Topic: should i get this

[Gaz118]

hi I'm going to make a small order on Friday from play.com i love thrillers war films conspiracies so i thought i would get

LEON. Starring Jean Reno never seen it heard alot about it and sounds brillant.

Apocalypse Now. seen it before and loved it great for a Vietnam theme night with a couple of beers.

Oldboy. Korean vengeance movie i read somewhere that it has a brillant surround sound track on it.

Thirteen days. a film about the Cuban missile crisis with Kevin Costner looks pretty good.

[dfmorgan]

I don't know about Thirteen Days but yes to the other 3. Oldboy is the middle film in a trilogy but that matters not as all three, Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance / Oldboy / Lady Vengeance, stand alone.

Dave

[Antares]

I'd skip Thirteen Days, it's not that good. If you want a good film about the Cuban missile crisis, then get this instead...

The Missiles of October, it's leaps and bounds better.

[Achim]

I have never seen Thirteen Days (and don't intend to), but the other three all very good films in my opinion. A very diverse selection at that

For Léon, I'd say make sure to get the (longer) International Cut. The shorter US theatrical release had several key scenes removed.

Apocalypse Now is a classic. The story behind the making infamous. It's not a war film though, which could be "enjoyed" for it's action while having a few beers. You might know this, but I thought I mention it anyway.

The Vengeance Trilogy are all independent films, connected by theme, not story. I like the other two also, but Oldboy is the best.

[Najemikon]

For Léon, I'd say make sure to get the (longer) International Cut. The shorter US theatrical release had several key scenes removed.

Oooh, just to throw a spanner in the works, I prefer the leaner theatrical cut. I found the tone a little awkward and the plotting not as tight in the longer version.

[Gaz118]

Thanks for the feedback think ill get all of them plus the missiles of October that Antares mentioned.  I'm also gowna buy Dexter season 1 and 2 love the show

[Achim]

Oooh, just to throw a spanner in the works, I prefer the leaner theatrical cut. I found the tone a little awkward and the plotting not as tight in the longer version.

I just remembered that the later releases had both versions on it...

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Yes, the added stuff is slower and slightly brings down the pace. While one of the main scenes added is just about characterization (in the restaurant) the other one(s) are more important. I always felt that Matilda going to the police station felt a bit out of the blue, but the extended cut clarifies that she already had training and is not necessarily going to get killed in the first minute.