kramdenfan

I'm so frusterated!!! I just read on DavisDVD (http://www.davisdvd.com/News/announcements.htm)
that "There's Something About Mary" is going to be re-released!! I thought the version that orginally came out was a Special Edition, with added footage.. now 15 more minutes are being added?!?!

Why do they keep doing this?

Iron Chef

The original "There's Something About Mary" isn't anamorphic.

pdjennings

Because we're movie fans and dvd collectors.... they release them ... we buy them And I love it

Crowes

Not to mention that the original was release almost 5 YEARS AGO...

krustytheclown

I remember the original DVD release being somewhat of a big deal, because this was originally released in the DIVX format only, and only later was it released on DVD. A lot of people were upset that it wasn't initially released on DVD, possibly because they thought it might never get released on DVD. It was released when Fox didn't know what Anamorphic was, so it was inevitable that it would see a 2nd coming.

Of course, with Fox's big 'No Black Bars' push lately with the separate full-screen releases, they should call the full-screen version of this movie "There's Something LESS About Mary".

JimRochester

Happy with the version I have. Saw it once and enjoyed it, but for the once in a blue moon I may see it, no need to spend nmore money.

MJKTool

Im actually looking forward to this re-release. no grrrr from me.

illennium

I never bought the original, so this will make a good fulfillment pre-order from Columbia House.

tacomantt

Re-releases. Get used to it. It's happened with VHS, it's happening with DVD's, it's going to happen with HD-DVD, and it's going to happen with holographic daa cube's of the future.

milo bloom

Not a thread crap, but a serious question: are there really a lot of folks that still want this? I saw it in the theater and laughed my head off with the rest of them, but then we rented later and it was like "here comes the dog joke, here comes the boob joke"

And it's not just the nature of comedies since I can watch Airplane and the like over and over, but this one just falls flat. Are there still a lot of fans?

MJKTool

<-------- a fan.

gutwrencher

so they re-release something....big deal. squirt a few tears and get over it. as for this dvd you speak of, I have no desire to get it anyway.

matome

The original release did not have additional footage, and since someone asked, this is one of my all-time faves and am eagerly awaiting the new disc!

Rypro 525

Where are the "special uncensored" features on the original disc? Ok, we have, a kareoke scene, and 5 min worth of outtakes.
I'm looking forward to the new version.

RichDB10

Haven't got a problem with re-releases in general other than the fact that the ones i'd like re-released the most never seem to get announced...although the Bladerunner SE may help to turn this trend

Squirrel God

Only on Reg 1. Reg 2 and 4 have always been anamorphic.

I had the Reg 4 but have just sold it as I have the 2-disk Reg 1 on pre-order. I for one can't wait. This movie is an absolute classic from the Farrellys and I want the longest cut possible

Ginwen

I get a little bummed when I don't wait if something I really like comes out in a better version, but overall, rereleases with more/better features and better video/audio are a good thing.

I mean, would you rather just be stuck with the old, relatively crappy version of movies (btw, if you would, then why buy the rerelease)?

If it's not something I especially like, I just skip the re-release, if it is something I really like, I purchase it gladly, happy I get all the new stuff.

kramdenfan

So what you're saying is that every DVD released should be re-released within a 5 year period (even though they were already released as a "Special Edition")??

IMHO, it's getting ridiculous. Even though I am not a fan of it, I liked the way LOTR's many sets were released: they were annouced ahead of time!! This let the fans decide on what version they want- Why spend so much effort on releasing a DVD that's labelled SE, only to re-release a slightly different version?! T2 is doing the same thing!!

garmonbozia

So are you saying that studios should not revisit titles that were given a nonanamorphic release in the early days of dvd, and release them with an anamorphic transfer?

If you are happy with the dvd you already have, don't buy the re-release.....simple enough.

Sunday Morning

Yes, this film doesn't have the magic it did on the first few viewings (probably because of the 10,000 imitations this film spawned) so the new footage is a welcome addition.

Now if only they could fix the farrelly brother's most boring and annoying commentaries.

Jason Bovberg

IMHO, you're going to want to upgrade...

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=6443

mdc3000

wow... i was sitting on the fence about this one, but that review has me sold.. I'll have to get it...

MATT

damn, first t2:EE and now this!

jiggawhat

I had a chance to view some of the discs contents and if you like extras, you will undoubtedly like this re-release. Some of the extras scenes were decent but nothing great. If you really liked this movie you should pick it up. Sell the old one and pick this one up.