Gone In 60 Seconds - The Director's Cut

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 22 Jul 2005, 00:35

I can't really find any detailed information on what is added/taken away in this new Director's Cut edition DVD. If anyone here knows, I'd be grateful, thanks.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 22 Jul 2005, 02:22

The problem is I'm not sure anyone cares.

I mention this as purely to explain why you're having trouble finding out what's changed. Sorry I can't be more help.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 22 Jul 2005, 03:53

>>If you have seen the 2000 version, you would notice minor changes in the beginning of the film and a few scenes inserted to flesh out character interest in Memphis and Kip. Beyond these there aren’t any major developments to either the story or the action packed scenes as advertised in the Director’s cut.<<

This comes from DVDFanatic, not from me.

Funny, I remember watching the trailer a long time ago and thinking this movie was some kind of prank or an April fools joke.
5 years later it still looks like a bad joke. Does this "movie" actually exist ?

gojensen · Post by **gojensen** » 22 Jul 2005, 09:20

There are two of them actually

Apparently the 1974 version (IMDB 6.1) was such a hit that it warranted a remake (IMDB 5.7) 26 years later.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Jul 2005, 14:25

I like the film, and would upgreade, if it was loads of footage like Angies breasts and stuff, but noone yet seems to list anything and do a comparison

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 22 Jul 2005, 14:48

I also like this film - it is very enjoyable, and my mates like it too so I don't know why it's so unpopular on the internet. I'm not one to buy dumb films - I have a great collection of intellectual-type films, but I do like this film.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 22 Jul 2005, 17:26

I like it also but tbh find most Bruckheimer films poor.

Except BHD, BHC, BHC2 his work is averagely decent at best. I love The Rock and Bad Boys but only the 3 titles I mention before I'd class as very good. BHD for very different reasons to BHC and BHC2.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Jul 2005, 18:18

Almost all Bruckheimer are perfect examples of how to make films in each genre, he excels in most departments like action esspecially.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 22 Jul 2005, 18:37

Brad what is BHC?

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 22 Jul 2005, 19:39

Beverly Hill's cop ? Nah, that can't be it

Or can it ?
Is Beverly Hills cop a Bruckheimer film ?

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 22 Jul 2005, 20:00

Yes, Beverly Hills Cop, but what is BHD?

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 22 Jul 2005, 20:07

Black Hawk Down maybe ?

I don't know.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 22 Jul 2005, 20:15

Yeah I think its Black Hawk Down.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 22 Jul 2005, 20:19

Brad Bruckheimer had nothing to do with Beverley Hills Cop

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 22 Jul 2005, 21:00

Yes he did, he was producer - look on IMDb lol

gojensen · Post by **gojensen** » 22 Jul 2005, 21:01

No? Why did he produce them then?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Jul 2005, 10:33

Oh yes he was a producer - sorry

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 23 Jul 2005, 11:59

LOL you guys crack me up. Bruckheimer was "producer" on ALL the films I mentioned.

He's never directed a film in his life but all films (bar BHD) are very similar in tone and style (yes including "Coyote Ugly"). He clearly has a lot of influence over the likes of Michael Bay and even the young Tony Scott (BHC2).

Tom2681 wrote:Beverly Hill's cop ? Nah, that can't be it

Or can it ?
Is Beverly Hills cop a Bruckheimer film ?

Yes and Yes

Tom2681 wrote:Black Hawk Down maybe ?

I don't know.

Yes again

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 23 Jul 2005, 18:08

i got the region 1 director's cut for about a fiver from dvdsoon.unfortunately after watching it i can't remember what's different to the original cut as i hadn't watched it for ages.certainly it can't be anything memorable.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 23 Jul 2005, 20:35

Apparently not, no. I read that one scene has been replaced by an inferior scene on the DC, so it doesn't sound good...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 23 Jul 2005, 21:20

Which scene would that be?

IronMonkey · Post by **IronMonkey** » 23 Jul 2005, 22:24

I would say that The Rock is probably the best 1990's action thriller - great acting, great action, great direction, great pace, great effects, great music, loads of fun!

I bought the Criterion Collection version and I love it every time I watch the film.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 24 Jul 2005, 15:10

A scene involving a conversation between Nicolas Cage and his brother in the film I think. Apparently the alternate conversation doesn't have the same effect as on the theatrical version.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 Jul 2005, 00:21

gasteropod wrote:A scene involving a conversation between Nicolas Cage and his brother in the film I think.

His brother was played by Giovanni Ribisi right? He's one excellent and underrated actor (see Eg the underrated Boiler Room and Raimi's The Gift).

Gone in 60 Seconds was a fun forgottable watch-once flick IMO, nothing more.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 27 Jul 2005, 22:27

Yeah, he's a weird guy... doesn't he play Phoebe's pyromaniac brother in Friends lol