Quote from: Protozoid on May 07, 2017, 11:38:19 PM
Ridley did turn down the chance to restore the deleted scenes, so that says something. But he didn't have any problems with the assembly, seemingly. The making of Prometheus documentary gives the impression that Scalia took the lead in deciding the final form of the movie, and after watching the movie dozens of times the decisions that Scalia made are really bothering me. I think Damon Lindelof's script was more balanced before Scalia abbreviated it.
Sir Ridley said: He prefers his films to be short, direct and concise in the theaters. He prefers THE LONGER versions for The Home Market. He said this several times.
That's why He trusted in Pietro Scalia. Scalia is direct and concise. Sir Ridley made that decision with KINGDOM OF HEAVEN too. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: THEATRICAL CUT is a Pietro Scalia movie. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: DIRECTOR'S CUT is a Sir Ridley Scott masterpiece.
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Dody Dorn edited Kingdom of Heaven, but I understand what you mean by that comparison. I'm one of those weirdos who would like to see another, longer cut of Kingdom of Heaven. There is still some good stuff on the cutting room floor, including an alternate ending that I prefer. Out of the five endings they had, I think they used my least-favorite one for both cuts. Balian should have ridden past Sibylla and been alone back in France, but what do I know?
If Scott releases long versions of Prometheus, Exodus, and Covenant I will be happy. But, Scott turned down the chance to extend Prometheus back in 2012 and Fox doesn't seem to want to release the long version of Exodus. This idea of doing two versions only works if the other cut actually comes out. Otherwise, Fox is missing out on the chance to have Prometheus and Exodus get a positive reappraisal the way Blade Runner, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Counselor did - arguably Scott's three best movies after the extensions.