Director’s Cut of ‘Watchmen’ Doesn’t Come With Intermission

Posted by Dr. Cole Abaius (cole.abaius@filmschoolrejects.com) on May 12, 2009

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When Watchmen came out just two months ago, wasn’t everyone walking out the theater wishing that it was even fucking longer than it was? Didn’t think so. However, I’m sure there were some of you that desperately wanted to see more Rorschach and maybe a few of the scenes from the graphic novel that didn’t make the cut.

Have no fear! Because the Director’s Cut of the film that’s winging its way onto DVD and Blu-ray on July 21st will have 25 more minutes of film including that ink-faced bastard and the sequence in which Hollis Mason meets his maker.

Even cool is the inclusion on the Blu-ray of the Maximum Movie Mode, where you can watch the film alongside some incredibly in-depth looks at the making of the film, the graphic novel popping up side by side, and commentary from the filmmakers. It’s the feature that made the Sin City Blu-ray the best we’ve seen this year (or ever), and it promises to be just as cool for Watchmen.

The DVD seems pretty standard, but the Blu-ray will also include:

A feature on the mechanics and science behind Watchmen.
A real-world timeline that examines our universe as compared to that of the film.
The 25 extra minutes.
Production stills and concept art.
A look at the psychology behind vigilantism and heroism.
A much-needed, revolutionary “Pause” feature which allows you to go to the bathroom or get a drink without missing a second of the movie.

It also comes with a music video from My Chemical Romance if you’re into that sort of thing.

I have no idea whether you should shill out money to buy this thing when it comes out, but I have a feeling that it will magically end up on the doorstep here at the Reject Office so that Neil can put his discerning eye to it for his Blu-ray Report Column. Until then, get excited or remember a simpler time not so long ago when no one could talk about anything except this movie.

What do you think?

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blckmanjew

enough with that horrible movie

HempKnight 757

Hate, hate, hate.

Mbessgettios

Actually, yes, I did wish it was longer.

Chris

Fuck you, digital copy!!!!

Andrew

Wait, wait, wait - you said the directors cut is on dvd and bluray but the extra 25 minutes is listed on the features on the bluray that aren't on the dvd?

Is the directors cut on dvd a different cut to the bluray, that is identical to the theatrical?

Thunderfunk

This is my question, too. Is the Director's Cut going to be on DVD or only on BluRay? It BETTER be on DVD!!

_Christopher_M

yes the director's cut will be on both Blu Ray and DVD..although you might want to wait for the Ultimate Cut..since it will have Black Freighter included in the film

Kangaroo Be Stoned

I think it is a mistake to include Black Freighter into the film. The story slowed down my reading of the comic and it may slow down the film as well.

deltavoyage

I probably won't buy Watchmen, but I love the Blu-ray box art. Very nice.

BobbyMC

I love it. Dark Knight AND Watchmen, two great movies, both get their raspy voiced anti hero slapped onto the cover in as unbecoming a pose as possible. I have to give it to WB for the consistency. I may not like it, but if that's the sacrifice the island demands for a good movie, I'll take it.

Director’s Cut of ‘Watchmen’ Doesn’t Come With Intermission

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