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Spider-Man 3: The Continuity Cut
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Original Release Date:
2007
Original Running Time:
148
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Fanedit Running Time:
114
Time Cut:
34
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Brief Synopsis:
So again as always people who are familiar with my edits know what's coming: A streamlines version of Spider-Man 3 that tries it's best to fit in with the previous two films. No Uncle Ben plot, Harry fakes his insomnia, Mary Jane isn't forced to break up are the biggest changes. It has only streamlined cuts that are seamless.
Warning: If you absolutely hate everything about the original, odds are you won't like this. That said, this is easily my most intrusive edit yet, with huge parts of the story flipped around.
Warning: If you absolutely hate everything about the original, odds are you won't like this. That said, this is easily my most intrusive edit yet, with huge parts of the story flipped around.
Intention:
I made this edit to see if Spider-Man 3 could be saved (no offense if you like the original, that's cool). It is bloated, messy but it does have a lot of heart. So I went to the cutting room and I believe I have managed to make the movie far more managable and streamlined!
Other Sources:
Spider-Man 3 and the Editor's cut were both used.
Special Thanks:
ArtisDead as always for the awesome poster! My personal hero. Spider-Man doesn't even come close.
Release Information:
Blu-Ray
Editing Details:
I felt the movie had some continuity errors when watching them back to back with part one and two (uncle ben's new killer lol) so I set out to make a version that feels more in line with those movies. I tried to balance the movies camp, because even though some people hate him dancing I think the editor's cut putting it right after he almost kills Harry makes it work soooo well.
Cuts and Additions:
- Only seamless cuts. Show this to someone who hasn't seen the original and they won't be able to tell it isn't the original movie.
- Removed the entire early Harry/Peter fight. I feel the original fight scene drags on and has very dated CGI. Although some shots were great. The story starts with Norman tormenting Harry psychologically after the singing scene to continue the story set at the end of part two. The pacing is the most important thing. There are also like 6 fight scenes already in this movie so cutting this loses absolutely nothing of importance, because in my cut Harry is made to be more cunning and attacks Peter's heart instead of facing him head-on.
- The police call Peter to inform him of Harry's mysterious off-screen accident. He fakes insomnia.
- M.J Breaks up with Peter voluntarily after the kiss, the breakup, losing her job and the general shitty behaviour or Peter.
- Reduced the parts I found too campy, like when Betty tells Peter his shots are so good and he would love to shoot her sometime.
- Every mention of Uncle Ben is removed
- The first half about the movie is about Peter's relationship with MJ as Spiderman. The second half is about his breakup and his coping with the black suit. This helps the pacing a LOT.
- Removed other lines I found a bit too lame, like the 'tell me you love me' and the 'I thought it was the sun' lines.
- Altered the dialogue with Peter and M.J. on the phone. The first one now refers to his messed up proposal night, the second one refers to the bar dance.
- Speaking of the bar dance, Peter now doesnt harass the first employee he sees and doesnt do crazy acrobatics.
- Sandman returns as a sandcastle for his daughter. Removed the scene where he reforms after going out of the drainpipe. It's an ugly scene imo and the sandcastle scene already tells you he survived.
- Harry decides to help Peter
- Peter doesn't know Sandman is working with Peter, because I removed this from the news report. I like the idea of Peter not knowing what he's getting into.
- Included the May scene telling Peter to forgive himself
- Removed Venom mentioning Sandman's daughter, because he cannot know this about Sandman. Also modified his voice, and he says 'we' one time instead of 'I'.
- Some minor other tweaks you won't even know are changed unless you religiously watch the movie
- Removed the entire early Harry/Peter fight. I feel the original fight scene drags on and has very dated CGI. Although some shots were great. The story starts with Norman tormenting Harry psychologically after the singing scene to continue the story set at the end of part two. The pacing is the most important thing. There are also like 6 fight scenes already in this movie so cutting this loses absolutely nothing of importance, because in my cut Harry is made to be more cunning and attacks Peter's heart instead of facing him head-on.
- The police call Peter to inform him of Harry's mysterious off-screen accident. He fakes insomnia.
- M.J Breaks up with Peter voluntarily after the kiss, the breakup, losing her job and the general shitty behaviour or Peter.
- Reduced the parts I found too campy, like when Betty tells Peter his shots are so good and he would love to shoot her sometime.
- Every mention of Uncle Ben is removed
- The first half about the movie is about Peter's relationship with MJ as Spiderman. The second half is about his breakup and his coping with the black suit. This helps the pacing a LOT.
- Removed other lines I found a bit too lame, like the 'tell me you love me' and the 'I thought it was the sun' lines.
- Altered the dialogue with Peter and M.J. on the phone. The first one now refers to his messed up proposal night, the second one refers to the bar dance.
- Speaking of the bar dance, Peter now doesnt harass the first employee he sees and doesnt do crazy acrobatics.
- Sandman returns as a sandcastle for his daughter. Removed the scene where he reforms after going out of the drainpipe. It's an ugly scene imo and the sandcastle scene already tells you he survived.
- Harry decides to help Peter
- Peter doesn't know Sandman is working with Peter, because I removed this from the news report. I like the idea of Peter not knowing what he's getting into.
- Included the May scene telling Peter to forgive himself
- Removed Venom mentioning Sandman's daughter, because he cannot know this about Sandman. Also modified his voice, and he says 'we' one time instead of 'I'.
- Some minor other tweaks you won't even know are changed unless you religiously watch the movie
Trailer
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5 reviews
Overall rating
9.5
Audio/Video Quality
9.8(5)
Visual Editing
9.8(5)
Audio Editing
9.4(5)
Narrative
9.2(5)
Enjoyment
9.6(5)
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Wow! I am at a loss for words. I’ve seen the theatrical and editor’s cuts countless times. This not only takes the best of those two cuts, but cuts out little things here and there that make the movie flow so much better. The Character’s motivations seem much more natural and not as campy.
I was initially hesitant to learn that the Peter/New Goblin initial fight was cut, but shaping it to look like Harry just faked insomnia to play the long game works so well. Also, I know there was some time in between 2 and 3, but Harry shouldn’t be that skilled with the glider yet! Waiting to see him with it at the end is better.
Cutting Harry forcing MJ to break up with Peter works well, too. She actually is now infatuated with Harry’s charm after Pete is being such a selfish brat.
The Editor’s cut switching the James Brown montage to after Peter Fights Harry at the mansion is great. Love that choice to keep it that way. It makes Pete seem more sinister with the black suit.
I plan to watch a few more edits of this movie, but so far this is my favorite cut I’ve ever seen, and just shows that this movie really can shine.
Side note: I just wish there was a reshoot when Gwen is hanging from the side of the building. I’ve always hated how nonchalant both Eddie and her own dang Father are noticing that she is about to plunge to her death!
Great work, DonkeyKonga!
I was initially hesitant to learn that the Peter/New Goblin initial fight was cut, but shaping it to look like Harry just faked insomnia to play the long game works so well. Also, I know there was some time in between 2 and 3, but Harry shouldn’t be that skilled with the glider yet! Waiting to see him with it at the end is better.
Cutting Harry forcing MJ to break up with Peter works well, too. She actually is now infatuated with Harry’s charm after Pete is being such a selfish brat.
The Editor’s cut switching the James Brown montage to after Peter Fights Harry at the mansion is great. Love that choice to keep it that way. It makes Pete seem more sinister with the black suit.
I plan to watch a few more edits of this movie, but so far this is my favorite cut I’ve ever seen, and just shows that this movie really can shine.
Side note: I just wish there was a reshoot when Gwen is hanging from the side of the building. I’ve always hated how nonchalant both Eddie and her own dang Father are noticing that she is about to plunge to her death!
Great work, DonkeyKonga!
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
Z
Overall rating
9.3
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
9.0
This is such an improvement on the theatrical edition. It is more psychological and down to earth. I love the added audio to explain the off-screen accident. The breakup is so much more realistic as well. I am happy that the editor got rid of the over-the-top feeling for the most part. It gives emphasis to the psychological manipulation of the symbiote. I highly recommend this version over any other film version. Although, I do like the novelization, which offers way more character development, making more sense. However, for a movie, it is fantastic and the editing is flawless, IMO.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
T
(Updated: March 15, 2023)
Overall rating
9.3
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
9.0
This is a great edit. I don't think it 'saved' the film, but I do think this is easily a huge step up from the theatrical release and editor's cut.
All edits were well made; there was only a single moment I noticed a transition in the audio.
The video and audio quality is pretty amazing in my opinion.
The changes made to the story were very well done; changing Harry's plot was a good idea and the execution was perfect. My favorite change to the plot was Mary Jane's arc. The breakup scene is much more impactful without it being influenced by Harry and it makes Peter's character arc better as a result. Also, I definitely appreciated the inclusion of some scenes from the editor's cut.
I disagreed with some of the changes made due to personal preferences, but considering what you were going for, I think you nailed it.
All edits were well made; there was only a single moment I noticed a transition in the audio.
The video and audio quality is pretty amazing in my opinion.
The changes made to the story were very well done; changing Harry's plot was a good idea and the execution was perfect. My favorite change to the plot was Mary Jane's arc. The breakup scene is much more impactful without it being influenced by Harry and it makes Peter's character arc better as a result. Also, I definitely appreciated the inclusion of some scenes from the editor's cut.
I disagreed with some of the changes made due to personal preferences, but considering what you were going for, I think you nailed it.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
V
(Updated: March 18, 2023)
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
A flawless edit that enhanced the storyline. Completely professional and a big step above the theatrical version. This was so well done, you would think it was the theatrical release.
I've always enjoyed the Sam Raimi Spider-man movies and the 3rd one is no exception, in spite of its flaws. I still feel the original film had too much going on and absolutely did not need the Sandman character.
Regardless of that, this fanedit does a fabulous job and everything flows naturally through the film.
I've always enjoyed the Sam Raimi Spider-man movies and the 3rd one is no exception, in spite of its flaws. I still feel the original film had too much going on and absolutely did not need the Sandman character.
Regardless of that, this fanedit does a fabulous job and everything flows naturally through the film.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
K
Overall rating
9.1
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Audio Editing
7.0
Narrative
8.0
Enjoyment
10.0
This was my first fan edit I watched and I loved it, this guy knows what he is doing!
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
R