I have read that many find the hdr to be very dark in this movie i would suggest that this movie needs a very powerful tv to get the best from its hdr. Director s cut restores 45 minutes of footage and transforms a compellingyetfrustrating movie into a breathtaking epic. Scotts lone best picture winner is far from his best, but its still pretty fantastic. It completely cuts lucy, mary elizabeth winstead, from the movie. He himself even said he considers it to be his best film seen on the extras for the dc. Winner of five academy awards, including best picture and best actor, gladiator is a dazzling combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling. Gladiator is a 2000 britishamerican epic historical drama film directed by ridley scott. We have richer character moments though most involving commodus and lucilla. Gladiator is a more fun and accessible blockbuster epic, but far less complex or intricately structured. The directors cut comes to bluray with considerable expectations. Kingdom of heaven is one of ridley scotts best movies. For the extended cut, about a dozen scenes were integrated into the original theatrical cut of this famous historical drama.
The original, theatrical release of blade runner is a great movie. It would be scott returning to the movie he won a best picture oscar for, and in a genre he has visited more than once spectacularly. It is in that spirit that i give koh the victory today. It stars russell crowe, joaquin phoenix, connie nielsen, ralf moller, oliver reed in his final role, djimon hounsou, derek jacobi, john shrapnel and richard harris.
Nov 06, 2018 kingdom of heaven director s cut is probably the best overall movie of the lot. Troy is fun too but a bit too long, and cornier than gladiator. It wasnt until the early 90s that the directors cut was finally released, theatrically and on video cassette, and the film was recognized as a science fiction masterpiece. Then last night, i finally watched the directors cut of it. Alex maidy as justice league approaches its digital release date, many were disappointed not. The directors cut plays like a completely different movie with details that deepen and expand the characters to make kingdom of heaven more than a series of historical events, but a film about. The kingdom of heaven directors cut is one of ridley scotts finest films and every bit as good as gladiator. May 06, 2019 the kingdom of heaven director s cut is one of ridley scott s finest films and every bit as good as gladiator.
Gladiator 2 obviously would have a long shadow to emerge from. Only the ultimate cut has the scene with the t in john s room and the ending with old sarah connor. This new cut expands the running time by 15 minutes, adding a few talky scenes and extensions of others. Traditionally, the director s cut is not, by definition, the director s ideal or preferred cut. Director s cut, is a rare title that deserves the label. Seriously, the fact that this wasnt the version released in theaters is a bigger blight on ridley scotts cinematic legacy that prometheus.
Im amazed people could even make it through the studiochoppedtopieces version that made it to theatres, though. Gladiator is a action drama in which a roman general sets out for revenge against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. In the theatrical version, this scene sets in at 0. We take a look at the new 4k bluray of the best picture oscar winner gladiator, from director ridley scott and star russell crowe, and consider whether its worth purchasing. The movie is 5 stars easily and while i dont know if i prefer the extended cut, the added scenes do add some depth but also make for a bit less tight of a movie. Cut explicitly refers to the process of film editing. Nov 02, 2018 gladiator 2 obviously would have a long shadow to emerge from. A directors cut is an edited version of a film or television episode, music video, commercial, or video game that is supposed to represent the directors own approved edit. That s not the director s cut, that was the ultimate cut. Maximus russell crowe is one of the roman army s most capable and trusted. And ridley scotts gladiator is not an exception to the rule. In its bluray launch promo materials, fox used quotes from director ridley scott trumpeting the stellar quality of the highdef master made for kingdom of heaven, so if this disc was anything less than magnificent, it would be branded another strike against bluray. Ridley scotts directors cut or extended cut versions of his films are simply brilliant the great films turn to legendary blade runner, the good ones go to great gladiator.
Betrayed by the new roman emperor joaquin phoenix, a celebrated and loyal military leader russell crowe is enslaved and forced to become a gladiator. The abc version of gladiator aired in 2002 was made into a twopart movie including scenes that were deleted in the theatrical version, but found in the dvd version. In the theatrical cut shes at the start, has several phone calls with bruce during the film and appears at the end, but all of that is gone. Lets talk about the directors cut of troy dvd talk forum. And ridley scott s gladiator is not an exception to the rule. Full movie in english maximus movies 2015 full movies hollywood new hd.
But its really puzzling that this extended edition is available on the bluray in 4k yet is not in itunes. The director s cut of kingdom of heaven is among scott s best movies, and much better than gladiator in my opinion. Kingdom of heaven directors cut is probably the best overall movie of the lot. In comparison, i cant watch anything in gladiator past them getting to. Jan 12, 2018 top 10 best director s cuts of all time january 12, 2018 by. Its also a film that i like a great deal, and one that i like more after having seen it several times. What s interesting about gladiator is that it s almost exactly right. Discover the unparalleled power of gladiator, masterfully directed by ridley scott alien, blade runner, and featuring a riveting. Maximus russell crowe is one of the roman armys most capable and trusted. In the unrated directors cut, this scene sets in at 0. The film was coproduced and released by dreamworks pictures and universal pictures. Ridley scott s director s cut or extended cut versions of his films are simply brilliant the great films turn to legendary blade runner, the good ones go to great gladiator. Also with richard harris, djimon hounsou, connie nielsen, tomas arana, spencer treat clark, david hemmings, derek jacobi, chris kell, ralph moeller and oliver reed.
Radically altered from the financially unsuccessful version that unspooled in theaters in the summer of 2005, kingdom of heaven. Ridley scott has revealed how he would bring maximus back from the dead in a sequel to gladiator in the directors oscarwinning epic, russell crowes brave general maximus survives his betrayal and attempted murder at the hands of joaquin phoenixs scheming commodus and is metaphorically resurrected as a gladiatorial warrior who rises to become even more popular than the. Sep 25, 2015 gladiator conquered the academy awards in 2001 and took home 5 oscars including best picture and best actor russell crowe. Especially the tremendously improved directors cut. Full movie in english maximus movies 2015 full movie. Its going to need a tv that can do around nits hdr. Gladiator tells a horrifying yet rousing story of one mans fall from grace and eventual.
The director s cut of this movie features several new scenes and storylines that explain character actions far more clearly than the original cut, showing that the director s cut of kingdom of heaven is a true cinematic masterpiece. Later scott personally supervised a digital restoration of blade runner and approved what was called the final cut. Publishers always try to find new ways to squeeze money out of movie fans. Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by ridley scott and written by david franzoni, john logan, and william nicholson. Anticipated sequel, gladiator 2 unfortunately, russell crowe will not be reprising his role in the sequel, as his character is slain in the first movie watch gladiator if you dont believe me. Kingdom of heaven directors cut is a masterpiece and among scotts absolute best work. May 25, 20 gladiator was simply better action movie with superb story and a lot of powerful scenes. It s also a film that i like a great deal, and one that i like more after having seen it several times.
Alex maidy as justice league approaches it s digital release date, many were disappointed not to see a director s cut of the film. Directors cut, is a rare title that deserves the label. Jun 03, 2018 we take a look at the new 4k bluray of the best picture oscar winner gladiator, from director ridley scott and star russell crowe, and consider whether it s worth purchasing. Ridleys scotts gladiator an epic tale of battle and betrayal in ancient rome is returning to dvd on august 23rd in a new 3 disc special extended edition. Ridley s scott s gladiator an epic tale of battle and betrayal in ancient rome is returning to dvd on august 23rd in a new 3 disc special extended edition. Whats interesting about gladiator is that its almost exactly right. My tv can do this and the picture is truly marvellous and much better than the bluray. Of all the extendeddirectors cut movies ive seen troy is the most different. Crowe portrays the fictional character, loyal hispanoroman general maximus decimus meridius, who is betrayed when.
May 25, 20 especially the tremendously improved director s cut. This scene was inserted earlier in the unrated directors cut and comes after robin has buried loxley now. I am leaning toward koh since quality of supporting roles gives much better overall movie than gladiator. The great films turn to legendary blade runner, the good ones go to great gladiator. Violence there are graphic battle scenes including stabbings with swords and spears, and scenes of decapitations and dismemberment. Salt 2010 theatrical cut or extended cut or directors.
I am leaning toward koh since quality of supporting. The editing process of a film is broken into stages. Ridley scotts directors cut or extended cut versions of his films are simply brilliant. Top 10 best directors cuts of all time january 12, 2018 by. In the year 180, the death of emperor marcus aurelius richard harris throws the roman empire into chaos. Orlando bloom stars as balian, a young frenchman in medieval jerusalem during the crusades, who, having lost everything, finds redemption in a heroic fight against overwhelming forces to save his people and fulfill his destiny as a knight. However, those scenes were already on the original dvd as deleted scenes. The bluray edition of the film includes two versions of the movie and in an intro on the extened edition director ridley scott states that the theatrical edition is his director s cut. This version has been universally praised and is what ridley scott originally wanted released to theaters, and is approximately 45 minutes longer than the original theatrical cut. It would be scott returning to the movie he won a best picture oscar for, and. Why kingdom of heaven directors cut is one of ridley scotts. Directors cut restores 45 minutes of footage and transforms a compellingyetfrustrating movie into a breathtaking epic.
Kingdom of heaven is simply beautiful movie, good story and most important part of it, it has terrific atmosphere. A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people, in this epic historical drama from director ridley scott. Seriously, the fact that this wasnt the version released in theaters is a bigger blight on ridley scott s cinematic legacy that prometheus. It still looks good, but the point and the sense are gone. As ridley scott proclaims at the top of the exhaustive threedisc set, the new cut of the film is not the directors cutthat was in the theaters. Gladiator was simply better action movie with superb story and a lot of powerful scenes. As the release of the directors cut showed, however, this ruined the film. It stumbles, but only after reaching ambitiously high and succeeding at just about everything it tries. However, we have the surviving gladiator from the movie named juba, played by djimon hounsou.
First is the assemblyrough cut, where all selected takes are put together in the order in which they should appear in the film. Gladiator conquered the academy awards in 2001 and took home 5 oscars including best picture and best actor russell crowe. The bluray edition of the film includes two versions of the movie and in an intro on the extened edition director ridley scott states that the theatrical edition is. Movie talk lets talk about the directors cut of troy ive always liked troy. The directors cut of kingdom of heaven is among scotts best movies, and much better than gladiator in my opinion. The philip noyces spy movie salt starring angelina jolie was released on dvd and bluray that, interesting enough, included three cuts of the film. By david crow may 6, 2019 share on facebook opens in a new tab. The bluray edition of the film includes two versions of the movie and in an intro on the extened edition director ridley scott states that the theatrical edition is his directors cut.
A former roman general sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Why kingdom of heaven directors cut is one of ridley. Kingdom of heaven directors cut ridley scott wiki fandom. In comparison, i cant watch anything in gladiator past them getting to rome. What directorextended cuts of films are worse than the. But it s really puzzling that this extended edition is available on the bluray in 4k yet is not in itunes. The directors cut plays like a completely different movie with details that deepen and expand the characters to make kingdom of heaven more. It wasnt until the early 90s that the director s cut was finally released, theatrically and on video cassette, and the film was recognized as a science fiction masterpiece. The directors cut of this movie features several new scenes and storylines that explain character actions far more clearly than the original cut, showing that the directors cut of kingdom of heaven is a true cinematic masterpiece.
Furthermore, ridley scott does not seem to be very happy with this new cut. Described by film producer michael deeley as the very best eye in the business, director ridley. Ridley scotts gladiator extended edition directors cut. As the release of the director s cut showed, however, this ruined the film. And i just found out that he has been labeled the father. From ridley scott, the visionary director of black hawk down and gladiator, comes this spectacular epic of courage, honor and adventure. Next, the editor s cut is reduced from the rough cut. With russell crowe, joaquin phoenix, connie nielsen, oliver reed. Braveheart vs gladiator vs kingdom of heaven vs alexander. Release dates 12092005, 29082005, 22032001, 112000. Braveheart vs gladiator vs kingdom of heaven vs alexander vs.