Michael Clayton - Blu-ray Forum

bigpapy · 02-20-2008, 06:00 AM

Awesome movie Im sure Clooney will win the oscar

ulri4651 · 02-20-2008, 06:25 AM

dude Clooney has got NO shot at the Oscar. did you see There Will Be Blood? Daniel Day Lewis could win the Oscar without ever saying a word. He could win it on facial expressions alone. That being said, Clooney was VERY good, and the movie was VERY good. Just not better than TWBB.

jmonah3 · 02-20-2008, 06:34 AM

agreed...daniel day lewis is a lock. for sentimental reasons im pullin for johnny depp.....just cos i loved sweeney haha. but twbb was great. Clooney was solid too...a good movie

BoomerKS · 02-20-2008, 07:00 AM

Daniel Day Lewis should win it just for the "I drink your milk shake" line. I just watched Michael Clayton and thought it was great. Any other year, Clooney would win for this.

Blu-Beard · 02-20-2008, 07:01 AM

I still have to see both of these

jmonah3 · 02-20-2008, 03:30 PM

hahahaha "i drink your milkshake"

i think he won it with the "IVE ABANDONED MY BOYYYY" scene haha

Brian Cash · 02-20-2008, 03:32 PM

Yeah i havent seen either yet but i heard there will be blood is amazing

rbd3000 · 02-20-2008, 03:34 PM

How does the Michael Clayton disc look, picture quality wise? Since everyone hated the Jesse James picture quality, I was worried Michael Clayton might be the same.

Quad · 02-20-2008, 03:37 PM

Watched on HD PPV last night to see if I want to get it in blu-ray. Very good film, great writing, acting. Recommended.

PVJAG · 02-20-2008, 03:40 PM

Ordered my copy of MC yesterday and have yet to see the movie. Should get it tomorrow can't wait..

kpkelley · 02-20-2008, 03:46 PM

Wilkinson has a better shot in supporting actor than Clooney does.

xmositox · 02-20-2008, 03:48 PM

I don't know what is wrong with me. I usually love "Osacar" type movies.

But both times i tried watching Michael Clayton, I fell asleep....

ClaytonMG · 02-20-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rbd3000

How does the Michael Clayton disc look, picture quality wise? Since everyone hated the Jesse James picture quality, I was worried Michael Clayton might be the same.

It looks much better than Assassination of Jesse James. This movie actually represents the grain correctly, instead of making the backgrounds like a still picture due to compression. I think it's because the bitrate stays higher than 8 for most of the movie

But seriously it does hit like 48ish which makes me think that this is not an HD DVD port (which is a first from WB aside from their earlier movies being mpeg2).

pbnbcr · 02-20-2008, 05:05 PM

There Will Be Blood = dumb movie. It was boring from start to finish, but you know what, Daniel Day Lewis was phenomenal.

That's my opinion. I didn't get to pay attention to the whole movie because my wife was feeling kind of sick, so I'm sure I missed some important parts, but I'd like to watch it again. About Oscar hype - it's hit or miss with me usually, sometimes great, sometimes not so great (as with any movie, really)

Gamma_Winstead · 02-20-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ClaytonMG

It looks much better than Assassination of Jesse James. This movie actually represents the grain correctly, instead of making the backgrounds like a still picture due to compression. I think it's because the bitrate stays higher than 8 for most of the movie

But seriously it does hit like 48ish which makes me think that this is not an HD DVD port (which is a first from WB aside from their earlier movies being mpeg2).

Michael Clayton looked great. It had a very slick visual look to it. Not a Casino Roayle style PQ but still good. I agree. George was great. You know you have an actor if the entire end credits scene is just him looking out a window of a cab. On TWBB.... I'm reading the book that the movie is based on. It's amazing.

rbd3000 · 02-20-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pbnbcr

There Will Be Blood = dumb movie. It was boring from start to finish, but you know what, Daniel Day Lewis was phenomenal.

That's my opinion. I didn't get to pay attention to the whole movie because my wife was feeling kind of sick, so I'm sure I missed some important parts, but I'd like to watch it again. About Oscar hype - it's hit or miss with me usually, sometimes great, sometimes not so great (as with any movie, really)

I'm sorry but I think you missed the point of the entire movie. You said you thought it was boring but it isn't supposed to be fun or exciting, there are plenty of other movies out there for that. It is a film about a man's life and his strive for power and what it ultimately does to him. Day-Lewis gives one of the best performances ever as he is so believable as this man. The story makes you want to hate him, but yet you can't take your eyes off of him. You really should watch it again and try to see it for what it is. But that is just my opinion, do with it what you want.

Johk · 02-20-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

Michael Clayton looked great. It had a very slick visual look to it. Not a Casino Royale style PQ but still good.

I agree with you that it looked good. Also considering that the movie is dialog driven, the lossy soundtrack is appropriate (I agree that lossless would surely improve it but it doesn't require it as much as other titles).

most important of all, the movie was great!

pbnbcr · 02-21-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rbd3000

I'm sorry but I think you missed the point of the entire movie. You said you thought it was boring but it isn't supposed to be fun or exciting, there are plenty of other movies out there for that. It is a film about a man's life and his strive for power and what it ultimately does to him. Day-Lewis gives one of the best performances ever as he is so believable as this man. The story makes you want to hate him, but yet you can't take your eyes off of him. You really should watch it again and try to see it for what it is. But that is just my opinion, do with it what you want.

No, I understood the point very clearly; it's hard not to. However, it was a looooong and pretty boring movie to sit through. I appreciate Lewis' acting, as I stated before, and I understood it all and it left me thinking, but it was boring nonetheless. Remember, movies are a form of entertainment and to be honest, I wasn't that entertained. And for your information, I am a fan of drama - fun, exciting movies; eh, they're okay. Just because it's an Oscar nominee doesn't mean everyone is going to like it!

deadhatetheliving · 02-22-2008, 12:12 AM

I was wondering about this movie. I like most of Clooney's stuff. From Dusk Til Dawn being my favorite and Batman and Robing my least favorite.

Gamma_Winstead · 02-22-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pbnbcr

No, I understood the point very clearly; it's hard not to. However, it was a looooong and pretty boring movie to sit through. I appreciate Lewis' acting, as I stated before, and I understood it all and it left me thinking, but it was boring nonetheless. Remember, movies are a form of entertainment and to be honest, I wasn't that entertained. And for your information, I am a fan of drama - fun, exciting movies; eh, they're okay. Just because it's an Oscar nominee doesn't mean everyone is going to like it!

I just came back from TWBB. It was not boring in the slightest. DDL= oscar.

02-20-2008, 06:00 AM	#1
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	Michael Clayton Awesome movie Im sure Clooney will win the oscar

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02-20-2008, 06:25 AM	#2
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	dude Clooney has got NO shot at the Oscar. did you see There Will Be Blood? Daniel Day Lewis could win the Oscar without ever saying a word. He could win it on facial expressions alone. That being said, Clooney was VERY good, and the movie was VERY good. Just not better than TWBB.

02-20-2008, 06:34 AM	#3
jmonah3 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	agreed...daniel day lewis is a lock. for sentimental reasons im pullin for johnny depp.....just cos i loved sweeney haha. but twbb was great. Clooney was solid too...a good movie

02-20-2008, 07:00 AM	#4
BoomerKS Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Manhattan, KS Blu-ray collection:708	Daniel Day Lewis should win it just for the "I drink your milk shake" line. I just watched Michael Clayton and thought it was great. Any other year, Clooney would win for this.

02-20-2008, 07:01 AM	#5
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	I still have to see both of these

02-20-2008, 03:30 PM	#6
jmonah3 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	hahahaha "i drink your milkshake" i think he won it with the "IVE ABANDONED MY BOYYYY" scene haha

02-20-2008, 03:32 PM	#7
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Yeah i havent seen either yet but i heard there will be blood is amazing

02-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#8
rbd3000 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:423	How does the Michael Clayton disc look, picture quality wise? Since everyone hated the Jesse James picture quality, I was worried Michael Clayton might be the same.

02-20-2008, 03:37 PM	#9
Quad Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007	Watched on HD PPV last night to see if I want to get it in blu-ray. Very good film, great writing, acting. Recommended.

02-20-2008, 03:40 PM	#10
PVJAG Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NYC Trading Score:100	Ordered my copy of MC yesterday and have yet to see the movie. Should get it tomorrow can't wait..

02-20-2008, 03:46 PM	#11
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Wilkinson has a better shot in supporting actor than Clooney does.

02-20-2008, 03:48 PM	#12
xmositox Active Member Member since:May 2007	I don't know what is wrong with me. I usually love "Osacar" type movies. But both times i tried watching Michael Clayton, I fell asleep....

02-20-2008, 05:05 PM	#14
pbnbcr Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:INDIANA	There Will Be Blood = dumb movie. It was boring from start to finish, but you know what, Daniel Day Lewis was phenomenal. That's my opinion. I didn't get to pay attention to the whole movie because my wife was feeling kind of sick, so I'm sure I missed some important parts, but I'd like to watch it again. About Oscar hype - it's hit or miss with me usually, sometimes great, sometimes not so great (as with any movie, really)

02-22-2008, 12:12 AM	#19
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2693 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	I was wondering about this movie. I like most of Clooney's stuff. From Dusk Til Dawn being my favorite and Batman and Robing my least favorite.

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