I read where Billy Bob Thornton had orginally edited this movie at 4 hours, then about half of that was cut for theatrical release. I imagine it contained some of my favorite parts from the book that didn't make it to the theatrical release, does anyone know of any plans for a release of the director's cut?
shareI'm 34 minutes in and I'm pretty bored. I like the actors, the director, etc., but man this thing is boring me. Whether an additional two hours would liven it up, I don't know. I didn't go in thinking this as a western (still don't) but still...
-Nam
I'm on the road less traveled...
Interesting video of Billy Bob talking about the problems he ran into with the studio: https://youtu.be/BRCsgmKG3rA
shareMan that's such a shame. An interesting story, and I'm surprised to find out that Thornton's cut was actually under 3 hours considering the narrative that's always been out there was that the Weinstein's cut down this huge 4 hour cut and then salvaged it to an under 2 hour release. Such a pity. I only saw the movie last year after being a fan of the book for some time. It looks great, has a solid cast and gets certain moments right, but there's just so much missing. I'd love to see the real director's version at sone point. I hope that happens.
shareHonestly, after reading the book, the only big piece missing is where Cole goes looking for Jimmy Blevins people, to which is a dead end.. I love the movie, it's my favorite western.
shareIt's been a while since I've seen it, but I do remember it ending well before the book's actual ending. Also, the speech that Penelope's Cruz's aunt gives is mostly missing, and that's a pivotal moment in the novel. But mostly, a lot of things are glossed over or rushed in a number of scenes. I'd definitely watch it again at some point, but there is definitely a good amount omitted. Naturally, not everything can be included, but considering that we know the movie was cut down, there was obviously a good amount of material that was intended to be there, but that was axed by Harvey Weinstein.
shareConsider the possibility that NO
ONE has a bladder that will last 4 hours. Did he expect the theaters to pass out urinals?
Most of Shakespeare’s complete scripts would run 4 hours or more. That is why they are always edited when performed onstage.
Matt ain’t the Bard of a Avon.