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Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The Spence Edit, The
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Original Release Date:
2021
Original Running Time:
265
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
142
Time Cut:
123
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Brief Synopsis:
Like many of the other Disney+ MCU series, this clearly felt like it was originally envisioned as a film that was then stretched out to fill out a limited series. It's a good story with some great moments, but it drags on and is stretched too thin. This edit attempts to reorganize the fairly simple plot into a single film of 2 hours and 22 minutes, an average run time for an MCU film.
Intention:
Cut the 6 episode miniseries into a functional film that fits comfortably within the MCU
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Release Information:
Digital
Cuts and Additions:
- Eliminated a lot of the first episode, including the opening action scene, that doesn't add much to the overall plot.
- Simplified Bucky's arc while still giving his character growth. It's now more about how being alone is what's holding him back. There's less focus on him trying to directly make amends beyond what's discussed in his first therapy session.
- The tension of Sam and Sarah having to sell the boat is still there, but I removed a lot of the plot surrounding it, such as them trying to secure a loan.
- There's less focus on Zemo, a character that doesn't end up adding a whole lot to the plot. As the characters say, he's a means to the end.
- Cut Valentina out of the story.
- Karli gets a lot of cuts, specifically the discussion of how people will rise up to help her, as they never do and it's never a plot point.
- Walker's wife and his sequel set up is removed. A lot of scenes with him tracking down Karli are cut.
- We no longer see how Zemo escapes prison, making the scene where he just shows up in a guard uniform and Sam's reaction much funnier.
- Zemo does not explode Karli's troops from prison, the last time we see him is when the Wakandan's take him away.
- Simplified Bucky's arc while still giving his character growth. It's now more about how being alone is what's holding him back. There's less focus on him trying to directly make amends beyond what's discussed in his first therapy session.
- The tension of Sam and Sarah having to sell the boat is still there, but I removed a lot of the plot surrounding it, such as them trying to secure a loan.
- There's less focus on Zemo, a character that doesn't end up adding a whole lot to the plot. As the characters say, he's a means to the end.
- Cut Valentina out of the story.
- Karli gets a lot of cuts, specifically the discussion of how people will rise up to help her, as they never do and it's never a plot point.
- Walker's wife and his sequel set up is removed. A lot of scenes with him tracking down Karli are cut.
- We no longer see how Zemo escapes prison, making the scene where he just shows up in a guard uniform and Sam's reaction much funnier.
- Zemo does not explode Karli's troops from prison, the last time we see him is when the Wakandan's take him away.
User reviews
14 reviews
Overall rating
9.6
Audio/Video Quality
9.9(14)
Visual Editing
9.8(14)
Audio Editing
9.6(14)
Narrative
9.6(14)
Enjoyment
9.6(14)
(Updated: March 10, 2023)
Overall rating
9.5
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
9.0
I had a lot more fun watching this movie than watching the Disney+ miniseries. These Disney series give fan editors a good substantial amount of material to work with so they can really take the best parts and craft the cleanest version of the story. I feel for editors who try to fix a traditional 90-minute movie. You can easily just end up with an episode of a tv show. For example, a friend of mine made a fan edit of “Escape from LA” and ended up with a 50-minute movie. The 2 ½ hour Spence edit is similar in length to "Captain America: Winter Soldier," so it fits into the series well.
Speaking of that film the biggest criticism I can give to "FATWS" is that Captain America Steve Rogers isn’t in it! I’m sure I will say the same thing about the upcoming Captain America movie. There was obviously nothing that the showrunners or a fan editor could do about that. My second critique would be the main villain of the series (Flag-Smasher, played by Erin Kellyman) was not very well cast. The showrunners could have done better but for a fan editor, it would be difficult if not impossible to cut her out. I also am not a fan of gender or race-swapping characters. However, I liked the trims made in this edit and I didn’t hate her as much. Her cockney British accent was difficult to understand at times. This edit did not have subtitles but it did feature surround sound which is highly appreciated for those of us with a home theater. I did really like the other villains, Baron Zemo (played by Daniel Brühl) and U.S. Agent (played by Wyatt Russell).
I have not watched the series since it came out so I can’t comment too much on what was specifically cut, but I didn’t miss any of it. I remember when it was first released that one of the main criticisms was that, because it is basically a 5.5-hour movie, waiting a week in between episodes totally killed the momentum and lessened the pleasure of watching it because it’s easy to forget what happened last time. This is unlike “Wandavision” which was clearly set up to be a weekly series. You probably couldn’t do much better than this to make "FATWS" the movie it was intended to be. The only thing I may have trimmed or removed completely was when Falcon gets on his soapbox at gives a lecture about race near the end. He was just a mouthpiece for the writers and he goes on and on about it. But other than that I really enjoyed this edit and recommend it. The audio and visual quality were excellent and professional.
Speaking of that film the biggest criticism I can give to "FATWS" is that Captain America Steve Rogers isn’t in it! I’m sure I will say the same thing about the upcoming Captain America movie. There was obviously nothing that the showrunners or a fan editor could do about that. My second critique would be the main villain of the series (Flag-Smasher, played by Erin Kellyman) was not very well cast. The showrunners could have done better but for a fan editor, it would be difficult if not impossible to cut her out. I also am not a fan of gender or race-swapping characters. However, I liked the trims made in this edit and I didn’t hate her as much. Her cockney British accent was difficult to understand at times. This edit did not have subtitles but it did feature surround sound which is highly appreciated for those of us with a home theater. I did really like the other villains, Baron Zemo (played by Daniel Brühl) and U.S. Agent (played by Wyatt Russell).
I have not watched the series since it came out so I can’t comment too much on what was specifically cut, but I didn’t miss any of it. I remember when it was first released that one of the main criticisms was that, because it is basically a 5.5-hour movie, waiting a week in between episodes totally killed the momentum and lessened the pleasure of watching it because it’s easy to forget what happened last time. This is unlike “Wandavision” which was clearly set up to be a weekly series. You probably couldn’t do much better than this to make "FATWS" the movie it was intended to be. The only thing I may have trimmed or removed completely was when Falcon gets on his soapbox at gives a lecture about race near the end. He was just a mouthpiece for the writers and he goes on and on about it. But other than that I really enjoyed this edit and recommend it. The audio and visual quality were excellent and professional.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
K
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Marvel Shows dont do the trick for me.
I am always hoping for something great but dissapointment rules the MCU TV World in my views.
There are bits that are good and the same was with F&WS. I thought this one would be a "haudrauf" clear action paced show and what could go wrong here.
But somehow i felt underwhelmed by the fast that the Flagsmashers are ...what to call it, noit threatening enough ?
They feel in parts likie cranky hippsters.
This is a fantastic edit! This movie version was the perfect fix´nmix.
I dont miss anything, but i only saw the whole real thing once and than this edit. So for me not missing anything, means its structure tells a good story in a good flow and pacing.
Spence, if you could be so kind to repair some other shows as well please :)
I am up for it.
I am always hoping for something great but dissapointment rules the MCU TV World in my views.
There are bits that are good and the same was with F&WS. I thought this one would be a "haudrauf" clear action paced show and what could go wrong here.
But somehow i felt underwhelmed by the fast that the Flagsmashers are ...what to call it, noit threatening enough ?
They feel in parts likie cranky hippsters.
This is a fantastic edit! This movie version was the perfect fix´nmix.
I dont miss anything, but i only saw the whole real thing once and than this edit. So for me not missing anything, means its structure tells a good story in a good flow and pacing.
Spence, if you could be so kind to repair some other shows as well please :)
I am up for it.
User Review
Format Watched?
Digital
V
(Updated: January 09, 2023)
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
As my first entry into the world of Fan Edit's, I wasn't disappointed. Although I haven't watched this series since it aired, I think this version will be my go-to return viewing. My only nitpick, I wish Bucky's psychiatrist had more screen time with her other scenes, I enjoyed her. Also, did Zemo escape the prison that quickly in the original, I really can't remember?
Other than those little things it was very enjoyable!
Other than those little things it was very enjoyable!
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
N
Overall rating
9.3
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
9.0
I loved the edit - it gracefully streamlines the plot and trim away many unnecessary bits. This edit really shows how bloated the limited series was. I don't miss any of the omitted scenes, as they seemingly are indeed not integral to the plot.
However, I believe there is some room for improvement. I wrote my suggestions: in detail in the forum, but here are my cliff notes:
(1) The beginning of the movie can be reordered to better serve the narrative.
(2) John Walker should be completely cut from the final fight, as he contributes nothing to it.
(3) The ending is a bit lackluster.
(4) I noticed a few minor technical issues in the edit.
All in all, this edit is really well made and I recommend it.
However, I believe there is some room for improvement. I wrote my suggestions: in detail in the forum, but here are my cliff notes:
(1) The beginning of the movie can be reordered to better serve the narrative.
(2) John Walker should be completely cut from the final fight, as he contributes nothing to it.
(3) The ending is a bit lackluster.
(4) I noticed a few minor technical issues in the edit.
All in all, this edit is really well made and I recommend it.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
B
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
I was a little skeptical of how good this edit would be. And hearing that the airplane scene was cut and so much more content was cut, I was worried I wouldn't enjoy this at all. However, I am glad I was wrong. This was really good and makes me wish it was released as an actual movie rather than a series. I think this edit proves that The Falcon And The Winter Soldier would be great as an MCU film. I highly recommend giving this a watch.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
L