Leon (Uncut) R1 rescored?

[Dagada]

Is it my imagination, or has the music changed when Gary Oldman and his jolly japesters mascre the family near the start? I seem to remember something more classical, but on my DVD there's an arabian themed piece playing. Plus, Mr Oldman is talking about Beethoven? Am I mad, or is this different?

[Wendelius]

That's what I always remember hearing. and the speech about Mozart and Beethoven is quite good. But then, I might be mad too. ;)

Wendelius

[Dagada]

You remember Beethoven, or the arabian piece?

[Wendelius]

I just watched the scene again (mine is on the R2 integral version but it's the exact same scene I remember seeing on the original cut anyway).

the Mozart/Beethoven speech has definitely always been there. As for the slightly Arabian variation on the main theme, I'm convinced it's always been the same. But I don't have the R1 so yours might be even more Arabian.

Wendelius

[boriz]

i want to purchase a version of Leon. I have been to play and they have the international uncut version - is this the best one to buy or can you recommend another version?

thanks

[Sarai]

its always been the same, maybe it's clearer because its been remastered................ i know, i'm obsessed with this film

[Dagada]

The extra 24 mins or so in the long version are actually pretty good. You get to see things like Leon doing his job as if it's a boring and normal routine, etc... Although the pacing of the film is slightly slower, it's the definitive version. However, fans will want both cuts. I wouldn't be suprised if one day we see a set come out with both versions on it. Most likely this will NOT be the UK R2 release. ;)

[Sarai]

buy the international version you fool