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Does Blockbuster Edit Their Movies?

I have heard reports that Blockbuster edits [censors] some of their movies. Some really "spicy" R-rated movies supposedly have some scenes cut to tone them down. Also, I was told that in their version of the movie, TITANIC, the scene in which Leonardo DiCaprio sketches Kate Winslet has the nudity cut out, and this movie just has a PG-13 rating. Obviously, any alteration in a movie's rental release would have to be approved by the film's distributor.

So, fact, or urban myth? I am just starting to rent movies again, and I need to know for sure. And please, let's not get into a Blockbuster bashing!
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philjolet
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FWIW I was in Blockbuster last night and could not find any comments about editing on any of the 'racy' movies I looked at. I imagine it changes depending what area the store is in...
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I am a big movie buff and have read for years that Blockbuster does edit their movies and I never really believed it until I recently read an article by Roger Ebert and he confirmed that they do indeed have edited versions of movies (I forget weather or not he said they actually edit them at Blockbuster or not) He stated that he will not do business with them for that reason.

This really makes me sick and is obviously just a big business decision. I agree with SDCampbell and go to Hollywood video or my local store instead.
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Newmanoc,

To clarify, where do they mark it? I rent a movie there and it is missing content that the director wanted in the movie and the box is not marked to show such changes. That is what I have a problem with, the hidden censorship. Sure if they want to make their movies acceptable for young children etc. that is good but have the box marked or in a special section.
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