Donnie Darko Directors Cut DVD?

Stacey_B · 09-06-2004, 09:32 PM

Hi!

I've been looking everywhere for a release date of this DVD. I realize it's still on limited release at some theaters (which I'm convinced is like 2!) but, I know they release the dates for DVD pretty early yet I haven't managed to find anything about this one......

Any word on when this will come out?
Thanks!
Stacey_B

Erin C · 09-06-2004, 10:42 PM

Hopefully by the end of the year or very early in 05.
I have the original disc can't wait to see and hear this new cut!

Eric_B_C · 09-06-2004, 11:26 PM

I've seen the DC version on amazon.co.uk, due out October 4th.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...691318-4213433

So region 1 can't be far behind.

Don't know about the extras, but from what I gather the directors cut is "merely" the deleted scenes cut back in, and more expensive visual effects added. Not seen it myself, but I don't double dip on DVD's, EVER.

Ocean Phoenix · 09-07-2004, 12:16 AM

If the director's cut is what you're thinking it might be, then a 2 disc edition that is the original DVD plus the director's cut would be pointless. But what else could a two disc Donnie Darko DVD release consist of?

Michael Osadciw · 09-07-2004, 12:59 PM

I heard the re-cut of the film was very different from the original theatrical version and not just scenes dropped in.

Mike

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Matt Czyz · 09-07-2004, 01:14 PM

I read in a few reviews that entire songs were replaced or switched around. Which ones specifically, I don't remember.

Grant B · 09-07-2004, 04:58 PM

A couple of reviews from the SF Chronicle that answers some of your questions
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...DGB18I3VE1.DTL

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...KG4E8DNRU1.DTL

The trailer:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object...=entertainment

Grant

Tim-H. · 09-07-2004, 05:19 PM

I found this listing with features (unconfirmed) at gameplay.co.uk. I'd guess the various commentaries will discuss (if not explain) most of the differences.
I caught the DC a few weeks ago (the original really surprised me, so I will probably always prefer it). 'Time Travel' elements are more developed (maybe too much for me) but a few character scenes were great (like Donnie & his dad). I noticed a few songs moved/added, most notably 'Killing Moon' moved to the last act (don't recall the new opening song).

Vincent-P · 09-07-2004, 08:28 PM

The song in the beginning that replaces "Killing Moon" is "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS...it really changes the scene for me. Seeing Donnie Darko was the first time I ever heard "Killing Moon" and it is now forever linked to those images and they to the song in my mind. There's quite a bit of other added music, notably "Voices Carry" by Til Tuesday.

The Director's Cut is a completely different entity from the original release. Do not consider any DVD release of it a double dip. It will be worth it. The film is much more than just some deleted scenes and a few special effects. There are also extra scenes that were not on the original delted scenes disc. It is quite a different experience, and I highly recommend it. I saw it a few weeks ago here in Austin at a screening attended by Richard Kelly.