The uncensored director's cut (Ulysses Cut) is now out on Blu-ray released by Arrow Video along with the theatrical and tv cuts of the film plus a good amount of extras on the making of this film. Highly Recommended!!

So it sounds like the production of Waterworld can be summed up in one quote: "Everyone said I was daft to build a castle on a swamp, but I built in all the same, just to show them. It sank into the swamp. So I built a second one. That sank into the swamp. So I built a third. That burned down, fell over, then sank into the swamp. But the fourth one stayed up."

"Fishtar" / "Kevin's Gate" Those are actually pretty good.

I actually really like Waterworld. The Mariner is a great character.

Sometimes it just breaks my heart to see how many movies get fucked like this.

The film was fun. Too bad Costner had to go primadonna on it. I didn't know of this until this video, so thanks!

The fact that they forgot to put in a bathroom baffles me.

Sounds like Costner was the main problem

After all, the star had the word "cost" in his name.

It's things like this that make Cecil one of the Best Reviewers on YT. Not only does he do a good job of reviewing the film, he also gives you a lot of interesting back story that you won't hear any where else. Great Job!

"They needed the film to be shorter so it could play more times in a day to make more money" *Laughs in Titanic*

Roger Corman's Waterworld would have been shot in a swimming pool.

I had no idea there was an extended cut. Definitely seeing it.

One of my favorite guilty pleasure movies.

I effing loved this movie, even when it came out. No idea why people hated so readily. It's easily better and far more inspired than most of the action crap that comes out now. Also, fantastic review as always.

It's still one of my favorite movies ever. The concept was awesome.

Insane amount of information. Incredible as always.

As child, i really loved this movie and i still do. Czech dubbing is also perfect in this movie and the translation of smokers (čmoudi) was just perfect. Still, one of my favorites.

One of the dislikes on this vid is Kevin Costner.

"What would a five million dollar Roger Corman Waterworld have looked like?" Talk about the superior version of the film, that would have been beautiful.

in a bad time of my life I had no cable, an old vcr and 5 vhs films. waterworld was one of them. I would watch it almost everyday and now I love the film

If the island is the peak of Mt. Everest, then the entire planet is one giant ocean with most of the planet at LEAST 8000m (24000ft) underwater. Even all the ice in the entire world isn't enough to make the sea level rise 200m.

I've never the director's version of this movie so if I ever do, I might enjoy the movie a lot more than what I saw on video.

Don't get the hate for this film. Yes it was pretty much Mad Max on water but it was fun for what it was. I personally think I'd be great if they remade it.

I thought waterworld is still the most unique film even with the cliches from 90s. Love the film, now I'll have to eventually watch the extended version.

I've seen the extended cut, and it does answer a few questions...and makes it much more enjoyable. Even back in the day though, I thought it was awesome.

Waterworld is actually one of my favorite movies.

I enjoy this movie a lot. It's my fathers favorite movie so I've seen it so many times growing up. The directors cut is for sure better. Thankfully they recently released a collector's blu ray with the uncensored Ulysses cut. I recommend it to fans of the film to watch that version.

I remember seeing this in theaters when it was released and I loved it. I had no idea it was the most expensive movie ever made and that people were shitting on it. It's a cool idea, with a great visual aesthetic. The Deacon and the smokers were awesome villains. As far as post-apocolypse movies it's one of my favorites. I need to get my hands on the directors cut.

Kevin will cost ya'

I always enjoy your "Exploring" videos on movies, as well as the review videos with all the information you give. The info part of your reviews is what helps set them apart from the other reviewers on KZfaq. I like checking out reviews (particularly of "bad films") and your reviews are right at the top for me. Nice work, as always!

I always loved this movie as a kid, crazy to know all this background information

_Waterworld_ is a guilty pleasure to me. I mean, Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, etc. The action is really good. I always love the part where Mariner blows up the Smokers' tanker ship, the _Exxon_ _Valdez_ with a flare.I did catch the extended cut on TV, when it was being broadcasted on the USA channel in the early-2000s. Even to this day, I still think that cut is a much superior version. Back then, USA used to show a *_sh*tload_* of great movies.

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite KZfaq channels. Glad I found it. Keep up the great work (your breakdown of The Craft, Gremlins 2 and The Crow 2 were fantastic). Do you consider recommendations? Regardless, keep up the great work, and all the best for your future projects :)

"Waterworld" was playing on Showtime this morning.

Just saw that they were finally releasing the extended version! Can't wait to watch it after seeing this video.

Many great scenes, great character actors getting really good stuff to work with. Costner nails the role with his physicality and his silence. Wonderful music in this. And Tina Majorino as Enola was perfection. And we all loved Dennis. And as this video shows at the end, some of the best ocean scenes...the kind that dreams are made of. Costner on that mast...that's really something. This film got you way out of Dodge.

I watched waterworld dozens of times when I was a kid. I really enjoyed it.

I only recenty discovered this channel, glad I did. I love these exploring videos, such a good series! :D

Thanks Cecil, I learn so much with your reviews and insights into these films.

How come James Cameron didn't want to make this movie? Oh wait most of the action is over the sea and not under the sea Please do a video on the Postman

You released this on kevin costner's birthday :D

I've been waiting for this video from you for a while. I knew you'd make it. I love Waterworld, I understand it's problems, but it's just a fun film with an interesting universe. I wish a HBO or Netflix series would come out based on this, it has so much more potential.

its not a great movie, but its not a flop compared to todays flops. I enjoy this film more than Suicide Squad.

First time I ever saw this was that original cut on TV. Put it up there as one of my favorite guilty pleasures of all time. I remember being younger and wondering how they filmed a movie on the ocean like that.

Been waiting for this, practical effects, world building, good ole fashion adventure

Was waiting for this one :) You definitely did the film justice.

Mate, I love your insights into under appreciated films and B-movies. It just invigorates me, lights a spark in me and encourages me to go and watch these movies in a new light and enjoy every campy moment of each one. Thank you Cecil, I won't say KZfaq needs more guys like you, because you're just perfect how you are. **Total drunk fanboy moment by the way xD**

Loved this back in theaters! And a really good score, too. I'm glad that both cuts at least are available in the same blu-ray set, which seems to be more and more the norm. Still, like you, I wish they'd just restore the original director's cut unfudged edition.

I actually enjoyed Water World for what it was

Between watching this, and your exploration of Demolition Man I have subscribed and clicked the bell. I can tell you consistantly release high quality content, and I rest assured that you will provide me with great entertainment in enjoyable videos!

a truly fun flick to watch, went to the theater to see it opening weekend. Swimming is one of the best music tracks in a film. You must appreciate it the risk the production took. Actual sets, minimal CGI, and a somewhat original concept. Now its just all green screen, sequels, and rehash/remake/recasts

I watched the movie yesterday and it was pretty good. For a movie that had so much trouble behind the scenes. It's amazing for any movie to come out decent.

I love this movie and Robin Hood, Dances with Wolves, Hatfeilds and McCoys and so many other Kevin Costner films I could go on and on forever.

When I was a kid this movie was on cable all the time. Love it!

I love this movie and watch it whenever it's on, but it didn't turn a profit. it cost 200 million and made 264 million. What most people dont realize is that the studios only get half of the box office, and the theaters get the rest. So the studio actually lost 68 million. After merch and home video etc. it maybe broke even.

It's certainly one of my favorite movies along with braveheart. The movie is beautiful to watch for me, lots of fun, lots of heart and I adore the soundtrack. The Ulysses edition has just been released on HD. I found it was like watching a new movie. The film's a classic for me

I loved this movie.. Had no idea people hated it for years.

The Arrow Blu-ray release is the edition to get with the Ulysses Cut included.

always wondered and now I know. great vid as always!

It is one of my favourite movies! I hope that one day it will get a reboot, so that all the bad reviews of this movie will be improved.

Great look at a movie that gets way too much hate, thanks for all the behind the scenes stuff, you always go so indepth, I always appreciate that.

I really enjoyed Waterworld. It was alot of fun and it wasnt until years later that i found out Joss Whedon did some script doctoring on it. And there was always the possibility of a sequel with the Reavers or Slavers or whatever they were called that the Mariner mentioned. Again i'd love to see the original Directors Cut, but the extended version will have to do lol

some of my guilty pleasures: the car,white buffalo,death wish 3,the zero boys.

Love your channel, thanks for what you do! Speaking of troubled production I heard Cutthroat Island was pretty bad as well. Have you seen it by chance?

This and Space Truckers are my two favourite Dennis Hopper movies. Who else can scream 'DON'T JUST STAND THERE! KILL SOMETHIN!' and it sound perfect?

I just discovered your channel, and I love it. Instant sub. Have you seen Turkish Star Wars yet? It's pretty amazing.

The exploring episodes are always interesting.

Great informative video Cecil! I always assumed, because of it's bad reputation & all of the negative press, that this movie flopped, so I was shocked to learn that it actually turned a profit!!

Another excellent "Exploring" episode. Im wondering if you could ,in the future do one on "Repo: the genetic opera" so many people dismiss this film ( feel mostly cause Paris Hilton was in it) without seeing the great story and message of the film, pretty awesome songs numbers and the impressive visuals for an 8 million dollar movie

Great review as always.Its lucky in some regards that it came out before the internet during its making.If there`s a hint of something going wrong on a movie,people on the internet will make it 10x worse.

Love this movie,this and prometheus i never tire of watching.

I absolutely LOVE this movie and I have both the original theatrical release and the full extended version (not the watered-down version they showed on TV). Waterworld is among the many favorites of mine :)

Man, I just found your channel. Great stuff. Please explore The Postman.

Your reviews are very well written!

Watched it a few times. Always enjoyed it.

This is still one of my favorite movies.

$1800/night? For Costner?? Guess they got a Costco discount lol

So there's no extended cut blu ray? I've somehow never got around to see it, but when I do its gotta be the full version..

With Corman, it could have been a 35 movie franchise. A triacontapentalogy.

I don't care what people say, I've always loved the "Waterworld". It's one of my favorite movies of all-time. I've seen it like 20 or maybe even 30 times and still every time I watch it's so great.

Damn I actually loved this movie

Now that was interesting. Waterworld is one of these movies that are just ... entertaining to watch. A rather unique (visually) premise, a great villain, fun action. I can watch that movie anyday without getting bored - that's more than many other movies accomplish.. But I never knew about the directors cut. Though I'd be more interested to learn how the smokers got their cigarettes (how they grow all the tobacco? Or is it a substitute?). And Dryland is Mt. Evererst? Makes sense, never thought about it before... All in all - its way better than Costner's other post-apoclypse-movie, the dreadfully dragging Postman...^^

Please, please, please do exploring Jaws ... i know its it doesnt really fit the bill of the channel considering its an absolute classic and considered a huge success but id just love to hear your take on the production woes and the film itself :) Love your content

Great review! I pickend up the craft because of your review on blu Ray but i didn't see it yet ... But will do soon. Since you did not - i would like to mention that james Newton Howard's score for this is pretty damn good! Please do The Specialist from 1994. Another One of those underrated Movies with great Music... That would be awesome! Cheers!

I remember working at a movie theater when this came out. It was one of those movies to have a late night screening and riff on it. I gotta see the directors cut

This was a great review. Thanks a lot!

Dune, life aquatic, and Waterworld my three favorite films ever made!

I love this movie and the soundtrack!!!!! Number 17 on the soundtrack before I walk into the gym!!!!!!! PREPARE!!!!

I finally watched this film last week in quarantine. I never watched it before bc I always heard it was a terrible movie but now that I have all of this extra time I been watching movies I skipped in the past. I remember the hype of it being the most expensive movie ever made I was 9 yrs old and I remember kids talking about in class. Toy Story came out the same year and everyone at school forgot about Waterworld. I kinda forgot about too and would see it on cable tv and always turn the channel. I'm glad I finally watched it bc its not as bad as I thought it would be. It was entertaining and had practical effects and underwater stunts I never seen before. I guess I'm burnt out on CGI so its cool to see older movies with real stuff and not CGI. I bought it so now I can watch it whenever now.

Good review. The first action since looks like great adventure water show.

one of my all time faves

I highly appreciated the creativity of the movie!

Yea I remember a 6 screen theatre in St. Louis when I was a wee lad in 1986. I was blown away. We had a single screen cinema in out lil town. Now. A 4 screen cinema is a low key place compared to a 12 screen cinema plex

Can we ALL just agree that Jackson as Deacon, would have changed this movie and its likability. Dennis OWNED this movie and damn near any movie he was in. #Legend.

Fantastic as always!

Good to hear what version to see. I kind of wanna check it out, but was scared it would be another The Postman....ugh!

Also, thanks for the little history lesson on how multiplexes & Hollywood's obsession with gigantic budget, lavish productions got started. Man, do I wish I could've experienced going to theaters that only showed a double bill! Instead I had to grow up during the multiplex era, & I would have loved to experience going to drive-in theaters, as well.

I will never understand how Costner got hired for... like anything. Dude regularly gets out acted by wall paper. Hopper really helps save the movie fortunately. Great review

I allways loved Waterworld. I saw it on theater when it came out. Never have seen directors cut though...