Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > DVD Talk
Reload this Page >

Alexander worth double dip?

Community
Search
DVD Talk Talk about DVDs and Movies on DVD including Covers and Cases

Alexander worth double dip?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-25-06, 09:56 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Everett,Washington
Posts: 612
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alexander worth double dip?

Is it worth it to buy the DC when I own the Theatrical cut?
Old 04-25-06, 10:09 PM
  #2  
DVD Talk Hero
 
PopcornTreeCt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 25,913
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Why didn't you buy the DC in the first place? They both came out on the same day. This isn't a double dip.
Old 04-25-06, 10:37 PM
  #3  
DVD Talk Reviewer
 
Willh51's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
Posts: 1,626
Received 16 Likes on 13 Posts
No, it's not worth it imo. The theatrical cut is superior and the changes aren't really that significant in the director's cut.
Old 04-26-06, 12:56 AM
  #4  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
DeanoBKN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 5,388
Received 23 Likes on 18 Posts
Yea, as far as I know, 3 minutes were edited out,and some scenes were switched around.
Old 04-26-06, 04:45 AM
  #5  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Josh-da-man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: The Bible Belt
Posts: 43,939
Received 2,730 Likes on 1,885 Posts
Everything I've heard indicates that the theatrical cut is far superior to the director's cut.

I have the TC and don't feel the need to own the DC.
Old 04-26-06, 04:59 AM
  #6  
Banned
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 259
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Ok, how come I feel like I am the only dummy who bought both versions? I enjoy both of them, the dc moves at a faster pace than the theatrical version..
Old 04-26-06, 05:19 AM
  #7  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: WV
Posts: 3,178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I thought the theatrical cut was much better.
Old 04-26-06, 05:41 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Europe
Posts: 550
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've only seen the DC, and TBH it hasn't made me want to seek out the TC. A brief rundown of the differences: http://imdb.com/title/tt0346491/alternateversions

Dazza.
Old 04-26-06, 06:30 AM
  #9  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Josh Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Boston
Posts: 11,763
Received 257 Likes on 181 Posts
Review
Old 04-26-06, 07:23 AM
  #10  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Billyspunk
Ok, how come I feel like I am the only dummy who bought both versions? I enjoy both of them, the dc moves at a faster pace than the theatrical version..
I'm a dummy too. I think the changes are significant since the scenes are presented in a different order radically changing the structure. This isn't like most alternate versions that just add a scene here or there. I'd probably say I like the theatrical better but that's also the version I saw first.
Old 04-26-06, 05:00 PM
  #11  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Trencher's Farm
Posts: 2,089
Received 19 Likes on 14 Posts
I liked both versions also, but the DC streamlines and organizes events better. Still, I think the third act of either version is particularly weak, crippling a potentially excellent film.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.