Requiem for a Dream : Directors Cut vs Normal - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Volcane666 · 03-09-2002, 12:46 AM

I have just watched (for the first time ever) the above title in it's Directors Cut format. A very dark, but wonderful film as I'm sure most/all of you would agree.

What I am wondering :

a) Is the Directors Cut that I have viewed the superior version?

b) What exactly did it add that was not there in the "normal/theatrical" version?

Thx...

SolidSnakeASS · 03-09-2002, 12:54 AM

The Director's cut is the superior version. It contains much more graphic footage, making the film harder to watch but all out more memorable.

GracefulGanesha · 03-09-2002, 01:07 AM

One phrase: "Ass to ass!"

Riddick · 03-09-2002, 01:09 AM

They actually showed this?

I remenber the line but I don't remember seeing it

Indyphantom · 03-09-2002, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by GracefulGanesha
One phrase: "Ass to ass!"

Is the DVD only the director's cut...or are there two versions available? I saw it in theatres, and this scene is not one I recall. This one in another thread too.

pdjennings · 03-09-2002, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by Indyphantom
Is the DVD only the director's cut...or are there two versions available? I saw it in theatres, and this scene is not one I recall. This one in another thread too.

It was ONLY shown in theaters in the UNRATED (Directors Cut) version. The edited "R" version was just created for BlockBuster and the like.

Plus... the edited DVD does not contain any of the features contained on the Directors Cut DVD.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 03-09-2002, 02:12 AM

Yeah, the "director's cut" is the original,l unaltered theatrical version. Anything else is just created for Blockbuster and Hollywood Video (stores you should only rent at if you support film censorship). As far as I'm concerned, an R-rated cut doesn't exist.

I think the reason people don't remember the "ass-to-ass" sequence is becuase the climactic point of the film (where it is located) is so incredibly intense it's difficult to make out what's going on. I've seen the film countless times, so I know just about every single shot in the picture.

Thanx,
Brook

Mr. McMinn · 03-09-2002, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by SolidSnakeASS
The Director's cut is the superior version. It contains much more graphic footage, making the film harder to watch but all out more memorable.

I recently purchased RFAD DC and I watched it a few days ago. I didn't find it hard to watch at all. I found that I enjoyed it and thought it was a damn fine movie. Very intriging nonetheless.

I say RFAD Directors Cut over the regular. (of course)

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 03-09-2002, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. McMinn
ently purchased RFAD DC and I watched it a few days ago. I didn't find it hard to watch at all. I found that I enjoyed it and thought it was a damn fine movie. Very intriging nonetheless.

I say RFAD Directors Cut over the regular. (of course)

Keep in mind that it was a home viewing of the picture. With "Requiem for a Dream" a theatrical viewing is MILES different from watching it at home!

I feel so sorry for all the people who didn't see it 'till it was released on DVD, seeing it in the theatre was a billion times more intese -- it was REALLY cool!!!

Thanx,
Brook

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Volcane666 Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.K.	Requiem for a Dream : Directors Cut vs Normal I have just watched (for the first time ever) the above title in it's Directors Cut format. A very dark, but wonderful film as I'm sure most/all of you would agree. What I am wondering : a) Is the Directors Cut that I have viewed the superior version? b) What exactly did it add that was not there in the "normal/theatrical" version? Thx... __________________ ------------------------------------------------ "The biggest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he doesn't exist!"

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Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Yeah, the "director's cut" is the original,l unaltered theatrical version. Anything else is just created for Blockbuster and Hollywood Video (stores you should only rent at if you support film censorship). As far as I'm concerned, an R-rated cut doesn't exist. I think the reason people don't remember the "ass-to-ass" sequence is becuase the climactic point of the film (where it is located) is so incredibly intense it's difficult to make out what's going on. I've seen the film countless times, so I know just about every single shot in the picture. Thanx, Brook __________________ Whitney Houston is unanimously considered to be a talentless crack-addicted prostitute, but she's still proud to be 82% better than Star Wars. Teh video. \| Teh audio. \| Teh win! ...And please, for the love of god, don't be this guy.

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03-09-2002, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	The Director's cut is the superior version. It contains much more graphic footage, making the film harder to watch but all out more memorable.