Question 1

Why did Waterworld have a shorter theatrical cut than the director intended?

Accepted Answer

The director's preferred three-hour cut was edited down to 135 minutes by Kevin Costner and the studio, likely to recoup the film's $175 million budget after Costner's previous 3-hour movie bombed.

Question 2

What major conflict occurred between director Kevin Reynolds and Kevin Costner during production?

Accepted Answer

Reynolds and Costner reportedly had a huge squabble, causing Reynolds to walk off the project, leaving Costner to take over directing and editing. Reynolds later made a sarcastic comment about Costner working with himself.

Question 3

What unusual construction challenge did the floating atoll set create in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The set used all available steel in the Hawaiian Islands, requiring more to be flown from California. Kona Airport's runway had to be extended by a quarter mile to accommodate the heavy transport planes.

Question 4

How much of his own money did Kevin Costner invest in Waterworld?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Costner personally invested $22 million of his own money into the film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Waterworld's story?

Accepted Answer

A mutant seafarer, a barmaid, and a young girl with a map tattooed on her back become targets of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland' in a flooded future Earth.

Question 6

Why was Waterworld's theatrical version significantly shorter than the director's original cut?

Accepted Answer

The director's preferred three-hour cut was edited down to 135 minutes by Kevin Costner and the studio, likely to recoup the film's $175 million budget after Costner's previous 3-hour movie bombed.

Question 7

What production challenge required extending an airport runway in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The floating atoll set used all available steel in Hawaii, so more had to be flown from California, requiring Kona Airport's runway to be extended by a quarter mile for the heavy planes.

Question 8

What was the central conflict that drives the plot of Waterworld?

Accepted Answer

After escaping a floating island prison, a mutant seafarer, a barmaid, and her young charge Enola become targets of a pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland' tattooed on Enola's back.

Question 9

Which major award ceremonies recognized Waterworld in 1996?

Accepted Answer

Waterworld was recognized at both the BAFTA Awards and Academy Awards in 1996.

Question 10

How much of his own money did Kevin Costner invest in Waterworld?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Costner personally invested $22 million of his own money into the film.

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