"Monster's Ball" - which version to get?
12-09-03, 10:30 PM
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"Monster's Ball" - which version to get?
I've been wanting to pick this one up for a while, but can't decide between the standard release and the "Signature Series". The Signature series has an extended version of the film, but the standard release has better extras - most notably a cast commentary in addition to the director's commentary (which is on both discs). Does the additional material on the Signature release add anything to the film, or is it just a few extras seconds of Billy Bob's butt or something? Likewise, is the cast commentary any good - making it worth a purchase of the standard disc?
Any opinions?
Roy
Any opinions?
Roy
12-09-03, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by flashburn
That depends on how much of the "Monster's Ball" you want to see.
That depends on how much of the "Monster's Ball" you want to see.
Seriously though, is it just a longer sex scene? If that's the case I'll just get the standard release for the cast commentary, unless one transfer is better than the other.
Roy
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12-10-03, 06:16 AM
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Originally posted by EPKJ
The one where Halle Berry has more naked time. Since she can't act, this is the only worthwhile thing in the movie.
The one where Halle Berry has more naked time. Since she can't act, this is the only worthwhile thing in the movie.
.....true that!!! Furthermore, I would even say that if it was up to me I'd skip it but since you have already made up your mind the above suggestion sounds good to me!
12-10-03, 10:31 AM
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Get the "unrated" version. The sex scene in "Monster's Ball" (great movie, by the way - and Ms. Berry CAN act, to all the naysayers who won't accept her because she's beautiful) is the most dramatically important scene in the movie. The longer sex scene is essential: It's more raw and truthful.
12-10-03, 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by Yancy
(... and Ms. Berry CAN act, to all the naysayers who won't accept her because she's beautiful)
(... and Ms. Berry CAN act, to all the naysayers who won't accept her because she's beautiful)
Alright, so she can act, but what's wrong with er most of the time? Does she just choose NOT to act well in so many films?
I would get the Signature Series release.
12-10-03, 01:51 PM
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Yeah, I'll be the first to admit that Berry is often shoehorned into "pretty lady" roles that are, by their very definition, pretty shallow.
But Berry is great in "Monster's Ball," just like she was great in her small role in "Jungle Fever" years ago.
But Berry is great in "Monster's Ball," just like she was great in her small role in "Jungle Fever" years ago.
12-10-03, 03:12 PM
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the signature series dvd has documentary that the older version doesn't have. oh and also the unrated version explains why it is called "monster balls"
12-10-03, 05:47 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys,
I think I'll get the Signature Series now, and pick up the standard edition later if I find a good deal or a good used copy.
Roy
I think I'll get the Signature Series now, and pick up the standard edition later if I find a good deal or a good used copy.
Roy
12-10-03, 10:13 PM
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Oh man, this thread's getting more disturbing by the post. If Billy Bob IS the monster's ball, why didn't he get nominated for it at the oscar?
And what unrated version? Prove it.
And what unrated version? Prove it.
12-11-03, 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by Yancy
Get the "unrated" version. The sex scene in "Monster's Ball" (great movie, by the way - and Ms. Berry CAN act, to all the naysayers who won't accept her because she's beautiful)
Get the "unrated" version. The sex scene in "Monster's Ball" (great movie, by the way - and Ms. Berry CAN act, to all the naysayers who won't accept her because she's beautiful)
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12-11-03, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by PixyJunket
When did they start giving Oscars for porno movies?
When did they start giving Oscars for porno movies?
Simple answer - Because Monster's Ball is not a porno. I guess you've never seen a real pr0n.
