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Release: Mar 27, 2017 - Author: brainbug1602 - Translator: Tony Montana
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Compared are the Theatrical Version (PG-13) and the Unrated Version (both available on the US Blu-ray by Universal).
Dr. Ember has the ability to enter the mind of possessed people who are being held hostage in a dream world by some demon. When he manages to persuade the person that the entire thing is nothing but an illusion, the demon is being defeated. Hired by the Vatican, he is supposed to perform an exorcism on a boy who is possessed by some powerful demon. Normally, Ember would refuse an assignment like that but the demon is supposed to be very same demon that is rsposable for his wife's and son's death. The Exorcist goes digital. Instead of holy water and the Bible, an exorcism is being performed with science now. The basically interesting idea lacks the thrill it needs to be entertaining during the entire time though. Nicely filmed and starring Aaron Eckhart as disillusioned exorcist who desperately seeks revenge, the relations to the further characters are simply missing. The audience does not get a lot of information about Ember's team. All they do is stare at some monitor and come up with some half-baked explanation regarding the scientific aspect of what Ember does when he gets into somebody's mind. Other than that, there are the usual demon horror elements such as an evil-looking little boy who throws his father underneath the ceiling. Occasionally, that is entertaining. But sometimes, it is rather lame and predictable. And sometimes, it looks like some trash flick. Fans of exorcism movies might risk taking a peek. For anyone else, I suggest a rewatch of The Exorcist. In US movie theaters, a version rated PG-13 was shown. In the meantime, the so-called Unrated Version has been released on Blu-ray and DVD. Said version would probably have gotten an R because all the little alterations to make the result look less brutal and violent are rather obvious: Harsh swear words are missing, blood has been removed digitally and too brutal or suspenseful scenes are slightly cut. All in all, the differences are rather subtle and nothing that catches the eye instantaneously. That being said, one should obviously watch the Unnrated Version nonetheless. [00:06:10]
The assailant a little longer.
PG-13: 0.4 sec [00:06:11] Them rolling sideways is slightly longer.
Unrated: 0.1 sec [00:08:51] In the Unrated Version, Ember gets to say "Fuck you!" to the girl. The Theatrical Version contains an alternate shot without any dialog instead. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 1.7 sec PG-13: 1.4 sec [00:11:02] Henry screams longer while being on the table. Then a further shot of him.
Unrated: 3.4 sec [00:11:13] Henry lies longer on the table lifelessly.
Unrated: 2.9 sec [00:12:46] Alternate shot of Ember rolling sideways. In the Unrated Version, he gets to say "It wasn't a fucking dream". The Theatrical Version lacks the F-bomb. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 3.1 sec PG-13: 2.2 sec [00:21:10] The Unrated Version contains an alternate shot of possessed Luca Rejick. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 1.6 sec PG-13: 1.6 sec [00:21:24] The Theatrical Version contains an alternate and shorter shot of Luca Rejick who hits his head against the glass. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.9 sec PG-13: 1.6 sec [00:21:52] The Unrated Version cuts to Luca, the Theatrical Version sticks with Ember and Felix. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2,0 sec PG-13: 2,0 sec [00:37:09] The Theatrical Version cuts to Cameron.
The Unrated Version shows Ember and his wound earlier.
Unrated: 1.0 sec PG-13: 1.2 sec [00:37:29] The Theatrical Version contains alternate footage of Ember lying down. As a result, one does not get to see his wound that clearly. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 1.6 sec PG-13: 1.6 sec [00:37:38] The Theatrical Version cuts to Ember on the ground.
PG-13: 0.9 sec [00:37:39] In the Theatrical Version, Ember falls back on the ground while the Unrated Version contains alternate scene of him spitting blood. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 1.4 sec PG-13: 1.1 sec [00:38:02] The Unrated Version contains a bloodier shot of Ember lying on the ground. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.3 sec PG-13: 1.9 sec [00:38:10] The Theatrical Version cuts to the guy with a cell phone. The Unrated Version shows Ember on the ground instead. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.4 sec PG-13: 2.4 sec [00:38:20] Longer shot of the guy removing Ember's guts.
Unrated: 1.8 sec [00:39:18] Ember spits some blood in the sink.
Unrated: 1.1 sec [00:42:36] The Theatrical Version contains an alternate shot of Dan getting choked. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.4 sec PG-13: 2.0 sec [00:42:43] In the Unrated Version, Ember gets choked by Dan. The Theatrical Version shows Ember, followed by an earlier cut to Camilla. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.5 sec PG-13: 2.5 sec [00:42:47] The Unrated shows Dan getting choked one more time.
Unrated: 1.8 sec [00:47:20] The Unrated Version contains further bloody details of the fractured arm while the Theatrical Version cuts to Cameron and Dan. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 1 sec PG-13: 2 sec [00:47:44] Dan longer on the ground.
Unrated: 3.3 sec [00:50:27] The Unrated Version contains an alternate shot/image section of Ember's deceased wife. In the Theatrical Version, the image appears darkened. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 4.9 sec PG-13: 3.3 sec [00:50:34] In the Theatrical Version, some blood in Ember's dead wife's face has been removed digitally. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.7 sec PG-13: 2.7 sec [00:56:59] Alternate shot of Felix with a knife to his throat. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 1.9 sec PG-13: 1.9 sec [00:57:01] The Unrated Version contains alternate, bloodier footage of Felix getting his throat slit. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.2 sec PG-13: 1.9 sec [00:57:08] The Theatrical Version zooms in on Felix. As a result, one does not get to see the pool of blood. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 6.6 sec PG-13: 6.6 sec [01:07:38] Demon Dan gets punched on the nose by Ember.
Unrated: 0.4 sec [01:07:54] Ember punches the demon in the face again.
Unrated: 1.2 sec [01:08:13] For this shot, the flames have been colored blue in the Theatrical Version. The same goes for the subsequent shots. Unrated:
PG-13:
no difference [01:08:18] The burning demon slightly longer.
Unrated: 0.3 sec [01:08:39] The demon longer by the door.
Unrated: 2.1 sec [01:08:42] Further cut to the demon.
Unrated: 1.7 sec [01:08:45] The demon earlier.
Unrated: 1.1 sec [01:16:52] In the Theatrical Version, the vehicle is further in the back when Ember hits the ground. In addition to that, the end of the actual impact is missing and then a tracking shot in Ember's direction. Last but not least, the image section of Ember's face is different. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 2.9 sec PG-13: 1.3 sec [01:16:55] Unrated: Ember is twitching on the ground. His teammates come running. Ember screams.
PG-13: Alternate footage of Ember twitching on the ground. He screams out loud and calms down slowly. His teammates come running.
Unrated: 14.2 sec PG-13: 18.3 sec [01:17:14] In the Theatrical Version, the blood in Ember's face has been removed digitally. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 3.8 sec PG-13: 3.8 sec [01:17:21] Unrated: Ember is lying on the ground. Cut to Camilla. Ember turns aside.
PG-13: Camilla longer plus alternate shot of Ember turning aside.
Unrated: 10.7 sec PG-13: 7.0 sec [01:17:36] Blood has been removed from Ember's face. Unrated:
PG-13:
Unrated: 5.2 sec PG-13: 5.2 sec |
