![]() This merged the theatrical and TV edits, making the most complete and uncut version of Waterworld there is. Since it was edited for television, violence and bad language had to be trimmed, so fans decided to edit together a more complete version that was eventually dubbed "The Ulysses Cut." They added a lot more depth (no pun intended) to the story and characters, and while it could be argued these additions slowed the pace, it did make the movie a more involving experience. The theatrical cut of Kevin Costner's Waterworld runs at 135 minutes, but a later ABC TV cut added another 40 minutes. Related: Jack Black’s Best Movies (According To IMDb) It turned a healthy profit for the studio internationally, although its reputation as a flop likely killed any chance of it becoming a franchise. Despite receiving largely bad reviews upon release, contrary to legend, the movie didn't bomb. Costner clashed with director Kevin Reynolds too. Word of Waterworld's messy production was regularly in the news cycle, as issues with filming on the water and other logistic nightmares caused the budget to swell to $175 million.
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