Zack Snyder remains eager to release a director's cut of “Sucker Punch” — who actually wants this?
While interviewed on the Happy. Sad. Confused. podcast, Snyder mentions he’s just waiting for “some licenses to completely finish" before releasing his new version since the film is still being licensed to streamers. Snyder emphasizes that a director's cut is "definitely on the docket.” He notes plans to bring back the actresses for additional ADR work, and remains committed to releasing his director’s cut.
Snyder has mentioned in the past how “Sucker Punch “never really got finished correctly,” and that it was “not really the correct cut.” The extra footage is actually already shot.
I’m sure there are some of the more hardcore Snyder fans who are dying to see this, but does the world actually need another version of “Sucker Punch”? I just can’t see anything good coming out of it.
The hugely divisive 2011 fantasy-action movie grossed just $89M worldwide. It starred Emily Browning as Babydoll, a woman sent to a mental institution who starts fantasizing about a heist to escape imprisonment. The fantasy sequences were damn-near unwatchable.
Snyder has said that there was studio interference when he made “Sucker Punch” and that Warner Bros insisted on it being more “commercial.” However, is there actually a good movie hidden in there? I highly doubt it. This is a movie that includes an imaginary brothel where singing and dancing take place. Added to the mix are dragons, aliens, and a World War. It’s as bad as it sounds.
“Sucker Punch” celebrated its 15th anniversary by having an assortment of screenings is some corners of the country. There’s a small cult following for this one, but not enough to spur another #ReleaseTheSynderCut phenomenon ala “Justice League.”
Snyder has mentioned in the past how “Sucker Punch “never really got finished correctly,” and that it was “not really the correct cut.” The extra footage is actually already shot.