Any Director's Cuts that are WORSE than the theatrical version? - Blu-ray Forum

dr. wai · 02-21-2013, 11:55 PM

I can not think of any right now, but will update when I do.

Col. Zombie · 02-21-2013, 11:59 PM

Just a few off the top of my head...

Superman 2; the Richard Donner Cut

Payback

Donnie Darko

Halloween (Rob Zombie's)

ulri4651 · 02-22-2013, 12:00 AM

I have a VHS copy of Boogie Nights that appears to be a full cut before editing. It has the time code at the bottom throughout the film. It is definately not better than the cut that went to theaters. It has MUCH more nudity and explicit language, as well as some domestic violence scenes that simply weren't necessary. I actually loved the final cut of Boogie Nights.

duggie walker · 02-22-2013, 12:01 AM

THE EXORCIST: THE VERSION YOU NEVER SAW.

That was a travesty. Friedkin should be physically restrained from "revising" any of his films.

MaskedRider · 02-22-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Zombie

Just a few off the top of my head...

Superman 2; the Richard Donner Cut

Payback

Donnie Darko

Halloween (Rob Zombie's)

Superman II?? I thought that was WAY better than the original.

And, aside from the pointless rape scene, the DC of Halloween was just fine with me.

Disciple of Vedder · 02-22-2013, 12:11 AM

Apocalypse Now Redux. The added scenes just bog down the pace of the movie, especially the French plantation scene. That really doesn't feel like it belongs in the movie at all. I was excited to get a longer cut of such a personal favorite, but I was really disappointed with it. I should probably give it a second chance just to be fair.

Tony208 · 02-22-2013, 12:34 AM

I don't own Troy cause the blu has the garbage director's cut.

SwaggerJagger · 02-22-2013, 12:43 AM

Halloween 2 (Zombie)
Not Another Teen Movie

Col. Zombie · 02-22-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MaskedRider

Superman II?? I thought that was WAY better than the original.

I saw the Supes 2; RD Cut for the first time a few months ago and thought it was puke.

ilovenola2 · 02-22-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by duggie walker

THE EXORCIST: THE VERSION YOU NEVER SAW.

That was a travesty. Friedkin should be physically restrained from "revising" any of his films.

Have to disagree! I find BOTH versions of "The Exorcist" fascinating!

chaopolis · 02-22-2013, 12:58 AM

Donnie Darko (great film with an AWFUL AWFUL Director's Cut)

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (an UNRATED cut, it adds 30 minutes and RUINS the pacing)

madmojo · 02-22-2013, 12:59 AM

The Warriors
Battle Royale

Never seen it, but I hear that Dumb and Dumber's is pretty bad too.

42041 · 02-22-2013, 01:02 AM

The Warriors
Amadeus
Cinema Paradiso
LOTR: Return of the King

Star Wars, if that counts

chris_sc77 · 02-22-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chaopolis

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (an UNRATED cut, it adds 30 minutes and RUINS the pacing)

Its really only like 14 minutes of deleted scenes. Not 30.

I would agree that the R. Donner cut is a weaker version of Superman II.
Revenge: DC is a lot weaker as well.

LynxFX · 02-22-2013, 01:10 AM

Payback (Director's cut) was a completely different movie and a poor one at that. One of the few times where Studio intervention really paid off.

Dumb & Dumber, even though not a directors cut, the extended version really changes the tone and not in a good way.

MaskedRider · 02-22-2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SwaggerJagger

Halloween 2 (Zombie)
Not Another Teen Movie

Halloween II I thought made the film a lot better. It's still Zombie's weakest film but it makes it much more enjoyable.

roguescribner · 02-22-2013, 03:22 AM

Superman II isn't a true director's cut. Donner only filmed half the movie and didn't have a new ending written before he was fired. So it uses test/audition footage, cheap VFX, and a redundant ending to fill the whole thing out. I truly believe if Donner had stayed on, his Superman II would have been better than we got (which was good overall, but had some questionable choices by new director Lester). As it stands, the RDC is just a what-if scenario that somehow actually got halfway completed to be sold to curious people like myself.

metaridley · 02-22-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 42041

LOTR: Return of the King

lolwut

spanky87 · 02-22-2013, 04:08 AM

Thought the extended/directors cut of the Town was pretty bad compared to the theatrical. It made it seem like Ben Affleck's failed attempt at making a Michael Mann epic crime drama

Wookalar · 02-22-2013, 05:21 AM

I almost bought STRIPES on blu, but everyone was saying how terrible the Directors Cut (the only one on the disc) was

02-21-2013, 11:55 PM	#1
dr. wai Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Wouldn't you like to know 4K collection:631 Blu-ray collection:4829 DVD collection:3412 MA collection:698 Digital collection:966 iTunes collection:694 Prime collection:544 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:8	Any Director's Cuts that are WORSE than the theatrical version? I can not think of any right now, but will update when I do.

02-22-2013, 04:08 AM	#19
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	Thought the extended/directors cut of the Town was pretty bad compared to the theatrical. It made it seem like Ben Affleck's failed attempt at making a Michael Mann epic crime drama Last edited by spanky87; 02-22-2013 at 04:10 AM.

02-21-2013, 11:59 PM	#2
Col. Zombie Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:I've gone into outer space to destroy another race. Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:435	Just a few off the top of my head... Superman 2; the Richard Donner Cut Payback Donnie Darko Halloween (Rob Zombie's)

02-22-2013, 12:00 AM	#3
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	I have a VHS copy of Boogie Nights that appears to be a full cut before editing. It has the time code at the bottom throughout the film. It is definately not better than the cut that went to theaters. It has MUCH more nudity and explicit language, as well as some domestic violence scenes that simply weren't necessary. I actually loved the final cut of Boogie Nights.

02-22-2013, 12:01 AM	#4
duggie walker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, UK	THE EXORCIST: THE VERSION YOU NEVER SAW. That was a travesty. Friedkin should be physically restrained from "revising" any of his films.

02-22-2013, 12:11 AM	#6
Disciple of Vedder Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:1283 Blu-ray collection:4393 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:601	Apocalypse Now Redux. The added scenes just bog down the pace of the movie, especially the French plantation scene. That really doesn't feel like it belongs in the movie at all. I was excited to get a longer cut of such a personal favorite, but I was really disappointed with it. I should probably give it a second chance just to be fair.

02-22-2013, 12:34 AM	#7
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	I don't own Troy cause the blu has the garbage director's cut.

02-22-2013, 12:43 AM	#8
SwaggerJagger Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:California! 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:1009 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:106	Halloween 2 (Zombie) Not Another Teen Movie

02-22-2013, 12:58 AM	#11
chaopolis Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:21 Trading Score:46	Donnie Darko (great film with an AWFUL AWFUL Director's Cut) The 40-Year-Old Virgin (an UNRATED cut, it adds 30 minutes and RUINS the pacing)

02-22-2013, 12:59 AM	#12
madmojo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Virginia 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:2011 DVD collection:717	The Warriors Battle Royale Never seen it, but I hear that Dumb and Dumber's is pretty bad too.

02-22-2013, 01:02 AM	#13
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	The Warriors Amadeus Cinema Paradiso LOTR: Return of the King Star Wars, if that counts

02-22-2013, 01:10 AM	#15
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	Payback (Director's cut) was a completely different movie and a poor one at that. One of the few times where Studio intervention really paid off. Dumb & Dumber, even though not a directors cut, the extended version really changes the tone and not in a good way.

02-22-2013, 03:22 AM	#17
roguescribner Senior Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:127 Trading Score:56	Superman II isn't a true director's cut. Donner only filmed half the movie and didn't have a new ending written before he was fired. So it uses test/audition footage, cheap VFX, and a redundant ending to fill the whole thing out. I truly believe if Donner had stayed on, his Superman II would have been better than we got (which was good overall, but had some questionable choices by new director Lester). As it stands, the RDC is just a what-if scenario that somehow actually got halfway completed to be sold to curious people like myself.

02-22-2013, 05:21 AM	#20
Wookalar Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:19	I almost bought STRIPES on blu, but everyone was saying how terrible the Directors Cut (the only one on the disc) was

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