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Firstly, this is not the first time Warner's have presented a censored version of a Kubrick movie.
The version of A Clockwork Orange presented currently is the snipped R-rated version. I've heard some of the missing footage is from the rape-film in the Ludovico theatre.
Secondly, full-frame ruins the composition on The Shining (FMJ not so bad) - the hallways look SO much more dramatic and lengthened when matted to widescreen (I just zoomed in on a mate's widescreen set).
Thirdly, it is NOT a "poor movie" - it is stunningly brilliant both acting, scripting, technical...you name it.
Fourthly - Citizen Kane, Casablanca etc. were meant to 1.37:1 all the way. The three latest Kubrick films were not.
Fifthly - why the hell didn't Warner's digitally remove the sound guy reflected in the mirror which I've heard so much about but can't remember seeing at all.
Sixthly - I really hope Warner license it to Criterion as they would do the coolest of cool things with it (yes they would). Like side-by-side on-screen comparisons between the R and unrated orgy scenes.
Seventh - it is such a long movie (2 3/4 hours) it wouldn't fit on a single layered disc - it would HAVE to be dual-layer to get the whole thing on. So DVD-18 is the only viable option for two versions really.
Finally - Warner, now, come on. If it pisses people off, why do it in the first place?
Oh yeah. They can re-release in three months unrated and in 16x9 at a possible new price-point.
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