Original and Theatrical cuts of THE GRUDGE and SIN CITY, which do you perfer? - Blu-ray Forum

AKORIS · 02-02-2009, 03:57 PM

I noticed that the upcoming releases of THE GRUDGE and SIN CITY
contain both the theatrical and extended cuts---
I was wondering on how many people out there prefer this--

I for one, absolutely HATE releases that offer the "unrated directors cut"
and completely omit the theatrical version. Sometimes the entire ending is changed and I can't get the version I liked in the theatre.
Hoping that studios offer more releases with both versions!

paperthrower2000 · 02-02-2009, 04:03 PM

I like the extended versions .

The Guilty Party · 02-02-2009, 04:18 PM

In most cases.... I like like the extended cuts and have absolutely NO PROBLEMS with studios offering BOTH the original and extended versions on BD. Why would I? They aren't taking anything away from me and more is better, no??

If you're talking about the way studios offered you one or the either on DVD or as you said ONLY the Director's Cut.... well, that was DVD and the times, they are a changing.

Is there a case in which ONLY an alternate version of a film has been put on BD and not the theatrical version??

P@t_Mtl · 02-02-2009, 04:21 PM

I usualy prefer having the extended cut from the movie rather then the theatrical cut, I fine that to be better IMO, if it was for me alone I would say never bothered release the theatrical cut on BD but I know many prefer to see it as it was in theaters.

badlieut · 02-02-2009, 04:29 PM

I prefer the director's intended version (Donnie Darko is an exception). Something like the Sin City extended is cool, but I'll take the theatrical version over it which was how it was intended.

LORDs_angellos · 02-02-2009, 04:31 PM

Wasn't there just a topic about this?

Anyway, it all really depends on what's changed in the movie. I can't go with a blanket statement because some extended versions are much better than the theatrical cuts. On the other hand, some unrated versions are just terrible.

ckent22 · 02-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKORIS

I noticed that the upcoming releases of THE GRUDGE and SIN CITY
contain both the theatrical and extended cuts---
I was wondering on how many people out there prefer this--

I for one, absolutely HATE releases that offer the "unrated directors cut"
and completely omit the theatrical version. Sometimes the entire ending is changed and I can't get the version I liked in the theatre.
Hoping that studios offer more releases with both versions!

The "Unrated Director's Cut" is what the original cut was before the Studio changed it. It's the original story with no holds bar. I love it and wish all included the "Unrated Director's Cut".

Steve · 02-02-2009, 04:56 PM

I usually prefer the extended version, but that's not always the case. I prefer the theatrical versions of Star Wars, Hancock and one or two others. The rest I prefer the extended versions. As pointed out before, the theatrical version isn't always the version the director wanted the public to see. Movies are often shortened by studios for time. Remember, they can make more money if they're able to show the movie twice a night rather than once.

And as for extended versions that change the way the movie ends, The Abyss is the only movie I can recall right offhand that does that. I would love to have it on blu-ray too.

MarkJ801 · 02-02-2009, 05:09 PM

As long as it has both extended and original in the package, i'm fine with it. Usually the extended only adds one or two extra short scenes, so it's just a little bonus.

The main really good directors cuts that comes to mind is Lord Of The Rings. Also the alternate ending for I Am Legend was better than the original, even though it still could have been better.

One directors cut that was way stupid was Butterfly Effect,

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ckent22 · 02-02-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mnx12

As long as it has both extended and original in the package, i'm fine with it. Usually the extended only adds one or two extra short scenes, so it's just a little bonus.

The main really good directors cuts that come to mind is Lord Of The Rings. Also the alternate ending for I Am Legend was better than the original, even though it still could have been better.

One directors cut that was way stupid was Butterfly Effect, [spoiler]Hanging yourself with your embelical cord? Seriously?[/spoier]

I disagree with the Butterfly Effect reference. I particularly liked that version better.

SquidPuppet · 02-02-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Guilty Party

In most cases.... I like like the extended cuts and have absolutely NO PROBLEMS with studios offering BOTH the original and extended versions on BD. Why would I? They aren't taking anything away from me and more is better, no??

If you're talking about the way studios offered you one or the either on DVD or as you said ONLY the Director's Cut.... well, that was DVD and the times, they are a changing.

Is there a case in which ONLY an alternate version of a film has been put on BD and not the theatrical version??

Basic Instict

SquidPuppet · 02-02-2009, 05:20 PM

I do research first. If the "extended" cut is the directors prefered version, then thats what I want to watch. A good example is Troy...way better than the theatrical version.

AKORIS · 02-02-2009, 09:13 PM

I didn't word this very well---
my beef is the studio offering ONLY the director's cut...

I would much prefer to have BOTH versions on the blu as The Grudge
and Sin City are offering. With all the hype of how much space blu-ray
holds-- it seems that it should be quite easy to fit both versions on the
disc...as well as more extras (that are typically lacking bigtime!)

MarkJ801 · 02-02-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I do research first. If the "extended" cut is the directors prefered version, then thats what I want to watch. A good example is Troy...way better than the theatrical version.

Where do you generally find that information?

AKORIS · 02-02-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Guilty Party

In most cases.... I like like the extended cuts and have absolutely NO PROBLEMS with studios offering BOTH the original and extended versions on BD. Why would I? They aren't taking anything away from me and more is better, no??

If you're talking about the way studios offered you one or the either on DVD or as you said ONLY the Director's Cut.... well, that was DVD and the times, they are a changing.

Is there a case in which ONLY an alternate version of a film has been put on BD and not the theatrical version??

well I just finished TROY and it only had the alternate version---which I
still enjoyed-- but I would like to have the version I saw in the theatre
as well...

FindYourWay · 02-02-2009, 09:40 PM

I've seen both versions of The Grudge and Sin City and prefer the directors cut on both.

02-02-2009, 03:57 PM	#1
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	Original and Theatrical cuts of THE GRUDGE and SIN CITY, which do you perfer? I noticed that the upcoming releases of THE GRUDGE and SIN CITY contain both the theatrical and extended cuts--- I was wondering on how many people out there prefer this-- I for one, absolutely HATE releases that offer the "unrated directors cut" and completely omit the theatrical version. Sometimes the entire ending is changed and I can't get the version I liked in the theatre. Hoping that studios offer more releases with both versions!

02-02-2009, 05:09 PM	#9
MarkJ801 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Salt Lake City Blu-ray collection:273 DVD collection:2	As long as it has both extended and original in the package, i'm fine with it. Usually the extended only adds one or two extra short scenes, so it's just a little bonus. The main really good directors cuts that comes to mind is Lord Of The Rings. Also the alternate ending for I Am Legend was better than the original, even though it still could have been better. One directors cut that was way stupid was Butterfly Effect, [Show spoiler] Last edited by MarkJ801; 02-02-2009 at 05:11 PM.

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02-02-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
paperthrower2000 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Atlantic Canada Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:1382 Blu-ray reviews:10	I like the extended versions .

02-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
The Guilty Party Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Zoo Jersey Blu-ray collection:119	In most cases.... I like like the extended cuts and have absolutely NO PROBLEMS with studios offering BOTH the original and extended versions on BD. Why would I? They aren't taking anything away from me and more is better, no?? If you're talking about the way studios offered you one or the either on DVD or as you said ONLY the Director's Cut.... well, that was DVD and the times, they are a changing. Is there a case in which ONLY an alternate version of a film has been put on BD and not the theatrical version??

02-02-2009, 04:21 PM	#4
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I usualy prefer having the extended cut from the movie rather then the theatrical cut, I fine that to be better IMO, if it was for me alone I would say never bothered release the theatrical cut on BD but I know many prefer to see it as it was in theaters.

02-02-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
badlieut Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Livonia, MI 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:556 Trading Score:5	I prefer the director's intended version (Donnie Darko is an exception). Something like the Sin City extended is cool, but I'll take the theatrical version over it which was how it was intended.

02-02-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
LORDs_angellos Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Greater Cincinnati Area Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:411 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	Wasn't there just a topic about this? Anyway, it all really depends on what's changed in the movie. I can't go with a blanket statement because some extended versions are much better than the theatrical cuts. On the other hand, some unrated versions are just terrible.

02-02-2009, 04:56 PM	#8
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I usually prefer the extended version, but that's not always the case. I prefer the theatrical versions of Star Wars, Hancock and one or two others. The rest I prefer the extended versions. As pointed out before, the theatrical version isn't always the version the director wanted the public to see. Movies are often shortened by studios for time. Remember, they can make more money if they're able to show the movie twice a night rather than once. And as for extended versions that change the way the movie ends, The Abyss is the only movie I can recall right offhand that does that. I would love to have it on blu-ray too.

02-02-2009, 05:20 PM	#12
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	I do research first. If the "extended" cut is the directors prefered version, then thats what I want to watch. A good example is Troy...way better than the theatrical version.

02-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#13
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I didn't word this very well--- my beef is the studio offering ONLY the director's cut... I would much prefer to have BOTH versions on the blu as The Grudge and Sin City are offering. With all the hype of how much space blu-ray holds-- it seems that it should be quite easy to fit both versions on the disc...as well as more extras (that are typically lacking bigtime!)

02-02-2009, 09:40 PM	#16
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	I've seen both versions of The Grudge and Sin City and prefer the directors cut on both.

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