The Insane Story of Daredevil (2003)

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Hey, how ya doin’? I hope you’re doing well. This is the Insanity of Daredevil (2003), or rather, The Insane Story of Daredevil (2003). Making this video on Mark Steven Johnson and his Daredevil Director’s Cut was a joy for me, for HiTop Films. What is the correct way to title this movie? Ben Affleck’s Daredevil? Daredevil 2003? How do people refer to it? No idea. Seriously, though, this felt a return to form in a lot of ways. I love talking about the Behind The Scenes of my childhood favorites. Maybe I should only create Daredevil Video Essays. That would be fun. Anyways, I love so much of this movie and what they tried to do with Matt Murdock. Enjoy this crazy deep dive into the Deleted Scenes, the Behind the Scenes, all the scenes. I’m exhausted, HiTop must rest.
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Chapters:
When I was a Boy… - 0:00
1997 (Who Owns Daredevil?) - 3:51
Mark Steven Johnson - 5:07
A Devil Costume with No Red, and No Horns - 7:21
Pressure Cooker - 8:46
RIP Ben Affleck - 9:44
Mark’s Passion- 10:45
The Sauce - 12:07
Another Story - 17:13
A Fundamentally Different Movie - 18:32
The Story - 32:36
Guardian Devil - 36:20
Music:
Angel Salazar - AI
Sero - Begonia
Eden Barel - Club Supreme
2050 - Frequency
Dan Mayo - Treasure
Yoed Nir - Cello Suite No1 in G Major BWV 1007 - I Prelude
Dan Mayo - Treasure
Dan Mayo - Hiving
Dan Mayo - From Beneath
Fate Morgana
Theatre of Delays - Expand
Tamuz Dekel - Quiet Pull
Flint - Dreams
Tamuz Dekel - Levitator
Colors & Carousels - Knowledge - Instrumental
Theatre of Delays - Fallout
Colors & Carousels - Scary
Jameson Nathan Jones - All Things Fade

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  • @HiTopFilms
    @HiTopFilms20 күн бұрын

    Bullseye. Get yourself a Displate deal using my link www.displate.com/HiTopFilms or my discount code HiTopFilms to access my special promo on all designs | 1-2 -> 27% OFF 3+ -> 37% OFF available until 14/05 excl. Limited Editions, Lumino and Textra. Much love to you all! I died making this. Let me know what you think! ❤

  • @disneyfox5726

    @disneyfox5726

    20 күн бұрын

    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

    @Em_Azhar

    20 күн бұрын

    @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

    @Dagenspear

    20 күн бұрын

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  • @RahulSharma-wq4qy

    @RahulSharma-wq4qy

    19 күн бұрын

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

  • @zack-mavin200

    @zack-mavin200

    15 күн бұрын

    Can you please do Superman Returns

  • @Llamaproductionss
    @Llamaproductionss20 күн бұрын

    The director’s cut is so underrated

  • @kwk111

    @kwk111

    20 күн бұрын

    When someone finally sees the director's cut: "All of this time, I can't believe I couldn't see!" 🎸🎸🎸

  • @Rough_Estimates

    @Rough_Estimates

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @Jose-se9pu

    @Jose-se9pu

    20 күн бұрын

    It's so much better than the theatrical cut

  • @avace917

    @avace917

    20 күн бұрын

    I had no clue there was one.

  • @kevinaruja482

    @kevinaruja482

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @donut_holz3482
    @donut_holz348220 күн бұрын

    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

    @FinnPillgarm

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @donut_holz3482

    @donut_holz3482

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @theb.e.m.pool77show

    @theb.e.m.pool77show

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @donut_holz3482

    @donut_holz3482

    19 күн бұрын

    @@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

    @theb.e.m.pool77show

    19 күн бұрын

    @@donut_holz3482 indeed.

  • @dripskylark6054
    @dripskylark605420 күн бұрын

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

  • @G2Quiznos025

    @G2Quiznos025

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @dripskylark6054

    @dripskylark6054

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @G2Quiznos025

    @G2Quiznos025

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@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

    @Seasonal-Shadow_4674

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @dripskylark6054

    @dripskylark6054

    20 күн бұрын

    @@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

  • @OfficialRaveBlitz
    @OfficialRaveBlitz20 күн бұрын

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

  • @WASYSHOOTS

    @WASYSHOOTS

    20 күн бұрын

    Hell yes, Punisher in 2004 is really good.

  • @lex_rodriguez

    @lex_rodriguez

    20 күн бұрын

    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

    @DanKeatis

    18 күн бұрын

    I endorse this comment

  • @Aliens1337

    @Aliens1337

    18 күн бұрын

    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

    @OfficialRaveBlitz

    18 күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @rhetiq9989
    @rhetiq998920 күн бұрын

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

  • @ninjanibba4259

    @ninjanibba4259

    20 күн бұрын

    So smug I love it

  • @HishamA.N_Comicbroe
    @HishamA.N_Comicbroe20 күн бұрын

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

  • @randomhuman1234

    @randomhuman1234

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @dominiquepowell3158

    @dominiquepowell3158

    20 күн бұрын

    I had no problem with the suit.

  • @COBRA_Emperor

    @COBRA_Emperor

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @alexman378

    @alexman378

    20 күн бұрын

    @@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

    @Butter_115

    20 күн бұрын

    the Sonar vision looked so sick too

  • @alexvaldivia1855
    @alexvaldivia185520 күн бұрын

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

  • @Tai112336
    @Tai11233620 күн бұрын

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

  • @Hollywood_-uy3is
    @Hollywood_-uy3is19 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @WarpingFist
    @WarpingFist20 күн бұрын

    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

    @kyledawson871

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @nalday2534

    @nalday2534

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@kyledawson871 they had style and personality

  • @akwilson1676

    @akwilson1676

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@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

    @Seasonal-Shadow_4674

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @JoahTheThread5ive

    @JoahTheThread5ive

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @bensneb360
    @bensneb36020 күн бұрын

    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

    @CJWproductions

    17 күн бұрын

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

  • @ODDdiddle
    @ODDdiddle20 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Galeus708
    @Galeus70820 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @malikmoss5519
    @malikmoss551920 күн бұрын

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

  • @BrendanJSmith
    @BrendanJSmith20 күн бұрын

    This movie is too genuine and fun to hate.

  • @doctordoom7232
    @doctordoom723220 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @TheMastaCharzangle
    @TheMastaCharzangle20 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @gundamboy1138
    @gundamboy113820 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @aaronpingiaro
    @aaronpingiaro18 күн бұрын

    The Bullseye at the airport scene is an absolute classic

  • @phelixmadden7294
    @phelixmadden729420 күн бұрын

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

  • @MrBoogiemoney

    @MrBoogiemoney

    5 күн бұрын

    Oh yeah he's incredible

  • @thejon93rd
    @thejon93rd20 күн бұрын

    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).

  • @VandalSauvage

    @VandalSauvage

    20 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @cadrecola
    @cadrecola20 күн бұрын

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

  • @ninjanibba4259

    @ninjanibba4259

    20 күн бұрын

    I did it with tree sticks

  • @rayvonvelez3129
    @rayvonvelez312920 күн бұрын

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

  • @TalentedLMT
    @TalentedLMT19 күн бұрын

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

  • @Okkotsu86275
    @Okkotsu8627520 күн бұрын

    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

    @MrBoogiemoney

    5 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Menhtrol
    @Menhtrol20 күн бұрын

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

  • @jrr2480
    @jrr248014 күн бұрын

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

  • @gh0strickle_ftw155
    @gh0strickle_ftw15520 күн бұрын

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

  • @thomasstacker764
    @thomasstacker76420 күн бұрын

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

  • @MrBoogiemoney

    @MrBoogiemoney

    5 күн бұрын

    We definitely need that

  • @joshuajackson9744
    @joshuajackson974420 күн бұрын

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

  • @thejedibro
    @thejedibro19 күн бұрын

    When I was a Boy… I was at a thrift store with my aunt and my mom (I think), I was scrolling through every box of vhs tape they had, and out of nowhere, I found the Daredevil copy. I had recognized the character, because I owned the 90s Spider-Man vs Daredevil crossover vhs tape. It was a peak moment for me, because I was so into Daredevil and wanted to know more about the character. Hell, I really wanted to see a solo project of this guy and there it was. Glowing with a steam of gold for me to buy. I offered my aunt to buy it for me. So she does, and I watched it over and over and over again and would not get sick of the movie. I was around 7 or 8. Then, when I heard there was a Director’s Cut, at 15, I put it on my tv and did not realize the importance of everything they swapped and removed from the theatrical version. The camp was campin’ and I loved it so much. Everything felt so comic booky to me and it was my introduction to Evanescence, Seether, and Fuel 🔥🙌🏼 Won’t Back Down is forever in my head and I got the movie to thank for that 👏🏼 Daredevil is an importance to my childhood. Without that movie, I probably wouldn’t have been drawn to watch the Netflix series. Who the heck knows, but I love the movie so much. Thanks for making this video, Alex 😎

  • @CorbinVeltum
    @CorbinVeltum18 күн бұрын

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

  • @juliodecarvalho5724
    @juliodecarvalho572420 күн бұрын

    The soundtrack is awesome, pure 2000s rock.

  • @ianbaker8017
    @ianbaker801720 күн бұрын

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

  • @rn_mt1017
    @rn_mt101720 күн бұрын

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

  • @aidangreen7006
    @aidangreen700617 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @ethinwhite3454
    @ethinwhite345420 күн бұрын

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

  • @sullysosavage365
    @sullysosavage36520 күн бұрын

    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 💯

  • @julienmorozof8082
    @julienmorozof808220 күн бұрын

    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

  • @dkaptain5879
    @dkaptain587920 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @NexGenNetwork
    @NexGenNetwork13 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Zombiesnyder13
    @Zombiesnyder1320 күн бұрын

    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

    @BrendanJSmith

    20 күн бұрын

    He's working on Zelda AND Naruto?!?

  • @BrendanJSmith

    @BrendanJSmith

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @kyledawson871

    @kyledawson871

    20 күн бұрын

    What did he do to all these movies?

  • @Zombiesnyder13

    @Zombiesnyder13

    20 күн бұрын

    @@kyledawson871 #IBlameAviArad

  • @radrno7

    @radrno7

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @paniniboy
    @paniniboy20 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @amazingpsm
    @amazingpsm20 күн бұрын

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

  • @lostwoodsdweller5313
    @lostwoodsdweller531318 күн бұрын

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

  • @kyeseo12IZ
    @kyeseo12IZ20 күн бұрын

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

  • @Kirazz
    @Kirazz20 күн бұрын

    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

    @ewm335

    12 күн бұрын

    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

    @Kirazz

    12 күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @TheFirehands150
    @TheFirehands15012 күн бұрын

    To this day, when my friends ask what I want, I always say in Ben Affleck's voice, "Justice!"

  • @RaphaelDomanski
    @RaphaelDomanski19 күн бұрын

    I loved it as a kid, hated it as a movie maker and now I think it’s just remarkable what he achieved 🙏🏻

  • @madr8313
    @madr831320 күн бұрын

    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 =)

  • @ImMarcusLive
    @ImMarcusLive20 күн бұрын

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

  • @freegamer2677
    @freegamer267720 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @danielmoreno4117
    @danielmoreno411713 күн бұрын

    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

  • @zacharyshivers5017
    @zacharyshivers501717 күн бұрын

    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!!

  • @jamesmcclaren9759
    @jamesmcclaren97592 күн бұрын

    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

  • @slimdogmillionare_boss
    @slimdogmillionare_boss20 күн бұрын

    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

    @drakeography

    20 күн бұрын

    Totally worth watching. Much better movie.

  • @slimdogmillionare_boss

    @slimdogmillionare_boss

    20 күн бұрын

    @@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

    @lilrice1149

    19 күн бұрын

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

  • @slimdogmillionare_boss

    @slimdogmillionare_boss

    19 күн бұрын

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

  • @catsofsherman1316
    @catsofsherman131613 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Dohsoda
    @Dohsoda14 күн бұрын

    Having seen both versions, I can safely say this movie is just okay. Instead of listing many negative aspects, which I could do, I will say that Ben and Jon were great in this movie and had really strong chemistry. I liked the noir based cinematography, and attention to detail with his blind characteristics, including his sonar vision. Also, its better than its spin-off, "Elektra" from 2005.

  • @chasblankenship697
    @chasblankenship69710 күн бұрын

    "Leaving us with a chill we can't quite shake." Thought we wouldn't notice. But we did. To be fair, those extra Director's Cut voiceovers from Matt are pretty sweet.

  • @Ninaproductions2020
    @Ninaproductions202019 күн бұрын

    A movie I’ve always had a soft spot for because it introduced me to the daredevil character

  • @munny_1206
    @munny_120613 күн бұрын

    R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan

  • @arcanetraveller6304
    @arcanetraveller63049 сағат бұрын

    I tried to watch this movie a few nights ago. Upon watching the first 30 or so minutes, i too found myself asking the same question my dog does when I bamboozle him. "Where is Stick?"

  • @cyrusarnold6250
    @cyrusarnold625020 күн бұрын

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

  • @Anutaku
    @Anutaku20 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Timic83tc
    @Timic83tc16 күн бұрын

    You just unlocked memories of me watching Simon Birch as a kid.

  • @Beawbeawgaming
    @Beawbeawgaming19 күн бұрын

    I wish Ben Afleck would get to play Matt again in a redo film-- he did so well!

  • @gameboy_colorful7078
    @gameboy_colorful707819 күн бұрын

    I loved daredevil 2003 as a kid. My dad took me to buy a bootleg of the tape from some guys garage back in the day and I watched it all the time.

  • @Alfredo65511
    @Alfredo655114 күн бұрын

    I had no idea that the original cut of Dare Devil had so much more depth. This video makes me wanna watch the directors cut of Dare Devil and start watching more directors cuts of movies that I question.

  • @yael50523
    @yael5052320 күн бұрын

    Waited for years! thank you!❤

  • @joshdunne8792
    @joshdunne87925 күн бұрын

    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

  • @jakehamilton1589
    @jakehamilton158916 күн бұрын

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

  • @defnotkevin
    @defnotkevin20 күн бұрын

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

  • @jamesdeziel1468
    @jamesdeziel146816 күн бұрын

    Faults be damned, this movie introduced 6 year old me to what is now amongst my favorite fictional characters of all time so I’ll always have love for it

  • @whitezombified
    @whitezombified9 күн бұрын

    Everybody need to spam the 5 stars on RT for this and the thomas jane punisher flick

  • @kermithead4201
    @kermithead420116 күн бұрын

    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

  • @reggieclarke3526
    @reggieclarke352620 күн бұрын

    Colin Farrell was a great bullseye, an unapologetic sadistic killer who loves what he does and has fun the whole time doing it.

  • @geekimusprime1984.
    @geekimusprime1984.18 күн бұрын

    the directors cut was gem of my childhood when I started getting into superhero movies

  • @beholdenbeto
    @beholdenbeto16 күн бұрын

    With age, I came to see some issues with the movie that were very much a product of the time, issues addressed in this video, but I agree with several comments that if not for this movie, we probably wouldn't have many of the beloved titles we now have the priviledge of enjoying. You did great Mark Steven Johnson, be proud of that.

  • @chrisv3338
    @chrisv333819 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @nak3dxsnake
    @nak3dxsnake6 күн бұрын

    I remember watching this in theatre. This was such a bright light for what a comic book movie could be. Its crazy to me that Sin City is the only film that just tried to recreate the comic/novel as 1:1 as possible. Bullseye is such a great 90's/2000's villain but I just thought he was done hilarious in the film. He killed someone with a peanut.

  • @brianthemisfit138
    @brianthemisfit13818 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @soldaten-norbert8520
    @soldaten-norbert852010 күн бұрын

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

  • @superdudeman42
    @superdudeman4216 күн бұрын

    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

  • @rayner2099
    @rayner209920 күн бұрын

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

  • @redwar77
    @redwar7717 күн бұрын

    I remember seeing this movie in theaters, buying the toys, and loving it as much as I loved Raimi's first Spider-Man. I found the Directors Cut in a similar way that you did, and I watch it once a year. I love this movie. I always will

  • @collectortherapy
    @collectortherapy18 күн бұрын

    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

  • @SellavinAtoms
    @SellavinAtomsСағат бұрын

    I saw this when I came out with my cousin, It remained one of my favorite movie for years, I was pretty young eleven years old, I was pretty young and excited by there and so I understand a little bit of how you feel.

  • @Jordan-ii4ip
    @Jordan-ii4ip19 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @jgee6243
    @jgee624317 күн бұрын

    Omgosh, I do remember this... I LOVED this film. Thank you for sharing. ♥

  • @comicfan92
    @comicfan9213 күн бұрын

    Agreed. I unironically love and defend this movie to this day. Flaws and all.

  • @patdickson6740
    @patdickson674014 күн бұрын

    2003 was a different time. Some of that leathery stuff didn't age so well, but in 2003 it wasn't that weird. Hot chic leather was even kind of expected after movies like Blade, The Matrix, and especially X-Men. As a huge DD fan, and being maybe 14-15, I was very pleased with the casting and fan service of the film. Daredevil is pretty cheesy, but that was also expected in super hero movies of the time. I am often mocked for my love of Daredevil, but I don't care. I have both cuts, Director's cut is better, but I definitely appreciate the theatrical too. Daredevil is good, and I will die on this hill, with all the other cool people.

  • @PinkgloRadio
    @PinkgloRadio18 күн бұрын

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

  • @TheGEARGUY123
    @TheGEARGUY12319 күн бұрын

    This video reminds me of the time I was deployed overseas, and somebody decided to put on Nicholas Cage‘s Ghost Rider and I had an hour long discussion telling him about how superior the directors cut version was and how it rearranged the scenes and made the movie flow better

  • @krishall2086
    @krishall208615 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @groovydaze7501
    @groovydaze75019 күн бұрын

    Really can’t thank you enough for this 🖤🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @7jackaloper7
    @7jackaloper715 күн бұрын

    I've watched this movie (both cuts) more than I care admit. It's not perfect, but it's fun and does things no superhero film has done since. Thanks for putting so much effort into this. It's one of your best.

  • @brianvarley6478
    @brianvarley64783 күн бұрын

    "It broke Ben a Aflack" proceed to show videos of him having fun on set.

  • @christianmanka3884
    @christianmanka388420 күн бұрын

    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 through back. I moved out west a few years ago and haven’t seen one anyone.

  • @theboredtrucker3898
    @theboredtrucker38982 күн бұрын

    I always thought this movie could've been great and hearing about how the filming was cut so short makes so much sense. Although the seesaw flirt fight was and remains terrible.

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