Review Detail
9.7 5 10
(Updated: March 22, 2024)
Overall rating
9.8
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
I really like the original version of this movie & I've been looking forward to checking this edit out for a long time now.
The idea to remove the inner monologue is great as it really changes the film up in a few different ways. The original inner dialog mostly comes across as a dated trope & not in a cool way. Removing it gives the film a more classic feel & tone. It also really improves the story telling & Eleanor's characterization.
The pace of the film has also been improved. This version moves along nicely & never felt like it was dragging.
I do have a few visual nitpicks-
-The opening shot looks static & maybe some fake shake/gateweave? Looks like some grain has been added, but its very light & doesn't match the rest of the film. Maybe it's always been like that? I can't compare right now, but it instantly stood out to me.
EDIT- this is indeed how it looks in the original version, so no fault on the editor here.
-The edit title being added to the title card looks added on & distracting. Would be better with just the original title card, but that's just my opinion.
Besides that, there was a line or two cut that I missed, but it's nothing major to the story.
A great edit of a good film. Even better than the original version for sure!
The idea to remove the inner monologue is great as it really changes the film up in a few different ways. The original inner dialog mostly comes across as a dated trope & not in a cool way. Removing it gives the film a more classic feel & tone. It also really improves the story telling & Eleanor's characterization.
The pace of the film has also been improved. This version moves along nicely & never felt like it was dragging.
I do have a few visual nitpicks-
-The opening shot looks static & maybe some fake shake/gateweave? Looks like some grain has been added, but its very light & doesn't match the rest of the film. Maybe it's always been like that? I can't compare right now, but it instantly stood out to me.
EDIT- this is indeed how it looks in the original version, so no fault on the editor here.
-The edit title being added to the title card looks added on & distracting. Would be better with just the original title card, but that's just my opinion.
Besides that, there was a line or two cut that I missed, but it's nothing major to the story.
A great edit of a good film. Even better than the original version for sure!
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
R