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Riddick · 02-13-2003, 03:25 AM

Just came home with Lions Gate Signiture Series edition of Monsters Ball ( Unrated )

and it was in WalMart, go figure, I thought WalMart wouldn't carry an edition like this

I guess you never know . . . $17.00

IKEA_boy · 02-13-2003, 04:59 AM

How is it compared the the 'regular' cut?

I couldn't imagine the movie being any more graphic in any aspect. It was already hard enough to watch. (It was a great movie though.)

asphodel5 · 02-13-2003, 05:03 AM

Does it come with a booklet? Are the menus nice? I know those are trivial questions, but I'm interested in knowing what to expect from this new series of DVDs. Thanks.

brian1234 · 02-13-2003, 08:27 AM

is this worth a blind purchase? heard a lot of good things about this movie, thinking about picking up the new dvd.

QuiGonJosh · 02-13-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by brian1234
is this worth a blind purchase? heard a lot of good things about this movie, thinking about picking up the new dvd.

If you like raw and realistic films, then I say go for it. Its a very good film and Billy Bob and Halle are really great in it.

michaelallroy · 02-13-2003, 11:29 AM

monster balls.

Damian · 02-13-2003, 12:32 PM

I agree that Halle was really good in the movie and her award was well-deserved, I personally thought the movie was stupid and a complete bore.
But again, she was very good in it.

StinkPalm · 02-13-2003, 04:01 PM

yes......and very naked.......

SephirothClone · 02-13-2003, 04:36 PM

...hell yes, and I will be picking it up!

Icon769 · 02-13-2003, 06:33 PM

So what are the differences between cut and uncut. I remember reading sometime ago (right here I think) that the only difference was you saw more of Billy bob.

If that's the only difference I'll keep the copy I have now.

retroboy · 02-13-2003, 08:16 PM

I don't know what the differences are between the original and the censored cuts, but I saw the uncensored version in the theatre (as it was released nationally in Canada) and have held off buying the original DVD release. Thanks to Lion's Gate (coincidentally a Canadian company) for releasing the uncensored version--now I can pick up a copy of this excellent film.

QuiGonJosh · 02-13-2003, 08:38 PM

So, no one knows the difference between the two cuts, if its just more sex, then I will likely just keep the current edition.

DVDgod237 · 02-13-2003, 09:05 PM

The sex scene is about a minute longer. For example,

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
We see Billy Bob's balls so maybe thats why they called it "monsters ball"

Most of the individual shots are longer instead of the fast cutting like in the R rated version. (saw on Cinemax)

QuiGonJosh · 02-13-2003, 09:17 PM

Ehh...that aint enough for gettin me to buy a new version.

chogan · 02-13-2003, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DVDgod237
The sex scene is about a minute longer. For example,
Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
We see Billy Bob's balls so maybe thats why they called it "monsters ball"
Most of the individual shots are longer instead of the fast cutting like in the R rated version. (saw on Cinemax)

LOL!

That's a new one. Upgrading to a new edition for a

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
nut shot

.

Riddick · 02-13-2003, 11:54 PM

I haven't watched yet and I did not see the first DVD

I'm taking a chance on this, I've heard alot of good things about it

Ebert loved it so I'll give it a try

Donkey · 02-14-2003, 02:04 AM

I have the original DVD cut of this movie so I will not be picking up this version. I wish I would have waited for it, but oh well I got the other one new for like $12.99. I've not yet watched the DVD, I don't know why I've not gotten to it. So I've not seen the movie.

Question:Is the new "O" unrated also?

Marq · 02-14-2003, 02:41 AM

I too found this early at a local store! Actually, all 4 Signatiure Series DVDs were out, so I also got Amores Perros!!!

I won't be able to watch them for a while, but I will let you know that there are NO BOOKLETS inside them.
I figured as much, since the chapter titles are listed on the back cover...
No gripe here - the DVDs look great, with very nice cover art and overall presentation (not bilingual here in Canada, phew).
I hardly ever find stuff early, so these 2 were a real treat (they also had Eve's Bayou and O - potential buys some other time).
They're all pretty cheap too! Got them for $17.99 Canadian, (about $11.00 U.S.)

02-13-2003, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Riddick Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DS9 occasionally beams down to Long Island New York	Picked up Monsters Ball early!! Just came home with Lions Gate Signiture Series edition of Monsters Ball ( Unrated ) and it was in WalMart, go figure, I thought WalMart wouldn't carry an edition like this I guess you never know . . . $17.00 __________________ Finally found something worse than me . . .huh?

02-13-2003, 05:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
asphodel5 Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ohio	Does it come with a booklet? Are the menus nice? I know those are trivial questions, but I'm interested in knowing what to expect from this new series of DVDs. Thanks. __________________ A sail! A veil awave upon the waves. Boomed crashing chords. When love absorbs. War! War! The tympanum. Redone and Revised! My Visually Oriented Screening Log

02-13-2003, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
brian1234 Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Austin	is this worth a blind purchase? heard a lot of good things about this movie, thinking about picking up the new dvd. __________________ My DVD List

02-13-2003, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
michaelallroy Actor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: chicago	monster balls. __________________ Wait a second, this ain't no brain...this a damn bee's nest.

02-13-2003, 04:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
StinkPalm Loves chocolate covered pretzels Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City.....recognize	yes......and very naked....... __________________ Here's the pulse, alright. Now here's the finger. Far from the pulse jammed straight up your ass, say would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?

02-13-2003, 04:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	How is it compared the the 'regular' cut? I couldn't imagine the movie being any more graphic in any aspect. It was already hard enough to watch. (It was a great movie though.)

02-13-2003, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damian My dad can beat up your dad. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Mississippi	I agree that Halle was really good in the movie and her award was well-deserved, I personally thought the movie was stupid and a complete bore. But again, she was very good in it.

02-13-2003, 04:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
SephirothClone Secret President of the NLWC Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guess and win $1	...hell yes, and I will be picking it up! __________________ Want pictures of my iguana collection? Just give Ried a PM.

02-13-2003, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Icon769 Unique. Just like the other 768. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern CA	So what are the differences between cut and uncut. I remember reading sometime ago (right here I think) that the only difference was you saw more of Billy bob. If that's the only difference I'll keep the copy I have now. __________________ Help me find Dr. Light! My Collection l Best & Worst Movies

02-13-2003, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
retroboy Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rock 'n' Roll High School	I don't know what the differences are between the original and the censored cuts, but I saw the uncensored version in the theatre (as it was released nationally in Canada) and have held off buying the original DVD release. Thanks to Lion's Gate (coincidentally a Canadian company) for releasing the uncensored version--now I can pick up a copy of this excellent film. __________________ "I think Canadians see the world more as anthropologists. I think we're not burdened by the weight of being a superpower and that gives us the chance to listen and understand different issues around the world."

02-13-2003, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shire (WV)	So, no one knows the difference between the two cuts, if its just more sex, then I will likely just keep the current edition.

02-13-2003, 09:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shire (WV)	Ehh...that aint enough for gettin me to buy a new version.

02-13-2003, 11:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Riddick Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DS9 occasionally beams down to Long Island New York	I haven't watched yet and I did not see the first DVD I'm taking a chance on this, I've heard alot of good things about it Ebert loved it so I'll give it a try __________________ Finally found something worse than me . . .huh?

02-14-2003, 02:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	I have the original DVD cut of this movie so I will not be picking up this version. I wish I would have waited for it, but oh well I got the other one new for like $12.99. I've not yet watched the DVD, I don't know why I've not gotten to it. So I've not seen the movie. Question:Is the new "O" unrated also? __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light?

02-14-2003, 02:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	I too found this early at a local store! Actually, all 4 Signatiure Series DVDs were out, so I also got Amores Perros!!! I won't be able to watch them for a while, but I will let you know that there are NO BOOKLETS inside them. I figured as much, since the chapter titles are listed on the back cover... No gripe here - the DVDs look great, with very nice cover art and overall presentation (not bilingual here in Canada, phew). I hardly ever find stuff early, so these 2 were a real treat (they also had Eve's Bayou and O - potential buys some other time). They're all pretty cheap too! Got them for $17.99 Canadian, (about $11.00 U.S.)

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