Director's Cut
A Director's Cut is a specially edited version of a movie that is supposed to represent the director's own approved edit of the movie. It often comes some time after the original release of the film, where the original release differs from the director's approved edit. 'Cut' being synonymous with 'edit' in this context.
With most studio films the director does not have final cut, and the studio can insist on changes to make the film more likely to succeed at the box office. This sometimes means happier endings or less ambiguity. Most common, however, is that studios ask that the film be shortened. Thus a Director's Cut is often considerably longer. Sometimes for the better ('Bladerunner'), sometimes not, ('Donnie Darko'), but then it's all a matter of opinion. Scroll below to discover Alice's treasure trove of Director's Cuts and decide for yourself.
The Green Inferno (2013)
5.3/10
Director: Eli Roth
Starring: Daryl Sabara, Magda Apanowicz, Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Sk...
From director and co-writer Eli Roth, the mastermind behind the "Hostel" franchise and "Cabin Fever", comes "The Green Inferno", a non-stop barrage of... Read more
Mood Indigo ( Blu-ray ) (2013)
6.5/10
Director: Michel Gondry
Starring: Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Gad Elmaleh, Aissa Maiga, Omar Sy, Charlotte Le Bon
Based on the 1947 novel 'Froth on the Daydream' by Boris Vian and directed by Michel Gondry this French fantasy drama is the story of handsome, wealth... Read more
The Act of Killing (2012)
8.2/10
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
This chilling and inventive documentary tells the stories of members of the Indonesian death squads who tortured and killed over 500,000 people throug... Read more
Margaret (2011)
6.5/10
Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Starring: Anna Paquin, Jean Reno, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Damon, Matthew Broderick, Allison Jan...
The youthful ideals of a New York teenager are set on a collision course with the realities and compromises of the adult world in "Margaret", a psycho... Read more
Robin Hood 'Director's Cut' ( Blu-ray ) (2010)
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Eileen Atkins, Mark Addy, Mark Strong, Max von Sydow
The early exploits of Robin Hood are chronicled in this adventure starring Russell Crowe as the famed outlaw hero. After fighting in the Third Crusade... Read more
Robin Hood (2010)
6.7/10
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Eileen Atkins, Mark Addy, Mark Strong, Max von Sydow, Russell Cr...
The early exploits of Robin Hood are chronicled in this adventure starring Russell Crowe as the famed outlaw hero. After fighting in the Third Crusade... Read more
Robin Hood ( Blu-ray ) (2010)
6.7/10
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Eileen Atkins, Mark Addy, Mark Strong, Max von Sydow
The early exploits of Robin Hood are chronicled in this adventure starring Russell Crowe as the famed outlaw hero. After fighting in the Third Crusade... Read more
The Wolfman (2010)
5.8/10
Director: Joe Johnston
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Benicio Del Toro, Geraldine Chaplin, Hugo Weaving, Emily Blunt
Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) is lured back to his family estate to investigate the savage murder of his brother by a bloodthirsty beast. There,... Read more
Alien Anthology (Blu-ray) (2010)
7.6/10
Director: David Fincher, James Cameron, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Ridley Scott
Starring: Veronica Cartwright, Ian Holm, John Hurt, Yaphet Kotto, Harry Dean Stanton, Sigo...
Product Description Brace yourself for a whole new breed of Blu ray: Four powerful films...eight thrilling versions...in dazzling, terrifying, high d... Read more
Halloween II (2009)
4.9/10
Director: Rob Zombie
Starring: Brad Dourif, Malcolm McDowell, Danielle Harris, Sheri Moon Zombie, Scout Taylor-...
Director Rob Zombie's sequel picks up at the exact moment that his 2007 "Halloween" stopped as Michael Myers' sister (Scout Taylor-Compton) gets a bri... Read more