Haven't seen TMP

[Jimmy Bob]

Should I go for the theatrical version or the director's cut? Which one delivers the finer experience?

 

[RoJoHen]

Director's Cut, without a doubt. The theatrical version will put you to sleep.

 

[MikeS]

Director's Cut, without a doubt. The theatrical version will put you to sleep.

Seconded.

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

Hmm.. I wonder what version I have. I know I was ready to tear my eyes out watching it.

 

[RoJoHen]

Hmm.. I wonder what version I have. I know I was ready to tear my eyes out watching it.

I was like that for a long time until I got a hold of the Directors Cut and found it surprisingly watchable.

 

[trevanian]

Theatrical, definitely!

Sound fx on the DE are absolutely terrible, and the new fx are a mixed batch. I'd say watch the theatrical, or if you have an LD, watch the extended TV version, which is a decent second choice.

 

[USS Mariner]

Guys, you all realize that the DE isx longer than the theatrical cut, right?

 

[Penhall99]

Watch the Director's Edition. It's the way it was meant to be seen and the pace is better.

 

[Bones2]

Personally, I wouldn't bother at all. I wish watching TMP was a cherry I'd never popped.

 

[RoJoHen]

Guys, you all realize that the DE isx longer than the theatrical cut, right?

It's about pacing, not length.

Something about the theatrical version is just a lot more boring the directors cut.

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

Guys, you all realize that the DE isx longer than the theatrical cut, right?

LONGER?!?

gah.

 

[DonIago]

Contrary to what some people would have you believe, it isn't all about size.

 

[Maurice]

Partly the DE is longer because they extended the Ilia theme overeture and the end credits are also longer.

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

Ilia

I somehow forgot about her.

Now that I remember I don't know if I could manage to watch it again.

 

[Crazy Eddie]

I grew up with the "Special Longer Version" on VHS.

As a kid.

No, really.

I remember sitting entranced through the entire "v'ger cloud" sequence before I was old enough to walk. And now that same (basically ancient) VHS tape has the exact same effect on my one year old son.

There could be something to this. Maybe certain people are genetically predisposed to liking TMP?

 

[Sparky]

Do yourself a favor and skip TMP. The DE is the better version but its the equivalent of spraying air freshener after taking a dump. It may smell better but its still a piece of crap.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

If you haven't seen it, either will do. The DE is a little slicker, particularly some of the effects work.

 

[Lor'Vela]

I'd go with the DE, but I do have some nitpicks with the version, such as the removal of the vocal alarms which were replaced with something much more bland, and the nacelle outside the officers lounge which is more of a distraction if anything else.
Best part of the DE for me was the exterior of the V'Ger spacecraft as it approached Earth. I was always curious as to what it looked liked which was difficult for me to envision in the theatrical version.

 

[Anticitizen]

The director's edition, only for the improvement of the Vulcan landscape. I like the big, semi-translucent obsidian ancient Vulcan warrior statues, what can I say...

Oh, and the obliteration of the canon-busting Vulcan moon is a relief, too.

 

[Bones2]

I grew up with the "Special Longer Version" on VHS.

As a kid.

No, really.

I remember sitting entranced through the entire "v'ger cloud" sequence before I was old enough to walk. And now that same (basically ancient) VHS tape has the exact same effect on my one year old son.

There could be something to this. Maybe certain people are genetically predisposed to liking TMP?

I'd call it an indoctrination rather than a genetic predisposition.