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The Replacement Killers (1998) Review

The five stars are for the movie itself. As for this Extended Cut and whether or not it is worth getting, read on:
If your a dedicated fan of the movie (as I am) then it is worth it (though I find it pathetic that the studio could not put the director commentary on this Extended Edition, which appears on the Special Edition). You wont find a great deal of difference in the Extended Edition in the sense of a lot of new large segments or anything. There are a few longer segments that are new, mostly things which enhance character background. And there are some very interesting small segments, simple lines, etc., that bring an even darker and rougher edge to the picture, to characters statements, etc. As I have watched the standard release many times, I noticed these things. But others may not if they have seen the picture only once or twice. So, in a sense, the movie is a little more fleshed out when it comes to character development. That seems to be the main point of the Extended Cut, as well as the studios way of trying to get people to stay interested in the film, keep it in circulation, and make more money off it, etc.
Is the movie better or worse for these additions? Well, as it does not seem/indicate that it is a director approved cut, I am leery to say it is better. I'm more interested in the vision of film that the artist who created it has in mind. However, unlike so many films where such additions seem silly or pointless, I found most of these additions to have actual merit to an already great movie. In the long run, I would say, in the spirit of the movie, that the additions make the film no better or worse, they just are. And I think that is the best kind of complement that could probably be paid. If you already own the previous SE edition this probably won't be a worthwhile upgrade to the average fan. If you don't own the movie yet, or are a big fan of the film, I would recommend it.
Video presentation here is in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, supposedly digitally remastered. Audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; this is a fine track, making good use of surround channels for the incredible amount of gunfire and action present throughout the film. While I would have preferred seeing a DTS option for a movie so dependent on action interplay, what we are given does the job very well. To sum up, the video and audio of the original release were already great and I don't see any real improvement here in the Extended Edition.
For the most part, The Replacement Killers succeeds as an early attempt to bring a Hong Kong style action film to American audiences. Chow Yun-Fat and Mira Sorvino give solid performances and actually have good chemistry. The characters and story are developed real well and it has become a cult hit among fans of the genre. It also has managed to find appeal with others outside the genre. The credit for this goes to the director, the story, and the chemistry between Chow Yun-Fat and Mira Sorvino. A loose though relevant comparison would be to call it the sort of Cary Grant & Lauren Bacall mix of our times. The Replacement Killers rocks!

The Replacement Killers (1998) Overview

AFTER HE BETRAYS A RUTHLESS CRIME BOSS, A PROFESSIONAL HIT MANBECOMES THE TARGET OF AN ARMY OF KILLERS AND FIGHTS TO SURVIVETHE MOST VIOLENT SHOOT-OUT OF HIS CAREER.

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