Ironically, the OTT versions are censored or re-mastered. Some streaming prints have altered color grading (making the rain look teal, not natural grey). Others have cut minor scenes for runtime. The 2006 DVD rip is the only pure, theatrical version available. It contains the original audio mix, pre-censorship dialogues (like the famous "Bread & Jam" sequence), and the original end credits without any modern studio logos.
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If you are looking through archive.org, old hard drives, or private trackers today, here is how to spot the real deal: Ironically, the OTT versions are censored or re-mastered