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Extended Cut authenticity

posted 10 years ago by straightcurve
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did Malick supervise the edit for the Extended Cut?

I've only ever seen the Theatrical version, because I heard Malick had nothing to do with the Extended version. and given he edited the film DOWN to 135 minutes in the first place, I find it hard to believe he wanted a 170 minute version, but I've heard recently that maybe he did supervise the cut.

I can't find anything definitive online.

anyone have the answer?

together the ants can crush the elephant.

[–] Projectedlight 10 years ago

All three cuts of this film are by Malick. The first was a 150 minute version when it premiered, which Malick edited down to 135 minutes for the general release. After completing the film he decided to go back and produce a version for those who enjoyed the film and were open to an alternate, longer cut.

[–] paulmaherjr-118-709749 9 years ago

Anything that has Mr. Malick's name on it has his stamp of approval, rest assured of that.

[–] usernumber655321 9 years ago

The extended cut is superior. I enjoyed the theatrical cut, but it lacks the clarity of the longer cut.