Gladiator: Director's Cut
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Gladiator: Director's Cut
Not sure if this has already been posted but I saw this on the Digital Bits:
DreamWorks is tentatively planning a multi-disc Gladiator: Director's Cut DVD for 2005, which will include Ridley Scott's longer version of the film (many of the deleted scenes on the previous DVD release will be edited back into the film, and there will be new bonus material as well).
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I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with
I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with
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It sure is a good pedigree:
(In No Particular Order) Legend, Alien, Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down, Thelma & Louise(?) now Gladiator... when can we look forward to the DC edition of Someone to Watch Over Me? And are they ever going to revisit Hannibal and restore all the deleted footage from that? Maybe it'll make that movie watchable.
Maybe not.
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(In No Particular Order) Legend, Alien, Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down, Thelma & Louise(?) now Gladiator... when can we look forward to the DC edition of Someone to Watch Over Me? And are they ever going to revisit Hannibal and restore all the deleted footage from that? Maybe it'll make that movie watchable.
Maybe not.
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I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with
Maybe nothing-Fox didn't have anything to tie the extended cut of Alien in to.
(In No Particular Order) Legend, Alien, Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down, Thelma & Louise(?) now Gladiator...
And are they ever going to revisit Hannibal and restore all the deleted footage from that?
Did that ever happen? I don't know, I hated that film and don't pay attention to it when it shows.
Of course, that's technically not (neccessarily) a "director's cut", but Scott already said in the 'Alien' liner notes that he understands that it's strictly a marketing term.
Hopefully, 'Blade Runner' can lap 'Black Rain', 'GI Jane', and all the rest, 'cause I really want to see that even newer new cut.
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Didn't some violence get 'trimmed' to avoid an NC-17?
I recall reading that somewhere when it was released in theaters. So it would be nice to see an extended version then.
I still don't have the dvd,but since it is cheaper now. Does the new $14 release contain all the extras from the original 2-disc or has plenty of material been dropped?
I recall reading that somewhere when it was released in theaters. So it would be nice to see an extended version then.
I still don't have the dvd,but since it is cheaper now. Does the new $14 release contain all the extras from the original 2-disc or has plenty of material been dropped?
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2005? That's probably going to be very close to when we'll be able to start purchasing movies in high def. Think I'll wait. I love the movie but don't think I'll be triple dipping.
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Didn't some violence get 'trimmed' to avoid an NC-17?
I recall reading that somewhere when it was released in theaters. So it would be nice to see an extended version then.
I still don't have the dvd,but since it is cheaper now. Does the new $14 release contain all the extras from the original 2-disc or has plenty of material been dropped?
Didn't some violence get 'trimmed' to avoid an NC-17?
I recall reading that somewhere when it was released in theaters. So it would be nice to see an extended version then.
I still don't have the dvd,but since it is cheaper now. Does the new $14 release contain all the extras from the original 2-disc or has plenty of material been dropped?
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Anyway you look at it, a Director's Cut of Gladiator is major cool beans. After watching the deleted scenes on the original DVD, I feel that the current cut was lacking in some dynamics.
Some of the violent trimmings would have made for a much better movie. A couple clips from the North African arena battle really gave me the sense that they could gave given the film a more dramatic feel and possibly changed the way the film is viewed.
Some of the violent trimmings would have made for a much better movie. A couple clips from the North African arena battle really gave me the sense that they could gave given the film a more dramatic feel and possibly changed the way the film is viewed.
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Originally posted by dx23
"I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with"
Maybe with the rumored Gladiator 2
"I wonder what movie they are trying to tie this in with"
Maybe with the rumored Gladiator 2
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Um, you're kidding right? That was released as promotion for the upcoming 'Alien' boxset which came out a month or so later, which had all new cuts on all four films.
Um, you're kidding right? That was released as promotion for the upcoming 'Alien' boxset which came out a month or so later, which had all new cuts on all four films.
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ABC aired this recently with some of the deleted scenes re-inserted, didn't they? I didn't get a chance to watch it, but I thought I remembered hearing that.
Off topic, slightly, but does anyone else think that Gladiator falls apart a little bit at the end? I realize what's going on, but it just doesn't really seem to flow. It could have alot to do with the loss of Oliver Reed, but I'm not sure. In a way, it's kind of like Fight Club. One of those "what might've been" films if the movie had finished the way it started.
Back on topic, I would love to get an extended release of this b/c despite was I see as "flaws" (I'm no film buff), I really enjoy this movie.
Off topic, slightly, but does anyone else think that Gladiator falls apart a little bit at the end? I realize what's going on, but it just doesn't really seem to flow. It could have alot to do with the loss of Oliver Reed, but I'm not sure. In a way, it's kind of like Fight Club. One of those "what might've been" films if the movie had finished the way it started.
Back on topic, I would love to get an extended release of this b/c despite was I see as "flaws" (I'm no film buff), I really enjoy this movie.
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Not sure if i'd double dip this since the original 2 disc release was so great. If it just adds a few scenes that are included on the DVD, it's probably not worth it, despite how much i love the movie.
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Same sentiment here. I absolutely loved the movie...but at the same time...there are a lot of barebones movies out there that I'd love to see get the SE treatment first. You know...BEFORE a movie that already has a 2 disc edition.
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Hmm, a Gladiator re-release? The DVD already is packed with great bonus features and awesome sound/picture, and is easily one of my favorite DVDs. They definitely got it right the first time. However, I'd by a Gladiator Director's Cut in a heartbeat just because I enjoy the movie so much.
They will have to work hard to simply match the quality of the Signature Selection disc. Though, it is DreamWorks, and they do put out quality discs. Maybe it will be like T2 Extreme, which, though it didn't offer as many visual supplements as T2 Ultimate, still turned out to be a great disc.
They will have to work hard to simply match the quality of the Signature Selection disc. Though, it is DreamWorks, and they do put out quality discs. Maybe it will be like T2 Extreme, which, though it didn't offer as many visual supplements as T2 Ultimate, still turned out to be a great disc.