American Psycho Blu-ray thread - Blu-ray Forum

Garconis · 02-05-2007, 01:58 PM

I've seen the movie numerous times, so I don't care for a review about that...

What I want to know is how well the transfer is. If it is top-notch HD. Also, I noticed this is an "uncut" version. So there are extra scenes? Also, I was wondering if there are any good extras on the Blu-ray.

Thanks.

KenThompson · 02-05-2007, 08:34 PM

HD Digest only gave it 2.5 stars and Home Theater Spot has not reviewed it yet. The reviewer at HD Digest can be a bit suspect so if you want it , rent it first for a look and if you like it , get it.

Josh · 02-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Very sharp and colors were stable and accurate. There are some film artifacts, but not nearly as much as The Fifth Element. A great disc all around.

BLu-Balls · 02-07-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joshd2012

Very sharp and colors were stable and accurate. There are some film artifacts, but not nearly as much as The Fifth Element. A great disc all around.

I purchased it yesterday. Haven't seen it yet. However, comparing it to the Fifth Element is quite disconcerting

GLOW · 02-07-2007, 02:59 PM

The score was a typo, it's actually 3.5 stars. Personally, I don't mind a few speckles of dirt on a print as long as the detail is there and Bracke states that it has good detail.

GLOW · 02-07-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by joshd2012

Very sharp and colors were stable and accurate. There are some film artifacts, but not nearly as much as The Fifth Element. A great disc all around.

Good to hear! Just got it in the mail yesterday from DVDEmpire and planning on watching it tonight. I love this movie but have only seen it on my SD DVR recording off HBO, so the BD will be at least 3x as awesome for me

Josh · 02-07-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BLu-Balls

I purchased it yesterday. Haven't seen it yet. However, comparing it to the Fifth Element is quite disconcerting

As far as film artifacts go (there were a lot in TFE, not so much in AP) it is about the quickest thing I could think of. Since I wrote that post, someone mentioned Rocky as a good comparison as far as artifacts. That might be better.

AmericanCliche · 02-07-2007, 04:03 PM

American Psycho looks killer... I'm so happy it's on Blu-ray, it's my favorite movie.

ProvenFlipper · 02-07-2007, 04:07 PM

I passed on this yesterday due to the bad review. I may pick it up now.

Deciazulado · 02-07-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joshd2012

Very sharp and colors were stable and accurate. There are some film artifacts, but not nearly as much as The Fifth Element. A great disc all around.

So far for a "faded print", eh?

That's great news

Garconis · 02-07-2007, 10:06 PM

Well, I just popped in American Psycho on Blu-ray, and so far it isn't anything special.

There is tons of noticeable dirt on numerous frames of the film. Which is pretty bad on the brighter scenes (which is the majority of the movie). They definitely didn't spend ANY time cleaning up the frames.

The opening credits are pretty shaky (almost looks like the camera was being hand-held while filming the words).

And so far (within the first 10 minutes) the film looks "old". The color reproduction looks like a film from the 80s or so. I'm not sure if this was done on purpose, or if the original film used for the transfer just want all that good.

There is also a pretty noticable flicker in most of the lighter scenes. I'm not sure if this is a result of the PS3, the frames per second, the compression, or simply a result of the frames of the film.

There is definitely some nice scenes that makes the image really pop.

Maybe they'll come out with a cleaner release in the future, but I'm a big fan of this movie, and this release will definitely hold me over until then.

EDIT: upon further investigation, I compared my DVDrip from my computer, to the Blu-ray movie. And both use the exact same film, right down to the placement of the dirt on each frame. I guess they dont have a better piece of film laying around?

AlaskaDon · 02-07-2007, 11:25 PM

I watched it last night, and my guess is that the "old" look was intentional. I watched some of the deleted scenes after the film and the actors were commenting on how the director went to great lengths to make the film look like the 80's.

Overall I would agree with the 3.5/5 rating mentioned. Not the best, but pretty good for a low budget film. A better transfer than The Fifth Element for sure. I haven't seen the BD version of Rocky to compare it with.

GasCat · 04-14-2007, 08:54 AM

I enjoyed the film. I think the transfer was very good. The sharpness and clarity of the skyrises at night are fantastic. The beauty of the World Trade Center buildings alone makes this a valuable piece of film.

I look at the night scenes. If you see something like Full Metal Jacket and compare it to this film you will appreciate this film's transfer more. I could see very little if any grain. The blacks stayed black. There are sharper films but this one has nothing to be ashamed about. The main character on the other hand...I kept saying to myself no don't do that and I hated the guy. Love the film, the transfer and would recommend it.

02-05-2007, 01:58 PM	#1
Garconis Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:18	American Psycho review? I've seen the movie numerous times, so I don't care for a review about that... What I want to know is how well the transfer is. If it is top-notch HD. Also, I noticed this is an "uncut" version. So there are extra scenes? Also, I was wondering if there are any good extras on the Blu-ray. Thanks.

02-07-2007, 12:28 PM	#3
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	American Psycho looks great! Very sharp and colors were stable and accurate. There are some film artifacts, but not nearly as much as The Fifth Element. A great disc all around.

02-07-2007, 10:06 PM	#11
Garconis Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:18	My review (so far) of American Psycho Blu-ray Well, I just popped in American Psycho on Blu-ray, and so far it isn't anything special. There is tons of noticeable dirt on numerous frames of the film. Which is pretty bad on the brighter scenes (which is the majority of the movie). They definitely didn't spend ANY time cleaning up the frames. The opening credits are pretty shaky (almost looks like the camera was being hand-held while filming the words). And so far (within the first 10 minutes) the film looks "old". The color reproduction looks like a film from the 80s or so. I'm not sure if this was done on purpose, or if the original film used for the transfer just want all that good. There is also a pretty noticable flicker in most of the lighter scenes. I'm not sure if this is a result of the PS3, the frames per second, the compression, or simply a result of the frames of the film. There is definitely some nice scenes that makes the image really pop. Maybe they'll come out with a cleaner release in the future, but I'm a big fan of this movie, and this release will definitely hold me over until then. EDIT: upon further investigation, I compared my DVDrip from my computer, to the Blu-ray movie. And both use the exact same film, right down to the placement of the dirt on each frame. I guess they dont have a better piece of film laying around? Last edited by Garconis; 02-07-2007 at 10:33 PM. Reason: added info

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02-05-2007, 08:34 PM	#2
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	HD Digest only gave it 2.5 stars and Home Theater Spot has not reviewed it yet. The reviewer at HD Digest can be a bit suspect so if you want it , rent it first for a look and if you like it , get it.

02-07-2007, 02:59 PM	#5
GLOW Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	The score was a typo, it's actually 3.5 stars. Personally, I don't mind a few speckles of dirt on a print as long as the detail is there and Bracke states that it has good detail.

02-07-2007, 04:03 PM	#8
AmericanCliche Junior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA	American Psycho looks killer... I'm so happy it's on Blu-ray, it's my favorite movie.

02-07-2007, 04:07 PM	#9
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:332 Blu-ray collection:898 Trading Score:1	I passed on this yesterday due to the bad review. I may pick it up now.

02-07-2007, 11:25 PM	#12
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	I watched it last night, and my guess is that the "old" look was intentional. I watched some of the deleted scenes after the film and the actors were commenting on how the director went to great lengths to make the film look like the 80's. Overall I would agree with the 3.5/5 rating mentioned. Not the best, but pretty good for a low budget film. A better transfer than The Fifth Element for sure. I haven't seen the BD version of Rocky to compare it with.

04-14-2007, 08:54 AM	#13
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I enjoyed the film. I think the transfer was very good. The sharpness and clarity of the skyrises at night are fantastic. The beauty of the World Trade Center buildings alone makes this a valuable piece of film. I look at the night scenes. If you see something like Full Metal Jacket and compare it to this film you will appreciate this film's transfer more. I could see very little if any grain. The blacks stayed black. There are sharper films but this one has nothing to be ashamed about. The main character on the other hand...I kept saying to myself no don't do that and I hated the guy. Love the film, the transfer and would recommend it.

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