Blade Runner [Director's Cut]

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Summary: Not impressed
Review: I had seen Blade Runner as a teenager a while back and came away from the movie thinking it didn't really go anywhere, it didn't seem to be much of a story. I thought it was because I didn't pay much attention to the movie and I was a teenager and just didn't get it. So I bought the DVD (because I was on a DVD kick) and watched it. I came away feeling pretty much the same, but what is worse than not liking the movie is the DVD is such poor quality. The sound is horrible, and there isn't any extra features that make it worth buying. If you like the move buy the VHS version. The only thing I liked about it was laughing at some of the 80's hairdo's in it.

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Summary: A true classic that is incredibly enjoyable
Review: Based on a story by Philip K Dick, Blade Runner won acclaim for its gorgeous cinematography and its dark, film noir atmosphere. It traces Harrison Ford as a cop that is on the trail of murdering human-like robots. The robots are so close to human that they can try to pass themsleves off as human beings.

As in most of Philip K Dick's stories, the plot has many layers, twists and turns. The movie expands on the theme and draws you into this world where humanity is not always what it seems. Daryl Hannah and Rutger Hauer co-star as two of the replicants, trying to stay "alive" in a world that does not accept them.

The original movie came out in 1982, and because the brass in the studio felt it was too complex for theatergoers, things like narrations and a happy ending were added to make it more marketable. In 1993, director Ridley Scott finally got to put out the version he wanted all along, with a more realistic approach. This definitely a movie that you'll enjoy greatly, and be talking about for weeks afterwards. It's the forerunner for popular movies of today including the Matrix and Minority Report.

A must-see for any Sci-Fi fan!

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Summary: Why don't they do a Special Edition of this?????????
Review: Everyone else is doing it, why not Blade Runner!
Where's the Special Platinum Collector's Extended Director's Editorial Criterion Collection Super Duper Edition of this CLASSIC film?

Heck, even George Lucas has given in and started releasing the Star Wars movies (the new ones, of course) on DVD.

This DVD is terrible. It was among the first releases on the new DVD format, and by contemporary standards, it's just awful. No remastered audio or video. No special features. The only thing that could make it worse would be if you had to flip the disc part-way through the film.

For the love of all that is good and holy in this land, PLEASE give us a SPECIAL EDITION of Blade Runner!

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Summary: Can we ever expect the theatrical version?
Review: I understand why people prefer the DC version of this film,
but personally i prefer the Philip Marlow style voice over
of the theatrical version; i can certainly live without the
happy ending of it though (which somehow reminds me of the
complete destruction performed by USA networks on Brazil)

ideally, a single DVD would have both versions (like Dark
Star)

I have both the theatrical and DC versions on VHS, but on
balance prefer the theatrical - any chance of that getting
released on DVD?

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Summary: Get the special edition first in the UK?
Review: Even after 20 years this is a film that dystopic scifi has to compete against. New films are still compared to it - Minority Report, for example. It was stunning in the cinema, amazing to revisit it on DVD. But now, surely it is time to amaze us again with an anniversary edition, complete with respectable extras - commentary, background etc. If a dire film like Pearl Harbor is worth multiple editions, then this is long overdue for its definitive DVD.

Interestingly, after Sonny Chow (see above) saying that the Special Edition is due in 2003, Amazon.co.uk has a new edition being released on August 12 2002. No details though. Is it the special edition?

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Summary: The actual movie gets 5 stars, but not the DVD...
Review: The movie gets a perfect score of 5 stars, and I can't really choose between the directors cut version and the theatrical version. The DC version allows the viewer to come to their own conclusions regarding Dekard and whether he is a replicant or not, and allows you to develop your own insights into the characters. The Theatrical version on the other hand pretty much holds your hand through the whole movie, which I personally don't mind, yet isn't really necessary, I like a movie which forces you to think about what is going on...and the DC version does just that.

This DVD version falls short of 5 stars simply because they didn't digitally remaster the sound and picture quality. Blade Runner is the perfect movie for 5.1 surround sound, hopefully they will release another version...

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Summary: A True SciFi Classic
Review: After enjoying this film, viewers should consider the great influcence Blade Runner has had on new releases, including AI, The Fifth Element, Star Wars Episode II, and others. This film is a hallmark of successful scifi drama and suspense without the overuse of special effects and camera tricks. The director's cut is a bit longer and includes a different ending than the original Blade Runner, however I find this Blade Runner to be the most enjoyable.

Rating:
Summary: the directors cut looses the flavor of the original
Review: Even though Ridley Scotts talents are formidable His choice of removing Fords voiceover was a mistake...The original had the feeling of an old Bogart Sam Spade film.whereas the "Director's Cut" left me feeling wanting for more.

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Summary: Why waste the disk space for the so called "Full" version
Review: When this was released it instantly became one of my favorite movies, a lot had to do with the voice over bringing back the feel of an old noir movie. The other was the bright ending after a dark night of terror. Since some like the director's cut and the theatrical release why not put both versions on one DVD? Real movie conasuers don't care about the falsely called "Full" version. Why waste the space on the DVD when both versions (in wide screen) would satisfy a wider consumer base? Won't buy this until the original is released.

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Summary: The original is still the best.
Review: Although I did enjoy the Directors Cut, I still prefer the original version and hope that it's remastered and re-released sometime this year, the original films 20th anniversary. You learn so much more with the original version - Harrison Fords narration tells you many more details about the replicants that you would otherwise not know. Interesting fact - the person Ridley Scott originally wanted for the lead role was - Dustin Hoffman (with elevator shoes).