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Apocalypse Now: Redux vs Original
Posted: 2003-05-26 01:17am
by HemlockGrey
Which version do you prefer?
Posted: 2003-05-26 02:42am
by Tsyroc
I can't pick. I like how the original ends with "The End" but I think the Redux version works better in it's "Heart of Darkness" aspect because it doesn't end that way.
It could be that I can relate better to Kurtz now than when I saw the original.
Posted: 2003-05-26 02:45am
by Faram
In redux he steals the surfboard and it has porn so....
On the downside it's fucking long
Posted: 2003-05-26 03:10am
by Drewcifer
Weird, just watched redux tonight.
I thought redux was a better story, but the first was a better movie. Given the choice, I would own both, but watch the original.
If you haven't seen "Hearts of Darkness: the making of Apocolypse Now", I strongly suggest it. THe making of the movie was as insane as the movie itself. Martin Sheen had a nervous breakdown (the hotel scene early on is real, he really was freaking out - he wasn't supposed to actually hit the mirror, that was his real blood), and later had a massive heart attack. Brando's character was supposed to be a lean tough marine but showed up weighing 300 pounds, and Dennis Hopper was the same off screen as he was on. Very interesting stuff.
Posted: 2003-05-26 03:18am
by Sea Skimmer
The Redux was good, but too long, and I generally like very long movies. Still I'd say I perfer it.
Posted: 2003-05-26 05:39pm
by 2000AD
It took me a week of on and off viewing to watch the original. Needless to say although i own it on DVD i haven't watched it all. From what i've seen redux is better.
Posted: 2003-05-26 05:47pm
by Admiral Valdemar
Only seen Redux and loved it, from midnight one day till 4am or something and I had work that day, lol.
Posted: 2003-05-26 05:53pm
by Spanky The Dolphin
I've only seen the first, but I've heard that Redux was way too long as a film and somewhat cluttered.
Based on my veiwing of the OV, I can't really see what they could add, so I vote for the first version.
Still hate Marlon Brando, though. Arrogant cow...
Posted: 2003-05-26 05:58pm
by Admiral Valdemar
Spanky The Dolphin wrote:I've only seen the first, but I've heard that Redux was way too long as a film and somewhat cluttered.
Based on my veiwing of the OV, I can't really see what they could add, so I vote for the first version.
Still hate Marlon Brando, though. Arrogant cow...
I always think of Marlon Brando as being insane, living on his own island with every fastfood outlet possible there.