Director's Cuts vs. Extended Cuts vs. Theatrical Cuts - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 01-13-2009, 10:49 PM

Which movies have you seen alternate cuts of that you preferred over the theatrical? Or vice versa? Any movies you wish there was an alternate cut for?

I for one definitely believe Blade Runner and Dark City to have phenomenal directors cuts that are far superior to the theatrical versions, and I'm guessing most people will agree with me on the former

Blu As Hell · 01-13-2009, 10:52 PM

Daredevil, the Director's cut is far and above better than the theatrical. Even with Affleck in it.

Sussudio · 01-13-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

Daredevil, the Director's cut is far and above better than the theatrical. Even with Affleck in it.

very intrigued to see that one even though i really really couldn't stand the original. how much different is it?

Blu-Benny · 01-13-2009, 10:59 PM

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very intrigued to see that one even though i really really couldn't stand the original. how much different is it?

there's a whole lawyer subplot where u see murdock in full blown lawyer action. it's pretty good. i finally found a copy in my area last night. took advantage of the walmart $14.96 deal!!!

Blu As Hell · 01-13-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

very intrigued to see that one even though i really really couldn't stand the original. how much different is it?

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

there's a whole lawyer subplot where u see murdock in full blown lawyer action. it's pretty good. i finally found a copy in my area last night. took advantage of the walmart $14.96 deal!!!

Exactly, what Benny said. Also, all the curse words (that were originally filmed but were dubbed over because Fox wanted a PG-13 rating) were put back in.

naturephoto1 · 01-13-2009, 11:04 PM

I had gotten the same deal at Walmart. I had previously purchased the DVD, have yet to watch the Blu-ray version and never saw the theatrical version, so I can not comment.

Rich

Blu-Benny · 01-13-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

Exactly, what Benny said. Also, all the curse words (that were originally filmed but were dubbed over because Fox wanted a PG-13 rating) were put back in.

that's why "bullseye" says he wants a bloody costume and his lips don't synch w/the words!!

never caught that.

Blu As Hell · 01-13-2009, 11:09 PM

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that's why "bullseye" says he wants a bloody costume and his lips don't synch w/the words!!

never caught that.

LOL!!! That's right, he's saying "f-ing Costume".

Eagle_23 · 01-13-2009, 11:29 PM

The best movies I've seen that REALLY helped from the extended cuts were The Lord of the Rings trilogy & Kingdom of Heaven. The EE of Gladiator wasn't needed, even though I do prefer it as I just love the added scene in which Commodus (sp?) has those 2 guys executed.

Infrared Sight · 01-14-2009, 12:32 AM

Lord of the Rings and T2

mikejet · 01-14-2009, 01:03 AM

Yeah the Director's for Blade and Dark are great but nothing beats the extended 3 hour long cut of Dune.

Sussudio · 01-14-2009, 01:06 AM

anyone here seen all 3 cuts for Alexander and can vouch for any of them being good?

jtwise · 01-14-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

Daredevil, the Director's cut is far and above better than the theatrical. Even with Affleck in it.

+1

Marquoz · 01-14-2009, 01:14 AM

I loved the Director's Cut of Jet Li's Fearless.

ckent22 · 01-14-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

Which movies have you seen alternate cuts of that you preferred over the theatrical? Or vice versa? Any movies you wish there was an alternate cut for?

I for one definitely believe Blade Runner and Dark City to have phenomenal directors cuts that are far superior to the theatrical versions, and I'm guessing most people will agree with me on the former

Mallrats Director's cut is way too long. Much prefer the theatrical.

Wibbler · 01-14-2009, 06:57 AM

Aliens and Abyss Director's cuts add a lot of extra detail that make the movies even better IMO.

Highlander II DC almost turned it into a good film

masoud90 · 01-14-2009, 07:26 AM

I never saw LOTR Theatrical, just the extended cuts...but Kingdom of Heaven is a masterpiece in it's director's cut form.

fragile-reality · 01-14-2009, 09:02 AM

Definitely the Butterfly Effect. Theatrical cut was utterly worthless. The ending completely disregarded everything that happened before it. But the director's cut was an axcellent movie. I'm glad that was the version that I saw first.

Now for movies that I wish had an alternate cut. One would be The Game. I really hated the ending of that. Pretty much everything to do with it seemed unbelievable. It only takes a couple of seconds of wondering if any of that could be possible that you come to the conclusion that none of it could. At least that's the conclusion I came to. Maybe one day I'll watch it again to see the exact make up of the roof and the glass he crashed through (I swear I saw girders). And for any professional company to put someone in the frame of mind to kill themselves and provide them with a gun is highly improbable. Yes his psych evaluation said he jump from the roof but there's still the chance. His brother "died" by his hand (gun) so he might've thought to do the same. Blanks can kill.

Now my second choice is probably one only I would wish for: Cyborg. A bit of a guilty pleasure. I grew up on that movie. Now its definitely not anywhere near as good now as it was when I was younger. I still enjoy it but I suppose if I watched it now for the first time I might not. One thing with it is its jerky editing. Its looks like a movie that was edited for tv (blood and violence edited out). But that's the way it is. And I've read that there is no extra footage to edit in for a director's cut.

Blu-Benny · 01-14-2009, 11:53 AM

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anyone here seen all 3 cuts for Alexander and can vouch for any of them being good?

i don't think any messing w/that movie could help it!!! got that was awful.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-14-2009, 12:17 PM

If it has a Director's Cut, I can assure you that I'll enjoy that version more... no matter what the film.

01-13-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Director's Cuts vs. Extended Cuts vs. Theatrical Cuts Which movies have you seen alternate cuts of that you preferred over the theatrical? Or vice versa? Any movies you wish there was an alternate cut for? I for one definitely believe Blade Runner and Dark City to have phenomenal directors cuts that are far superior to the theatrical versions, and I'm guessing most people will agree with me on the former Last edited by Sussudio; 01-13-2009 at 11:14 PM.

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01-13-2009, 10:52 PM	#2
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Daredevil, the Director's cut is far and above better than the theatrical. Even with Affleck in it.

01-13-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I had gotten the same deal at Walmart. I had previously purchased the DVD, have yet to watch the Blu-ray version and never saw the theatrical version, so I can not comment. Rich

01-13-2009, 11:29 PM	#9
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	The best movies I've seen that REALLY helped from the extended cuts were The Lord of the Rings trilogy & Kingdom of Heaven. The EE of Gladiator wasn't needed, even though I do prefer it as I just love the added scene in which Commodus (sp?) has those 2 guys executed.

01-14-2009, 12:32 AM	#10
Infrared Sight Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern Utah Home Theater Gallery:65 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:630 Trading Score:38	Lord of the Rings and T2

01-14-2009, 01:03 AM	#11
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Yeah the Director's for Blade and Dark are great but nothing beats the extended 3 hour long cut of Dune.

01-14-2009, 01:06 AM	#12
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	anyone here seen all 3 cuts for Alexander and can vouch for any of them being good?

01-14-2009, 01:14 AM	#14
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	I loved the Director's Cut of Jet Li's Fearless.

01-14-2009, 06:57 AM	#16
Wibbler Member Member since:May 2008	Aliens and Abyss Director's cuts add a lot of extra detail that make the movies even better IMO. Highlander II DC almost turned it into a good film

01-14-2009, 07:26 AM	#17
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	I never saw LOTR Theatrical, just the extended cuts...but Kingdom of Heaven is a masterpiece in it's director's cut form.

01-14-2009, 09:02 AM	#18
fragile-reality Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:63	Definitely the Butterfly Effect. Theatrical cut was utterly worthless. The ending completely disregarded everything that happened before it. But the director's cut was an axcellent movie. I'm glad that was the version that I saw first. Now for movies that I wish had an alternate cut. One would be The Game. I really hated the ending of that. Pretty much everything to do with it seemed unbelievable. It only takes a couple of seconds of wondering if any of that could be possible that you come to the conclusion that none of it could. At least that's the conclusion I came to. Maybe one day I'll watch it again to see the exact make up of the roof and the glass he crashed through (I swear I saw girders). And for any professional company to put someone in the frame of mind to kill themselves and provide them with a gun is highly improbable. Yes his psych evaluation said he jump from the roof but there's still the chance. His brother "died" by his hand (gun) so he might've thought to do the same. Blanks can kill. Now my second choice is probably one only I would wish for: Cyborg. A bit of a guilty pleasure. I grew up on that movie. Now its definitely not anywhere near as good now as it was when I was younger. I still enjoy it but I suppose if I watched it now for the first time I might not. One thing with it is its jerky editing. Its looks like a movie that was edited for tv (blood and violence edited out). But that's the way it is. And I've read that there is no extra footage to edit in for a director's cut.

01-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#20
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	If it has a Director's Cut, I can assure you that I'll enjoy that version more... no matter what the film.

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