Apocalypse Now: Final Cut*

Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by Jason Manley, May 1, 2019.

  1. Jason Manley

    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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  2. The Panda

    The Panda Forum Mutant

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    Oh God, my poor wife. I will be trying to drag her to see this.
    "You have this on DVD, you know half the dialogue by heart. You need to see this WHY?"

    Warren Zevon; "It's a movie with two hours of cool effects and dialogue, capped by an appearance by Don Rickles"
     
  3. masswriter

    masswriter Minister At Large

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    what is he finally cutting?
     
  4. eeglug

    eeglug Senior Member

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    I'm reading on the interwebs that it's basically Redux without the extra playboy bunny stuff.
     
  5. Schoolmaster Bones

    Schoolmaster Bones Poe's Lawyer

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    I love this movie - but the shorter the cut, the better.
     
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  6. I understand that the Time magazine bit is also cut, which was the only additional bit in Redux that was worthwhile IMHO. Thus, for me, the original theatrical cut is still the definitive one.
     
  7. Jack Lord

    Jack Lord Forum Resident

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    Agreed.

    The Time magazine bit is good because it gives Brando something to do besides mumble cryptically.
     
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  8. Jason Manley

    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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    I'm particularly a fan of the theatrical version that ends with the destruction of Kurtz's compound. I find it the most satisfying. I believe that was only shown in some of the early 70mm engagements in '79.

    The general release ends the normal way, it's fine too. I just love Coppola's first instinct more.
     
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  9. Antmanbee

    Antmanbee Mental Toss Flycoon

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    Just don't let George Lucas get involved...!
     
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  10. Jason Manley

    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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    The one thing I'll say for FFC is that even though he has revisited his films, he has always respected his own youthful judgement and kept the theatrical versions available. Also, his changes have only been in the form of editing and pacing; not adding digital glop. And again, the original general release version remains in print.
     
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  11. Jim B.

    Jim B. Senior Member

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    The Outsiders?
     
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  12. Jason Manley

    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Wow I didn't realize he had shunned the Theatrical Version since the DVD release. That's a shame.
     
  13. DVEric

    DVEric Satirical Intellectual

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    Why not? wouldn’t it be cool to see Willard have a machine gun battle with Kurtz? Also, the boat could spread wings and fly off the water. Action packed!

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  14. The Hud

    The Hud Breath of the Kingdom, Tears of the Wild

    I am hoping all 3 versions will be in 4K on the UHD-BD.
     
  15. Jason Manley

    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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    According this link it will:

     
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  16. mdm08033

    mdm08033 Senior Member

    Hmm, are they striking 35mm or 70mm blowups? I saw the Redux print in Philadelphia and I’m not a fan. I’d love to take my son to a film screening.
     
  17. tommy-thewho

    tommy-thewho Senior Member

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    Probably my favorite war movie but still like the original the best.

    I will try to see it if possible.
     
  18. Jason Manley

    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Jason Manley Senior Member Thread Starter

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  20. Time Is On My Side

    Time Is On My Side Forum Resident

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    I don't get it. It's just the Redux version with some stuff removed.
     
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  21. I think he largely got it right the first time.Redux was an inter3sting variation but didn’t replace the original theatrical cut.
     
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  22. Dillydipper

    Dillydipper Space-Age luddite

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    Sometimes a salad can be better with the crawfish taken out.
     
  23. Roland Stone

    Roland Stone Offending Member

    Pass. I thought the plantation scene was a complete crash and should have been left in the editing room. I'm glad I saw it once but that's all I need.
     
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  24. carrick doone

    carrick doone Whhhuuuutttt????

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    Maybe I'm old but that is not a good trailer for this film and I am not critical of trailers as a rule. The Vietnam war as opera? No. It trivialises so much.

    I may see it again but I have Redux(Which I like a lot) and I've seen the theatrical release about three times. But at the right venue I could be convinced.
     
  25. JohnG

    JohnG PROG now in Dolby ATMOS!

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    I will try and see it on the biggest screen available in the NY metro area if it really does play in theaters again. It remains my all time favorite film.
     
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