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Fire små uddrag: If you've read my review of the original theatrical version of Kingdom of Heaven on DVD, you'll know that I've felt that that version of the film leaves quite a lot to be desired.
THIS is the version of Kingdom of Heaven that Scott fans have been waiting for. And if you haven't seen the film yet, trust me, don't even bother with the theatrical cut.
So what makes this 191-minute cut of the film better? Plenty, let me assure you.
I can't stress enough how different this version of the film is, and how much better and more rewarding an experience it becomes, with the restoration of the trimmed minutes.
Og om extras: Need a nap yet? Trust me, you will after watching all of these extras - not because they'll put you to sleep, but simply for the sheer volume of material and the time it will take you to go through it all (you might want to pack a lunch before you start your viewing as well). These features are exceptionally well-constructed and thoughtful, offering real insights into the making of Kingdom of Heaven. Every bit of this material is worthy of your time and attention
Konklusion This, at long last, is Kingdom of Heaven as it was meant to be seen. It is finally a great film - the film Ridley Scott fans wanted and hoped it would be when they first saw it in theaters. It's worthy of inclusion among the director's best works (Blade Runner, Alien, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down) and it's well worth your time on DVD, even at 191 minutes (ESPECIALLY at 191 minutes). Forget the mixed reviews of critics - those all pertained to the other version, which you should just pretend doesn't exist. Kingdom of Heaven: The Director's Cut is a feast for your mind as well as your eyes and ears. Better still, for those of you who are fans of the process of filmmaking, Scott's work or just great DVD special features, the extras on this 4-disc set are a damn fine desert. Very highly recommended.
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Jeg ved ikke helt hvorfor, men jeg har vildt høje forventninger til den. Havde sådan en underlig fornemmelse af, at den burde have været en hel masse, da jeg forlod biografen.
Gi' dog pengene til Afrika... De har mere brug for dem.
#5 Det samme her. Der var en masse som kunne have virket, men pga. mærkelig struktur, så blev det noget underligt miskmask. Tror Nortons karakter og den bagvedliggende politik, bliver meget bedre i den nye.
Og så håber jeg at få at vide, hvordan f..... Balian pludselig vågner op på en strand i et vrag med en hest :D Indtil videre står det som det vildeste "til havs" orgie i mands minde!
Wishlist hos Axelmusic: http://www.axelmusic.com/wishlist.php?uid=11140
Ja så er der vist ikke mere at rafle om. Faldt lige over et, åbenbart upcoming, review fra DVDTalk
Man starter med biografversionen: The theatrical cut of Kingdom of Heaven is a technically impressive epic, devoid of soul and a cohesive narrative – sweeping battle scenes give way to strangely choppy exposition, rendering William Monahan's clearly wellresearched historical drama an inchoate mess.
Og slutter af med dette om directors cut: While all of these changes to the film indeed draw out its running time, in no way does Kingdom of Heaven feel overlong or laborious – with the narrative restored and characters given full, detailed arcs, screenwriter William Monahan and Scott fashion a palpably real world, one that draws you in and keeps you absorbed for the duration. The cast is exceptional throughout and the technical aspects are stunning. Put simply, Kingdom of Heaven is a masterpiece of filmmaking that has been restored to its proper glory. Ridley Scott's big dream is no longer a nightmare.
***** af *****
Wishlist hos Axelmusic: http://www.axelmusic.com/wishlist.php?uid=11140
Jeg var ikke særlig begejstret for biograf-udgaven (alene det at en ung smed har så meget forstand på krigsførsel, virker tåbeligt)... men det lyder da lovende med det review.
#1 filmz-Bruce 19 år siden
Fire små uddrag:
If you've read my review of the original theatrical version of Kingdom of Heaven on DVD, you'll know that I've felt that that version of the film leaves quite a lot to be desired.
THIS is the version of Kingdom of Heaven that Scott fans have been waiting for. And if you haven't seen the film yet, trust me, don't even bother with the theatrical cut.
So what makes this 191-minute cut of the film better? Plenty, let me assure you.
I can't stress enough how different this version of the film is, and how much better and more rewarding an experience it becomes, with the restoration of the trimmed minutes.
Og om extras:
Need a nap yet? Trust me, you will after watching all of these extras - not because they'll put you to sleep, but simply for the sheer volume of material and the time it will take you to go through it all (you might want to pack a lunch before you start your viewing as well). These features are exceptionally well-constructed and thoughtful, offering real insights into the making of Kingdom of Heaven. Every bit of this material is worthy of your time and attention
Konklusion
This, at long last, is Kingdom of Heaven as it was meant to be seen. It is finally a great film - the film Ridley Scott fans wanted and hoped it would be when they first saw it in theaters. It's worthy of inclusion among the director's best works (Blade Runner, Alien, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down) and it's well worth your time on DVD, even at 191 minutes (ESPECIALLY at 191 minutes). Forget the mixed reviews of critics - those all pertained to the other version, which you should just pretend doesn't exist. Kingdom of Heaven: The Director's Cut is a feast for your mind as well as your eyes and ears. Better still, for those of you who are fans of the process of filmmaking, Scott's work or just great DVD special features, the extras on this 4-disc set are a damn fine desert. Very highly recommended.
#2 Yoda 19 år siden
#3 gi-jones 19 år siden
#4 filmz-Bruce 19 år siden
#5 gi-jones 19 år siden
#6 filmz-Bruce 19 år siden
Og så håber jeg at få at vide, hvordan f..... Balian pludselig vågner op på en strand i et vrag med en hest :D Indtil videre står det som det vildeste "til havs" orgie i mands minde!
#7 gi-jones 19 år siden
#8 filmz-Bruce 19 år siden
Man starter med biografversionen:
The theatrical cut of Kingdom of Heaven is a technically impressive epic, devoid of soul and a cohesive narrative – sweeping battle scenes give way to strangely choppy exposition, rendering William Monahan's clearly wellresearched historical drama an inchoate mess.
Og slutter af med dette om directors cut:
While all of these changes to the film indeed draw out its running time, in no way does Kingdom of Heaven feel overlong or laborious – with the narrative restored and characters given full, detailed arcs, screenwriter William Monahan and Scott fashion a palpably real world, one that draws you in and keeps you absorbed for the duration. The cast is exceptional throughout and the technical aspects are stunning. Put simply, Kingdom of Heaven is a masterpiece of filmmaking that has been restored to its proper glory. Ridley Scott's big dream is no longer a nightmare.
***** af *****
#9 filt 19 år siden
#10 Corgan 19 år siden
Jeg var ikke særlig begejstret for biograf-udgaven (alene det at en ung smed har så meget forstand på krigsførsel, virker tåbeligt)... men det lyder da lovende med det review.