Deadwood: The Movie [Blu-ray]

A review of this movie by DOC Culbald mentions 2 times in his review that it’s a Blu--ray formatted disc!!! He is incorrect; it’s a DVD & sold as such!!!

alles gut

Great movie!

You got to hand it to the ever cynical and negative crowd to somehow find fault here. As a reviewer versed in cinema going back to its inception, and as someone that just got done watching the entire series, this send off is not only fitting, it's pertinent and filled with exactly the right drama the series needed for its conclusion. The only negatives I can honestly think of are that it's not longer and that Cy, played by Powers Boothe, is gone due to the actor passing away. Everything else is here exactly as I wanted. Maybe the dialog is ever so slightly turned to a more realistic intonation, but there is still flair, and the script itself is almost perfect. It encapsulates everything that made the series great, and quite honestly for a nearly two hour film it boasts a cinematic experience that seems rightful and proud of its inception while putting a mature edge on things. If you were expecting everything to be literally the same, well you are an idiot. The flashbacks to me here were a concern reading reviews, but quite honestly I felt most of them were done correctly, and without the vast majority playing out a subtle hint of their memories would not be properly placed on screen. The film clearly needed the viewer to rewitness these important events. I thought maybe one of them wasn't needed, but in the end WHO CARES? Without the flashbacks in effect, the movie would lose a certain power as these remembrances invoke some very strong moments for the afflicted cast members. They are brief, and really only exist to strengthen the narrative. Beyond that I have few complaints. The film may have not had the biggest budget, but it does what it needs to do. I especially like Bullock, who seems improved as a Marshal, from his previously, slightly overbearing personality and sometimes weak dialog. I think the realism of his character was improved, and overall I felt the film was better off for it. We don't always need copious swearing or flowery language for a Western. And this film balances it quite well. In all actuality, there isn't much they could have done better here. The film was shot on digital in 2K with a small dose of film grain added. It looks quite beautiful on the BD, and the transfer seems detailed and close to its source. The sound is phenomenal, and it gives the Western tones and gunshots a physical prowess that cannot be denied. CG was only slightly noticeable in the first train coverage, but nothing really distracting. Overall, this is something fans of the series cannot miss. No two ways about it. Ignore any and all of the narcissists on Amazon trying to tell you how it could have and should have been. They are wrong. And this is a lovingly crafted piece of cinema.

Awesome quality, its also region A,B & C so no problems playing in AUS

Great movie for ending the series