Blade RUNNERFINAL Cut

This movie was and still is way ahead of it's time in 1982.It foxed many of the cinema going public who did not understand what the movie was saying, and still has it's critics now. It was a hard shoot for Harrison Ford, an actor who was really in his infancy at the time and needed a lot of direction. His relationship with Scott was a fiery one and the caused a little ill feeling that still sees Ford unwilling to talk abut the whole experience and the movie itself.Scott really went to town on this movie, and every aspect of it was under his control and design, he even went as far as to have fake news papers made for Ford to read in the opening scene in the fish bar instead of using current papers that would have looked out of place. He worked well with Hauer on this movie, both men having a more European sense of humour and outlook on things, this relationship possibly contributed further to Fords feelings of alienation on set. Scott even let Hauer write his last speech that is the high light of the ending. The studio hated the movie, and did all they could to stand in an ruin what was made by Scott in an attempt to remove all the soul of the film and standardise it by cutting scenes. They even asked Ford to come back do a voice over explaining what was going on from scene to scene. Ford thought it was such a terrible idea that he did his best to ruin if by using the most drab and depressing tone of voice that he could manage, but still they used it and to be honest, even though it is the version that I grew up with, I never watch the theatrical version due to this awful voice over.Well, what is in the set you ask? We get a nice looking card flap that fits onto a ESPER brief case designed card sleeve, inside the sleeve is a fold out book style disc carrier with colour images from the movie. This folds out in the middle, then the right and left flaps fold out again to present from the left, a 45% angled flap containing a glossy colour booklet that gives you a break down on all the discs contents broken up with colour images of characters from the film. Along with this booklet is a black wallet that contains 7 glossy colour postcard sized pieces of thin card that, on one side, carry an image from the movie and the flip side carries that images concept art drawing and both images have a small description at the bottom. The next segment contains two disc's, the first is the "Final Cut" version of Blade Runner and the second is "Dangerous Days, The Making of Blade Runner". The next segment contains two disc's of which disc 1 is named "Archival Versions" and contains the US and international theatrical versions as well as the Directors cut. The next disc is titled "Enhancement Archive" that contains information on the movies roots concerning Phillip K Dick, and information on graphic design, wardrobe screen tests and deleted and alternate scenes and the final disc contains the "Workprint" of the movie that features alternative music, scenes and voice over. This has never been released in any form before and truly is worth watching for historical interest.The picture quality, sound and clarity of the DVD's are excellent and even better when watched on an up-scaling machine. An exceptional set that just about covers every aspect of the movie and can only be beaten by buying the Blu ray version of the same. I hope that this will remain the truly definitive version of Blade Runner but I guess that the next experiment will be 3D or the likes. Until then go get this if you like the extras, if not, go for the cheaper 2 disc option with just the movies.

Good film

Not the Final Cut. This is incorrectly labelled on Prime video as The Final Cut. This is the Theatrical release with major differences like it has the happy ending, missing unicorn dream, it includes voice overs and has a shorter run time. Amazon need to rename the title of the movie they are streaming.

It's only after I watched Blade Runner that I realised just how tech-noir and Sci-Fi indulged the 80's was. Along with the likes of The Terminator, this film was another milestone in film making were we were once again looking into the not-too-distant future, and a possible reality of our own appreciation of technology. The result of course leading to conflict; both morally and technically.Providing you read the prolgue at the start of the film, you shouldn't have any problems understanding what does on if you keep an open mind. The plot is fairly straight-forward and see's Harrison Ford ('Dekkard') as an ex-police man who is called up to become a Blade Runner again; a special cop who can defeat a new type of civilian that's been created. A hybrid between a human and A.I, these 'Replicants' can match humans by looks and by nature... almost... The creator of these Replicants, Tyrell, discovered a way to give them emotions in the later models - by giving them memories to which they base current issues on.To go deeper into the story of the film wouldn't be fair, because this isn't a fast paced film. The slow, orchestral and synth inspired music creates the perfect atmosphere for what has become, a corrupt society that rushes around, decadent of organisation or rules. What helps achieve this realism is that the future presented is not too distant - that being 2019. Though obviously we should take into consideration this was made in 1982, therefore its only not too distant now! Never the less, it does without the stereotypical images of hover-boards and bright clothes, and concentrates on the decline of society and any enjoyment in life.In classic film style, Blade Runner diverts into many different paths that represent not just one plot, but a whole range of idea's, emotions, and possibilities the future has to offer. The plot proves how we may now marvel at the wonders of A.I, yet in the future, it could become the opposite. On a ground level scale, Ridley perfectly captures how afraid and vulnerable the 'modern' society is shots of people almost pretending to be happy. As the film explains, buy this time, they already have colonies of people on other planets. The remaining people on earth are the 'lowers' of society.Blade Runner has over time become a cult film for many reasons. But few stand up to a couple of home truth's that make this film amazing for people, like myself, who love features that are directed with perfect composition. In the dark and grim streets of L.A, and it's inhabitants apartments, the colour rhythm is phenomenal; in that Ridley Scott and the co-producers created sets that ooze character, and reflect the scene in question. One scene in question I find totally perfect is when Dekkard is sleeping in his apartment while one of the Replicant's is staying with him. It ends in him teaching her how to kiss and make love, because she doesn't have the experience or past-memory of how to use her tongue. Along with the beautiful music and typically lustful red and browny, it really taps into your emotions.I think this film has to be watched alot more than once to be appreciated. The reason for this is because every time you watch it, you notice something different, or you get different ideas as to the meaning's of things. With an open mind, this is a film you can truly enjoy not for high-octaine action, fast images, or speed, but for its steady pace that in the end, leaves you with a smile on your face. Sometimes, it can leave you wondering why the hell its so good! The answer is that theirs too many reasons...