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Just as some of the footage deepens what is already there, additions in final reel, though closer to Blatty’s wishes, restate the obvious or add a feel-good patina which pushes the film closer to our own audience-pleasing period than the more daring early ’70s. [2000 re-release]
A museum piece, something to be enjoyed for its historical value. [2000 re-release]
11 minutes longer than the original, and 11 minutes worse. [2000 re-release]