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How many of you have seen the original Troy that came out in 2004, starring Brad Pitt? The general consensus is pretty mixed, with the majority admiring the spectacle but criticizing the lack of depth.
But did you know there's a director's cut that vastly improves on the original? It is recut and lengthened thirty minutes, and all the depth that was lacking, including character development, is now present. Not only that, it expands the battles and are made much more bloody and gory. Apparently it was shortened and toned down in order to appeal to a larger, more casual audience, but in doing so removed too much of it's grit and savagery. The director's cut restores it to the way it was meant to be viewed, and makes it into the grand epic classic it should have been in the first place.
Take this scene for example, particularly Ajax's rampage starting at 3:50. Note the bloody brutality of Ajax's onslaught.
Now compare it to the theatrical release, which was much more toned down. Here, the Ajax bit is significantly shortened and stripped of it's brutal element.
The sacking of Troy is also greatly expanded upon, and whereas they could almost get away with a PG-13 rating for the theatrical release, scenes like this firmly place at an R rating. The director's cut holds nothing back, and shows about what you'd expect from the reality of a sacked city, whereas the theatrical release just glossed over most of the ugly moments.
If you saw the original and were disappointed, I'd strongly recommend seeing the director's cut. It makes the movie into a much more worthwhile, enjoyable experience. This movie isn't remembered as fondly as it should be, and I'd imagine a large number of people aren't aware of the Director's Cut, as I certainly wasn't. I already enjoyed the original, but this version makes it so much better.
But did you know there's a director's cut that vastly improves on the original? It is recut and lengthened thirty minutes, and all the depth that was lacking, including character development, is now present. Not only that, it expands the battles and are made much more bloody and gory. Apparently it was shortened and toned down in order to appeal to a larger, more casual audience, but in doing so removed too much of it's grit and savagery. The director's cut restores it to the way it was meant to be viewed, and makes it into the grand epic classic it should have been in the first place.
Take this scene for example, particularly Ajax's rampage starting at 3:50. Note the bloody brutality of Ajax's onslaught.
Now compare it to the theatrical release, which was much more toned down. Here, the Ajax bit is significantly shortened and stripped of it's brutal element.
The sacking of Troy is also greatly expanded upon, and whereas they could almost get away with a PG-13 rating for the theatrical release, scenes like this firmly place at an R rating. The director's cut holds nothing back, and shows about what you'd expect from the reality of a sacked city, whereas the theatrical release just glossed over most of the ugly moments.
If you saw the original and were disappointed, I'd strongly recommend seeing the director's cut. It makes the movie into a much more worthwhile, enjoyable experience. This movie isn't remembered as fondly as it should be, and I'd imagine a large number of people aren't aware of the Director's Cut, as I certainly wasn't. I already enjoyed the original, but this version makes it so much better.
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