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I think I might have to replace Red Sonja on my list with another...after watching it again recently I now realize it doesn't hold up as one of my favs anymore..
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I watched "Legend" in HD for the first time this weekend and it really was impressive from both a picture and sound perspective. When the Lord of Darkness emerges on the screen.. the colors just pop in a way like never before.
Now, I'm totally interested in hearing everyone's thoughts on the newly released blu-ray! I wasn't going to upgrade to it, but now I'm intrigued especially after reading this about it:
"Legend" is presented in an Ultimate Edition BD, featuring two versions of the movie: the 114-minute director's cut and the 94-minute theatrical cut.
Special features include:
Commentary with Ridley Scott (on the director's cut) Isolated music score by Tangerine Dream (on the theatrical cut) Lost scenes Creating a Myth: The Making of Legend Music video: Byan Ferry, "Is Your Love Strong Enough" Theatrical trailers TV spots Photo gallery My Scenes BD-Live Pocket BLU App
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The fact that this is a new cut with commentary is definitely a big pull. Wonder what he changed?
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Logan .. my understanding is that Ridley Scott originally planned to release "Legend" in the 114 minute version.. but he listened to concerned feedback from a test screening and converted it to the 98 minute version most of us know. He has stated more than once that he wishes in hindsight he had stuck with the original version.
Has anyone else ever seen the alternate ending?
I know Ronnie has the blu-ray in her possession, but she is currently struggling to find time to watch it. Get on that Ronster! Posts: 7845 | From: Smiling and glancing in awe in the back of a limo | Registered: Mar 2003 | Site Updates: 22
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Valley, I watched the director's cut this morning. Wow, lots of little changes. And the ending was just not the same without the song, Loved by The Sun, which I love. It made the ending less memorable without the song. But! I will say that I enjoyed the Jerry Goldsmith score just as much as the Tangerine Dream one! I have the 25th anniversary edition of the soundtrack with TD and not hearing it in the background, changes the movie a bit. The scenes are more extended and the shots are done from further angles as well.
My favorite scene is still where Lily is charmed and dances... then the Lord appears.
Valley, you were right. The lighting in the blu-ray was fantastic. Every speckle and shimmer.. the snow, the water... I loved it!
The movie takes a bit to get going at the start.. I kept thinking of the Oona thread that Bamersy started a while back. She is super cool and her lines are awesome.
The whispering throughout the movie always kind of bugged me... Tom and Mia whisper their lines way too much. For a fantasy movie, it tends to be pretty quiet throughout.
It had been a while since I watched it, in it's entirety. I will be making time to watch the features on the disc!
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But! I will say that I enjoyed the Jerry Goldsmith score just as much as the Tangerine Dream one! I have the 25th anniversary edition of the soundtrack with TD and not hearing it in the background, changes the movie a bit. The scenes are more extended and the shots are done from further angles as well. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Every speckle and shimmer.. the snow, the water... I loved it!
