The Expendables Director's Cut - December 13 - Review - Blu-ray Forum

broganreynik · 10-12-2011, 06:44 PM

The Expendables Director's Cut Blu-ray

The Expendables Director's Cut Blu-ray Review

The Expendables Facebook page just posted about this.

Link

SethRex · 10-12-2011, 06:48 PM

Great. And I just bought the original used at Blockbuster not too long ago.

Don Corleone · 10-12-2011, 06:50 PM

hopefully it includes the standard edition as well but prob will not !

threefiftyrocket · 10-12-2011, 06:50 PM

NICE!!! I kept holding off on the Theatrical Cut b/c Stallone said long time ago he was gonna do a DC... AWESOME!!! Can't wait! Thanks OP!

Adrock · 10-12-2011, 06:59 PM

I wonder what the run time difference will be between the Theatrical, and the Directors Cut.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-12-2011, 07:00 PM

Sly, you SOB.

nolfoc · 10-12-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrock

I wonder what the run time difference will be between the Theatrical, and the Directors Cut.

I believe the DC is 11 minutes longer

I heard also that they changed the epic score during the ending scenes.. If this includes the Theatrical release as well I will double dip.

sancho · 10-12-2011, 07:20 PM

Double Dip for me. I love this movie.

Don Corleone · 10-12-2011, 07:22 PM

is that your girl in the avatar !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sancho

Double Dip for me. I love this movie.

stadanko · 10-12-2011, 07:24 PM

Dang it bobby.

amason · 10-12-2011, 07:25 PM

I will double dip too! Love this movie!!! Can't wait for The Expendables 2

OldPangYau · 10-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Just read about it as well! Can't wait! I got to see this version on On Demand back in the spring and really enjoyed it, especially since they finally used Shinedown's "Diamond Eyes", which was in all of the trailers. They actually used it twice: once during the final shootout and the during the end credits.

And yes, this version is around 10 minutes longer, and there are snippets of new/alternate footage peppered throughout the film.

retablo · 10-12-2011, 07:35 PM

I wonder if it's like the 2 versions of RAMBO... the theatrical was better in terms of violence, and the DC was better in terms of character but he cut some violence...

RJ Smoove · 10-12-2011, 07:38 PM

If the new cut is really better, I'll gladly double dip. It's not a great movie, but it's fun as hell, and great to watch with friends, etc. I got the first release on release day, then PMed for $12.99 a few weeks after, so no big deal.

Dragon Lee · 10-12-2011, 07:39 PM

I liked Expendables but it left me wanting more. hopefully this time I'll get more.

OldPangYau · 10-12-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Lee

I liked Expendables but it left me wanting more. hopefully this time I'll get more.

I do feel this one is a better cut, but that's just me. And I know this'll sound funny, but there's also more banter between Stallone and Statham about relationships, which I actually appreciated since Statham character's issues with his girlfriend seemed like a tacked on afterthought in the theatrical cut.

SPOILERS...

However, I'm still irked that Stallone didn't move the scene where Statham faces off with the guys on the basketball court to the end of the movie after finishing their mission. If you pay attention, you'll see the outfit he's wearing in that scene and the outfit he wears in the final scene of the film at Tool's are the same, as the basketball court fight was probably meant to take place closer to the end of the film. Pacing-wise, this would've worked out better as closure for Statham's character, rather than being placed abruptly in the middle of the film. But that's just me

Bishop_99 · 10-12-2011, 07:51 PM

I enjoyed the theatrical version more than the extended cut that ran un Epix. It does bring a lot of new small additions through out the film, plus some alternate footage in place of the original footage. But there are more changes in the soundtrack, and I enjoyed the theatrical score much more. If it's the same version that ran on Epix, I'll just stick the theatrical version I bought. It's the one I'll view most anyways.

bullets · 10-12-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldPangYau

I do feel this one is a better cut, but that's just me. And I know this'll sound funny, but there's also more banter between Stallone and Statham about relationships, which I actually appreciated since Statham character's issues with his girlfriend seemed like a tacked on afterthought in the theatrical cut.

SPOILERS...

However, I'm still irked that Stallone didn't move the scene where Statham faces off with the guys on the basketball court to the end of the movie after finishing their mission. If you pay attention, you'll see the outfit he's wearing in that scene and the outfit he wears in the final scene of the film at Tool's are the same, as the basketball court fight was probably meant to take place closer to the end of the film. Pacing-wise, this would've worked out better as closure for Statham's character, rather than being placed abruptly in the middle of the film. But that's just me

It did feel like something that should of happened towards the end

OldPangYau · 10-12-2011, 08:31 PM

While we wait two months for the official release, here's the alternate opening credits sequence:

Before anyone asks, the song is "Sinner's Prayer" by Sully Erna. Apparently Stallone originally planned to use this song in the theatrical cut. But I guess once this version of the credits got lopped out, so did the song.

Tech-UK · 10-12-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retablo

I wonder if it's like the 2 versions of RAMBO... the theatrical was better in terms of violence, and the DC was better in terms of character but he cut some violence...

Didn't he cut some of the violence due to a few bad looking CGI blood effects? I actually prefer the extended cut because of this.

10-12-2011, 06:44 PM	#1
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10-12-2011, 06:48 PM	#2
SethRex Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:388 DVD collection:250 PS3 collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:27	Great. And I just bought the original used at Blockbuster not too long ago. My HD-DVD/Blu-ray Collection

10-12-2011, 06:50 PM	#4
threefiftyrocket Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	NICE!!! I kept holding off on the Theatrical Cut b/c Stallone said long time ago he was gonna do a DC... AWESOME!!! Can't wait! Thanks OP! “Reach out your hands. Out for the ones who, aid when the going gets rough. Until the end. These are the ones who, help when the times get tough. And times will get tough. Get up again.” -Flaw-

10-12-2011, 06:59 PM	#5
Adrock Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Madison, WI Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray collection:804 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:16	I wonder what the run time difference will be between the Theatrical, and the Directors Cut. Current Blu-Ray Recommendation: The Skin I Live In (2011) My HT/Media/Equipment Gallery Adrock's Blu-Rays For Sale Thread

10-12-2011, 07:00 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1532 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	Sly, you SOB. The Blu-Ray.com HOT DEALS Section

10-12-2011, 06:50 PM	#3
Don Corleone Senior Member Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray collection:269 Trading Score:4	hopefully it includes the standard edition as well but prob will not !

10-12-2011, 07:20 PM	#8
sancho Special Member Member since:Aug 2010	Double Dip for me. I love this movie.

10-12-2011, 07:24 PM	#10
stadanko Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:IL. Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:11	Dang it bobby. Infini-Tropolis\|Letterboxd\|Twitter XBL: Br4inDead \| PSN: Disturbed Dan "Please God! We need a cab! One lousy ***in' cab!" if you want a invite for letterboxd send me a PM

10-12-2011, 07:25 PM	#11
amason Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:MA Blu-ray collection:366 DVD collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:43	I will double dip too! Love this movie!!! Can't wait for The Expendables 2 ----------------------------- TV: Samsung 56" DLP Rear Projection HL-S5687W Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR1008 Amp: Outlaw 7x125watt Model 7125 Blu-ray: Sony BDP-S570 Cablebox: Verizon FIOS Motorola QIP-6416-2 Power Conditioner: Monster Center HTS 3600 MKII Speakers:Klipsch Synergy series C-20, F-2, S-20, Sub-12

10-12-2011, 07:32 PM	#12
OldPangYau Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:467 DVD collection:194 PS3 collection:37	Just read about it as well! Can't wait! I got to see this version on On Demand back in the spring and really enjoyed it, especially since they finally used Shinedown's "Diamond Eyes", which was in all of the trailers. They actually used it twice: once during the final shootout and the during the end credits. And yes, this version is around 10 minutes longer, and there are snippets of new/alternate footage peppered throughout the film.

10-12-2011, 07:35 PM	#13
retablo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1172 Trading Score:1	I wonder if it's like the 2 versions of RAMBO... the theatrical was better in terms of violence, and the DC was better in terms of character but he cut some violence...

10-12-2011, 07:38 PM	#14
RJ Smoove Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Thirty Mile Zone (Los Angeles) Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:550 DVD collection:198 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:9	If the new cut is really better, I'll gladly double dip. It's not a great movie, but it's fun as hell, and great to watch with friends, etc. I got the first release on release day, then PMed for $12.99 a few weeks after, so no big deal. Top 10 Favorite Films: 1. The Dark Knight 2. The Departed 3. Pulp Fiction 4. The Empire Strikes Back 5. District 9 6. Casino Royale 7. The Shawshank Redemption 8. No Country For Old Men 9. The Lion King 10. The Lord of the Rings Favorite Movie Quote: "I need some dudes up here that speak American, God damn it! He's making a f*ing sweater back here. I'm trying to put Tiger Balm on this jungle's nuts." Danny McBride in Tropic Thunder**

10-12-2011, 07:39 PM	#15
Dragon Lee Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Minneapolis, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:933 DVD collection:109 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:84 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:80	I liked Expendables but it left me wanting more. hopefully this time I'll get more. DL's Trade Thread

10-12-2011, 07:51 PM	#17
Bishop_99 Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Hialeah, Fl Blu-ray collection:289 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I enjoyed the theatrical version more than the extended cut that ran un Epix. It does bring a lot of new small additions through out the film, plus some alternate footage in place of the original footage. But there are more changes in the soundtrack, and I enjoyed the theatrical score much more. If it's the same version that ran on Epix, I'll just stick the theatrical version I bought. It's the one I'll view most anyways.

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