POLL - Which version of The Abyss for the reaction
Added 2024-02-29 21:00:07 +0000 UTCThe Abyss (1989) won the poll and we will be watching it for Audience Cut. There are two versions of this movie. The theatrical version (145 mins) and the special edition (171 mins).
Vote for which version we should watch for the reaction. Keep in mind you will need your own copy to sync and watch with us.
After some research, it looks like a new 4K version of the film that includes both versions is releasing on March 12th, so we will wait to buy that and the reaction should come in mid to late March.
Comments
This is one where I really preferred the theatrical.
Stephen Wright
2024-03-01 13:43:20 +0000 UTC"The special edition came first, it was then edited down to the theatrical release. Just because you weren't able to see the special edition first doesn't mean it didn't come first." This is factually wrong, the theatrical version came first, there's no discussion here. That the scenes included in the special edition were included in a rough cut before release (without finished FX) is irrelevant, every movie includes additional scenes before release and is cut down during editing, that's literally how editing and assembling a movie works.
Phillip Grischa
2024-03-01 11:42:52 +0000 UTCTheatrical, it's the actual released movie that countless people enjoyed. While I have no problem with special editions, director's cuts, extended cuts or whatever you want to call them at the end of the day they only exist because the theatrical version was a success that countless people loved, so they should only exist as an additional feature watched later.
Phillip Grischa
2024-03-01 09:19:15 +0000 UTCThe special edition came first, it was then edited down to the theatrical release. Just because you weren't able to see the special edition first doesn't mean it didn't come first. That would be like not watching the cage until after you've watched all of the original series movies 1 through 4 and the cage is your pre Premiere to encounter at four point? That's how the rest of us got to see it.
harrypothead42024
2024-03-01 09:12:04 +0000 UTCI'll be honest the theatrical release is almost unwatchable. The resolution is obviously hacked together and it doesn't ever congeal into a real story. Avatar may not be my type of thing but, people need to realize, just trust James cameron.
harrypothead42024
2024-03-01 09:10:45 +0000 UTCOne day... we'll get to see Akira!
Michael Mannisto
2024-03-01 07:33:49 +0000 UTCChanged my vote to Theatrical. There's some stuff I love love love in the Special Edition, characters & situations expanded on, but, like Aliens & T2, the original is the one I grew up with and actually prefer.
Juan Tutrífor
2024-03-01 05:09:23 +0000 UTCI voted for the theatrical release. The special edition is cool, but start with the original release and move on to the special edition later. It’s the completionist in me that suggests this. go in order Like Star Trek it is just the best way to go forward Either way I think your in for a good ride
Thicketdweller
2024-03-01 00:47:10 +0000 UTCFor most movies I do tend to prefer a theatrical cut for first time viewers and I do enjoy the theatrical cut of this film, but I also like the Special Edition. I’m fine with either.
ScarlettMi
2024-03-01 00:03:27 +0000 UTCThe extended addition adds a completely extraneous storyline. There's a reason those scenes were cut. Also, because it's so few scenes, it's rushed and feels like a forced storyline. The movie is far superior without it.
Nerd's Gold
2024-02-29 22:56:03 +0000 UTCSure but we vote for movies that are mid and yet you choose cracking ones.
AzoriusMage
2024-02-29 21:27:19 +0000 UTCAkira lives to see another poll as it beat out Airplane 2 by 1% for the last survivor spot
Josh (Target Audience)
2024-02-29 21:26:29 +0000 UTCSpecial Edition is the way to go
James Bottas
2024-02-29 21:26:17 +0000 UTCI knew the theatrical cut backwards and loved it but like the directors cut more.
Paul Rymer
2024-02-29 21:22:15 +0000 UTCor one single
AzoriusMage
2024-02-29 21:18:43 +0000 UTCDouble Feature!
Ca$hWednesday
2024-02-29 21:18:03 +0000 UTCI prefer the Special Edition for this as I do for Aliens. Terminator 2 though I prefer the theatrical cut.
JGoss
2024-02-29 21:15:30 +0000 UTCEasy choice.
Faitestealer
2024-02-29 21:03:46 +0000 UTCLonger and slower is not always better (hehehehe yeah you know )
Prof Moff
2024-02-29 21:03:43 +0000 UTCI saw the extended 4k directors cut in theaters recently, and it was great! I would recommend it over the theatrical. I'm pretty sure Cameron would too.
Michael Mannisto
2024-02-29 21:02:43 +0000 UTCSkip it and watch Akira 🧂
AzoriusMage
2024-02-29 21:02:01 +0000 UTC
