Reviews written by futon88
Superior to the original. The late reveal works incredibly well and makes me wonder if the writers originally considered something like this before deciding to broadcast it as a...
A definite improvement. The removal of the third-act nonsense is very appreciated, as is the more gentle treatment of Yashida's character. For me, the mark of a good...
Full disclosure: I was involved with the approval process for this one, but my input was minimal; just a few suggestions here and there. ...
A streamlined narrative for Angela that is largely successful. The story here is grounded, and primarily focused on Angela and Will, with Judd providing the...
The edited Swarm vs. Enterprise is a masterclass in less-is-more action editing. It flows better, feels more urgent, but still packs the visual punch we expect. In general, this...
A streamlined presentation of a middling adaptation of an excellent book I haven't read, but should. A/V QUALITY Pristine. ...
FULL DISCLOSURE: I was asked to preview this edit and had a hand in the approval process. Having said that, the edit came to me in a state...
Undeniably better. A "go to" version, for me. A/V QUALITY Looked great, and while the audio is 2.0, it...
A blast from the past at sixty frames per second. A/V QUALITY Quality is exceptional, in particular the video. ...
The new structure is excellent! NARRATIVE Starting with Denham in the theatre, then flashing back to Ann's story...It's a remarkable...
This is the best Kenobi out there, in my opinion. As bored-at-300am said in an earlier review, the source really is two plus hours of...
A fresh, streamlined take on Tarantino's Jackie Brown. Full disclosure: I was involved in the review and approval process for this edit. ...
It's hard to overstate how well Tangerine Dream works here, especially when combined with the monochrome and slightly hazy look. The music fits exceptionally well. I found myself...
Solid fight choreography, a familiar setting, and some surprising character notes make for a worthwhile watch. AUDIO/VIDEO QUALITY I opted...
A fascinating experiment that enhances several scenes, but for me doesn't quite hold up over it's two hour runtime. Full disclosure: Around the one...
UPDATE: The editor has improved the audio quality substantially so I've raised my scores for A/V, audio, and enjoyment. My original review is below. ...
The original is a movie with two prologues: 1. Young Mathilde, and 2. Bond and Madeleine in Matera. As much I as I enjoy the opening scene with...
Some smart re-ordering yields a more straight-ahead story. UPDATE: The editor has made several adjustments to the audio, and fixed a critical video issue,...
A crisp and straight-ahead version of Mann's Heat. A/V and Video quality are essentially perfect. In the audio department, there's...
I commend the editor for tackling the under-appreciated challenge of replacing the dated sound effects we grew up with (and are challenged to tolerate with more modern ears). For...
Perfect. krausfadr called this the "enhanced" edition, but as far as I'm concerned, "definitive" would also have been a great choice. A/V quality...
Unequivocally better than the original, in my opinion. I watched the original a short time before watching this edit, and I think this new narrative...
Tremendous. Watched this with my partner last night. She's never seen the original. The heart of this movie isn't the gore or creature...
There are two things about this edit I really enjoyed: The repurposed opening, and the Deckard-focused closing. These two changes definitely warrant a revisit for those who like...
An all-around solid improvement to the original, and the two hour runtime is perfect. I loved the literal "spark of hope" from the lighter in...
Essentially perfect. All of the new music matches up well. There were two moments where I felt myself missing/expecting the original score,...
I enjoyed this edit! The first half is a slow burn as the setting and characters are introduced, and I'll admit: It wasn't riveting, but it did keep me...