DISQUS

MrDeath · 8 months ago

Didn't read. I'll just do it when they release the Unrated version of this article.

_Christopher_M · 8 months ago

I don't have a need to buy any version of American Pie or Seed of Chucky...so I can't really identify with that problem...I do however love director's cuts if they're done properly Ridley Scott is a great example of someone who releases a decent DVD without just trying to make money...

I have a lot of issues when it comes to the MPAA although they don't have any effect on film ratings where I am....the studios still distribute the theater version/rated/unrated copies of DVDs here and it's annoying....on TV here they can curse, have softcore porn flicks on regular cable...so censorship isn't a big problem but I've never understood why studios just don't sell copies of DVDs with both versions on it....a lot of new comedies like Sarah Marshall do that and it's great....

what I have an issue with is that how so many single edition DVDs don't even come with the usual commentary track now...they've now put the commentary only the special edition...I usually could careless about the extras but I always enjoy hearing the commentary....I don't think it's worth the extra $10 though...you'd think with DVD now having to compete with DVDrips and now Bluray they'd come down on the price of the special editions....

Joshi · 8 months ago

The issue with releasing straight to DVD films unrated is that certain parents won't go near them, for fear of what they'd be showing their children (because when you're holding two DVD's in your hand, one with a fluffy bunny on the cover and the other with a severed head, things can get damn confusing without that magical G or R slapped in the corner).

And frankly, for stuff like straight to DVD horror, it may be better for a film-maker to put everything they want in, submit it for a rating, get an NC-17 and then put it on the shelves, as that way, people looking for a horror that won't cut back on the gore and shock inducing terror will know that the NC-17 stuff is probably what they want. Having a movie marked as unrated doesn't necessarily mean it'll be that daring.

Andrew Robinson · 8 months ago

I gotta agree with MOST cases for the UNRATED DVD. However there are a few that are good. Most of the ones I can think of right now are the Judd Apatow movies, Knocked Up & Superbad, both have so much more in the UNRATED versions that makes it hilarious and worth the buy. I also say that Sex Drive deserves the buy just to see the intro with the filmmakers telling you not to buy the DVD and instead go get the theatrical edition because all you're going to get are a few extra curse words and more cock and tits in screen. It's hilarious.

However I wholeheartedly agree with you when we talk about UNRATED dvds in the most general sense of the word.

MoMo · 8 months ago

i agree dude. the Apatow Unrated usually adds 5-10 minutes, 3-7 of those actually being worth anything.

an i love your point about the SexDrive unrated cut, but you kind of got it wrong. the filmmakers' intro on the unrated cut tells the viewer that watching that cut of the film will just confuse and anger the viewer because it includes outtakes, line-o-rama, and just random naked people, along with the extra scenes. watching the unrated cut first just wouldn't make sense for that particular movie. i'm not saying this is the smartest flick out there, but the unrated cut is pretty fucked. i do love that it's like 22 minutes longer than the theatrical cut though.

rcpro · 8 months ago

NC-17 does have a nice ring to it.

RobertFure · 8 months ago

I just keep opening this article to look at those breasts.

Cole_Abaius · 8 months ago

You know I hate agreeing with you, but I watched the Unrated Role Models today, and it just left me wondering why it was unrated...

curt · 8 months ago

it doesn't matter if it is bad or not, if it says unrated anywhere on it you must be 17 years old to rent it at blockbuster. i'd go for nc-17

curt · 8 months ago

yes sir that is a nice fucking rack

John · 6 months ago

The worst offender I have seen was "Talladega Nights". I have the unrated version. There is no nudity, no strong language or anything. A total ripoff. Another that I just watched was "Role Models" Sure, there are two nice titty scenes in there, but compared to the movies of old (Animal House, Porky's, Hard Bodies, etc.), I thought Role Models was pretty tame.