As if it wasn’t already long enough, the Kevin Coster disaster which was Waterworld is getting a little longer.
At the time of release, the film carried the distinction of being the most expensive film ever made and likely one of the biggest box office bombs of all time. The production ran into continuous problems, likely to happen when you’re working with so much water, and there has been talk over the years that Costner had a big hand in directing the film. I won’t begin to know what happened but the final result is a bit of a disaster. The film had the potential to be Mad Max on water but between the shitty acting and shittier script, the entire thing was an expensive write off.
Unfortunately, someone out there seriously believes that the film is special because coming to store shelves on November 4th is an extended edition of the film featuring 45 extra minutes of footage. Yes, rather than 2+ hours to suffer through, you can now enjoy the pain for a full 3 hours.
To be fair, I don’t hate Waterworld. It’s not a good film but it’s one of those that for me, surpasses bad and goes back to good. I’m not quite sure what to make of the extra 45 minutes of footage but who knows, maybe it’ll actually help the film. I’m not holding my breath but it’s a thought. I’ve yet to add this to my collection and I’m not sure I’m ready to pay full price ($19.99), especially when there don’t seem to be any other extras, but I’ll be looking for it in the discount bins come Christmas.
i have a good time watching it. unlike his other disaster The Postman.
still, i don’t need any fucking more of it!
Sweet. I only saw it at the theater way back and didn’t hate it, didn’t love it either. But I’m up for a longer cut just to see.
And the film made its money back. Over 260 million dollars world wide.
Why did you not pass this juicy info along to me Marina. I’m disappointed in you haha.
Totally have fun with this one. Oh its a no brainier, but fun on a bun baby!
havent seen it in forever, but you know – I never hated it. Its watchable with a lot of so bad its good moments. I always get a huge laugh of watching him whack her with the oar.
Never understood the hate for The Postman. It’s not great, but it sets a great example and the post-apocalyptic future is fairly believable. Cool settings, Costner kicks ass, Patton is a pretty good villain and the Petty cameo keeps the believability going.
I like it.
I still haven’t sat down with The Postman but one of these days, I’ll get around to it.
And love the general like for Waterworld. I thought I may be on my own with the mild interest.