The Insane Story of Daredevil (2003)

[@HiTopFilms]

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[@disneyfox5726]

HiTop Never Disappoints 🗿 Isn't it ironic that in the history of the superhero genre Ben Affleck portrayed both Batman and Daredevil (the two important pillars who taught Thorfinn that killing is bad lmao), just to make them smash peoples so astonishing 🙂. Ohh by the way I would highly recommend you to watch the following anime that will blow your mind:- 1. Vinland Saga (peak storytelling, peak character development, just wow and I've No Enemies) 2. Dragon Ball (Itterasshai Toriyama, don't watch GT and skip the fillers of each series) 3. Bleach (people who are jumping on JJK now must watch which inspires it and most of the new gen shonen) 4. Naoki Urasawa's Monster (if you think anime couldn't be serious then watch it, it will change your perception) 5. Heavenly Delusion 6. 20th Century Boys (Read the Manga) 7. Homunculus (No Anime so Read the Manga)

[@Em_Azhar]

@HiTopFilms bro you mentioned the evanescence soundtrack, but the scene where Matt monologues and Hang On from Seether plays in the background is something that I will never forget, it made wanted to listen more of their songs growing up, this movie still has a special place in my heart, I felt the same way as you watching this movie, I fell in love with the character, watching this video listening to you saying what it meant for you made me shed a tear, good job man! ❤

[@Dagenspear]

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[@RahulSharma-wq4qy]

Can we have the video of the Daredevil TV show as well, please...

[@zack-mavin200]

Can you please do Superman Returns

[@donut_holz3482]

One of my favorite Directors, George Lucas said it best that "It's not about how well you can make a movie, it's about how well can you do it under the circumstances because there is always circumstances. And you can't use that as an excuse, you can't put a title card talking about all the problems... you have to show them the movie." And seeing that every single problem on set, everything that could go wrong did go wrong, still making a cohesive and almost faithful tale is truly inspiring, even if the movie is less than stellar.

[@FinnPillgarm]

Where and when did he say this? I can’t find it anywhere

[@donut_holz3482]

@@FinnPillgarm George Lucas, Academy Class of 1989, Full Interview on KZbin

[@theb.e.m.pool77show]

I saw the vhs version and the music video always came on right before the movie

[@donut_holz3482]

@@theb.e.m.pool77show That's why as a society need to watch an Artist's preferred version, we can never trust the studios and suits that they know best. They Don't.

[@theb.e.m.pool77show]

@@donut_holz3482 indeed.

[@Comicbroe405]

The DD suit is one of my favorite things about this movie honestly

[@randomhuman1234]

Yes! The suit in this movie is so good but i don't hear anyone talk about it

[@dominiquepowell3158]

I had no problem with the suit.

[@COBRA_Emperor]

Cheers! I like this suit better than the Netflix show suit.

[@alexman378]

@@COBRA_EmperorYeah, me too. There’s a lot of things to adore about the show, but I definitely like the movie suit more.

[@Butter_115]

the Sonar vision looked so sick too

[@dripskylark6054]

You can never make me hate this movie. I have too much nostalgia for the 2000s era of superhero media

[@G2Quiznos025]

I have too much nostalgia for 2000s edge. It's why films like this and Underworld hold a special place in my heart.

[@dripskylark6054]

@@G2Quiznos025 Underworld is a personal favorite of mine. I grew up with those edgy movies but I loved them

[@G2Quiznos025]

​@@dripskylark6054 Love it. Like, I can wholeheartedly agree that The Dark Knight is the best made film in Nolan's Trilogy, but Batman Begins is, by far, not only my favorite of the Trilogy, but easily one of my favorite films of all time. I bring this up because not only can it be considered 2000s edge done right, but I am convinced it was at least a little bit inspired by Daredevil 2003.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@dripskylark6054same 2000s superheroes movies are such a blast, I hope Deadpool and Wolverine honor that

[@dripskylark6054]

@@G2Quiznos025 Been on that hill for awhile. Dark Knight is better but Batman Begins is my personal favorite. Loved how the movie mostly focused on Bruce and his ideology

[@rhetiq9989]

That was probably my favorite “Hey…how ya doin” intro by far.

[@ninjanibba4259]

So smug I love it

[@OfficialRaveBlitz]

This film is CRIMINALLY underrated, this and the 2004 Punisher film.

[@WASYSHOOTS]

Hell yes, Punisher in 2004 is really good.

[@lex_rodriguez]

I can understand why someone wouldn't like even the Director's Cut of Daredevil, but Punisher? Never understood. Still the best version of the character, even after what Netflix did.

[@DanKeatis]

I endorse this comment

[@Aliens1337]

Here comes the revisionist era. Shitty movies from 20 years ago suddenly became "good" because people were blinded by nostalgia. Cant wait until 2044 where some one unironically call Morbius and Madame Web "CRIMINALLY underrated" cause they watched those movies when they were 9 and thinking they were good 20 years later.

[@OfficialRaveBlitz]

@@Aliens1337 It's not about being "Blinded by Nostalgia," It's about a Director having a vision and the studio screwing him over, thus making the film shitty. The Director's Cut of this movie is actually good.

[@Hollywood_-uy3is]

I was today years old when I discovered that that giant water tank from Daredevil 2003 was a sensory deprivation tank meant to give Matt Murdock a short and selfish reprieve from his responsibility. I just thought his ears hurt, hell I didnt even know there was a directors cut. Now im searching online and ebay for a copy of this cut so I can enjoy it. Thankyou @HiTopFilms for letting me know that his childhood favorite really was a passion project that suffered from capitalism. I knew there was a great story hiding in those early 2000s action film bones.

[@Llamaproductionss]

The director’s cut is so underrated

[@Rough_Estimates]

I never knew it existed, I'll have to hunt it down

[@Jose-se9pu]

It's so much better than the theatrical cut

[@avace917]

I had no clue there was one.

[@Reapprmnt_13]

I love it. This director’s cut is such a great gem

[@elonmusket5676]

Na it not much better than the theatrical cut, I just get overhyped like every directors cut

[@malikmoss5519]

The hooded Daredevil suit was fire tho! Then they had him in the durag with the horns! The costume designer was definitely cooking

[@dammagrilla]

Durag was 🔥🔥... would absolutely buy one if I could

[@alexvaldivia1855]

Dawgggg this movie was the bees knees when i was a lad

[@bensneb360]

I feel like if the Directors cut had been released in theaters at the time, this movie would’ve gotten more a-claim and be more fondly remembered

[@CJWproductions]

The word is acclaim lol I kinda wanna see it now, I don't even remember how I felt about the theatrical version

[@Galeus708]

Alex/HiTop, if you haven't already, you *need* to listen to the commentary track Avi Arad and Mark Steven Johnson recorded together for the Director's Cut of Daredevil. There's multiple times during that commentary that Mark is talking about the differences between the Theatrical & Director's Cut when Avi will interrupt and say "Yes, that was a writing problem". That was when I first realized that I wanted Avi Arad far far away from any superhero character I was invested in.

[@adorkableidiot7544]

@@Galeus708 I never got the chance to learn more about the directors commentary but I did uncover the fact that the studio executives (Avi Arad and Gary Foster) ruin the film's potential. I actually want to rewatch the theatrical version and the directors cut while also looking into behind the scenes and directors commentary to learn more about the situation. And I feel sad and sorry for Mark Steven Johnson and Ben Affleck for having such a terrible script of the film that it ruin Ben's career to the point that it took him time to get a comeback. I just wish that people open their brain cells and admit that they were wrong for mistreating Mark and Ben too harshly and stop this unnecessary hate and child tantrum

[@lefonwastaken3393]

Avi Arad is like cancer. He ruined daredevil, he ruined Spider-Man 3, the amazing Spider-Man movies. I don’t understand why these higher ups have to intervene and not give freedom to the directors. Bunch of idiots

[@ODDdiddle]

Honestly my favorite Marvel movie. I just love how weird, stupid and crazy but somewhat deep the movie is. Like no superhero movie would be like that today. Me and my friend have been watching that movie once a year for 3 years now. We always have a great time.

[@doctordoom7232]

Honestly thanks HiTop, Ive also loved Daredevil since the Spiderman Animated series and the 2003 film. As a kid I didn't know anything about the failures of the film and just enjoyed it as it was a film about Daredevil my favorite hero. However, after so many years of people bashing the movie I was kinda disappointed and ashamed but you bringing up the directors cut has inspired me to go watch it and give Mark Steven Johnson some appreciation for his love towards the characters and his story thanks.

[@Tai112336]

Man, I hope Mark Steven Johnson sees this. I need him to know that someone got his vision

[@BrendanJSmith]

This movie is too genuine and fun to hate.

[@CharZy-y8v]

I honestly feel like Kingpin and Daredevil portrayed as they are here are underrated. And the costuming for both of them is top notch. There’s just something so great about that DD costume.

[@aaronpingiaro]

The Bullseye at the airport scene is an absolute classic

[@WarpingFist]

I miss the way superhero movies were like in the early 2000's man. We need someone to make a film with the same kind of style/feeling.

[@kyledawson871]

Can you elaborate? What made early 2000s superhero movies different?

[@nalday2534]

​@@kyledawson871 they had style and personality

[@akwilson1676]

​@@kyledawson871Before Batman Begins they were very campy while still trying to tone down the comic book elements, especially the costumes with all the leather suits.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@WarpingFist 2000s superhero movies are such a throwback to simpler times

[@JoahTheThread5ive]

​@akwilson1676 the leather suits were probably the worst part of those movies. They looked so ugly.

[@gundamboy1138]

Definitely one of my favorite CBMs. It's wacky, but also full of heart. Ben kills it as Matt and was super dedicated to his performance as a blind person. Also obligatory watch the Director's Cut.

[@BUDDYCB4]

OK, you’ve got me convinced, I’m going to rewatch the Directors cut tonight

[@jamesmcclaren9759]

The Billy Club design was a thing of absolute beauty. Easily the best designed practical non-firearm comic book weapon in film history thus far

[@thejon93rd]

The director's cut is legitimately one of my favorite comic book films of all-time. Watching the director's cut gives me similar vibes to how it will be if we ever get to see a true director's cut for The Crow: City of Angels (both similarly had bittersweet endings and comic adaptations which showcased both films as the directors intended them to be released before the studios cut them both to near incomprehensible hell).

[@tajcee]

I’ve been dying for a directors cut of The Crow: City of Angels for years. That film was butchered by the Weinsteins and Miramax. Somewhere underneath all the shit is a good film.

[@GOBIAS.INDUSTRIES.]

Holy hell, I had no idea the Director's Cut extisted! And i LOVED the theatrical. OMG dude, you just made my year!! 🙏🏽

[@phelixmadden7294]

HiTopFilms the only one who can defend a campy early 2000's movie and make me want to watch it.

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Oh yeah he's incredible

[@EC210_]

This dude digs for the roots of old cape shit films that are now overlooked and forgotten and tells the most passionate story about the crew that worked so hard to bring it to life. Shits beautiful bruh

[@lucasbeaufils7432]

You change my life today. I didn't know there is a director cut I'm gonna watch it tonight, thanks man

[@HiTopFilms]

My pleasure. Love your profile pic!

[@juliodecarvalho5724]

The soundtrack is awesome, pure 2000s rock.

[@catsofsherman1316]

I was underwhelmed when I first saw this film. I grew to love it. I am a huge Daredevil fan and I have every Daredevil comic from #1 from 1964 until now. Going from his childhood origin all the way to the death of Elektra in one two hour movie way way too much. A few different choices and maybe they could have had a franchise. RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. I loved his kingpin.

[@ethinwhite3454]

Oh my God thank you Alex for this. The video is incredible.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

Did you know that this version of Kingpin appeared in Spiderman the new animated series for 1 episode. Michael Clark Duncan reprised his role to voice him. So technically this Kingpin fought Spiderman.

[@joshuajackson9744]

The movie is very nostalgic for me, I even liked the soundtrack!

[@dkaptain5879]

Fell in love with Daredevil after the tv show and red nearly every comic book run of him. Despite all that, never touched the original movie. Thank you for this awesome video!

[@julienmorozof8082]

That's crazy. I'm on a Daredevil spree since the begining of the month and you casualy drop a video on DD03. Thanks for feeding my current Daredevil obsession

[@danielmoreno4117]

You have the sauce my brother, well done. Hope Mark stumbles across this video and sees that people really appreciate his hard work and love for the characters. For better and for worse of course

[@paniniboy]

I love this movie so much, especially during the current era of soulless superheros this movie feels like a time capsule. Its so atmospheric and genuinely good most of the time.

[@rayvonvelez3129]

I actually still enjoy this film. It made daredevil one of my favorite heroes as a kid.

[@Okkotsu86275]

The Director’s cut is actually fairly decent film. While not particularly good, this film holds a special place in my heart for nostalgia reasons.

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Yeah I agree. It's a fun movie. I think people are overhyping this as they tend to do in this era but it's fun.

[@cadrecola]

Me in 2003 twirling around everything like a billy club to Zombie's "Man Without Fear" 🤣

[@ninjanibba4259]

I did it with tree sticks

[@rn_mt1017]

I don't think this movie should get all the hate it does. I found it and find it enjoyable.

[@dominiquepowell3158]

One of my favorite superhero films of that era!

[@sullysosavage365]

Been defending this movie for years. Not a masterpiece by any stretch but you can feel the passion through the screen and that counts for a lot 💯

[@gh0strickle_ftw155]

I usually don't like hearing high tops emotional schlock, but that story about his grandfather was actually pretty touching 😢

[@RedRam_Menhtrol]

I had no freaking idea there was a Directors cut of this movie... 😲

[@aidangreen7006]

The DVD “Making Of” featurette you pulled most of your footage from has always been one of my favorite relics of the 2000s DVD boom - when these Making Of featurettes were all 30 minutes or longer, showed the intricacies of development, people stressed out on-set and in post-production, talking frankly about the struggles of making the movie, warts and all. Some time around the early 2010s, literally *every* BTS featurette became a glossy promo for the movie, plastered with smiles and slogans and slick editing instead of a genuine peek behind the curtain. The DAREDEVIL one is awesome, as is the THE PHANTOM MENACE one. SUPERMAN RETURNS has a 3+ hour Making Of documentary on its second disc, which was so interesting it makes owning that DVD worth it. Amazing era.

[@slimdogmillionare_boss]

This makes me wanna watch The Director's Cut, I didn't know it was actually worth watching, thanks Alex for another great video!

[@drakeography]

Totally worth watching. Much better movie.

[@slimdogmillionare_boss]

@@drakeography I JUST finished it and I really liked this version, it humanizes Matt alot and gives the characters more depth, I kinda wish there was like 5-10 more minutes of movie to flesh out the world and characters even more

[@lilrice1149]

​@@slimdogmillionare_boss where'd you watch at? Can't find it.

[@slimdogmillionare_boss]

@@lilrice1149 I watched it on Vudu/Fandango At Home

[@ianbaker8017]

When I was a kid the theatrical cut was fine. I liked it well enough but the Director’s Cut was absolutely fantastic.

[@jrr2480]

I truly like this movie's version of Kingpin. Michael Clark Duncan had the right size and intimidation factor to his performance.

[@dimitrismj]

Thank you for making a video like this one! I love this movie since day one! Listening you talk about it, it was like hearing me and my thoughts all those years! Daredevil is the movie I've seen more than 20 times since its release!

[@amazingpsm]

holy shit hitop youve done it again i will be watching this movie

[@brianthemisfit138]

You never disappoint Alex. Grew up the same time, watched this DD and Marks Ghostrider, spiderman. I didn’t have any comic shops close to me all I had as a broke kid was the cartoon channel and if I was lucky enough to find a super movie I’d always give it a watch. This movie is very underrated. I recently rewatched it a few months ago with a friend who is new to this genre. We sat down and took it for what it is and everytime I hear that guardian angel line with Ben’s voice I get goosebumps even now as I type this comment. Thank you Alex for being the voice for me and many others out there, I like to think Mark would love this video. Btw I loved your line “the scars under the horns” I can feel your passion & care as you said it. All the love and support Alex. “Go git’em Matt!” - Ben U.

[@NexGenNetwork]

This is weird af. I was literally just thinking recently how much I loved this movie! I’m not even kidding. I saw Ben Affleck on Tom’s roast and felt so bad for my boy. I literally thought to myself just a week ago that if I ever saw Ben in person I would just express to him how much his portrayal of DD meant to me and that I loved him. This movie was so unjustly criticized, and I truly feel that it is a beautiful rendition of daredevil. Even if it was different af. I enjoyed it very much and every cast member did an amazing job and had such passion for this project.

[@zacharyshivers5017]

This movie and Spider Man TAS was how I got into the character and I've loved him ever since. Definitely as I got older I grew to love Daredevil more than spider man even owning more Daredevil comics than Spidey himself still got love for him, but good old horn head is just hits a core with me. He's right behind Nightcrawler as my favorite marvel characters. The director cut is the only way to watch this movie and u clearly see the love for this character in it. Awesome video my guy!!

[@flamingkillermc2806]

I remember watching this as a kid, I really liked that the 2003 one, since the echolocation with the sounds were amazing

[@soldaten-norbert8520]

I like how passionate you are about this. You know what? You got me excited to see this again

[@munny_1206]

R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan

[@collectortherapy]

I've never seen any of your videos before. Man I thought this was incredibly well written and having a place in my heart for the character and 2003 movie this video really touched my soul. Also your vit about skipping school to watch the show with your dad made me want to cry

[@thomasstacker764]

Brother we need you talking about that 2003 ang lee hulk film…. THE STREEETS NEED IT

[@MrBoogiemoney]

We definitely need that

[@HiTopFilms]

Did you enjoy it? What are the streets saying???

[@thomasstacker764]

@@HiTopFilmsstreets need to hear what you think of this Superman trailer, Superman has returned from the void to save us all from the MidCU

[@thomasstacker764]

@@HiTopFilmsand we need to know what you think of Superman returns, I feel like it’s boring but you may rock with the portrayal

[@user-ne4pm8cg3t]

This film is a weird guilty pleasure for me. Stylistically, and somewhat to its detriment, it’s trying to be faithful to the comic book structure in both its visuals and its action and the extended cut is agreeably much better. Also steller work on the video man 👌

[@MarcusRippedEmOff]

this was one of the first movies I seen as a kid I love it💯

[@chrisv3338]

Finally… some appreciation for this movie online. I saw this with my pops when I was 7 and it got me into the comics immediately after. Another great video Alex.

[@heyitsthatmoviedude1627]

When i made my Daredevil video on TikTok, i wished so badly to include so much of these details, however, after watching the whole thing, there's no way i could've said it any better than you did :) Thank you for creating such a video. To those who gave the Director's Cut the chance it deserves, thank you to you too.

[@TheWcasey]

I didn't know any of this. Crazy how drastically the studio can mess with a director's vision and just how much has to go right for any movie to be a great movie.

[@cyrusarnold6250]

I’m absolutely loving the idea of HiTops vids where he tackles the behind the scenes history of underrated gems…

[@silentknight6239]

Great stuff man!!

[@Serjical_master]

Thank you my friend for actually making me like the daredevil film a lot more and for introducing me into the directors cut

[@avalecto]

i always loved this take on kingpin even in the theatrical cut obviously the fisk we got in the tv show is on another level but i just always loved his charisma

[@Jordan-ii4ip]

I'm positive I say this every time you post a video, but you're one of the reasons I love to write. I mostly write books, but I mess around with scripts (my novice version of what a script is anyway.) So genuinely, I thank you. Please keep making these videos for as long as you want, I think you're the cure for writer's block!

[@lostwoodsdweller5313]

I feel the same way about Ang Lees Hulk (03). Such an underrated movie. Imo

[@Anutaku]

The amount of nostalgia just seeing the thumbnail for this video injected into my soul made my whole week. Another phenomenal video from HiTop that I'll wish would never end.

[@Iam18Olderthan]

Without exaggeration, this version of Bullseye is one of my favorite comic movie villians.

[@GREG_Khar-NÜ-Metalhead2000]

Hes nu metal af

[@jakehamilton1589]

I love how much of a HiTop style video this things is lol

[@Zombiesnyder13]

AVI ARAD has ruined so far... * Daredevil (2003) * The Punisher (2004) * Elektra (2005) * Fantastic Four (2005) * X-Men: The Last Stand * Spider-Man 3 * Bratz (2007) * Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance * The Amazing Spider-Man 2 * Ghost in the Shell (2017) * Venom: Let There Be Carnage * Uncharted (2022) * Morbius And now he's gonna ruin... * Borderlands * Kraven the Hunter * Venom: The Last Dance * The Legend of Zelda movie * Naruto As long Arad lives, there's no hope

[@BrendanJSmith]

He's working on Zelda AND Naruto?!?

[@BrendanJSmith]

How do people like Avi Arad and Alex Kurtzman still have jobs in Hollywood??

[@kyledawson871]

What did he do to all these movies?

[@Zombiesnyder13]

@@kyledawson871 #IBlameAviArad

[@radrno7]

Put 'Ghost Rider', 'Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Venom' on that list. Enjoy them as much as you want, they were all ruined.

[@krishall2086]

This was great, thanks, and fittingly redemptive for all concerned in the production. I take every bad thought I had about the film back, and will rewatch the Directors Cut with new eyes. So that’s at least one person for whom this worked entirely as intended :) Nice job!

[@madr8313]

This movie introduced me to Daredevil. Yes, it has some problems (like Matt and Elektra's weak love story, dated CGI and goofy fight scenes), but I don't care. Actors were great, the humor was great, the music was AWESOME, and I really like Matt's radar sense in this version. Of course, the story is far from perfect, but the "I'm not a bad guy" arc was interesting. Affleck did a great job here and had some really good scenes (like Matt's conversation with the priest in the director's cut and the funeral scene). So... Still rewatch this movie sometimes =)

[@thebrotherhoodisdumb]

Loved this movie as a kid, and still enjoy the directors cut. I remember pouring over all the special features over and over, especially the doc on the comic book creators. That's where I was first introduced to Frank Miller and Romita Jr.

[@kyeseo12IZ]

31:42 might be one of the most infuriating thing I've ever heard

[@superdudeman42]

Your passion in this analysis really spoke to me. I've always kinda liked this movie. Now I feel compelled to see the directors cut

[@freegamer2677]

I loved this movie as a kid and I still do as an adult in all its UNHINGED Nickelback glory hahaha. Put me on to the comics and my love for the character. I will always think the director's cut is a solid film.

[@LeastWantedOfficial]

Great job on this video man

[@Christian39521]

You can thank Tom Rothman for the theatrical cut. The reason Alien vs. Predator was set on Earth and was rated PG-13. The same guy responsible for Galactus being a cloud in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Funny how Ben Affleck finds himself in comic book adaptations where there's multiple cuts. If he's indeed in Deadpool & Wolverine, I wouldn't be surprised if there's another cut.

[@kermithead4201]

Dude you explained perfectly why I love this movie i always find myself coming back to this movie. Even though it could've been handled better now you got me wanting to rewatch it again. I'm so glad marvel is finally giving his character the love it deserves

[@Kirazz]

Although Daredevil 2015 is one of the best shows I have ever watched, it feels that the show was embaressed of the character, while the 2003 feels a lot more like the comics to me.

[@ewm335]

I think it’s more embarrassed of this movie. The Netflix show to me is true to the spirit of the source material without slavish, fan-service splash-page homages. “Because it’s fucking cool” is the sort of approach that made the Snyderverse such a shit show. No matter which cut you watch, you can’t get around the miscasting of the title character or Elektra or the impulse to cram all the things into one movie. More violence, a Coolio storyline, or letting Favreau riff like he’s trying out new material at a comedy club are not the key to making this a better movie. And most of S1 of the Netflix show did just fine with a black costume.

[@Kirazz]

@@ewm335 yeah, I agree with you. My problem with the show (although it is the superior version of Daredevil to me) is the part where they just use every excuse possible to not show Matt in the uniform and not letting him perform some acrobatics.

[@badger297]

Bro, your writing and narration are beautifully done. Ive cried during some of your videos. Its easy to tell how passionate you are about these things. Shout out to you for making these for us, and for you. Thanks homie 🙏

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you for the words of support. Truly. I read most comments, and the kind like yours make me want to keep making videos. ❤️

[@badger297]

@HiTopFilms fuck yea bro! Both you and "Movies With Mikey" have changed how I watch films. I almost always look for the good in a film. I try to see it from the director's PoV and imagine what their vision was. So thanks. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your Jason Todd film as well. Keep on keeping on homie. ❤️

[@Lali_pop_music]

I never realized any of this. Creators shouldn't have to deal with this type of bs.

[@mooriannkeo7900]

Dude, incredible video! An absolute pleasure to be amongst ppl with such pristine taste🤌🏾

[@asafmiller11]

Goat of superhero media just dropped

[@defnotkevin]

I watched this movie for the first time this week just to make sure I was caught up for this video. Extremely worth it

[@skrrskrr]

Finally, a video on the best cbm.

[@yael50523]

Waited for years! thank you!❤

[@Zombiesnyder13]

VENOM had the writer from 50 SHADES OF GREY (who is also directing THE LAST DANCE) MORBIUS had the writers from GODS OF EGYPT (who are also behind MADAME WEB) And KRAVEN THE HUNTER has the writers from TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT AVI ARAD ruined everything, just like he ruined TASM series

[@bruhmoment1761]

Alex, take care of yourself and your loved ones. Great video and I’m hyped about your new movie

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Been thinking about watching this for a few days now

[@HiTopFilms]

You should!

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

@@HiTopFilms I will!

[@joshdunne8792]

I have always loved this movie. I was born in 2000 and for as long as i can remember I've had it on dvd i have no idea how or when i got it but I've watched it a million times along with Raimis Spider-man. I had no idea the directors cut existed so while watching this video i jumped on amazon and ordered the Directors Cut Blu Ray. Thank you High Top a man after my own heart

[@CorbinVeltum]

*finishes video* *proceeds to buy the directors cut on blu ray*

[@БогданКрименюк]

*Proceeds to boast about having money*

[@impastabowl2328]

@@БогданКрименюкit’s just a movie bro

[@christianmanka3884]

I grew up just outside Pittsburgh and would go to The Exchange in Monroeville once a week. Then when I started working in the city I’d walk to the one a few blocks down from the office on my break. What a throw back. I moved out west a few years ago and haven’t seen one anywhere.

[@LeonardoKlotz]

If Josh Trank taught us anything with FANT4STIC, is that you can't go from a low-budget movie to a big-budget movie You need to go from low to medium, and then from medium to big Is all about gaining credibility. You never know when a studio is gonna think they can control you. You need to show them that you know what you're doing better than them

[@G2Quiznos025]

I would agree except Mark Webb went from 500 Days of Summer to The Amazing Spider-Man. Though there is always an exception to every rule.

[@LeonardoKlotz]

​@@G2Quiznos025It wasn't easy for him either Tons of scenes were deleted

[@rayner2099]

Been waiting for this. Thank you for 43 minutes of pure Love for the mediums and characters we love Alex. You fucking rule.

[@wakandaproductions]

Ben Affleck has always been my favorite live-action Daredevil!

[@jamieashby8810]

I was aghast when I first saw the theatrical version at a sneek peek. Matt, a defense attorney, stating that his client's motives are not on trial, and neither is his client?! It didn't get any better from there. When i saw the Director's Cut, I bought it instantly, and was pleased beyond words that MSJ's vision was actually headed in the right direction before the studio mucked about with it. His director's cut should be considered the definitive version universally, with Fox's travesty as an afterthought, available as a freebie extra. No one should ever pay real money for that version ever again.