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what has been the most interesting way a film or show was altered for another nation? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by Kerred@lemmy.ml to c/moviesandtv@lemmy.film

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I am intrigued when a Disney film for example adds a gay reference that is not relevant to the movie, so it is easy to remove when heading to China or something.

What was the most interesting thing you have seen done to a movie or show to appease foreign governments?

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[–] wizzor@sopuli.xyz 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know the US market version of Leon - The Professional - is very much a different film due to the way it's cut. A lot of the interplay between Leon and Mathilda is cut (including her participating in hits with him and some of the more... direct developments in their relationship).

This wasn't done due to government meddling, but due to furious test audiences and to get a lower age rating for the film. The international version is worth a watch, the US one is just OK.

[–] akintudne@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

Really? The U.S. version must be less than an hour long then, since that's like, the entire second act of the movie.