The Butterfly Effect - Theatrical Version
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The Butterfly Effect - Theatrical Version
I currently own this version of the movie:
http://www.dvdloc8.com/viewdvd.php?dvdid=3729
As the review on the above page states, my version doesn't have the theatrical cut of the film. The person who wrote the review suggests that the US version may have the theatrical cut. Can anyone confirm this fact, and is this (link below) the only US version available?
http://www.dvdloc8.com/viewdvd.php?dvdid=3728
Thanx in advance.
http://www.dvdloc8.com/viewdvd.php?dvdid=3729
As the review on the above page states, my version doesn't have the theatrical cut of the film. The person who wrote the review suggests that the US version may have the theatrical cut. Can anyone confirm this fact, and is this (link below) the only US version available?
http://www.dvdloc8.com/viewdvd.php?dvdid=3728
Thanx in advance.
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Yes, the Region 1 Version of this film contains both the theatrical and the directors cut. Its a dual sided disc with the theatrical cut on side 1 and the directors cut on side 2.
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The Theatrical Version is a far inferior version that removes all the complexity and depth from the plot.
Rest assured, OzDVDFan74, you aren't missing anything by not having the Theatrical Version, other than the sheer curiosity of seeing it.
Rest assured, OzDVDFan74, you aren't missing anything by not having the Theatrical Version, other than the sheer curiosity of seeing it.
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Agreed.
Julie Walker. ...Um, are you the "Julie Walker, Texas Ranger" as identified by Crow during the MST3K movie credits? If you are, just a fellow native Minnesotan here saying 'hi!'
Julie Walker. ...Um, are you the "Julie Walker, Texas Ranger" as identified by Crow during the MST3K movie credits? If you are, just a fellow native Minnesotan here saying 'hi!'
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Thanks for the confirmations. I actually prefer the director's cut myself as well (has a Donnie Darko feel about it), but it just feels wrong not owning the version that I saw in the cinema.
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I prefer the theatrical version...the director's cut is a little darker, I didn't like it, I prefer that he just can't have her, rather than the much darker version.
Though, I would like them to cut the scenes from the director's cut into the theatrical cut (all his childhood scenes, those type). Would've been nice.
Though, I would like them to cut the scenes from the director's cut into the theatrical cut (all his childhood scenes, those type). Would've been nice.
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Let's hope those who haven't seen the film yet don't read your spoiler.
So you want all the scenes in the director's cut but the theatrical ending? That just wouldn't work. The additional scenes in the director's cut add significant complexity to the story that needs the director's cut ending to conclude them. For example,
So you want all the scenes in the director's cut but the theatrical ending? That just wouldn't work. The additional scenes in the director's cut add significant complexity to the story that needs the director's cut ending to conclude them. For example,
Spoiler:
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Originally Posted by dogmatica
Agreed.
Julie Walker. ...Um, are you the "Julie Walker, Texas Ranger" as identified by Crow during the MST3K movie credits? If you are, just a fellow native Minnesotan here saying 'hi!'
Julie Walker. ...Um, are you the "Julie Walker, Texas Ranger" as identified by Crow during the MST3K movie credits? If you are, just a fellow native Minnesotan here saying 'hi!'
Actually I got the name from the sexy Mindy Clark in Return of the Living Dead 3. But I am a MS3K fan as well,so it's a nice coincidence
I actually prefer the TC ending for the film and thought it was more powerful and yes thought provoking than the DC ending. The DC took away any mystery and 'what if' questions since it explained everything to you,and ended with complete closure. Thus it's a super happy ending for all the charecters(expect Ashtons).
Meanwhile the TC felt more 'realistic'(speaking in movie terms here) and more bitter and unhappy than the DC.
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The first time I saw this film it was on DVD, and I am glad that I watched the Directors Cut. The Directors Cut turns the movie into a really powerful emotional film, where as the theatrical cut has none of that emotion. If i had seen the theatrical cut first the film would have been ruruned for me.
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When I rented this movie I only watched the director's cut. So strangely enough I have no idea what the original film is like. If there's a choice I usually just watch the director's cut because I assume it has more scenes. I enjoyed the director's cut & recommended it to several people.
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I liked the theatrical cut much better. Sadly, the the TC only got a single layer release, whereas the director's cut on the flipside is dual layer. Don't run into many DVD-15's these days.
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Originally Posted by Peep
Sadly, the the TC only got a single layer release, whereas the director's cut on the flipside is dual layer.
For me, the DC was clearly the better version and completely negates the need to even own the theatrical.
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt
This is one case where the Director's version is subpar compared to the theatrical version. I absolutely HATE the director's cut ending. I like the theatrical version very much.
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Originally Posted by Cornelius1047
This is one case where you and I are in total agreement. I simply don't buy the director's cut ending for one second.
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