Who's going to get Daredevil dvd this Tuesday? [Archive]

werebadger

07-25-2003, 01:39 AM

Ive already reserved my copy, and I dont understand why people dont like this movie. Its a great Comic book movie, and ranks right up there with X-Men and Spider-Man. The thing I hear most often is that the person hadnt even heard of Daredevil before the movie came out, well thats probably half of the problem right there.

bludemun

07-25-2003, 02:27 AM

Maybe a better question is... who would be getting this movie if Jennifer Garner/Elecktra wasn't in it? Geez, she gets almost equal billing on the box! (Not that that's a bad thing.)

The Insider

07-25-2003, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by cg124
Boone what region is that?

It´s a picture of the British Region-2 DVD. Which is the one I´ll be getting soon. Not a very good movie, but, then again, not a very bad one either. A fairly average movie, but the DVD is loaded with goodies.

ILOVEKATIE

07-25-2003, 06:19 AM

I might get it.

tedward

07-25-2003, 06:50 AM

Daredevil came out ages ago on dvd :)

Im not even going to rent it - not interested.

Sculder

07-25-2003, 04:27 PM

I hope they will release the director`s cut, but if not then I will eventually buy this SE.

Kris Hodgson

07-25-2003, 04:35 PM

This was one of my favorite comic book movies. It is easily the most faithful adaptation. I'll be getting it.

Sculder

07-25-2003, 05:14 PM

US Cover
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JLXE.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
French
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00008UEGN.08.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
UK
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00006LA7V.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
German
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00008V2Z3.03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

PapaGeorgioSmrf

07-25-2003, 06:46 PM

i like uk's

Hitman

07-26-2003, 12:26 AM

I think the U.S. has the coolest. Too bad I'm still not gonna waste my money on buying it.

tedward

07-26-2003, 03:11 AM

I like the look of the U.S cover best. Is the american version also a 2 disc special edition?

Im still not buying this movie.

Baadshah

07-26-2003, 11:21 AM

i like the UK version cover, it shows more of the city. I might just buy this when Blockbuster put it out as a buyable $9.99 used copy

Kris Hodgson

07-26-2003, 11:23 AM

Why do we get the crappiest one? It looks like ****. (region 1)

jpdill

07-26-2003, 11:26 AM

It's the extended 99 minutes version

Baadshah

07-26-2003, 12:04 PM

really 99 mins. What was it before? Is there more action

spiderman_2k

07-26-2003, 12:06 PM

Isnt there a side story of Matt defending Coolio's character for some reason???

Hitman

07-26-2003, 10:11 PM

I hope by having an extended version, this movie will show what Elektra REALLY does for a living. That tight leather ain't fooling anyone.

pattypimpdaddy2

07-26-2003, 10:39 PM

I will be gettin this movie, i love the daredevil character always have always will, i have the vey 1st issue of the comic book and i enjoyed the movie. "remember WideScreen if ur buyin on DVD"..

Rizor

07-26-2003, 11:50 PM

I liked the movie enough and the DVD is loaded enough for me to get it. Would've made a good birthday present, but it comes out the day after my birthday. :)

The movie in the US is 103 minutes. In the UK two shots were cut but are now back on the DVD so it's not exactly an extended edition, more of an uncut version. (UK's is only 99 min because of PAL speed-up).

If you're waiting for the Director's Cut, the director occasionally drops in at the SHH! forums (I'm assuming it's him because during production he'd give inside info about the movie that later came to be true like the extra bit with Bullseye at the end credits) and he said they probably won't release the DC until 2005 when the Elektra movie comes out.

Rocketboy

07-27-2003, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
Isnt there a side story of Matt defending Coolio's character for some reason??? I remember the director saying he wanted it on the DVD, but I haven't heard if is or not.

Superhero Hype - Feb 17, 2003 (http://www.superherohype.com/cgi-bin/news/fullnews.cgi?newsid1045495194,26274,)

Coolio's Lost Daredevil Footage
Monday, February 17, 2003 9:19 CST

What happened to Coolio's footage in the Daredevil movie? The Calgary Sun reports:

You'll see rapper Coolio's name in the credits for Daredevil, but you won't see his face in the movie.

According to the film's writer and director, Mark Steven Johnson, it seemed like a cool idea to have a major subplot involving a character named Daunte Jackson in the superhero adventure.

By day, avenger Daredevil is the blind lawyer Matt Murdock. Johnson wanted to show what a good lawyer he is, so he created a storyline in which Murdock (Ben Affleck) and his assistant Franklin Nelson (Jon Favreau) were trying to prove their client Daunte Jackson was innocent of his murder charge.

"They actually go out and do the investigating themselves. It shows a very important side to Matt's character.

"He is as much the champion of the innocent by day as he is by night," explains Johnson.

This subplot is just 20 minutes of film footage that will end up on the DVD version of Daredevil.

"You'll see a very different movie on the DVD. We had to tone down quite a bit of the violence to get our PG rating for the cinema release, and there are important scenes for each of the major characters that had to be trimmed."

sphericthor

07-27-2003, 07:32 AM

"You'll see a very different movie on the DVD. We had to tone down quite a bit of the violence to get our PG rating for the cinema release, and there are important scenes for each of the major characters that had to be trimmed."

I bought the Region 2 version 3 weeks ago and I would love to get hold of this guys e-mail address and complain that the movie on the DVD is the same movie that was shown in UK cinemas with a 15 rating.

BTW the Coolio scene isn't on the DVD either

The Insider

07-27-2003, 11:49 AM

Those 15 minutes aren´t included in the American Region-1 DVD version either. Isn´t there supposed to be released a "Director's Cut" version of the movie this december? There´s been talk about doing that, I know.

Onimar Synn

07-27-2003, 11:55 AM

Yeah, there has been much ado about a directors cut over at SHH. This was one of those films that I get the feeling really got screwed during the editing process, so a DC might be a really good thing. That said, I still liked this movie better than Spider-man. Bullseye saved the whole thing as far as I'm concerned, and even as over-the-top as Colin Farrell was, he didn't chew up the scenery the way Dafoe did. (God that was annoying.)

Rizor

07-27-2003, 02:39 PM

The current DVD is simply the theatrical cut.

Here's that post by the director at SHH! made on 7/18:

"I'm sitting on the mixing stage right now, finishing the Director's Cut. It's 35 minutes of additional footage (nearly 1/3 of the theatrical running time). Thank God for DVD. It will be up to you to decide if it's indeed better or not, but rest assured it's a very different version of the movie. No release date is set yet, they may wait and use it to kick off the Elektra movie. But know that it is definitely being done and it will indeed include everything that was cut from the theatrical release. There is the murder case that Matt and Foggy take, lots of courtroom drama, Matt's own investigation into the case, heaps 'o violence, and the Kingpin gets to show why he's such a bad ass. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long!"

By the way, the Elektra movie will start filming April 2004 with a release in 2005. We'll have to wait 2 more years for a Director's Cut if Fox does go this path.

Hitman

07-27-2003, 02:56 PM

That sucks. I would've bought the Director's Cut of Daredevil.

Rocketboy

07-27-2003, 04:38 PM

Maybe the director's cut will lengthen the time elapsed in the actual movie. It seemed like everything happened in just a few days. DD and Elektra fell in love after like two meetings? Riiiiiiiight.

Hitman

07-27-2003, 04:49 PM

Yeah I don't think a Sai carrying assasin is that easy to nail. ;)

jbailey84

07-27-2003, 05:24 PM

i'll pass

Boone

07-27-2003, 09:51 PM

Why do some people take this movie too seriously? It's just a "comic book" movie....lighten up alittle... :)

Dogbert0228

07-28-2003, 12:57 AM

I will be waiting until December (or whenever) to see if the R-rated director's cut is released as planned. If it is not, then this is just a rental. Too many gaps and Kingpin isn't a very well developed villain, despite what MCD COULD have done with the character. If the director's cut with extra footage is released, then I'm all for DD. They can only make it better with more footage...

bludemun

07-28-2003, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by Hitman
Yeah I don't think a Sai carrying assasin is that easy to nail. ;)

But don't we all wish that were true!

Sims17

07-29-2003, 10:04 AM

I already own Daredevil on region 2 and it is a fantastic DVD! I dunno if the region 1 version is the same but u should all buy it. It may not be the best film around but its worth it for the extra stuff!

Seraph333

07-29-2003, 12:08 PM

Im definently renting it but i don't think im buying it.

Clark Savage Jr

07-29-2003, 01:04 PM

Bought it this morning.....done watched it and most of the extras. An interesting thing in the extras is a scene where Matt is driving a car and wrecks it....anyone know where this would have been in the movie?

hpk37067

07-29-2003, 02:30 PM

I wouldn't go near this DVD. The movie sucked so bad, I was going to cry at it. Darn Spiderman! Why did it have to be so good?

Rizor

07-29-2003, 02:40 PM

How does a blind guy drive?!

Maybe the director's cut will lengthen the time elapsed in the actual movie. It seemed like everything happened in just a few days. DD and Elektra fell in love after like two meetings? Riiiiiiiight.Same thing in M:I2! It's ridiculous. Ethan and that girl (Naya or something) meet briefly in one scene, he saves her from a car accident and beds her. Cut to next day: "I love you! I'll never let anything happen to you!"

Boone

07-29-2003, 04:18 PM

Just got home from work to find my DD DVD...I love my wife! :D

Clark Savage Jr

07-29-2003, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Rizor
How does a blind guy drive?!

Not to good....if you read my post I mention that it shows him wrecking.

Clark Savage Jr

07-29-2003, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by hpk37067
I wouldn't go near this DVD. The movie sucked so bad, I was going to cry at it. Darn Spiderman! Why did it have to be so good?
That's the wonderful thing about opinions....everyone has one, but it doesn't matter what the other person's is, because your own is the one that counts. I like Daredevil.

FLICKNAVY

07-29-2003, 08:18 PM

Never heard of Daredevil Jorich? He's only one of the top marvel superheroes of all time.......must not know much about comics hehe

Rizor

07-29-2003, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Clark Savage Jr
Not to good....if you read my post I mention that it shows him wrecking. Well, what I meant was, why would they let him? I think I even saw a passenger in the car (probably Foggy).

Anyway, got it today. Saw the movie in the theater, but couldn't watch it today. Saw some of the features though. Great stuff.

teewee1432

07-29-2003, 10:35 PM

I got this today, wathced the music videos which were very cool, and the trailers. Its so much features on there that I probley wont get a chance to finish them until next week because of my busy scedule this week. But I'll watch the movie tomorrow.

true fan11212

07-30-2003, 12:01 AM

I won't be getting it.To me Daredevil was a complete disappointment.

I was skeptical of the film when I first saw Ben Affleck in his costume.Then I saw the trailer,which didn't do it for me either.The thing that go me excited about the film was the internet reviews...I never really listen to critics,but I do SOMETIMES listen to fellow movie fans,and some of the online critics gave it good reviews...

Then I saw the film.It was just poorly done.Nothing in the film felt original(Yes,its based on a comic book,but there was no unique feel to it).It felt like a bad Batman rip-off.Its main flaw was that the supporting characters were FAR more interesting than the lead.Ben Affleck really made no impression in this film.It was Colin Farrell and Jennifer Garner who stole the show.

Colorado Cajun

07-30-2003, 12:35 AM

I got mine tonight!!!:D

A Guy

07-30-2003, 01:46 AM

I LOVED DAREDEVIL! I thought it was almost better than Spiderman and the first X-Men b/c it wasn't as geared towards a younger audience. i think the diretor just made the movie as he felt it should be and not as a "lets take the kids and see a goody-two-shoes" superhero movie. i agree that it seemed a bit rushed and underdeveloped at some points but i let that slide due to the fact that it was heavily cut. i went to the theater skeptical and was pleasantly surprised. love the dvd! CAN'T WAIT FOR A DIRECTORS CUT!

A Guy

07-30-2003, 01:51 AM

by the way, i'm not bashing Spiderman or X-Men. i loved both of those with a passion. i just felt that some of the parts of those two were too child-oriented. (i know, kids love superheros, so they should make it so they can enjoy them too) But X2 was better than x-men b/c it was made more, ...i dunno, un-childish IMO. maybe i don't know what im saying, hahaha

sphericthor

07-30-2003, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by The Insider
Isn´t there supposed to be released a "Director's Cut" version of the movie this december? There´s been talk about doing that, I know.

According to an article I read in Empire magazine a couple of months ago here in the UK, the DVD I bought is supposed to be uncut with an extra 10-15 minutes added back on to the movie by the BBFC

Kyle Katarn

07-30-2003, 07:51 AM

The FIRST Widescreen edition at WalMart was in my hot little hands at 12:01 am! :D

Baadshah

07-30-2003, 05:09 PM

is there another dvd version coming out soon

clrb15

07-30-2003, 07:03 PM

i'll just rent DD

bludemun

07-31-2003, 03:48 AM

This DVD is worth it just for all the bonus stuff.

Why can't most DVDs have this sort of treatment? Nothing sucks worse than getting a DVD with nothing extra on it, you just feel ripped off.

Jspitalieri

08-01-2003, 10:24 AM

Not Me!

jorich

08-01-2003, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by FLICKNAVY
Never heard of Daredevil Jorich? He's only one of the top marvel superheroes of all time.......must not know much about comics hehe

Sorry. I don't keep a running list of the Top 100 Marvel Superheroes of all-time.

No, I don't read comics...and neither does a large part of our society. There are some superheroes who have crossed-over into mainstream society (i.e., Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman, etc.) that everybody and their mother knows about. Then on the other hand, you've got your characters like DD whom only the avid comic book fans have actually heard of before...c'mon...it's not like DD has had his own Saturday morning cartoon.

Oh yeah...shaka bruddah.

Halofan1

08-01-2003, 12:39 PM

Hmm, should I get this or the Led Zeppelin DVD?

teewee1432

08-01-2003, 07:06 PM

this

Halofan1

08-01-2003, 09:21 PM

Yeah, but Zeppelin is pure greatness.

SharpShooter

08-02-2003, 05:10 PM

i got DD on tuesday and because i pre-ordered it, i got a free Elektra Bobble head

IceGambit

08-02-2003, 05:48 PM

I picked up Daredevil on Thursday.

The video quality was pretty good, and I basically bought the movie to see the excellent colors and cinematogrphy on DVD. So I'm glad that those held up.

Tha audio track was excellent, too. I am glad for this too, since the sound design was fantastic.

The commentary by MJS was dull. The pop-up track was informative, but not engaging. I haven't watched the extended branching version, is there anything of value there?

I did enjoy the two hour-long documentaries, moreso the one on comics. I do wish more extras would've been about the comic instead of the movie.

The only real reason I got the movie was for certain shots in the film that made the comic fan in me jump for joy. I don't really like the plot (or lack of it.)