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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 14, 2013 20:44:33 GMT -5
Great film. Revolutionized the sci-fi genre. If you can find it at a good price, I recomend picking up the Four-Disc Collector's Edition. That includes every version of the film. The 1982 Theatrical and International versions, the 1992 Directors Cut, and the 2007 Final Cut.
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Post by conrod15review on Feb 15, 2013 9:21:58 GMT -5
cool I have always wanted to see this film
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Feb 15, 2013 9:44:06 GMT -5
I have the 4 disc box set the making of was AWESOME but I always just end up watching 1992 Directors Cut what is your favorite version?
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 15, 2013 13:35:17 GMT -5
The purists will hate me forever...
My favorite version to watch is the american theatrical version. I like all versions and love watching them in order of release to see just how well it was cleaned up for the 2007 cut.
I think Harrison Fords voice over complements the movie for people seeing it for the first time. I showed The Final Cut to my wife first and she didn't really like the film at all. Showed her the theatrical release later and she liked it a bit more. She liked the happy ending over the abrupt semi-cliff-hanger ending of the The Final Cut.
Now if I am actually going to sit down and "experience" the film, The Final Cut is the way to go. Not a straight forward answer but if I had to choose just one version to watch forever my head would explode.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Feb 15, 2013 14:19:00 GMT -5
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 15, 2013 14:34:54 GMT -5
I meant it complements it for the first time viewer and general audience. It leaves the best impression on the average joe that's waiting for that happy ending. I will always recommend seeing the theatrical version first. If you like it, buy the Four Disc Collector's Edition.
Personally, not only did Fords voiceover sound like he had a gun to his head (I think he did) but his monologue at the end misses the mark by a mile. From his understanding of Roys final words to him knowing that Rachel was made different. The first half of the movie, I like the voice over. It fills allot of silence and makes Deckard more human and relatable. Of course, the absence of said voice over thus the removal of Deckard's feelings is appropriate when considering the "truth" about the character.
I have to be clear on this. It's one of those things, once you hear it, you can't unhear it. Ill always watch the Final Cut knowing where it's missing but ultimately enjoy it better knowing that this is what the director wanted for the film in the first place and finally setting the record straight on just who* Deckard is.
I finally got around to reading Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep and was surprised at how much the didn't touch on in the film. It's even worse when I see the deleted scenes and all they could/should have left in.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Feb 15, 2013 16:07:37 GMT -5
I know what you mean the book was really nothing like the movie, but it was still awesome! Book: not Android Film: is Android
I love the line at the end from Gaff: "You've done a man's job, sir!"
Did the not have a different version of that line which made it more obvious like "you've done a mans job but are you really a man" or something like that?
P.S. the book I linked you wasnt written by Philip K Dick and is a lot more like the film
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 15, 2013 18:45:58 GMT -5
Ill check it out. Thanks. Site is looking good.
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Post by MMCC0203 on Feb 16, 2013 10:28:33 GMT -5
Easily one of the best science fiction films ever. Unfortunately I've only ever seen and owned the Final Cut. I'd like to see the Theatrical and DC versions, but I haven't exactly heard great things about them. I'm considering picking up the 30th anniversary collection they released last year. Also, don't forgot that Blade Runner had a huge influence on PD's art style. The similarities between Chicago and 2019 LA are uncanny.
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 16, 2013 12:19:33 GMT -5
Tyrells office and Cassandra's office in the first level are very similar in style. The list of references goes on and on, thanks for pointing that out.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Feb 16, 2013 14:37:01 GMT -5
MMCC the other versions off blade runner isn't VERY different there are just a few small changes ( blink and you would miss them changes) what comes with the 30th anniversary edition?
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 16, 2013 15:15:12 GMT -5
JMM, the trailer in the first post is for the 30th anniversary edition. I would have bought the 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition but once I saw what was included I decided it wasnt worth it.
Disc 1: Final Cut with Commentary from Director/Producers/Digital Artists Disc 2: Dangerous Days Documentary Disc 3: Theatrical/International/Director's Cut Disc 4: Bonus Disc - Same as 4-Disc Collectors Edition Disc 5: Workprint Version
Expect to see 35th, 40th, and so on Anniversary editions of this film forever. If the Final Cut is "Final" than they will just reissue the 2007 editions from now on. That's all the 30th anniversary is. Just a reissue of the editions released in 2007.
I could have given you a s shorter answer but then I wouldn't be Blade Runner 07.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Feb 16, 2013 15:32:12 GMT -5
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Feb 16, 2013 15:37:54 GMT -5
I think it's all but confirmed that Ridley Scott plans to make another Blade Runner movie. If Ridley is directing, producing, and writing then I will go see it.
I'm at a point of being so fed up with these money grubbing monsters in hollywood milking every franchise they can get their stinking paws on that I don't care anymore.
Make six more Star Wars movies? See if I care. A Batman reboot in 2015? Sure, why not. Goldeneye on my Wii? Oh #^%@ me...
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Post by MMCC0203 on Feb 16, 2013 20:33:04 GMT -5
Have any of you watched the Dangerous Days documentary? I highly recommend it if you haven't as it's outstanding. Gives a lot of interesting insight into the problems that plagued BR's production. It still amazes me how something so incredible could be produced under such difficult circumstances, but I guess that's the nature of art.
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