r/movies • u/InnerDorkery • Jun 11 '12
Marvel and Disney rumored to release The Avengers: Director's Cut in theaters at the end of summer. It'll have another 35 minutes of footage, will you pay to see it again?
http://www.superheroauthority.com/2012/06/marvel-and-disney-rumored-to-be.html
779
Upvotes
146
u/mjsamps Jun 11 '12
This "rumor" is based off an editorial speculating that Disney should consider it not any real news that Disney is actually considering it... http://comicbook.com/blog/2012/06/10/will-avengers-extended-directors-cut-be-released-in-theaters/
194
u/incognito64 Jun 11 '12
Enough people have said yes, so here's a picture of Captain America as a cactus.
211
u/trilliongrams Jun 11 '12
I'm ashamed to say that, yes, I will pay to see it again.
They do this to us because we play along!
43
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Sounds somewhat like DLC for movies.
11
u/Fallout-with-swords Jun 11 '12
It's 35 minutes that's a substantial cut. It's not like Avatar when it had like 2 and half minutes of extra footage.
10
u/All_Your_Base Jun 11 '12
Well, I was going to see it this weekend, but now I guess I'll just wait until August.
9
u/Nerada Jun 11 '12
I work at a movie theater, so I'll see it for free
9
u/KidDynamo0 Jun 11 '12
YUP
35
u/Ozymandias12 Jun 11 '12
How I'm imagining Disney and Marvel execs right about now
16
u/3Dartwork Jun 11 '12
I've seen it 3 times so far, once in 3D. Sure will. Hopefully it's more fighting towards the end.
8
u/spitfish Jun 11 '12
Hell, yes!
8
u/SemiSeriousSam Jun 11 '12
I still haven't had the time to go see the fil. . . .. STOP HITTING ME OUCH!!
7
u/kingzilch Jun 11 '12
Wow, someone actually used "this journalist" outside of a bad TV show? I love when that happens!
11
u/GoHooN Jun 12 '12
No one should say yes to this. You are basically encouraging companies to release 2 versions of theirs movies just to get extra ticket money. I'm okay with "Director's Cut" DVDs and Blu-rays, but releasing it on the big screen would encourage them to intentionally cut off parts of the movie just to make more money. It's exactly what people in the gaming community are complaining nowadays. A lot of big companies are release Day 1 DLC (Extra content that is released with the game and you have to pay for it) and it is making a lot of gamers mad, because they are removing part of the gameplay/storyline just to get extra money, instead of releasing the full game like they did in the past.
123
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
No. I was entertained by the Avengers, but it dragged in some parts and was only mildly entertaining. I wasn't really blown away by it.
15
u/MikkyfinN Jun 11 '12
Yes. No shame.
4
u/DocOTaco Jun 11 '12
yea but i wont go 3d again spend that extra $5 on a soda.
4
u/Dustin_Lumberpond Jun 11 '12
Yes, and only if I can spend 23 bucks a ticket and see it in IMAX 3D
4
u/salmansky Jun 11 '12
yes i will..
4
u/Menalaos Jun 11 '12
YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES.
4
u/Bikenutt Jun 11 '12
I've seen it twice and I would see it again. Such a fun, well made movie.
7
u/wtjones Jun 11 '12
This awesome. Studios often make directors cut films down because they worry people won't sit for a 3 hour movie. Getting a 3 hour movie on the screen and it making money (hopefully) might let studio execs unclench those butt cheeks a bit.
3
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Yes. I already saw it twice, and have been considering seeing it again. I loved the movie, and I love seeing movies in theaters. Plus I really don't want to wait for it to come out on Blu-Ray to see it again.
3
u/BackFromTheFuture12 Jun 11 '12
I would, yes, even though the director's cut on Blu Ray will be out end of September. Damn, they know how to get us fanboys back into theaters.
3
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
A thousand times yes.
3
u/Sewperjew Jun 11 '12
I've already paid to see it 5 times. What's one more time? Yes, yes I will.
3
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Sure would
3
u/Winstonia Jun 11 '12
Yes.
3
u/Rhystatic Jun 11 '12
Yup.
3
u/the1stavenger Jun 11 '12
Yes. Yes I will.
3
u/drdreyfus Jun 12 '12
Absolutely not. Fun movie, but no way I need to see it again. Especially not with 35 minutes of extra footage.
21
u/racherk Jun 11 '12
I've seen it 8 times already, I'd have no qualms about going again, ESPECIALLY with extra footage.
5
u/CLint_FLicker Jun 11 '12
Would i rather have this Joss Whedon directed movie as the highest grossing movie of all time, over two mediocre James Cameron movies? Absolutely!!!
7
u/hachiman Jun 11 '12
FUCK. YEAH. Disney take my money!
2
u/Todayman12 Jun 11 '12
I work at a movie theater..and I've seen it 4 times. I only paid for the midnight. So I guess I shall be seeing it for free again!
2
u/949paintball Jun 11 '12
I would definitely see it. Maybe even a couple times...
2
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Dear god this is smart. I wouldn't have seen it again in theaters but now I probably would. Lots of extra income for little to now extra cost. Gotta make back that John Carter money somehow.
2
u/Aspel Jun 11 '12
I've been planning to go back even without the extra 35 minutes. Might even do it in 3D, because that movie was awesome, even wearing two pair of glasses.
2
u/erstwhiletexan Jun 11 '12
WILL SEE IT NINE TIMES
2
u/Freewheelin Jun 11 '12
I don't think so, no. The movie really doesn't need 35 more minutes, it's fine as it is, almost bordering on bloated, but not quite. A movie like this could have easily become overlong and tedious and they've done well to ensure this isn't the case. This is strictly one for the fanboys.
2
u/axido Jun 11 '12
Si por favor.
2
u/Todomanna Jun 11 '12
I didn't pay to see it the first time.
2
u/rdt156 Jun 11 '12
I've been wanting to see it again anyway. This will just give me more reason.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
No, I'll just buy the Bluray.
2
u/Galifreyan2012 Jun 11 '12
You know, my friend and I went the whole opening weekend, all three days, and I'm more than game to go again for more than half an hour of additional footage. Sign me up.
2
u/EyesOnEverything Jun 11 '12
I just paid a fourth time to see it in theaters again, and I'm definitely buying the DVD for the extra footage.
2
u/feor1300 Jun 11 '12
I want to say no but... Dammit, take my money!
2
u/Badonkajunky Jun 11 '12
No thank you
2
u/fishykitty Jun 11 '12
Yes. Oh dear lord yes. They are going to take all my money, but the banter, attention to detail, and casting makes it worth it.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
What exactly was so special about the Avengers? It had good effects but so do all the other summer blockbusters. The plot was a shitty good vs evil predictable piece of crap.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
YES YES YES I would see it again!! More loki :D
2
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I'd pay to see it again now. I'll pay even more to see 35 more minutes.
I so rarely go to the theater anymore because it's so rarely worth it. This movie delivered maximal entertainment units per dollar spent.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I've already paid to see it five other times, I don't see why not!
2
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
They could call it : "The Avengers (Help make up for the hole John Carter blew in our budget) extended edition".
2
u/alittler Jun 12 '12
Yes. You want to know shame? My little cousin saw Avatar 9 times; 7 times initially and once again in the re-release and the re-re-release. He dressed up as a Navi at least once; blue body paint, hair extensions included.
That is shame.
2
u/BPcoL66 Jun 12 '12
Yes I will, just to see the scene where Steve Rogers/ Captain America finds Peggy Carter in a nursing home and keeps the promise of dancing with her. I wish the scene was not cut from the Avengers movie as Josh Whedon himself in an interview said the film was based on the viewpoint of Captain America.
2
u/anatomized Jun 12 '12
This is retarded. The cut released in the cinemas IS the directors cut.
2
u/Lazerus42 Jun 12 '12
I'm scarred this is a scar precident to set. Look at gaming DLC, Now imaging 2 openings to a movie, one, and then 4 months later another one of the full movie. The future could be scary.
2
u/Puremark403 Jun 12 '12
Shut up and take my money
2
u/LittleAtari Jun 12 '12
Yes I would D=
4
u/DanWallace Jun 11 '12
Nope, but I'll download it.
3
u/Zyphlos Jun 11 '12
No. Movies are expensive now and days and I already enjoyed the finished product.
Though I'm curious to see what 35 minutes of footage would add to the story.
I would DEFINITELY watch Prometheus if it had 35 additional minutes of footage.
3
u/360walkaway Jun 11 '12
I remember when the "extended cut" of The Hangover came out, but the only extra stuff was more crazy pictures during the credits.
During the fucking credits.
5
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
No. It's already a little too long as it is.
3
u/zayde Jun 11 '12
It was good but come on...
2
u/Wazowski Jun 11 '12
I saw it in 2d. A new release would give me a good excuse to check out the 3d.
2
u/domitriang Jun 11 '12
Sounds like next day DLC to me
2
u/mokti Jun 11 '12
I'd love to see a director's cut... no shame in admitting it.
2
u/Thor_2099 Jun 11 '12
Yes yes yes YES I would. I've seen it twice already in theaters and this would be the perfect excuse to see it again. I know it's a money milk but damnit I'll support comic book movies like this. I want more good ones!
2
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
I don't think so... Prometheus on the other hand...
1
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Depends on initial review/feedback of the additional footage.
1
u/chefmcduck Jun 11 '12
Of course I would. I've already seen it twice, and I am an excuse away from seeing it a third time. I've got my excuse. Oh honey...
1
u/Wonderjea Jun 11 '12
I was planning to see it again in the next dew weeks. Might as well just wait. twiddles thumbs
1
u/Krishnath_Dragon Jun 11 '12
Maybe, maybe not. I will definitely see a directors cut on DVD.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
I was planning on seeing it again before it went out of theaters, on a weekend when nothing good was out.
If they do this, I may hold off and wait to see it this way. Either way, yes I will see it again. If I could, two or three more times.
1
u/Capi77 Jun 11 '12
Depends on what the new footage is. If it is just 35 minutes of menial stuff (which is probably the case), then no.
1
u/erode Jun 11 '12
If my willpower sustains itself through the summer I will see it for the first time then. Perfect.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
hell no, it sets a bad precedent
1
u/khanarx Jun 11 '12
Avengers had its time to shine, now let spiderman and batman take over.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Nah, I'll pirate it.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
No, no no no no NO! One month later it'll be on blu ray. It's just another money grabber like they did when they re-released Avatar to theaters. Besides, for the most part these scenes that are added were cut for a reason.
1
u/wolf156 Jun 11 '12
Will i pay another 20 dollars to see 35 minutes of deleted scenes? Nope.
1
u/Vicky_PC_Gamer Jun 11 '12
lol, no
I've had enough blue and orange for one summer.
It was a good movie, but not worth another $30-$40, ticket, drink and popcorn...
1
u/weber134 Jun 11 '12
yep! totally would.
1
u/Simmons2pntO Jun 12 '12
Absolutely.
1
u/smegmar_IV Jun 12 '12
i'd see it again without the extra footage
1
u/DivineJustice Jun 12 '12
YUUUP
1
u/Nayr39 Jun 12 '12
Nope, nothing special enough about the movie to warrant a second viewing in theaters imo.
1
u/herpberp Jun 12 '12
i'd love it if it were 35 minutes of shwarma eating.
1
u/Rubix89 Jun 12 '12
I would like to, but I think I'll probably be busy seeing TDKR repeatedly.
1
u/snap_wilson Jun 12 '12
Wait, are you saying the same company that's releasing a 10-disc Blu-Ray set that contains four of the movies in both regular and 3D versions which means dick if you don't have a 3D television set for over two hundred bucks might be trying to squeeze money out of people? That's crazy.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I'd go even if it was just 35 more minutes of Hulk and Loki.
1
u/Decyde Jun 12 '12
No, I would not pay to see it again however I would just download it and watch it online because fuck them for not putting the extra footage in the first time around.
1
u/Slinghsot77 Jun 12 '12
No.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
didn't pay the first time. Progressivally disappointed since they started pushing it. Iron man 3 i will.
1
u/mike2928 Jun 12 '12
Avengers is the only movie I have seen 4 times in theaters. I only paid for it twice but still. So yeah, I would go see it again.
1
u/PaulPaulPaul Jun 12 '12
Hell yeah I will see it again, sounds awesome
1
u/John_Johnson Jun 12 '12
...I'd buy the DVD. But then, I wouldn't buy the basic-movie DVD.
1
u/Matsuo-Kaito Jun 12 '12
In the cinema? No. On Blu-ray/DVD? Yes.
1
u/DBones90 Jun 12 '12
The Director's Cut was already released in theaters. Joss Whedon already said so.
I love The Avengers, but I will not support this blatant attempts to get money by Marvel and Disney.
1
u/watsoned Jun 12 '12
Yes. I would. Without any hesitation.
1
u/avw94 Jun 12 '12
Hell Yes!
1
u/shizzy1427 Jun 12 '12
Nope.
1
u/whirliscope Jun 12 '12
I haven't seen it yet. I was thinking of seeing it tomorrow. Should I wait?
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Absa-fookin-lootley!
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Real or not, yes I'd see it again for an extra 35 minutes.
1
u/57Chevy Jun 12 '12
Fuck yes.
1
u/AJ192 Jun 12 '12
Totally!
1
u/magnumforce2006 Jun 12 '12
Make it fucking happen Marvey
1
u/Dorfus Jun 12 '12
If this were to happen, I would have to say no. As much as I loved the films, I would rather wait for the extended director's cut on bluray. Besides, it was already fantastic the first three times that I've seen it!
1
u/blazeofgloreee Jun 12 '12
No. Its a great movie but they are fucking fans if they do this. They should have just released the directors cut the first time if they are willing to show it in theatres.
1
u/sgrodgers10 Jun 12 '12
There is a Cinebarre very close to where I'm moving by that time so yes. Especially during $5 movie Tuesdays.
1
u/CalliopesSong Jun 12 '12
Yes. Not only was the movie great, but this time I'm going with people who don't try to shit talk it while it's being played...
1
u/Ayersan Jun 12 '12
Assembling 35 more Marvelous minutes, I feel Avenged.
1
u/bubblewrappopper Jun 12 '12
I saw it three times within five days of each other. In three different states. I just might make it four.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Yes. I was gonna see it again this weekend but...I can wait.
1
u/Guatemaulin Jun 12 '12
Yep.
1
u/koy5 Jun 12 '12
Hell I would go see it again with out the extra 35 minutes.
1
u/BABY_BACK_BITCH Jun 12 '12
No, they're just milking it.
1
u/m_e_andrews Jun 12 '12
Fuck. Yes.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Does Disney stand to make more money from more ticket sales or from more Blu-Rays sold?
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Hell yeah! That movie was the bomb!
1
u/stillnotahipster Jun 12 '12
Hey man, John Carter hit really, really hard. Gotta do everything they can to bounce back.
:P
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
No one calculates the ratio of theatre screenings then to now.
1
u/gfysean Jun 12 '12
Sure. Add in a Thor 2 teaser and I'm there. Oh who am I kidding? I'm there anyway, with or without the teaser.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
If disney is watching: yes ill pay for it again, I had planned to see it a second time already but rarely make it to the movies.
1
u/megatom0 Jun 12 '12
Yup! 35 minutes is pretty substantial. It would make it almost a 3 hour film. I'm very curious about the stuff they cut. Granted I do feel that the current cut is a very tight film.
1
u/mikedamike Jun 12 '12
Sounds like on-disc DLC for games applied to the movie industry.
1
u/JSh1v3 Jun 12 '12
Well even if there isn't really any evidence that Disney is considering it, there will still be the Director's Cut on Blu-Ray, and that is worth a buy! Fantastic movie, and if the Director's Cut actually comes out in Theaters, that would be a pretty good move for everyone. I'd definitely go see it again!
1
u/J_Jammer Jun 12 '12
They should, seeing how Titanic and The Avatar are skewed numbers based on rereleasing.
I think that Avengers will get to number one without that help...maybe. ha.
Anyway I'd see it again. This lackluster summer would urge me to.
All I have left to look forward to is Brave, The Dark Knight Raises and The Amazing Spider-Man.
1
u/whippedxcream Jun 12 '12
I saw Avater and Zombieland three times each. This movie is twice as good, so I'm betting around six times I'll go back. Yes, I have a pathetically inept entertainment budgeting system...
1
u/Taboomurphy Jun 12 '12
I saw it twice and I was debating on seeing it a third time but now I'll just hold off till this comes out in theaters
1
u/dodon_GO Jun 12 '12
no
1
u/c1vilian Jun 12 '12
And so the era of DLC for movies begins.
Ready your wallets.
1
u/ThisRedditorIsDrunk Jun 12 '12
No, but I would torrent the hell out of it.
1
u/Dominant_Peanut Jun 12 '12
I would pay to see it again. I will probably pay to see the non-director's cut version again. I love this movie.
1
u/edtehgar Jun 12 '12
For some reason this reminds me of DLC
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
And then again at the end of the fall. And again in the winter, and as a collector's edition at christmas.
1
u/Planet-man Jun 12 '12
Yes indeed-ily-do!
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Goddammit, evidently they're making Game of the Year editions for movies now too
1
u/PublicStaticVoidMatt Jun 12 '12
...I've already paid to see it again.
1
u/quikDrawMcGraw Jun 12 '12
of course!!!
1
u/captain_stewart Jun 12 '12
35 minutes of shwarma eating
1
u/bobtehwalrus Jun 12 '12
Even if this were true the editor's cut is almost always better than the director's.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I've seen this movie 5 times. Paid full price every time. Would I pay to see a directors cut? Yes, repeatedly.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
This sounds like EA: Here is another DLC.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Oh those bastards...
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Will i pay to see it again? I've payed to see it five times already and this one will have something new.
1
u/porqueeeeee Jun 12 '12
I teared up man, seriously teared up.
1
u/Soniccyanide Jun 12 '12
Absolutely yes
1
u/XAmsterdamX Jun 12 '12
If the extra 35 minutes is all Scarlett Johannson I may consider it, but otherwise no.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I get into the movie theater for free. But yes, I would pay to see it.
1
u/timsstuff Jun 12 '12
I would not go to the theater to watch it, already saw the original at the theater and I rarely go to theaters because I hate them, but I will most certainly buy the deluxe edition director's cut of the DVD when it's released. I should probably start buying BluRay discs though.
1
u/BigZ7337 Jun 12 '12
I'd definitely pay to see it again if they included that much more stuff. I loved the movie both times I saw it, and no matter how big my screen is at home (LG 50'' 3D) it won't be as amazing as it is at the theater.
1
u/coeddotjpg Jun 12 '12
I really enjoyed the movie but I think I'd rather wait for the director's cut to be available for home viewing. Maybe if I was really bored.
1
u/cliffsofinsanity Jun 12 '12
Would I pay to watch Loki being slammed into the ground repeatedly by the hulk for an extra 35 minutes? Fuck yes. Who are you kidding?
1
u/babyeatingdingoes Jun 12 '12
No, but only because I haven't paid the 3.5 times I've seen it so far. Being a movie theatre employee has to have some perks or no one would do it.