The Chronicles of Riddick Director's Cut

Glordreen · 11-16-2004, 01:42 PM

Does anyone have this yet. I really liked the movie, and I want to know it if the directors cut is worth getting

Godzilla · 11-16-2004, 01:51 PM

I'm getting it today. But I won't be able to watch it until late tonight. I really hope that the DVD sales spawn the last two sequels, because I am very anxious to see how this story turns out.

vision_afar · 11-16-2004, 06:39 PM

I'm still not sure if I want to buy it. Might rent it to watch it again before making my mind.

NEo881 · 11-16-2004, 07:10 PM

i rented it today and watched it i liked it alot even theres only 15 minutes added to the film there is a good amount to help make it a better movie it as for part of the movie goes into a lil bit in depth of ridd-ick charecter as well plus some more action when he's fighting the necromongers on the planet surface i wanted to rent it first to see if it was worth a purchase and once i get the money i will deffintly pick this up id give the directors cut version of the movie an 8/10 i have yet to see the bonus featurs though

neo5595 · 11-16-2004, 07:42 PM

Im gonna skip the unrated directors edition and just go with the thartrical cut.

cg124 · 11-16-2004, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by neo5595

Im gonna skip the unrated directors edition and just go with the thartrical cut.

How comes?

Tornado · 11-16-2004, 07:47 PM

I'm trying very hard to resist buying it.

neo5595 · 11-16-2004, 07:49 PM

I read comingsoons review on it, and it sounds like the theatrical cut is better. They said they can see why the extra scenes were left out of the official cut. I still might consider getting the directors cut though.

cg124 · 11-16-2004, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by neo5595

I read comingsoons review on it, and it sounds like the theatrical cut is better. They said they can see why the extra scenes were left out of the official cut. I still might consider getting the directors cut though.

Ohh I guess that makes sense. I havn't seen the movie yet so when I rent it i'll probally get unrated version

Quagmire04374 · 11-16-2004, 08:22 PM

Was this movie any good? It looked dumb. But trailers can be misleading. Do I need to see Pitch Black firsT?

southern · 11-16-2004, 08:27 PM

yes, helps explain his relationship with 2 characters and what they talk about

Birdy · 11-16-2004, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo5595

I read comingsoons review on it, and it sounds like the theatrical cut is better. They said they can see why the extra scenes were left out of the official cut. I still might consider getting the directors cut though.

I bought the film today and got the Director's Cut. You might as well just get the dircetor's cut. It's not like it cost any different.

Glordreen · 11-16-2004, 10:22 PM

I rented the Directors cut, and it is a better film than the original. the additions really help the story. I will pick this up tomorrow.

southern · 11-16-2004, 10:27 PM

what were the additions?

Godzilla · 11-16-2004, 11:20 PM

The Chronicles of Riddick (Unrated Director's Cut)

Some films seem to dominate the film industry during some years...

2002: The Year of Spider-Man

2003: The Year of the Matrix

2004: The Year of PG-13 Sequels to R-Rated Movies

Think about it, we've had three alone this year. It kicked off with the not as bad as it's reputation Whole Ten Yards, followed by the Chronicles of Riddick (which I'm reviewing right now), and ended with the entertaining but could have been better AVP: Alien vs. Predator. David Twohy and Paul WS Anderson, directors of Riddick and AVP, both promised Director's Cuts when the films got to DVD so we can see their original, un-toned down version. And here we are. The DC of Riddick has finally arrived at long last.

Let me start by saying that out of all three of these PG-13 sequels, Riddick was easily the best. This was obvious even when I was viewing the PG-13 cut.

I liked Pitch Black. I thought it was what one of those TV movies they show on the Sci-Fi channel could be if actual effort and intelegence was put forth. When I first heard of David Twohy's hopeful followup trilogy, I thought it sounded interesting. I'd definatly check it out. But as time went on and I found out more and more about the first instalment, I found myself getting more and more hyped. Pretty soon, it was damn near the top of my most anticipated films of 2004 list. Sure, I was disappointed with the PG-13 rating it eventually got, but I'm not one to judge before I see it.

It was finally released and I was there opening day. I was completly blown away. Toned down? Probably. But this movie felt like Riddick, and that's all that mattered to me. David Twohy's direction is, as usual, outstanding. The pace that this guy gives his films is amazing. It's not too fast, not too slow, but perfect. And the editing job will really catch your eye with all the creative cuts. The story is very creative, although a little by the book. After all, we got a similar story two years ago with the Scorpion King

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

But this movie presented it's story with much less cheese than SK did. And the special effects are easily the best of the year. I would have aknowledged the Day After Tomarrow with this, if it weren't for thos damn wolves.

The directors cut adds 15 minutes of new footage. It's been months since I saw the PG-13 cut, so I'll just list what stuck out the most, which would be several scenes where Riddick dreams of his home world Furya. I'm not sure if I like these. They slow down the action quite a bit, but they are informative about Riddick's character. There's also an early glimpse of Kyra toward the begining of the film where she is shoved into a cage. Doesn't add anything, but it's nice to see her earlier in the movie, especially once you know that this is Jack from Pitch Black. The last most noticable difference is just an added line.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

This is a very cool addition for some reason. I just really liked it. However I do suspect that the line was taken directly from Pitch Black from when Riddick has the gun pointed at Johns. The delivery is exactly the same.

If the Matrix is my Star Wars, then the Chronicles of Riddick has to be my Lord of the Rings. Nothing against both series, I like both (well, I would like LOTR a lot more is Fellowship of the Ring wasn't so goddamn boring), it's just while I watch this movie, I feel like it was made specificly for me. That's a feeling I rarely get. Here's to the next two sequels. If there is a god, they'll get made.

vision_afar · 11-16-2004, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by southern

what were the additions?

link

neo5595 · 11-16-2004, 11:50 PM

fine, fine, fine. Im getting the directors cut.

southern · 11-17-2004, 08:07 AM

i'll rent the director's cut first then decide

droidguy1119 · 11-17-2004, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Godzilla

The Chronicles of Riddick (Unrated Director's Cut)

Some films seem to dominate the film industry during...Here's to the next two sequels. If there is a god, they'll get made.

Damn, if I'd read that review earlier, I might have changed my decision to get it yesterday. Best Buy was giving away a special bonus disc with their copies.

Boiiinng · 11-17-2004, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by droidguy1119

Damn, if I'd read that review earlier, I might have changed my decision to get it yesterday. Best Buy was giving away a special bonus disc with their copies.

Make sure you look closely at the package. It's slightly different than the copies without the Best Buy disc. They didn't put stickers on the box this time, instead they changed the packaging. Also, the Director's cut is on sale and the theatrical isn't.

Godzilla · 11-17-2004, 11:38 PM

By the way, since we all seem to be Riddick fans, how is Dark Fury? It's got about a ten dollar price tag at Best Buy, but I'm having trouble working up the nerve to buy a half hour DVD, even if it is that cheap. That and Matriculated was hands down my least favorite Animatrix short.

I'll probably end up getting it anyway, but just wanted to hear some opinions.

todd philip · 11-18-2004, 05:44 PM

I watched it last night, I liked it! it was somewhat better then the theatrical cut.

carnage4u · 11-21-2004, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Godzilla

By the way, since we all seem to be Riddick fans, how is Dark Fury? It's got about a ten dollar price tag at Best Buy, but I'm having trouble working up the nerve to buy a half hour DVD, even if it is that cheap. That and Matriculated was hands down my least favorite Animatrix short.

I'll probably end up getting it anyway, but just wanted to hear some opinions.

my friend rented it
said it was great, but the fact it was only 30minutes really pissed him off. he didnt see the lenght when he got it. but i suppose if you know that going in, you should enjoy it.

LordofKings · 11-22-2004, 06:00 PM

I read what the changes were, but can anyone tell me this:

Was the editing different in the Unrated Version, esp speaking of the FIGHT SCENES? I saw the Unrated Veriosn the other day and couldn't tell if the editing (especially the FIGHT SCENES) was different then in the theater version. I assummed the Unrated Version would mean the editing of the fight scenes would not be as choppy and fast, because they could show more. In the theater version I almost got a headache at times, but couldn't tell the difference with the Unrated Version. So, was their editing changes made to the Fight Scenes (that made them more enjoyable and easier on the eyes)?

todd philip · 11-22-2004, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LordofKings

I read what the changes were, but can anyone tell me this:

Was the editing different in the Unrated Version, esp speaking of the FIGHT SCENES? I saw the Unrated Veriosn the other day and couldn't tell if the editing (especially the FIGHT SCENES) was different then in the theater version. I assummed the Unrated Version would mean the editing of the fight scenes would not be as choppy and fast, because they could show more. In the theater version I almost got a headache at times, but couldn't tell the difference with the Unrated Version. So, was their editing changes made to the Fight Scenes (that made them more enjoyable and easier on the eyes)?

The editing is still choppy (thats the riddick style) But more is shown, like for example the shottout in the prison, that was lenghtened, and so was the fight between riddick, keira vs. the neco's.

11-16-2004, 01:42 PM	#1
Glordreen Emperor of Nepal Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Freaking Fantastic Posts: 8,531	The Chronicles of Riddick Director's Cut Does anyone have this yet. I really liked the movie, and I want to know it if the directors cut is worth getting __________________ Captain of the deceased LOTR forum "Absolutely not! I don't know why Uwe Boll is even talking about this kind of thing. We've never talked to him. It's impossible that we'd ever do a movie with him." -Hideo Kojima My site theearnestparker.tripod.com

11-16-2004, 06:39 PM	#3
vision_afar woo hoo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 9,129	I'm still not sure if I want to buy it. Might rent it to watch it again before making my mind. __________________ But I, being poor, have only my dreams. I have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. - Yeats

11-16-2004, 07:47 PM	#7
Tornado I am busy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 32,387	I'm trying very hard to resist buying it. __________________ MY BLU-RAY COLLECTION

11-16-2004, 08:27 PM	#11
southern Single & Aware Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Not where I want to be Posts: 22,316	yes, helps explain his relationship with 2 characters and what they talk about __________________ A girl asked a guy if she were to leave would he cry, he said no. As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her arm and said... I wouldn't cry if you walked away...I'd die... Women are Angels, And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly....on a broomstick... We are flexible like that... Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.

11-16-2004, 10:22 PM	#13
Glordreen Emperor of Nepal Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Freaking Fantastic Posts: 8,531	I rented the Directors cut, and it is a better film than the original. the additions really help the story. I will pick this up tomorrow. __________________ Captain of the deceased LOTR forum "Absolutely not! I don't know why Uwe Boll is even talking about this kind of thing. We've never talked to him. It's impossible that we'd ever do a movie with him." -Hideo Kojima My site theearnestparker.tripod.com

11-16-2004, 01:51 PM	#2
Godzilla Final Wars Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Monster Island Posts: 6,185	I'm getting it today. But I won't be able to watch it until late tonight. I really hope that the DVD sales spawn the last two sequels, because I am very anxious to see how this story turns out.

11-16-2004, 07:10 PM	#4
NEo881 Executive Producer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 888	i rented it today and watched it i liked it alot even theres only 15 minutes added to the film there is a good amount to help make it a better movie it as for part of the movie goes into a lil bit in depth of ridd-ick charecter as well plus some more action when he's fighting the necromongers on the planet surface i wanted to rent it first to see if it was worth a purchase and once i get the money i will deffintly pick this up id give the directors cut version of the movie an 8/10 i have yet to see the bonus featurs though

11-16-2004, 07:42 PM	#5
neo5595 Executive Producer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,698	Im gonna skip the unrated directors edition and just go with the thartrical cut.

11-16-2004, 07:49 PM	#8
neo5595 Executive Producer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,698	I read comingsoons review on it, and it sounds like the theatrical cut is better. They said they can see why the extra scenes were left out of the official cut. I still might consider getting the directors cut though.

11-16-2004, 08:22 PM	#10
Quagmire04374 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NY Posts: 489	Was this movie any good? It looked dumb. But trailers can be misleading. Do I need to see Pitch Black firsT?

11-16-2004, 10:27 PM	#14
southern Single & Aware Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Not where I want to be Posts: 22,316	what were the additions? __________________ A girl asked a guy if she were to leave would he cry, he said no. As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her arm and said... I wouldn't cry if you walked away...I'd die... Women are Angels, And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly....on a broomstick... We are flexible like that... Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.

11-16-2004, 11:20 PM	#15
Godzilla Final Wars Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Monster Island Posts: 6,185	The Chronicles of Riddick (Unrated Director's Cut) Some films seem to dominate the film industry during some years... 2002: The Year of Spider-Man 2003: The Year of the Matrix 2004: The Year of PG-13 Sequels to R-Rated Movies Think about it, we've had three alone this year. It kicked off with the not as bad as it's reputation Whole Ten Yards, followed by the Chronicles of Riddick (which I'm reviewing right now), and ended with the entertaining but could have been better AVP: Alien vs. Predator. David Twohy and Paul WS Anderson, directors of Riddick and AVP, both promised Director's Cuts when the films got to DVD so we can see their original, un-toned down version. And here we are. The DC of Riddick has finally arrived at long last. Let me start by saying that out of all three of these PG-13 sequels, Riddick was easily the best. This was obvious even when I was viewing the PG-13 cut. I liked Pitch Black. I thought it was what one of those TV movies they show on the Sci-Fi channel could be if actual effort and intelegence was put forth. When I first heard of David Twohy's hopeful followup trilogy, I thought it sounded interesting. I'd definatly check it out. But as time went on and I found out more and more about the first instalment, I found myself getting more and more hyped. Pretty soon, it was damn near the top of my most anticipated films of 2004 list. Sure, I was disappointed with the PG-13 rating it eventually got, but I'm not one to judge before I see it. It was finally released and I was there opening day. I was completly blown away. Toned down? Probably. But this movie felt like Riddick, and that's all that mattered to me. David Twohy's direction is, as usual, outstanding. The pace that this guy gives his films is amazing. It's not too fast, not too slow, but perfect. And the editing job will really catch your eye with all the creative cuts. The story is very creative, although a little by the book. After all, we got a similar story two years ago with the Scorpion King Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Right down to the ending. But this movie presented it's story with much less cheese than SK did. And the special effects are easily the best of the year. I would have aknowledged the Day After Tomarrow with this, if it weren't for thos damn wolves. The directors cut adds 15 minutes of new footage. It's been months since I saw the PG-13 cut, so I'll just list what stuck out the most, which would be several scenes where Riddick dreams of his home world Furya. I'm not sure if I like these. They slow down the action quite a bit, but they are informative about Riddick's character. There's also an early glimpse of Kyra toward the begining of the film where she is shoved into a cage. Doesn't add anything, but it's nice to see her earlier in the movie, especially once you know that this is Jack from Pitch Black. The last most noticable difference is just an added line. Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: When Riddick takes back his soul from Lord Marshal, he shouts out "F*** YOU!" This is a very cool addition for some reason. I just really liked it. However I do suspect that the line was taken directly from Pitch Black from when Riddick has the gun pointed at Johns. The delivery is exactly the same. If the Matrix is my Star Wars, then the Chronicles of Riddick has to be my Lord of the Rings. Nothing against both series, I like both (well, I would like LOTR a lot more is Fellowship of the Ring wasn't so goddamn boring), it's just while I watch this movie, I feel like it was made specificly for me. That's a feeling I rarely get. Here's to the next two sequels. If there is a god, they'll get made.

11-16-2004, 11:50 PM	#17
neo5595 Executive Producer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,698	fine, fine, fine. Im getting the directors cut.

11-17-2004, 08:07 AM	#18
southern Single & Aware Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Not where I want to be Posts: 22,316	i'll rent the director's cut first then decide __________________ A girl asked a guy if she were to leave would he cry, he said no. As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her arm and said... I wouldn't cry if you walked away...I'd die... Women are Angels, And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly....on a broomstick... We are flexible like that... Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.

11-17-2004, 11:38 PM	#21
Godzilla Final Wars Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Monster Island Posts: 6,185	By the way, since we all seem to be Riddick fans, how is Dark Fury? It's got about a ten dollar price tag at Best Buy, but I'm having trouble working up the nerve to buy a half hour DVD, even if it is that cheap. That and Matriculated was hands down my least favorite Animatrix short. I'll probably end up getting it anyway, but just wanted to hear some opinions.

11-18-2004, 05:44 PM	#22
todd philip Knowhatamean Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: At the olive garden with conan Posts: 11,640	I watched it last night, I liked it! it was somewhat better then the theatrical cut. __________________ I pooped a little....

11-22-2004, 06:00 PM	#24
LordofKings King of Kings Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of Myth and Shadow Posts: 7,098	I read what the changes were, but can anyone tell me this: Was the editing different in the Unrated Version, esp speaking of the FIGHT SCENES? I saw the Unrated Veriosn the other day and couldn't tell if the editing (especially the FIGHT SCENES) was different then in the theater version. I assummed the Unrated Version would mean the editing of the fight scenes would not be as choppy and fast, because they could show more. In the theater version I almost got a headache at times, but couldn't tell the difference with the Unrated Version. So, was their editing changes made to the Fight Scenes (that made them more enjoyable and easier on the eyes)? __________________ "I've been around enough terror, enough horror I have seen, to know greatness when greatness is around me. And you my friend... Will be great. They will deam you the King of all Kings; and forever shall that title be spoken in honor of your name."