Blade Runner [Director's Cut]

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Summary: They should combine the two
Review: I have seen both the original and "Directors Cut" versions of Blade Runner. I like the ending in the Director's Cut better. I always thought the ending in the orignial didn't belong. And I also loved the "unicorn dream sequence" as well. However, unlike most of you... I was a fan of the narration. It made the film feel as if it was a detective story. Sure, some of it didn't need to be in the film... but the average moviegoer wouldn't get the films message without it. All in all, Blade Runner will always be one of my favorite films that I will ever see.

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Summary: "What's your favorite movie?"....BLADE RUNNER.
Review: Ah, Blade Runner. This film holds a special place in my heart. the first time i saw Blade Runner i was 13 years old. Too young at the time, i did'nt quite realize what i was witnessing. i do know this, it cast an eternal spell on me and to this day it still remains my favorite movie of all time. When i viewed it again years later, i began to appreciate the aestetics, the dreariness, the complexities, the intricicies, all set to a haunting score that chills your soul. While viewing it, i seem to be drawn inward, examining my soul leaving me with an inexplicable feeling of elation. I love both versions. i think a critic mentioned that the voice-over narration was "irratating" or something so everyone else had to jump on that bandwagon. Come on all you Blade Runner junkies, i never heard anyone else complaining about the movie before that. Put quite simply, Blade Runner is an absolute masterpiece and is in my oppinion the most UNDERRATED movie ever reviewed. Also check out some of Ridley Scott's other absolute masterpieces: Alien, Thelma and Louise to name a few.

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Summary: So-called movie buffs prefer happy endings
Review: Actually - Ridley Scott originally shot the film without the epilogue. The producers felt it was too much of a downer and asked him to film a happy ending. This is the same situation that Terry Gilliam had to go through with the his film Brazil - a filmmaker not having full control of his art. Except Gilliam won and Scott didn't (at first).

Hey Cincinatti - get your facts straight!

And I'm sure some people didn't get the unicorn connection.

Scott likes endings that leave the viewer with questions. You should've seen the ending that he originally wanted for Alien :)

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Summary: exellent
Review: Blade Runner is quiet simply a masterpiece. It's dark, moody, and has a very creative story. the underlining ideas and morals are limitless. the Directors Cut is by far the superior of the two, but that isnt to say that the original is anything less than a classic. Also, go out of your way to get the PC game, Blade Runner. it is just as moody as the movie and has just a good a story and recreates the areas of the movie perfectly. Its like an interactive sequel.My Advice:get both versions of the movie and the game. you wont regret it.

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Summary: The director doesn't make the cut
Review: You would think directors would stand behind their work to ensure that the movie original was uncut. Some of the finest parts at the end, including the epilogue, were removed. Beware!

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Summary: Director's Cut makes the cut
Review: When Ridley Scott released Blade Runner in 1982, it showed the world how well the future may look like. Almost a decade later, a Director's Cut was made, and up to now I can never get over the future appearance of Los Angeles. I have to say, the Director's Cut was a lot better, especially the ending. This is definitely one of Ridley Scott's best movies, besides Alien, and provided a great role for Harrison Ford. The visuals are amazing, and has some of the best music by Vangelis. Sci-Fi fans should really invest into seeing this one.

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Summary: Mr. Scott, let's have BR 2, please?
Review: Oh, if only a studio would have enough goodness and artistic merit to give Ridley Scott a pile of "titanic-like" financing to make a sequel to this extraordinary film. No one has ever captured the "look of the mood" like Mr. Scott and his production gang. (Think also of the opening of Alien and the overall "feel" of Someone To Watch Over Me). A suggestion to the studio who owns BR: release a DVD of both versions on one disc (Narration and Director's Cut). There are a lot of buyers, including those who already own the available DVD of the D'sC.

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Summary: Great sci-fi classic
Review: I absolutely love this movie. I also think the Director's Cut is way better than the cinema version. The voice-over was really irritating in that version. I also like the fact that they changed the ending from the standard Hollywood BS happy ending to a more believable and open one. The only thing that bothers me a little, is the fact that the audio is still in Dolby 2.0. I think it should have been remastered to Dolby Pro Logic 5.1.

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Summary: Cult classic deserves proper recognition -- a true classic
Review: Where to begin with Blade Runner? The film receieved a sound thrashing by the critics after its 1982 release. They were apparently anticipating another shoot 'em up, effects and action-driven piece of drivel, and got something shockingly different.

For the sake of brevity, Blade Runner is the thinking man's Star Wars. Dark, symbolic and allegorical, the film demands and rewards thought, posing questions like, "What separates man from machines?" "What is our purpose, what should we aspire to?", and "Can the human race elevate itself, or is it doomed to a dystopian future?"

Existential questions aside, the film can (and should) be viewed for its visuals alone. Director Ridley Scott has created a dark cityscape of impeccable and dizzying detail. It has yet to be equalled, even in this age of computerized special effects.

Rutger Hauer as Roy Beatty, the dark, spontaneously poetic Nexus 6, is brilliant. The "Tears in Rain" rooftop death scene is worthy of Shakespeare, still stirs my emotions after repeated viewings, and is one of my all-time favorite moments in film.

In my opinion, easily the best sci-fi film ever made and my favorite movie of all time. If you want "Star Wars," however (which I personally like), look elsewhere.

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Summary: One of the best visual experiences ever!
Review: I agree with everyone about this being one of the best all time movies. There are so many levels to this film, look beyond the basic plot lines and see what Ridley Scott was tring to say. I too was very disappointed by the directors cut. It made things to vauge and the cheesy voice over of the original helps fill in a lot of information. I have been looking forever for an original copy, I need a copy with the voice over! This is a must see for Sci-Fi fans, and Harrison Ford fans. Bring back the orginal version!