The Warriors (40th Anniversary) Steelbook (FYE Exclusive)

[dallywhitty]

So this edition also includes the theatrical cut... but on DVD.

Lolwut.

[Brian81]

DVD logo kills it.

[D00mM4r1n3]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

The only differences between the theatrical and director's cuts are that Walter Hill added new comic book interludes between scenes that weren't there in the theatrical. If you're familiar with the theatrical cut they are very distracting and mess with the flow of the film and even take away some scenes that they originally showed but are now replaced with annoying comic interludes. If you're only familiar with the director's cut it probably won't be that big of a deal.

You forget the tacked on Greek soldier intro and terrible comic page ending.

[GODHOOD]

Since this is the same steelbook that was released by Zavvi two years ago it's more than likely this is the director's cut. I highly recommend people get the German mediabook release the picture quality is excellent and you'll finally have the theatrical cut (region free) on bluray.

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by hockeyshark91

I don't think I've ever seen the theatrical cut. Curious to know why many think it's bette than the director's cut?

Seriously, GODHOOD's absolutely right: go for the region-free German theatrical release. It's a wee bit pricey, but you'll never look back.

Walter Hill can basically do no wrong in my book; the director's cut of The Warriors is the exception that proves the rule.

[SeanJoyce]

*Breathes a massive sigh of relief after dropping $42 on the German mediabook.*

In all seriousness I might end up springing for this and just swapping the discs. Despite the fact that the mediabook also features the original poster art, the back is entirely in German and that steelbook is badass-defined and conjugated.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Is this going to be the usual Paramount re-release in different packaging?

[JohnCarpenterLives]

Originally Posted by GODHOOD

Since this is the same steelbook that was released by Zavvi two years ago it's more than likely this is the director's cut. I highly recommend people get the German mediabook release the picture quality is excellent and you'll finally have the theatrical cut (region free) on bluray.

There are some differences in framing, too. I base this on nothing, but I think the German framing is correct.

[King Arthur]

Art seems interesting, I think it's more of it

[Dellamorte13]

So forgive my ignorance on this but is it true that there is no way to get the theatrical cut on BD?

I don't mind the comic stuff in the DC but I'd prefer the theatrical version and all I can find is an old R1 DVD.

[filmbuffTX]

Originally Posted by Dellamorte13

So forgive my ignorance on this but is it true that there is no way to get the theatrical cut on BD?

I don't mind the comic stuff in the DC but I'd prefer the theatrical version and all I can find is an old R1 DVD.

There's a release from Germany that has the theatrical cut on Blu-ray. I have it and it's Region A compatible.

[rickah88]

Temporarily out of stock. I’m a bit surprised.

[InBruges]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Temporarily out of stock. I’m a bit surprised.

i put in an order about a month ago so hopefully that sticks

[Ryan1973]

This needs to be released on 4K UHD.

[agentalbert]

Originally Posted by hockeyshark91

I don't think I've ever seen the theatrical cut. Curious to know why many think it's bette than the director's cut? What's missing/included that makes it better?

I like the directors cut. The comic panel interludes don't bother me and I think they fit. I did see the theatrical cut first, but didn't mind at all the slight difference in the directors cut, and actually prefer it.

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by agentalbert

I like the directors cut. The comic panel interludes don't bother me and I think they fit. I did see the theatrical cut first, but didn't mind at all the slight difference in the directors cut, and actually prefer it.

Nice try......Walter Hill! We know it's you.

[Zillamon51]

Despite being a child of the '80s, I've only ever seen the Director's Cut. The comic-book transitions do seem a bit out of place, but they don't hurt the movie for me. I still really like it. I would like to see the original version, though. If I ever come across the non-DC DVD for cheap, I'll pick it up.

That is a good-looking steel. I'd consider it if: 1.) It was UHD. Since UHD is a thing, paying extra for special packaging that isn't future-proofed seems like a waste. 2.) The Theatrical Version was included. Both cuts would make the steel worth it, but this unfortunately seems like a Lucas-type situation where the director wants only the revised version available.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Nice try......Walter Hill! We know it's you.

Lol Phil, you slay me.

[agentalbert]

A deluxe version with both the theatrical and directors cut would be ideal. Also one that upgrades to lossless audio, with the original mono mix available. Not sure why something like this hasn't happened. The steelbook might be pretty, but it being just a re-issue of the old disc isn't that appealing.

I've got the HD-DVD, but haven't purchased any blu yet, hoping for a more deluxe edition eventually.

[Cortiz]

I have the German digibook. About the only thing I hate is the G1 size of the digibook. I might just get this steelbook and throw the German disc in it.