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Post #237556

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vtpeters
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Tell imdb.com to separate their rating system for theatrical and altered versions of movies.
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Date created
22-Aug-2006, 7:37 PM
Originally posted by: vote_for_palpatine
Originally posted by: JediRandy
While you're at it ask for one for Apocolypse Now/Redux.... the Extended Lord of the Rings flicks.... The Godfather Saga.... E.T. (Cops with guns and now with Radios!) Close Encounters of the Third Kind... Bladerunner..... any movie with "Directors Cut" on the box....


Why? This is a Star Wars site.


I agree with vote_for_palpatine. If one would ask for a seperate rating for the original theatrical version and any altered version (whether it's a theatrical re-release or a home video release) it should be for all movies, not just for the Star Wars movies. There are numerous movies that have received the "Director's cut", "Special Edition", "Ultimate Edition" or "Anniversary Edition" treatment and were altered in the process. Even to such a degree that seperate ratings or even seperate listings would be in order.

Actually, the changes made to the Original Trilogy are documented on IMDB, under Funn Stuff - Alternate Versions. Everyone who's interested can read what was altered through the years. Also, the Full Credits section clearly states if actors has appeared in the Special Edition version only (take a look at the Full Credits for Epsiode VI, you'll see what I mean). Funny though that Hayden Christensen's name isn't on the Full Credits list for Episode VI. He's only mentioned in the Altered Versions section.