L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: ***For Blu-Ray Version*** Stunning Hi-Def conversion of towering Noir Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Seeing this on Blu-Ray is astonishing. The image quality is far beyond what I had expected, which makes this movie an even better, more intense experience. The codecs and conversion algorithms they used are better than for many movies filmed directly with hi-def cameras. There is no moire effect, no color banding, and colors out of true. It's like seeing it in the movie theatre again.
Really can't say anything more than what others have said; the ensemble cast is uniformly excellent. Kevin Spacey has his breakout performance in this movie, and James Cromwell creates a bad guy to end all bad guys. The triangle of Crowe, Pearce and Basinger is the core of the movie and all three of them bring the the goods. Another breakout performance by Crowe; this movie made him a star.
One of the most faithful book adaptations ever done in Hollywood. I wish Curtis Hanson would do one or two more of James Ellroy's books; Ellroy pretty much represents the peak of noir mystery writing, similar to Raymond Chandler in detective fiction.
Again, don't miss this hi-def version. 5 out of 5 in quality all the way around!
Movie Review: L.A. Confidential a stunner on Blu-ray
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are wondering whether it's worth the 18 bucks and change for the blu-ray, in my opinion you shouldn't wonder any longer. Pick this disc up. The movie, which is near-flawless in every way, just gets better in 1080p. You can really appreciate the passion that director Curtis Hanson brought to the film when you pick up the incredible detail in every filmed location. A great surprise was Jack Vincenne's (Kevin Spacey) monogrammed "JV" on his shirts --- never noticed that before when watching in standard def. It's these little details that really envelop the viewer in the world of corrupt, violent 1950s L.A.
The special features on the BD seem to be a port over from the special edition DVD put out a few years ago, but they're still great. This is obviously Curtis Hanson's pet project, and he poured a lot of effort into the home video release.
Movie Review: Clear image, good extras
Summary: 5 Stars
Movie aside (Amazon reviews does not criticism make), the quality of the print transferred is very good. Noticeably more clear and lending itself to Hanson's split-diopter effects for whole-screen compositions than the cable TV televised resolution of 720p. Nice to see that the extras were also photographed in native HD, and also play well from the transfer. Also nice to see that the bonus CD of period-appropriate tracks from the movie was also included in the Blu-Ray, and not just the Special Edition DVD.Movie Review: Great Movie in HD
Summary: 5 Stars
LA Confidential is a great movie. The performances by all of the characters are superb and the movie looks beautiful in HD. Not too many special effects to warrant bluray but I own it because its still worth it.Movie Review: Highly Recommeded
Summary: 5 Stars
No complaints on quality, looks great. Can't have a classic Noir in standard crummy DVD anymore so the upgrade is very much so worth it. Anyone who wants to complain can have my old VHS tape if they like.