Type of bind: Video On Demand
Release Date: June 18, 2008
Running Time: 101 minutes
Sale Popularity Level: 210
Studio: New Line Cinema
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BOTH versions of the movie are on this blu-ray disc. The sound and picture are great even if the people seem soft in a few scenes. The extra features are nothing to write home about, but there are more here than on the standard DVD version (non Director's Cut). It also comes with a free download of the movie in standard format. Overall, I'm very pleased.
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Version: U.S.A / Region-A
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
VC-1 BD-50 / Advanced Profile 3
Disc size: 45,52 GB
DTS-HD Master Audio English 6046 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 6046kbps (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1536kbps)
DTS Audio English 256 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 256kbps
DTS Audio English 256 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 256kbps
Theatrical cut [No seamless branching]
Running time: 1:40:29
Movie size: 19,71 GB
Average video bit rate: 18.09 Mbps
Director's cut [No seamless branching]
Running time: 1:51:43
Movie size: 21,82 GB
Average video bit rate: 17.83 Mbps
#Director's Cut Expanded Commentaries
#Guest Critic Commentary
#Filmmakers' Commentary
#Introduction by Alex Proyas and Roger Ebert (SD, 5 minutes)
#Memories of Shell Beach (SD, 43 minutes)
#Architecture of Dreams (SD, 34 minutes)
#Text Features
#Production Gallery
#Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2 minutes)
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Good to sse this come out in a director's cut. This is a great movie. It is also the most "original" sci-fi movie ever.
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...the studio had allowed Mr. Proyas to release THIS version (the Director's Cut) of Dark City to theaters, maybe it would have been better received. I will not do a laundry list of what has been added or removed but I will say I believe this version has more depth than the original theatrical release and, frankly, makes more sense without being obvious or losing the sense of the story unfolding for both the audience and John Murdoch at the same time. One thing I will give away is that they have removed the opening voice-over which, together with the music, makes for a tense, eerie opening atmosphere that I liked quite a lot. I also think they restored Jennifer Connelly's own voice to the scenes of her singing in the club but I can't be 100% sure. All in all, I much prefer this Director's Cut version to the theatrical release. Mr. Proyas says in the special features interview that this version represents more closely what his original vision was for the film and I think he did an excellent job. Just brilliant!
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It was pure chance that I watched Alex Proyas's masterpiece back in 1998. Nothing better to watch, so although the trailer left much to be desired, in I went. Lucky me: the movie blew me away, in much the same way that Neo's "this isn't real?" would blow me away the following year. I won't spend more time discussing the merits of the movie itself, let's just say it ranks in my top 3 as a stunning work of art and philosophy.
The changes in the Director's Cut are actually quite significant, and watching it I repeatedly raised my eyebrows and even gasped at a few of the scene changes. I still haven't decided which version of the movie is better, but thankfully both are on the disc for your viewing pleasure.
The image quality is everything you would expect from Blu-Ray... Watching it on my friend's Pioneer Plasma was a fantastic experience. As you can imagine, grey levels are extremely important in this movie, and Proyas's excellent cinematography can really shine in this format. The surround sound is equally amazing.
I haven't checked out the extras but this is a great movie in a great presentation. It's a must-buy.
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