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"The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

Old 05-30-11, 07:06 PM
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"The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

So far Amazon only shows this as a Region B release, but I'm hoping there will be a Region A release around this time as well. Been dying to see the extended versions of each film. So many fans of the books complained much was left out of the movies. Maybe it was filmed and cut (?) I heard each movie is about 30 minutes longer.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Girl-Trilogy...r_383380011_53
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I believe I read someone emailed Music Box and whoever was answering the emails (whether they were in the know or not) freely admitted that they were planning on extended editions later. That said, the rights are different everywhere so this release really is no indicator of a US release.

I believe the extended versions are available in North America/Region A as Canadian releases but they don't have English subtitles since they were aimed at the French-speaking market.

I'll buy them and check them out but you'll see a lot of people blindly expressing a preference for these versions when all signs point to the theatrical releases being the preferred versions. The initial plan was to release the first one theatrically and debut the sequels on television but the phenomenal success of the first film and the books made them change the plan. As such the case could easily be made that the theatrical version of "Dragon Tattoo" is the "original" version and the extended versions of the sequels represent their original intent.

I personally think that 3 movies with odd runtimes had to have more care put into their editing by their very nature as opposed to the edit job that was required to release them in 6 episodes of uniform length. There's simply no way you can take 3 different movies and impose that kind of restriction on them and not have undesirable edits and padding.

If Music Box is smart they'll release the extended version of each Swedish version before the American version is released theatrically because if they release it all at the end if the year they're gonna have a hard time selling them as the years go on.
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

Hopefully DTS-MA Lossless Swedish Audio too
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

I'd definitely give the extended versions a whirl. I liked "Dragon Tattoo" but was very unimpressed by the sequels.
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

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I believe I read someone emailed Music Box and whoever was answering the emails (whether they were in the know or not) freely admitted that they were planning on extended editions later. That said, the rights are different everywhere so this release really is no indicator of a US release.
I thought I read that the US release was mentioned and that originally the extended editions were going to be released this summer, but now bumped until December to coincide with the Fincher's version hitting theaters.
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

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I'd definitely give the extended versions a whirl. I liked "Dragon Tattoo" but was very unimpressed by the sequels.
Production wise, I agree with you. But the script and acting of the second two are just as equally great, they deserve another chance. I liked both more upon more viewings.
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

I don't get it. I saw this box set months ago at Barnes & Noble.

Oh, extended versions.. is this like Lord of the Rings worthy?
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

These are still on Netflix. I really should just watch them since I attempted to read the first book and as bored to tears.
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

Originally Posted by Daytripper
Production wise, I agree with you. But the script and acting of the second two are just as equally great, they deserve another chance. I liked both more upon more viewings.
I loved Rapace's performances, but felt they turned her into some lame superwoman midway through the second. Add in the giant hulking henchman, and you have a very laughable attempt at "serious" storytelling.
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Re: "The Girl...." Trilogy extended versions out in September

I have heard some positive buzz on these but have no idea what they are about.

Can someone sell me on this series in 1-2 sentences with no spoilers?

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