Roohster
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Personally I don't think the loss of the theatrical cut is a big deal, after seeing the extended version I'd never choose to watch the theatrical version again.
Personally I don't think the loss of the theatrical cut is a big deal, after seeing the extended version I'd never choose to watch the theatrical version again.
Are things like this are down to licensing for different versions in different territories?Agreed, personally, although the completist in me would be annoyed by not having both. And it's surely unnecessarily frustrating for those who prefer the TC, however wrong they are, lol.
Are things like this are down to licensing for different versions in different territories?
Post now with proper spoiler tags.Sorry, I wish I'd read this before I wrote my rambling post above, some of which covers those extra scenes. Although not comprehensive, these are the extra scenes I can remember:
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- Leon and Matilda go to a fancy restaurant after her first 'proper' hit. It's a sweet scene which I wont spoil anymore. I would deem it 'essential though.
- Somewhat cheesy, but still very cool, montage of the two of them going to numerous bad guys' doors and breaking in. As I'd mentioned in my other post, the colour grading is a bit off in this sequence, but it hardly matters.
- Really interesting scene where Matilda wears the dress Leon had bought her and essentially propositions him, saying she'd like him to be her first. Leon, obviously, has no interest in this (given that he's actually the child out of the two of them). This leads to a game of russian roulette where Matilda makes him essentially choose 'love or death'. It's a tense scene, but it's fascinating. Perhaps most importantly however, it provides the context for when she sits up in bed, half-clothed, wearing make up the next morning! (the theatrical version therefore made one question what the bloody hell happened the night before?! Now we have our answer finally..)
There's a scene where we find out a bit about Leon's backstory, why he is the way he is..& why he's in the US working as a hitman. I'm 90% sure that's only in the extended cut. Sorry, been a few years since I last saw it...
Cool scene where Leon introduces Matilda to his, 'finance guy', Tony. Matilda lies about her age and gives Tony a very, very sultry look. Cool little scene, although not essential.
That's all I can remember off the top of my head i'm afraid. There are a few more bits I think, but these are the standout moments.
I'm not a fan of the longer version either. I pre-ordered and cancelled it when I realised there was only the director's cut. Not saying anyone is wrong if that's their preferred version - just not for me.Thanks enormously for pointing out the US release, which I'd previously missed. I really can't stand the long version. Though the only copy of the theatrical cut I own is the Laserdisc, so it's not going to take a lot for that UHD to beat it.
I'm not a fan of the longer version either. I pre-ordered and cancelled it when I realised there was only the director's cut. Not saying anyone is wrong if that's their preferred version - just not for me.
Bought Apocalypse Now Final Cut recently and was disappointed that it didn't include the original theatrical cut (guess I'll just have to chapter skip the French plantation scene from now on).
Can anyone recommend somewhere to buy the US Leon release that's not too expensive?
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So what you’re saying is @Casimir Harlow is that I need to ditch the US copy I’ve had for yonks and not gotten round to watching !
Actively dislike the longer directors cut.Well if you were a completist like me (cough *nerd* cough) you'd keep it just so you still have the theatrical cut even though you may never watch it.
Obviously you've got DV otherwise you wouldn't be asking, but the 'upgrade' is only for those a) with DV and b) who don't care about having the TC.
But you'll never compete with copies of Leon, I'm sure I've had at least a dozen on different formats, God knows how many steelbooks alone (and now 4K steelbooks lol). It's in my Top 5 movies of all time (along with Heat) so I try to cut myself some slack about what is borderline obsessive.
Of course the easy solution is to just win the competition and keep both.
Actively dislike the longer directors cut.
Excellent news, I’ll never watch the DC again. Icky.Then you need to actively keep the US disc and steer clear of this UK disc. It's Director's Cut ONLY.
If you can still find it, there's a big fancy box version that has all three cuts in 4k as well:Bought Apocalypse Now Final Cut recently and was disappointed that it didn't include the original theatrical cut (guess I'll just have to chapter skip the French plantation scene from now on).
Another release without the theatrical cut? IIRC the director's cut has cool action scenes but it also strongly implies there is a sexual relationship between them, and that is just gross.
I guess the movie industry just doesn't want me as a customer. Maybe they figure that only "enthusiasts" buy 4K movies physically and want to save money by only including one cut.
Another release without the theatrical cut? IIRC the director's cut has cool action scenes but it also strongly implies there is a sexual relationship between them, and that is just gross.
I guess the movie industry just doesn't want me as a customer. Maybe they figure that only "enthusiasts" buy 4K movies physically and want to save money by only including one cut.