Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: Once Upon A Time in America (1 Viewer)

[Felix Martinez]

Originally Posted by Cameron Yee

It seems to be a tough find on optical media, but it is on YouTube in seven parts.

Thanks Cameron, that was fantastic!

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

Originally Posted by Felix Martinez

Maybe in 3 years for the 30th anniversary it will be revisited in a truly outstanding package and transfer (perhaps also including the orig U.S. cut for reference purposes, etc.).

Hmmm... Is there really any significant likelihood of this? I can probably wait for that, if so. Although I love this film, I really don't get around to watching it since it runs so long -- and it's becoming harder and harder for me to find time to watch anything over 2 hours long these days.


_Man_

 

[Felix Martinez]

Originally Posted by ManW_TheUncool

Maybe in 3 years for the 30th anniversary it will be revisited in a truly outstanding package and transfer (perhaps also including the orig U.S. cut for reference purposes, etc.).

Hmmm... Is there really any significant likelihood of this? I can probably wait for that, if so. Although I love this film, I really don't get around to watching it since it runs so long -- and it's becoming harder and harder for me to find time to watch anything over 2 hours long these days.


_Man_

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Probably not, which is why I'm not holding my breath. I love the film.

 

[Aaron Silverman]

Sadly, I'm inclined to agree. Still, one can dream. . .

 

[TonyD]

A 269 (4 1/2 hrs) minute version to come? http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118033710?refcatid=19&printerfriendly=true

 

[Aaron Silverman]

Sweet!


I remember reading about a longer cut for Italian TV, but never found much information. I suppose that might be where this is coming from.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

Originally Posted by Aaron Silverman
Sweet!


I remember reading about a longer cut for Italian TV, but never found much information. I suppose that might be where this is coming from.

Hmmm... At that much extra length and w/out Leone's own actual involvement in this (and being so many years after the fact), will it really be all that "sweet" though?


OR is this uber-long version really his prefered/director's cut?


I guess this should make for a very interesting release to say the least...


_Man_

 

[Peter Neski]

Not True ,the still file from the dvd is nice to have,they idea that the BR dosn't have it makes no sense, a real New SE of this title would really be great,this half -*&^%^& version

is pretty lame,Theres no space lelf on the dvd after all the many soundtracks

 

[TonyD]

Not True ,the still file from the dvd is nice to have,they idea that the BR dosn't have it makes no sense, a real New SE of this title would really be great,this half -*&^%^& version

is pretty lame,Theres no space lelf on the dvd after all the many soundtracks

Peter I'm not sure who or what your reply is referring to or what you mean by this.

 

[Rachael B]

I think the film is plenty long enough. I don't really wanna see a longer version. Longer isn't always better, not even in Horseshoes or grenades. Movies over 3 hours give me leg cramps, over active bowel syndrome, hair loss, dry eyes, tearing, night sweats, crossed eyes, blood clots, acne, restless leg syndrome, and I can't keep my mind off that little, purple pill.


"....don't mess up a good thing..."

 

[Peter Neski]

well theres no reason more can't be more,must of the best HBO shows go on for seasons ,A lot of time longer versions aren't better,but sometimes they are,The extra scenes


cut from the Godfather are great,and I am glad I have them,even if they didn't remaster them,1900 is better now as the longer version,and I am hoping this longer version comes

out as a real SE BR with both versions

 

[Aaron Silverman]

It can go either way -- sometimes extended cuts are an improvement and sometimes they aren't.


As long as Rachael's pause button is working, we should be fine.

 

[TonyD]

You name your remote Rachael?

 

[Aaron Silverman]

Doesn't everyone?

 

[Rachael B]

Originally Posted by TonyD /forum/thread/307649/htf-blu-ray-review-once-upon-a-time-in-america/30#post_3790515

 

[RobertR]

Originally Posted by Felix Martinez





+1 for the most part, I thought it looked good on my 92in FP set up. Alas, at this size, the DVD no longer holds together for me.


There is some buzz out there about how the image drops in quality after the 2 HR mark, and I do see more of a "dupey" quality to the image and resultant softness thereafter - but, it appears that the scenes with this quality are the "extended" sequences. I wonder how this was pieced together, elements, etc.

What an awesome, harsh bitter pill, romantic, and dreamy movie this is. All wrapped in one package.

My minor beefs with the film are the hilariously professional camera moves during the TV news sequences. Very odd...



Otherwise, Noodles can forget the money in the briefcase and go after Paul McCartney for royalties.

I feel the same way you do, Felix. One other thing I noticed that Noodles would have to "dream up" is someone named Jimi Hendrix as a guitar player.