Das Boot - Which Version?
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Das Boot - Which Version?
Ok, I have never seen this film (Bad on me) but I love WW2 films and have been told numerous times that this is one of the best...
So, I see there are 3 releases:
Original DC
Original DC Superbit
Uncut 300 minute version
Which is the best? I would imagine the superbit for picture/audio, but does the uncut add enough important information to the story to justify the 5 hour time? Or is it mostly filler? How about extras? Are the extras on the original release good enough to accept the slightly inferior video/audio compared to the superbit?
Please help!
So, I see there are 3 releases:
Original DC
Original DC Superbit
Uncut 300 minute version
Which is the best? I would imagine the superbit for picture/audio, but does the uncut add enough important information to the story to justify the 5 hour time? Or is it mostly filler? How about extras? Are the extras on the original release good enough to accept the slightly inferior video/audio compared to the superbit?
Please help!
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Originally Posted by Damed
Ok, I have never seen this film (Bad on me) but I love WW2 films and have been told numerous times that this is one of the best...
So, I see there are 3 releases:
Original DC
Original DC Superbit
Uncut 300 minute version
Which is the best? I would imagine the superbit for picture/audio, but does the uncut add enough important information to the story to justify the 5 hour time? Or is it mostly filler? How about extras? Are the extras on the original release good enough to accept the slightly inferior video/audio compared to the superbit?
Please help!
So, I see there are 3 releases:
Original DC
Original DC Superbit
Uncut 300 minute version
Which is the best? I would imagine the superbit for picture/audio, but does the uncut add enough important information to the story to justify the 5 hour time? Or is it mostly filler? How about extras? Are the extras on the original release good enough to accept the slightly inferior video/audio compared to the superbit?
Please help!
By the way, you should definitely look at the reviews on Amazon. There are some very good reviews of the Uncut Version. They may help you decide.
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I own all three versions and have watched the various versions of the film, including the theatrical version in German at a theater, at least a dozen times. Remember that this is an "old" movie made prior to CGI and digital theaters. If you're expecting Star Wars sound and effects you'll be disappointed.
If you only want to buy ONE, I'd buy the Director's Cut. The video quality is pretty good but I love the commentary which is what sets it apart. The extras are nice. The Superbit has better audio/video but not enough to compensate for the loss of the commentary. The Uncut tacks on another 100 minutes which makes it very long to watch. I would say that the Uncut is not meant for first time viewers.
Stay away from the theatrical version which is about 150 minutes.
If you only want to buy ONE, I'd buy the Director's Cut. The video quality is pretty good but I love the commentary which is what sets it apart. The extras are nice. The Superbit has better audio/video but not enough to compensate for the loss of the commentary. The Uncut tacks on another 100 minutes which makes it very long to watch. I would say that the Uncut is not meant for first time viewers.
Stay away from the theatrical version which is about 150 minutes.
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Originally Posted by bigkid43
Remember that this is an "old" movie made prior to CGI and digital theaters.
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Originally Posted by Admiral7
We can always count on DVDJosh, our resident "Thread already exists" police.
In any event, there was a huge thread about this very topic when the new edition was coming out. We can have all the repeat topics in the world, but a quick answer with relevant discussion could be obtained by using the search.
And if you think *I* am the search police, let's just say I make 1984 look like Breakin' II: Electic Boogaloo.
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Nice sig, btw.
In any event, there was a huge thread about this very topic when the new edition was coming out. We can have all the repeat topics in the world, but a quick answer with relevant discussion could be obtained by using the search.
And if you think *I* am the search police, let's just say I make 1984 look like Breakin' II: Electic Boogaloo.
In any event, there was a huge thread about this very topic when the new edition was coming out. We can have all the repeat topics in the world, but a quick answer with relevant discussion could be obtained by using the search.
And if you think *I* am the search police, let's just say I make 1984 look like Breakin' II: Electic Boogaloo.
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You're right. Cameron take top honor for that.
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