THE COOK THE THIEF ... R1 vs R4

[claire]

I think someone posted something on this board a while back stating that the R4 had some sex scenes substituted?

I've checked on a few sites (dvdcompare, etc) and can find no difference between the two. I own the R4 release, and can only go by my failing memory of seeing the film in the early 90s - but it appears to be complete?

Can anyone advise of any differences in content these two discs may have? A specific answer, or link, would be great.

Thanks!

[Harry May]

That was probably me.

The R4 is much darker and has had tiny snips at the sex scenes which have been replaced by brief shots of pots and pans if I remember correctly.

The R1 ABUS disc is fantastic - it looks great and is completely uncut.

Unfortunately, it wouldn't play on either of my machines - it kept locking up at chapter 13. This happened to two copies of the disc.

I recommend that if you go for the R1 disc you try and pick it up from a UK R1 supplier if possible, just in case you have to keep sending it back.

If you get it, could you post on here as to whether it plays ok?

[mushie]

isnt it about time this was released over here?:mad:

[letsatsi]

Universal are putting it out on Nov 10. No idea of extras or quality yet though.

[mushie]

yeah i just noticed that myself but it looks like its going onto a budget range so i think its not going to be a great disc.we will just have to wait

[letsatsi]

It's a full price release (ie RRP 19.99). I very much doubt if this ensures any great amount of extras though.

[Harry May]

£8.49 on Play.
Don't know if it's a mistake but it's worth trying.