Which film is better The Sting or Chinatown?
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I prefer the Sting more, but since there is no widescreen disc, it's hard to say. This is purely subjective of course. Why not rent them first to see which one you like more?
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Originally Posted by VOODOO1194
Just an argument myself and a couple of friends were having.
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My preference is for Chinatown, but both are great.
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Wow that is tough. It comes down to whether you prefer heist movies or Noir, I prefer heist movies so I lean toward The Sting, but don't get the Sting because the DVD sucks. I Tivoed it off TCM so I can always watch the widescreen release.
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Both are great but I would have to say that Chinatown is a better film. Maybe I see it that way because it's much more on the serious side so it seems more important or weighty or something.
Regarding The Sting and widescreen, I have the widescreen R2 version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...394390-6219051
Regarding The Sting and widescreen, I have the widescreen R2 version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...394390-6219051
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I have yet to see The Sting in its entirety (I know - it's hard to believe), but I would have to go w/ a Newman/Redford heist flick over what I consider one of the most over-rated movies of all-time (its right up there w/ Taxi Driver).
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The Sting is great, but each time I watch it, I see the same thing. Each time I watch Chinatown, I find something new.
"It's Chinatown, Jake..."
"It's Chinatown, Jake..."
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Originally Posted by Premise
Get Chinatown now,then September 6th get the widescreen
Sting.
Sting.
I personally think The Sting is more accessible and enjoyable (and has a fantastic ragtime music score), but Chinatown is a great movie too, one you'll want to revisit, though not as often as the Sting, simply because the Sting is more "fun" to watch.
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'kay, now which sequel is better?
Different movies for different moods, i say. The Sting is more of a fun buddy movie. Stylish but not as artsy, more humorous. Newman has one funny poker scene. But Chinatown's the more serious, artsy movie. And there's John Huston's acting which doesn't get enough praise, imo.
Different movies for different moods, i say. The Sting is more of a fun buddy movie. Stylish but not as artsy, more humorous. Newman has one funny poker scene. But Chinatown's the more serious, artsy movie. And there's John Huston's acting which doesn't get enough praise, imo.