Troy Director's Cut: Anybody "Double-Dipping"?

Hammer99 · 09-14-07, 02:55 PM

Not technically a double-dip I guess... I got the theatrical version the day it came out on HD DVD & it is a very nice looking disc. But I don't know if I like the movie enough to buy it again, even if the DC might be better. I'm on the fence right now, & would like to see a few yea or nays either way.

TheBigDave · 09-14-07, 03:08 PM

Luckily, I haven't picked up the original yet, so I won't have to double dip on the new version. Even so, I'm going to wait and get it in the BEST OF BLU-RAY: ACTION box set (coming out on November 6th). The set includes TROY: DIRECTOR'S CUT, ALEXANDER REVISITED, BLOOD DIAMOND and WYATT EARP. Amazon should have it for around $60, and it might be even cheaper at the Warner Bros store with a coupon.

Thor Simpson · 09-14-07, 03:20 PM

I didn't buy the original in HD (SD only back in the day) so I plan on picking this up. Not sure I would get it again if I'd already put down the $$$ on the HD version.

matome · 09-14-07, 03:32 PM

I still haven't opened my original DVD from when it came out, so this will have to wait.

Maxflier · 09-14-07, 03:39 PM

I have the theatrical cut on both DVD & HD DVD, and i'll definately be grabbing the new cut on HD DVD. I enjoyed the theatrical cut and i'm sure the new version will only be better.

valkyrie · 09-14-07, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxflier

I have the theatrical cut on both DVD & HD DVD, and i'll definately be grabbing the new cut on HD DVD. I enjoyed the theatrical cut and i'm sure the new version will only be better.

Ditto, I enjoyed this movie far more than most, and I'll add a third copy to my collection.

egy971 · 09-14-07, 04:24 PM

I am. Troy's a great movie and I can only imagine the DC being better. I might keep the regular version for the IME.

Dr. DVD · 09-14-07, 04:40 PM

Might duoble dip and keep the original for comparison. I actually like owning different cuts of movies so I can show people the benefit of DVD editions like this one.

MisterHowie · 09-14-07, 05:35 PM

Definitely getting either the HD or SD version of the Director's Cut. Enough good reviews of it have convinced me it will surpass the theatrical in quality as a film. Certainly this was true of Kingdom of Heaven. I'll probably sell off my copy of the theatrical cut too.

ToddSm66 · 09-14-07, 05:41 PM

I've never seen any version of this, but have heard enough good things that I decided to blind buy the director's cut on HD-DVD...

PopcornTreeCt · 09-14-07, 05:49 PM

I wouldn't really consider it a double dip. I do have it pre-ordered.

consoleman · 09-14-07, 06:20 PM

Just curious, but is there any difference content-wise between the HD version and the Ultimate version on SD?

DVD Polizei · 09-14-07, 07:38 PM

Yes. I am. I commented on this very thing in another post. I'm getting the Ultimate Collector's Edition and the HD DVD Director's Cut. I really like the blue color of the SD DVD UCE version. Btw, I got it for $22.46 with a few other HD DVDs on Warner Bros' website.

Flynn · 09-14-07, 08:10 PM

I bought the original on SD. I've preordered the HD-DVD from Warner's site, so I'm pretty stoked about that.

tofferman · 09-14-07, 09:51 PM

Sold the original SD when I purchased the theatrical version on HD. I'll be acquiring this extended cut on HD-DVD as well.

Space_Monkey · 09-14-07, 09:57 PM

I'll be getting it. I enjoyed the movie and the promise of increased violence alone was enough to get me interested. Works every time...

bee_01 · 09-14-07, 10:06 PM

The music change for the Achilles / Hector fight is disappointing since the original was pretty awesome as is. Not every fight scene needs a massive, epic score.

bunkaroo · 09-14-07, 10:59 PM

I'm getting this and Alexander on BD. Sword and sandal day!

pro-bassoonist · 09-15-07, 12:23 AM

I will get Alexander on BR as well (undecided about Troy)

Pro-B

Hammer99 · 09-16-07, 08:23 AM

Thanks... I'm an HD whore so I ended up ordering the DC BD.

The DVD Talk review of the SD DC said that colors are much more vibrant, so that also helped sway me.

Supermallet · 09-16-07, 08:57 AM

Yeah, I didn't see the original cut of Troy, but the SD review has me seriously considering the DC on either format.

darkside · 09-16-07, 11:18 AM

I had the original on HD DVD and sold it, but haven't decided on the new version. I'll have to read the reviews and see if it seems a big improvement.

mdc3000 · 09-16-07, 03:53 PM

I held off the HD version because by the time I got into HD 10 months ago, there were already rumblings of this version. I have the SD and am one of the few people who fucking loved this movie. I was 'Troy' a few times in theatres and have watched it a few times on disc, so this director's cut is a no brainer for me... I can't wait for Tuesday!

Mr. Cinema · 09-16-07, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bee_01

The music change for the Achilles / Hector fight is disappointing since the original was pretty awesome as is. Not every fight scene needs a massive, epic score.

This was my favorite part in the theatrical version. Loved the background music. I really like the theatrical cut, but I'll probably add this version as well.

RockStrongo · 09-18-07, 09:03 AM

Yep....sold my old HD-DVD a few weeks ago on ebay.....made about 75% of what I bought it for! So, not bad.

09-14-07, 02:55 PM	#1
Hammer99 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,048	Troy Director's Cut: Anybody "Double-Dipping"? Not technically a double-dip I guess... I got the theatrical version the day it came out on HD DVD & it is a very nice looking disc. But I don't know if I like the movie enough to buy it again, even if the DC might be better. I'm on the fence right now, & would like to see a few yea or nays either way. __________________ My Collection: DVD Profiler Blu-ray

09-14-07, 03:20 PM	#3
Thor Simpson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35,017	I didn't buy the original in HD (SD only back in the day) so I plan on picking this up. Not sure I would get it again if I'd already put down the $$$ on the HD version. __________________ I'm not a fan of people quoting others and saying "This," but... This. - VinVega

09-14-07, 03:32 PM	#4
matome DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY Posts: 12,304	I still haven't opened my original DVD from when it came out, so this will have to wait. __________________ DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD \| Blu-Ray only \| Laserdisc

09-14-07, 03:39 PM	#5
Maxflier DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 8,858	I have the theatrical cut on both DVD & HD DVD, and i'll definately be grabbing the new cut on HD DVD. I enjoyed the theatrical cut and i'm sure the new version will only be better. __________________ My DVD / HD DVD / Blu-Ray Collection My Game Collection XBOX Live Gamertag:Maxflier PSN:Maxflier My Countdown Counting down to: The first Saturday in May. 346 days 23 hours 56 minutes

09-14-07, 04:24 PM	#7
egy971 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 259	I am. Troy's a great movie and I can only imagine the DC being better. I might keep the regular version for the IME. __________________ PSN Gamertag: Egyhustla971 Blu-ray/HD DVD Collection

09-14-07, 03:08 PM	#2
TheBigDave DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,488	Luckily, I haven't picked up the original yet, so I won't have to double dip on the new version. Even so, I'm going to wait and get it in the BEST OF BLU-RAY: ACTION box set (coming out on November 6th). The set includes TROY: DIRECTOR'S CUT, ALEXANDER REVISITED, BLOOD DIAMOND and WYATT EARP. Amazon should have it for around $60, and it might be even cheaper at the Warner Bros store with a coupon.

09-14-07, 04:40 PM	#8
Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 18,486	Might duoble dip and keep the original for comparison. I actually like owning different cuts of movies so I can show people the benefit of DVD editions like this one. __________________ "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." -Verbal Kint in The Usual Suspects

09-14-07, 05:35 PM	#9
MisterHowie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 585	Definitely getting either the HD or SD version of the Director's Cut. Enough good reviews of it have convinced me it will surpass the theatrical in quality as a film. Certainly this was true of Kingdom of Heaven. I'll probably sell off my copy of the theatrical cut too. __________________ Habeas my corpus?

09-14-07, 05:41 PM	#10
ToddSm66 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,437	I've never seen any version of this, but have heard enough good things that I decided to blind buy the director's cut on HD-DVD... __________________ photos \| dvds

09-14-07, 05:49 PM	#11
PopcornTreeCt DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 25,826	I wouldn't really consider it a double dip. I do have it pre-ordered.

09-14-07, 06:20 PM	#12
consoleman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 493	Just curious, but is there any difference content-wise between the HD version and the Ultimate version on SD?

09-14-07, 07:38 PM	#13
DVD Polizei DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Overpricedville, OR Posts: 36,729	Yes. I am. I commented on this very thing in another post. I'm getting the Ultimate Collector's Edition and the HD DVD Director's Cut. I really like the blue color of the SD DVD UCE version. Btw, I got it for $22.46 with a few other HD DVDs on Warner Bros' website. __________________ Blu-ray Titles: ~380 \| HD DVD Titles: ~323 "I don't sell airplane parts. I've never sold airplane parts."

09-14-07, 08:10 PM	#14
Flynn DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Inside the MCP Posts: 1,400	I bought the original on SD. I've preordered the HD-DVD from Warner's site, so I'm pretty stoked about that. __________________ Blu Ray: 56 Titles HD-DVD: 67 Titles DVD: 957 Titles

09-14-07, 09:51 PM	#15
tofferman DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 1,812	Sold the original SD when I purchased the theatrical version on HD. I'll be acquiring this extended cut on HD-DVD as well.

09-14-07, 09:57 PM	#16
Space_Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: NY Posts: 578	I'll be getting it. I enjoyed the movie and the promise of increased violence alone was enough to get me interested. Works every time... __________________ http://space-monkey.dvdaf.com/owned "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals... except the weasel."

09-16-07, 08:57 AM	#21
Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 38,671	Yeah, I didn't see the original cut of Troy, but the SD review has me seriously considering the DC on either format. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

09-14-07, 10:06 PM	#17
bee_01 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 556	The music change for the Achilles / Hector fight is disappointing since the original was pretty awesome as is. Not every fight scene needs a massive, epic score.

09-14-07, 10:59 PM	#18
bunkaroo DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 11,877	I'm getting this and Alexander on BD. Sword and sandal day!

09-15-07, 12:23 AM	#19
pro-bassoonist DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: May 2000 Location: Blu-ray.com Posts: 10,380	I will get Alexander on BR as well (undecided about Troy) Pro-B __________________ Cahiers du Cinema Istituto LUCE

09-16-07, 08:23 AM	#20
Hammer99 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,048	Thanks... I'm an HD whore so I ended up ordering the DC BD. The DVD Talk review of the SD DC said that colors are much more vibrant, so that also helped sway me. __________________ My Collection: DVD Profiler Blu-ray

09-16-07, 11:18 AM	#22
darkside DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio Posts: 19,827	I had the original on HD DVD and sold it, but haven't decided on the new version. I'll have to read the reviews and see if it seems a big improvement. __________________ DVDAF/DVD Profiler/Games Wii Code: 6061 0636 6661 8088 PSN & XBL: aagstn

09-16-07, 03:53 PM	#23
mdc3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 9,451	I held off the HD version because by the time I got into HD 10 months ago, there were already rumblings of this version. I have the SD and am one of the few people who fucking loved this movie. I was 'Troy' a few times in theatres and have watched it a few times on disc, so this director's cut is a no brainer for me... I can't wait for Tuesday! __________________ Armchair Directors - Video Movie Reviews Letterboxd Rank 'Em As You See Them 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Spending Tab 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

09-18-07, 09:03 AM	#25
RockStrongo DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,582	Yep....sold my old HD-DVD a few weeks ago on ebay.....made about 75% of what I bought it for! So, not bad. __________________ Vurgood Apps My HD Disc Collection