Waterworld: Extended Blu-ray Vs. Composite Version

In 2008, McFly89 had created a composite version that ran over 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, which he called the Ulysses Cut. To create a version that had both the deleted scenes as well as the swearing and the uncut shots of violence, he took the broadcasts of Sci-Fi, Telemundo, USA, WGN and Encore and composited them all together. In 2019, Arrow Films had officially released a remastered HD version of the Ulysses Cut as an extra for their limited edition Blu-ray set. However, a few shots were missing from the Blu-ray release when compared to the original Ulysses Cut. The original Ulysses Cut was also in fullscreen format while the Blu-ray is in widescreen.

Difference Report:

33:18

The composite version contains a longer transition shot of the Mariner in his cage to the smokers.

Composite Version:

58:49

The composite version contains an alternate shot of Helen taking off her clothes.

Composite Version:

Extended Blu-ray:

1:00:48

The composite version misses a shot of Enola watching the Mariner climb up the sail.

Extended Blu-ray:

1:00:54

The composite version contains a longer shot of the Mariner climbing towards his sail.

Composite Version:

1:08:47

The composite version contains a longer transition shot of the Mariner to an aerial shot of his trimaran.

Composite Version:

1:23:52

The composite version contains a longer shot of the Mariner examining the Drifter’s paper.

Composite Version:

1:28:22

The composite version misses an aerial shot of the Mariner’s trimaran.

Extended Blu-ray:

2:01:29

The composite version shortens a shot of Enola telling the Deacon that the Mariner is coming for her.

Extended Blu-ray:

2:06:59

The composite version contains an additional shot of Old Gregor’s balloon heading towards the atoll of survivors.

Composite Version:

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