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Summary: New release sets the tone of mystery.
Review: The Director's Cut of Blade Runner returns the sense of mystery to the film. Too much explanation is not a good thing, can you imagine if 2001 A Space Odessey had a voice-over narration? I can remember everyone having an opinion about what that monolith really represented. In this film, the very obscurity of the plot line lends an air of other-worldly substance, that narration made it more of just another detective story. Another thing, I can remember a review way back when stating that the film had be cut almost a full hour, I had expected that this version would have restored a lot of that time, what's the scoop?
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Summary: The war of the cuts
Review: I liked both versions and think each one is worth watching in its own right, although I agree with the reviewer that wishes the original version to be available on DVD - most of the people are likely to know only that version anyway, and if they like it better, why let them unsatisfied? As to the director's cut, I would give it 6 stars if (a) there were 6 stars in the menu and (b) they had kept Deckard's commentary during Roy's death - in my opinion, that text was really worthwile. Looking forward to a sunnier LA!
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Summary: Removing the cheesy narration made this film soar.
Review: The Director's Cut of the greatest Sci-Fi film ever made takes the original with its cheesy voice over narration and sappy ending and turns it into a film of subtle nuances and great visual story-telling. The inclusion of the "unicorn sequence" also adds a disturbing twist to the end that was completely lost in the theatrical release. I was awestruck by the original release but found myself insulted by the studio's inclusion of the voice-over...this is how the film should have been seen. Take this opportunity and order the Director's Cut now.
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Summary: one of my top three favorites
Review: I love, love, love this film. I feel careful thought was given to a plausible representation of a future culture. This is one of Harrison Ford's best roles. I adore the subdued lighting in this film. It's clean.I actually prefer the original version w/ the asides.
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Summary: An impressive film, brought to DVD
Review: Not having seen any other version of "Blade Runner", I'll say that this is an excellent movie in and of itself. The DVD is of good quality; the colors and such match well.Besides the DVD itself, this is an excellent and thought-provoking film. It's not perfect; there are some details in there that don't concern the viewer, and the shots seem overly lengthy. Everything else, though, is excellent: acting, scenery, pacing, plot. One of those films you'll want to watch again and again.
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Summary: Must Addition to Your DVD Collection
Review: DVD was made for just this type of movie. Although "Blade Runner" was made in 1982, it's not dated at all (even though Ridley Scott thought that Japan would own the future in 2019). In an age of mindless action movies with cookie-cutter formulas, "Blade Runner" is elegant. The cinematography is gorgeous. This movie is a definite buy!
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Summary: Stunning and groundbreaking visuals - almost sterile plot.
Review: A visually stunning masterpiece of science fiction which has truly earned its lofty place in this genre. It's only failing being it's lack of a human touch, for lack of a better word. It has a certain cold sterile nature that leaves the viewer disconnected from the characters, and at a loss to feel anything for them or the world they inhabit - except for a mild throbbing depression. Also, as far as the DVD is concerned, the "production notes" mentioned as a special feature are nothing more than a list of the actors, their pictures and film credits. Very disappointing especially considering the place this film takes in it's genre's history. One would have thought they would have had more to show it's many fans.
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Summary: Finally, the real cut of Blade Runner!
Review: I had the pleasure of attending one of the original sneak previews of this film - a real sneak preview, several months before its release. Unfortunately, the studios seemed to take our audience reaction cards to heart. By the time the film was released, it'd been ruined with a sappy ending and insipid voice-overs. Aside from being a big let-down, this was also an embarrassment for me, as I'd spent months hyping the film to my friends. Worse still, I felt a little bad, as I was one who complained about the ambiguous ending. Well, what the studio gave us was clearly worse, and I shoulda kept my yap shut. At long last, I am able to see the film in its original form, and I'm happy to say that it's still better this way.
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Summary: Director's Cut!
Review: I prefer the director's cut. Actually the version Ridley Scott prefers is the one that was shown in Denver before the films release - it had some narration by Harrison Ford, the elevator closing ending, and the soundtrack wasn't completed. The director's cut that's available falls somewhere between that sneak peek and the June 82 final release. I like the film without the the voiceover; you can hear the background sounds and music now!
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Summary: Wait for re-release of original theatrical cut
Review: Blade Runner is a visionary film, and Ridley Scott deserves much of the credit for that vision. However, much as I hate to admit it, the film studio was right to insist on the changes made for the original theatrical release of this film. This "Director's Cut" suffers from its conformance to the wounded ego of a director who should have know good advice when he heard it (the narration actually helps the film--despite Harrison Ford's lack of gusto for it--and the unicorn scene is superfluous at best. I continue to wait for the DVD release of the original theatrical release--a true classic.
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