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ChainsawAsh
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What is your favorite versions of the following movies: Apocalypse Now, Alien, Aliens, Blade Runner and Terminator 2?
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28-Mar-2011, 10:03 PM

Apocalypse Now
Theatrical all the way.  "Redux" lags really badly - it's a chore to sit through rather than a treat.  Never seen the workprint.

Alien
Theatrical as well.  The cocoon scene slows the pace down too much, and while I like some of the other additions to the DC, I wish some things hadn't been cut out.  This one's more of a toss-up, though, I could watch either and be happy.

Aliens
Neither.  I prefer the Special Edition overall, but hate the scenes on LV-426 before the Marines arrive.  I guess I'd go with theatrical, but I do really like most of the Special Edition, so I have to say neither.

Blade Runner
Final Cut.  I may be biased as this is the only version I've seen in a movie theater, but I don't care.  It's pretty much perfect IMO.

Terminator 2
Special Edition.  Theatrical feels stunted and incomplete.  Admittedly, the SE is a little bloated, but I'd rather have too much of a good thing than not enough.