Donnie Darko Directors Cut DVD
07-30-04, 09:40 AM
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Originally posted by Trigger
This will be released state-side no doubt too, right? What's the status on the theatrical US release of this?
This will be released state-side no doubt too, right? What's the status on the theatrical US release of this?
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07-30-04, 10:20 PM
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Originally posted by Trigger
This will be released state-side no doubt too, right?
This will be released state-side no doubt too, right?
09-15-04, 11:50 AM
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Not really, as Kevin Smith is on the UK release:
For the full press release and cover art click here.
Metrodome have sent us full details regarding their October 4th release of Donnie Darko Director's Cut on UK region 2 DVD. The movie will boast a running time of 133mins , it will have a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer and both DTS and DD5.1 English audio.
Extra features will include a brand new commentary with Richard Kelly and Kevin Smith; a They Made Me Do It UK art exhibition documentary; a They Made Me Do It Too: The Cult Of Donnie Darko UK documentary; a They Made Me Do It gallery; a Donnie Darko Production Diary (with optional commentary by director of photography Steven Poster; B-roll footage; interviews with cast & crew; cast & crew filmographies; The Director’s Cut trailer; the original theatrical trailer; 5 original TV spots; Mad World music video; 2 Cunning Visions infomercials; The Killing Moon easter egg; and 20 deleted scenes with optional commentary by Richard Kelly.
The RRP will be £19.99.
Extra features will include a brand new commentary with Richard Kelly and Kevin Smith; a They Made Me Do It UK art exhibition documentary; a They Made Me Do It Too: The Cult Of Donnie Darko UK documentary; a They Made Me Do It gallery; a Donnie Darko Production Diary (with optional commentary by director of photography Steven Poster; B-roll footage; interviews with cast & crew; cast & crew filmographies; The Director’s Cut trailer; the original theatrical trailer; 5 original TV spots; Mad World music video; 2 Cunning Visions infomercials; The Killing Moon easter egg; and 20 deleted scenes with optional commentary by Richard Kelly.
The RRP will be £19.99.
10-06-04, 08:52 PM
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We now have our full, detailed review of the Donnie Darko Director's Cut DVD here.
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In summary, Donnie Darko is a wonderful film, masterfully crafted, acted and presented. Clever, articulate and innovative plot structure breathes life into the genre with an awesome star-making turn from Jake Gyllenhaal.
The soundtrack is sublime and haunting, the period convincing and the whole scenario spellbinding and evocative. It is a head-screwing movie but its surreality is wholly engaging and its unquestionable power is that its intoxicating tale never leaves you. Tragic, yet remarkably upbeat. If you haven’t already seen Donnie Darko then it must be an essential purchase.
Metrodome’s new 2 Discer is a mixed bag really. The Director’s Cut has a fine transfer, great audio presentation and a terrifically rewarding commentary track. The extras on the second disc … well, you can take them or leave them. They add very little to this great movie. Only the smart featurette on the UK fanbase is worth returning to. The rest are disappointing.
In summary, Donnie Darko is a wonderful film, masterfully crafted, acted and presented. Clever, articulate and innovative plot structure breathes life into the genre with an awesome star-making turn from Jake Gyllenhaal.
The soundtrack is sublime and haunting, the period convincing and the whole scenario spellbinding and evocative. It is a head-screwing movie but its surreality is wholly engaging and its unquestionable power is that its intoxicating tale never leaves you. Tragic, yet remarkably upbeat. If you haven’t already seen Donnie Darko then it must be an essential purchase.
Metrodome’s new 2 Discer is a mixed bag really. The Director’s Cut has a fine transfer, great audio presentation and a terrifically rewarding commentary track. The extras on the second disc … well, you can take them or leave them. They add very little to this great movie. Only the smart featurette on the UK fanbase is worth returning to. The rest are disappointing.
10-10-04, 03:16 AM
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Originally posted by WillyShatsWig
Not really, as Kevin Smith is on the UK release:
For the full press release and cover art click here.
Not really, as Kevin Smith is on the UK release:
For the full press release and cover art click here.
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10-19-04, 08:02 PM
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My copy came yesterday, and disc one works perfectly, but whenever I try to watch any extras on disc two the either freeze up, close the DVD window (I play dvds on my PC) or just plain will not play, has anyone else run into this problem, I'm using WinDVD to play and DVD Region + CSS free for multi region support.
11-01-04, 03:14 PM
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That is indeed a legitimate copy. The initial print run was released with a very fetching slipcase with a lenticular insert which alternates between Donnie holding an axe and the bunny mask.
The enclosed keepcase cover has the Donnie/axe picture.
The enclosed keepcase cover has the Donnie/axe picture.
01-21-05, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
Great thanks! Anyone know if the R1 will have all the features of the R2...that include the 20 deleted scenes, 3 featurettes, etc...?
- Audio commentary with writer/director Richard Kelly and Director Kevin Smith
- Donnie Darko Production Diary (w/ optional commentary by Director of Photography Steven Poster
- "They Made Me Do It Too" - The Cult of Donnie Darko
- Storyboard-to-screen featurette
- #1 Fan: A Documentary
- Director's Cut theatrical trailer
It sounds like the R2 disc carries over many of the features from the original DVD edition plus those created new for the Director's Cut, while the R1 doesn't repeat any older content.
01-31-05, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wennma01
what exactly is the limited edition packaing? Is it the lenticular slip case?
01-31-05, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
Just got mine today, and yeah, it is the slipcase. I like that much better than the US cover for the one coming out here next month.
thanks. i currently don't have a region free player (i plan to get one soon, maybe for my birthday coming up) but i was considering buying the r2 version just to get the case, as its only about $10 from cdwow and i kinda hate the case on the r1 directors cut
02-28-05, 06:17 PM
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So is the one at CD-wow http://www1.cd-wow.com/detail_result...subcat=region2 the one with the tin case? The picture doesnt show it.
02-28-05, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ENDContra
So is the one at CD-wow http://www1.cd-wow.com/detail_result...subcat=region2 the one with the tin case? The picture doesnt show it.
I thought there was only the German Tin and the one at Pacsun or some BS.
Anyway it just comes with the slipcover that has the two images on it holographic is the word?
03-01-05, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ENDContra
So is the one at CD-wow http://www1.cd-wow.com/detail_result...subcat=region2 the one with the tin case? The picture doesnt show it.
03-01-05, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Case01
What's the magical tin case you speak of?
I thought there was only the German Tin and the one at Pacsun or some BS.
Anyway it just comes with the slipcover that has the two images on it holographic is the word?
I thought there was only the German Tin and the one at Pacsun or some BS.
Anyway it just comes with the slipcover that has the two images on it holographic is the word?
