Under Construction

Jesus Christ I just watched 15 ½ hours of Star Wars fanedits. I need to watch Michael Douglas go fucking crazy.

*71 minutes later*

Sweet.

A/V Quality - 8
Editing - 10
Narrative - 8
Enjoyment - 10 (original 9)

Recommended drink: Raging Demon

December 14, 2009 @ 8:24 pm

I was never much of a fan of this movie and had not watched it in years. I decided to DL this fanedit and watch it. I enjoyed this version a lot more than I expected to. Technically, a great edit and fine quality – no issues at all.

After watching this edit, I decided to go DL the original from Netflix to my TiVO HD and watch it. I still had to fast-forward thru much of the original. I found that I was fast-forwarding thru the very parts that the fanedit had removed.

I still don’t care much for the movie – either in it’s original form or this edit – NOT because of Adabisi’s effrots whatsoever. This movie is just a mediocre film and is flawed. I just can’t see how any edit can really improve this movie to the point of me watching it ever again.

I will say, that this edit is immensly more watchable than the original. Well worth the DL and time to watch.

November 26, 2009 @ 2:47 pm

*This rating was given before reviews were required*

For me, this is the ideal cut of Under Construction. I always watched Falling Down for the "white collar worker losing his mind" plotline, rather than the tired and cliched "last day on the job police officer investigating" plotline. From an editing perspective it was well done, as I didn't notice any issues. I definitely prefer this version of the film to the original. Adabisi's edits are always enjoyable to watch as he takes already solid films & TV series and streamlines them, rather than trying to polish up irredeemable garbage. Great work as usual.

November 15, 2009 @ 10:24 pm

Keeping the focus on Bill really maximizes his journey. Great edit. I agree with zeppelinrox’s comments regarding social commentary – it stands out even more presented in this manner.