Author Topic: Holy Shit: Payback - Straight Up is almost a completely different take. (Read 945 times)

MrAngryFace · « **on:** April 20, 2007, 12:47:09 AM »

I actually have to buy the theatrical cut now too haha. Apparently there was a schizm between the first director and mel, mel kicked him off near the end and rewrote a shitload of it. Not sure which version I like better. I think the theatrical cut was a bit more "fun" but I kinda liked the straight up version for some reason lol.

So if you already own payback and like it a lot, get this new version. Completely different film.

Vizzys · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:49:57 AM »

I want it but Im poor

make a copy and send me it?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:50:55 AM »

COMCAST IS WATCHING.

AND FOR THE DIGITAL RECORD: NO I WILL NOT MAKE ILLEGAL COPIES OF MOVIES FOR ANOTHER PERSON!

Vizzys · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:55:37 AM »

I would if you asked me.

*shifty eyes*

Ichirou · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:29:58 AM »

Screw Payback, watch Point Blank (directed by John Boorman, starring Lee Marvin). It's based off the same novel. Much better film.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:36:10 AM »

You dont say SCREW PAYBACK U SAY IF YOU LIKE PAYBACK CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT!

TARD!

Scurvy Stan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:37:53 AM »

Never saw it.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:38:48 AM »

See the theatrical cut first, the directors cut cant be appreciated otherwise.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:47:47 AM »

whats the differences?

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:51:12 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on April 20, 2007, 01:29:58 AM

Screw Payback, watch Point Blank (directed by John Boorman, starring Lee Marvin). It's based off the same novel. Much better film.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:51:37 AM »

OMG no trailer on Youtube

This movie comes on all the time (TNT) but I've never seen it $:-\$

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:59:35 AM »

how can point blank and pay back be based off the same novel - their totally different?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:00:04 AM »

Its probably how Payback and Payback:Straight Up are almost two different movies lol

The Sceneman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:11:59 AM »

Payback is pretty weird/good

Ichirou · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:25:24 AM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on April 20, 2007, 01:59:35 AM

how can point blank and pay back be based off the same novel - their totally different?

And yet they are, swear to God. I haven't seen "Straight Up", but the original theatrical release of Payback changed tons of stuff and made it oh-so-crappier.

Point Blank FOR THE WIN.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:30:55 AM »

Theatrical Release of Payback was done to appease the general audience, it was Gibson's deal. Its not a bad movie in that form but the Dir cut is much grittier and the tone of the film is completely different.

Ichirou · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:37:46 AM »

Does the Straight Up cut feature the inimitable Lucy Liu as the dragon lady assassin?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:43:31 AM »

what is the books name? I want to to read it now.

Ichirou · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:44:47 AM »

The Hunter, by Richard Stark.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:47:16 AM »

Ichirou: kinda, the biggest difference involves the entire last act of the movie, and as a result a lot of how the stuff in the middle plays out is different. The movie also a bit darker and less ...'goofy'.

I mean dont get me wrong I LIKED the theatrical cut, but the directors cut just seems to have more punch.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2007, 03:01:49 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 20, 2007, 01:51:37 AM

OMG no trailer on Youtube

This movie comes on all the time (TNT) but I've never seen it $:-\$

My dad OWNS it and I've never seen it.

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Author Topic: Holy Shit: Payback - Straight Up is almost a completely different take. (Read 945 times)