Gladiator Extended Edition - (now rumored to be 8/23, 3 discs) Complete Details!
08-22-05 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Count de Monet
I think the R2 artwork is more bold and striking but I hate the way the text is laid out. The R1 artwork is more standard but I like the black box look. I would have liked something closer to the simple but elegant book cover style of the LORD OF THE RINGS boxsets.
Ultimately, content is king and in that regard, the R1 seems to be superior if, for no other reason, that it also includes the original theatrical cut.
Ultimately, content is king and in that regard, the R1 seems to be superior if, for no other reason, that it also includes the original theatrical cut.
08-22-05 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Rypro 525
also, isn't the dts version out of print anyways, and only a 1 disc version out now?
But it's not like it will be impossible to find. Plus, I believe the 1 disc version just dropped the second disc. Still has DTS.
08-22-05 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
But please, let's be real, who in their right mind would use THIS one for the theatrical cut when there's a FANTASTIC DTS version already out there.
08-22-05 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by talemyn
Completely off-topic . . . excellent user name, Count . . . one of my all time favorite comedies . . . I think I've watched it 50+ times.
08-22-05 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Count de Monet
Not anymore. The DTS track was dropped from the current one-disc theatrical cut in order to squeeze on some (but not all) of Disc 2's extras. But that's not the point. The theatrical cut, in and of itself, is more important to preserve than any DTS track, no matter how "fantastic" it might be.
08-22-05 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
And there it is...on the 1 disc edition. so what are you complaining about?
You're the one getting your facts wrong and your toga in a bunch. Relax.
08-22-05 | 07:38 PM
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Just received my order from DDD with one badly crushed corner 
Looks like it's getting replaced ASAP.
Looks like it's getting replaced ASAP.
08-22-05 | 07:44 PM
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so does the EE add more to the movie ala "Lord of the Rings" trilogy or it is inconsequential? because i am interested, but hate the fact of losing the DTS so i would get it, but might rather watch the TE.
08-22-05 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Count de Monet
I'm not complaining about anything. I'm happy with both the original release and the new one, which I just got. I was merely comparing the superior R1 Extended Edition to the R2 Extended Edition.
You're the one getting your facts wrong and your toga in a bunch. Relax.
You're the one getting your facts wrong and your toga in a bunch. Relax.
08-23-05 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mzupeman2
I also would like to know if the extended cut adds more to the film or not. Is it really good stuff as in LOTR as has been said, or is it just filler?
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=434239
Originally Posted by mjeeves
THE EXTENDED FILM:
The DVD opens with a menu that allows you to choose between the Theatrical Cut and the Extended Cut of the film. The Extended Cut opens with a very brief intro by Director Ridley Scott.
The Extended Version of GLADIATOR is a wonderful version of an already great film in my opinion. I think this Extended Cut improves on the film greatly - adding more character moments particularly for Commodus (Jaoquin Phoenix) and Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), more battle carnage and more battle aftermath footage. The drawback is that much of this footage was seen as deleted scenes on the original 2 disc DVD release (although that was poor non-anamorphic video while this is pristine looking!). However, there is some new stuff here and there and there is also some deleted scenes on the old DVD that are NOT in the Extended Cut or on this DVD at all (the lions feeding on the Christians and the treasure chest moments being two such examples). All in all, I thought the extra scenes improved the film without making the already long film drag. A great film made greater.
08-23-05 | 01:15 PM
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interestingly the extended cut is not R-rated, which either means Dreamworks didn't bother submitting the new cut for a MPAA rating (cost effective) or they slipped in some of the more extreme gore (that was scene prior in the first DVD's pressing "deleted footage montage" clip) back into the film (i.e, the impalement scene)
08-23-05 | 03:59 PM
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also a warning to new viewers, there is a lovely spoiler in the booklet that comes with the movie
I hate when studios assume that everyone that buys this has already seen the movie.
Spoiler:
08-23-05 | 05:07 PM
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08-23-05 | 09:37 PM
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I watched the Hell Unleashed scene in the theatrical in DTS on the original disc and then in the DD5.1 on the new release and they sounded the same to me.
So for those of you like me who can rarely tell a difference between DTS and DD 5.1, the new soundtrack will be fine for you. Probably is reason for audiophiles to hold on to the original release though.
So for those of you like me who can rarely tell a difference between DTS and DD 5.1, the new soundtrack will be fine for you. Probably is reason for audiophiles to hold on to the original release though.
08-23-05 | 09:41 PM
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Great set so far. The extras are up there with another favorite set of mine, by many of the same collaborators (Black Hawk Down SE). I'm keeping my original OOP 2disc and turning this into a 5 disc Stinkeye Collector's Edition.
08-23-05 | 09:52 PM
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i have a freezing problem on my samsung player. I just watched the first battle and another battle (the one before the " my name is..." speech). I'll try it again to see if its the disc (its not scratched) or the player.
08-24-05 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rypro 525
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
08-24-05 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
Um, you do realize that
It's Connie Nielsen's character you're seeing, near the close of the film.
Spoiler:
Guess he'll be surprised then when he watches it again!
08-24-05 | 01:24 PM
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From the digital bits review:
"and for the extended cut it identifies the deleted footage as you watch the film - a nice touch" .... nice touch? I don't know how they are "identifying" the deleted footage but it sounds like a distraction to me! Can anyone clarify??
I loved Gladiator but had planned on NOT double dipping for this. After reading the whole review, I think I just changed my mind ... I WAS ENTERTAINED!!!!!
"and for the extended cut it identifies the deleted footage as you watch the film - a nice touch" .... nice touch? I don't know how they are "identifying" the deleted footage but it sounds like a distraction to me! Can anyone clarify??
I loved Gladiator but had planned on NOT double dipping for this. After reading the whole review, I think I just changed my mind ... I WAS ENTERTAINED!!!!!