The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
2004 · Movie · 99 min · ★ 7.0 · 79% critics
This documentary explores how film editing shapes the way stories feel, move, and connect with viewers. Using scenes from many influential movies, it highlights the creative choices that can turn familiar footage into something exciting, emotional, or surprising.
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Streaming on Starz.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-10-12
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (113 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re curious about how movies are put together and like accessible documentaries such as Ethel or The Endurance; Not for you if you want a character-driven story or high-stakes drama.
Pros: insightful film examples; engaging topic; easy to follow | Cons: limited personal stories; niche subject matter; light on drama
Themes
- editing
- film editor
- woman director
Cast & crew
Kathy Bates
as Narrator (voice)
Martin Scorsese
as Self
Quentin Tarantino
as Self
Jodie Foster
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
James Cameron
as Self
Sean Penn
as Self
Wes Craven
as Self
George Lucas
as Self
Paul Verhoeven
as Self
Directed by Wendy Apple