Commando:Director's Cut Coming!

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 16 Jun 2007, 22:46

You a buddy of his?

Can you ask what's extra in the DC?

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 17 Jun 2007, 07:55

Nope, I'm just a journalist. Anyway Mr Lester response for these pictures

"The picture was off camera and there was no shot scene. The guy on the left was going to play Bennett but never did."

I think they may have just shot the picture to use as props in Matrix house.

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 18 Jun 2007, 04:55

Any chance if you can ask him if the "dismembered arm slap" scene was ever actually shot? It's been mentioned that SUPPOSEDLY, during the shed sequence in the finale, after Arnold cuts off the one henchman's arm, he hits him across the face with it. However, there have been some conflicting reports... kinda like the saw in the head scene from The Big Boss

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 18 Jun 2007, 05:49

Here's is answer, this question was often asked , from the commandofans page, Lester : "No extra footage from tool shed scene but the rating board made us quick cut some shots to get the R rating."

sky75 · Post by **sky75** » 18 Jun 2007, 14:41

Stuff crap origanal sound, I want DTS!

here, here

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 18 Jun 2007, 15:58

Original sound rules!

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 18 Jun 2007, 16:20

Not when its sounds bad

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 18 Jun 2007, 21:11

"No extra footage from tool shed scene but the rating board made us quick cut some shots to get the R rating."

So why does it looks so badly edited? I thought the MPAA must've butchered it badly? Eg. Arnie swings down from the door and next thing is standing on two feet. What happens in between? After Arnie hacks the guys arm off there's a jump cut to him picking up a machine gun and the guy is no longer visible. What happened? That seems a lot worse than trimming off a few shots. Unless it was edited by Stevie Wonder?

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 18 Jun 2007, 21:57

Markgway wrote:
"No extra footage from tool shed scene but the rating board made us quick cut some shots to get the R rating."
So why does it looks so badly edited? I thought the MPAA must've butchered it badly? Eg. Arnie swings down from the door and next thing is standing on two feet. What happens in between? After Arnie hacks the guys arm off there's a jump cut to him picking up a machine gun and the guy is no longer visible. What happened? That seems a lot worse than trimming off a few shots. Unless it was edited by Stevie Wonder?

This is part of the reason why I thought something had to have been cut (no pun intended). I think they just asked the director, in general, if there was anything largely missing from the scene... but bashing someone across the face with their own arm could be part of a quick cut

Well, guess we'll have to wait and see if this unrated cut is unrated due to the "NC-17" factor (or in the case of its original 1985 release, "X"), or if it's just Fox dodging re-rating fees from the MPAA/marketing ploys.

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 19 Jun 2007, 11:49

Here's the full correspondance from the commandofans page

Dear Mr. Lester,
Thank you for your kind comments about Commando Fans. I am honored by your endorsement! I must say that it's amazing to be corresponding with the Director of COMMANDO. Everyone on the message board is very excited. It would be a crime not to ask you a few questions, and the message board members have compiled a few quick ones:

1.) As a director, did you enjoy making Commando?
2.) How long did it take to shoot Commando?
3.) Were there any budget problems?
4.) How was Commando received when it was released?
5.) Who made the decisions for Bennett's 'chain mail vest' costume?
6.) Was there any extra footage removed from the uncut 'tool shed scene'?
7.) What was the hardest stunt to do?
8.) What was it like working with Arnold Schwarzenegger?

9.) and finally...What WAS in Jenny's sandwich?

Also, if there's any other information about the film you'd like to add, please do so.

Sincerest Regards,
Andrew LeRoy
Webmaster - CommandoFans.com

Mr. Lester's reply e-mail:

Mark Lester Sat, Dec 25, 2004 at 3:49PM
To: Andrew LeRoy

Andrew:
1.) Yes, I loved it. Great time. All actors wonderful to work with.
2.) 45 days of shooting.
3.) None, right on budget. Cost was about $10 million dollars - a lot back then.
4.) Fantastic. #1 film in the first 2 weeks of released. Grossed $35 million in the US . Big numbers in 1985.
5.) I chose the costume for Bennett.
6.) No extra footage from tool shed scene but the rating board made us quick cut some shots to get the R rating.
7.) Rolling the car in the opening scene. The stuntman took 4 tries to do it. We were shooting in Griffith Park and landscape difficult.
8.) Arnold is a great man. Easy to work with, very cooperative. Followed all my instructions to the letter. Even agreed to the short haircut, which started a craze at the time.
9.) Peanut butter.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Sep 2007, 18:11

First couple of reviews but they tell you bugger all of use.

Why do they bother???

http://www.dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?ReviewID=5276

http://uk.dvd.ign.com/articles/818/818401p1.html

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 07 Sep 2007, 18:49

Well it says the transfer has been remastered but it doesnt say on which cut, or whether it includes the original 2.0 (?) track.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 07 Sep 2007, 18:49

mine's been shipped should get it in about a week.i'll post a comparision with the old region 1.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Sep 2007, 21:26

The reviews fail to mention what the extra footage to the DC is like it's not important.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 08 Sep 2007, 00:18

Markgway wrote:First couple of reviews but they tell you bugger all of use.

Why do they bother???

http://www.dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?ReviewID=5276

http://uk.dvd.ign.com/articles/818/818401p1.html

That first review was crap. He didn't mention what the two extras featurettes were and how long they were. He basically just said, 'They were good."

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 08 Sep 2007, 07:26

Back to the original pictures I posted, the guy looking like Bennet is said by Lester to be the original actor hired to play the role. He was fired because he couldn't get on with Arnold. No one seems to remember his name.

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 08 Sep 2007, 18:03

Also released in HK
http://www.dddhouse.com/v3/product_deta ... uctID=7488

jimmyscab · Post by **jimmyscab** » 09 Sep 2007, 18:31

grim_tales wrote:Well it says the transfer has been remastered but it doesnt say on which cut, or whether it includes the original 2.0 (?) track.

Included http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/sho ... p?t=262023

Markgway wrote:The reviews fail to mention what the extra footage to the DC is like it's not important.

New scenes at the shed http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/sho ... p?t=257590

Theres only like 1 min extra.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 09 Sep 2007, 20:37

I hope someone posts the uncut scenes on Youtube.

Curious to see them even though I'm not gonna buy the film.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Sep 2007, 07:44

I thought there was 5 mins extra stuff?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Sep 2007, 14:25

Nah, the BBFC passed the DC ages ago and it's only a minute and half longer.

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 10 Sep 2007, 17:52

I just got this one, will spin it tonight and give you a quick feedback tomorrow !

"Don't disturb my friend : he is dead tired"

They don't make them anymore like they used to :twisted:

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Sep 2007, 18:08

Well at least they waived the previous cuts in the theatrical R rated print.
Could it be due a R2 release?

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 10 Sep 2007, 18:35

grim_tales wrote:Well at least they waived the previous cuts in the theatrical R rated print.
Could it be due a R2 release?

why do you think fox submitted it to the bbfc?

IronMonkey · Post by **IronMonkey** » 10 Sep 2007, 19:01

LOL, ah another grim-ism.