Originally posted by: boris

Originally posted by: Karyudo
"But didn't Spielberg release the untouched version at the same time?"

Yes, but I don't think we ever got an official domestic release - and i'm pretty sure australia didn't either.

You're from Australia, boris? I can say that yes, that's true. While the Theatrical version of E.T. was released alongside the digitally altered version, Australia didn't get it at all. I think the R1 giftset was the only way to get the theatrical version? In any case, I applaud Spielberg for making the original available when he released the altered version. I still need to track down a copy for myself though.

On the note of Indiana Jones; boris, I can understand your stance that movies should be released as they were originally presented. If the filmmaker wants to 'fix up' effects or 'fudge' with the film then he has every right to. However, they should also make them film available in a version as close as possible to the original theatrical version. I say 'as close as possible' because just transferring the film from celluloid to digital causes minute changes, remastering/restoring causing even more.

Back to Indiana Jones specifically; boris, you might want to track down a copy of the HDTV version of Raiders/Doom (not sure which one it was) that was discussed on these boards a few weeks ago. It contains the pre-"Lowry Digital restoration" version, so its the original version.