The Departed: Which Blu-ray Version - Blu-ray Forum

alstein · 01-30-2010, 01:02 PM

I noticed that on Feb. 2 they are releasing The Departed in Blu Ray. Amazon now shows 2 blu-ray versions of this movie, both at 14.99. I was ready to order the Feb. 2 release, given that the Warner web site lists this as basically a repackaging of the 2007 version. But when conparing the details of both versions on the Amazon site , I noticed the following:

aspect ratio old:2.40:1, new:1.77:1

I suspect it's just a typo but can't be certain.

Also, I currently own the 2-dvd non blu ray version. Is it worth owning the blu ray as well?

Thanks.

fivej41 · 01-30-2010, 01:04 PM

They are exactly the same, only difference is the new one has a gold slipcover. Aspect ratio is a typo.

Moefiz · 01-30-2010, 01:05 PM

Its the same version being re-release in an Oscar winner package and to answer your question this is a must own Blu...

alstein · 01-30-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Its the same version being re-release in an Oscar winner package and to answer your question this is a must own Blu...

Thanks. I am ordering today.

MrJoeKalel · 01-30-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fivej41

They are exactly the same, only difference is the new one has a gold slipcover. Aspect ratio is a typo.

Just don't expect it to come with the slipcover for sure.

Cory Lendon · 01-30-2010, 09:00 PM

That's the whole point of the reissue, it's repackaged. Highly unlikely the cover art will be any different.

sfmarine · 01-31-2010, 01:47 AM

This was severely overdue for a 2 disk set w/commentary by Scorsese. Another sloppy move by WB.

Travis · 05-19-2010, 01:13 PM

I got the UK release. Looks great, but it seems a bit red. The faces.

Anyone else?

Anyone else got the UK release.

Is it a PS3 issue. I heard someone say once that PS3 doesn't produce colors as accurately as standalones, they even said too red. I have some other BDs that the faces seem too red as well.

The same TV settings for the DVD never give me a problem. Not sure maybe the extra vibrant colors from the BD just seems to be too red after years of DVDs. I know they are different machines and different formats; I am sure it is not the TV.

Either the BD is tuned a bit too much to the red side, like Rocky, or PS3 just screws with some BDs. Either which way, IDK.

42041 · 05-19-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

Is it a PS3 issue. I heard someone say once that PS3 doesn't produce colors as accurately as standalones, they even said too red. I have some other BDs that the faces seem too red as well.

You heard wrong.

josuv22 · 05-19-2010, 05:09 PM

both at 14.99 good deal back then you now have to pay 31.49 for a gold slip cover or 16.49 for the regular.
any know if the UK version is the same PQ as the US it is Entertainment in Video afterall there older releases were poor

steve_dave · 05-19-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josuv22

both at 14.99 good deal back then you now have to pay 31.49 for a gold slip cover or 16.49 for the regular.
any know if the UK version is the same PQ as the US it is Entertainment in Video afterall there older releases were poor

It is part of the 3 for $30 Bundle at Walmart.com.

Link

Travis · 05-20-2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josuv22

both at 14.99 good deal back then you now have to pay 31.49 for a gold slip cover or 16.49 for the regular.
any know if the UK version is the same PQ as the US it is Entertainment in Video afterall there older releases were poor

I want to know that too. Any difference between UK and US release?

Wondered about EiV. Never heard of them. Saw that they released some big movies so I figured what the heck.

01-30-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
alstein Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	The Departed: Which Blu-ray Version I noticed that on Feb. 2 they are releasing The Departed in Blu Ray. Amazon now shows 2 blu-ray versions of this movie, both at 14.99. I was ready to order the Feb. 2 release, given that the Warner web site lists this as basically a repackaging of the 2007 version. But when conparing the details of both versions on the Amazon site , I noticed the following: aspect ratio old:2.40:1, new:1.77:1 I suspect it's just a typo but can't be certain. Also, I currently own the 2-dvd non blu ray version. Is it worth owning the blu ray as well? Thanks.

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01-30-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
fivej41 Banned Member since:Jan 2010	They are exactly the same, only difference is the new one has a gold slipcover. Aspect ratio is a typo.

01-30-2010, 01:05 PM	#3
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Its the same version being re-release in an Oscar winner package and to answer your question this is a must own Blu...

01-30-2010, 09:00 PM	#6
Cory Lendon Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:29 Trading Score:75	That's the whole point of the reissue, it's repackaged. Highly unlikely the cover art will be any different.

01-31-2010, 01:47 AM	#7
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	This was severely overdue for a 2 disk set w/commentary by Scorsese. Another sloppy move by WB.

05-19-2010, 01:13 PM	#8
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	I got the UK release. Looks great, but it seems a bit red. The faces. Anyone else? Anyone else got the UK release. Is it a PS3 issue. I heard someone say once that PS3 doesn't produce colors as accurately as standalones, they even said too red. I have some other BDs that the faces seem too red as well. The same TV settings for the DVD never give me a problem. Not sure maybe the extra vibrant colors from the BD just seems to be too red after years of DVDs. I know they are different machines and different formats; I am sure it is not the TV. Either the BD is tuned a bit too much to the red side, like Rocky, or PS3 just screws with some BDs. Either which way, IDK.

05-19-2010, 05:09 PM	#10
josuv22 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:128 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:21	both at 14.99 good deal back then you now have to pay 31.49 for a gold slip cover or 16.49 for the regular. any know if the UK version is the same PQ as the US it is Entertainment in Video afterall there older releases were poor

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