will be included plus the other deleted scenes

09-22-2010, 04:11 PM	#47
thepotentone Expert Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:405 Blu-ray reviews:3	I will be happy to add this one to my collection.

09-23-2010, 01:49 PM	#52
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	except many people are already complaining that they should not put the extras on the same disc because of worries about PQ being negatively effected. guess we'll see when it comes out.

09-23-2010, 10:19 PM	#55
Syrus614 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Ohio 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:665 Trading Score:19	It's up for preorder now on Amazon for $17.49

09-23-2010, 11:41 PM	#56
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:113 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1783 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	Never seen this. Isn't this the first film for the lovely Jennifer Connelly?

09-24-2010, 12:22 AM	#58
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	I have not seen this, almost rented the DVD from Blockbuster but I didn't. Glad as I will wait until January now.

09-24-2010, 03:47 PM	#59
classicfilmcollector Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:107 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I am happy to see this is being released but sadly I dont think we will see a decent blu ray disc on this seeing the past attempts to put long movies on a single disc especially with this, It doesnt say anywhere that there will be a restoration so what can we expect? Why so skimpy on extras too? Only one commentary and making of??

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