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Blade Runner Final Cut
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WOW! while i'm a huge fan of BR, did Scott go to the Lucasarts school of overmarketing-and-continous-money-grabbing???
honestly, ANOTHER verion? wtf...
it never ends....
but of course, i'll half-fall victim to the scheme and end up renting it..
honestly, ANOTHER verion? wtf...
it never ends....
but of course, i'll half-fall victim to the scheme and end up renting it..
Figures, I "just" got the real Director's Cut for my birthday. But it seems all I really want is the nifty package, the documentary, and the 5.1 audio.
WOW! while i'm a huge fan of BR, did Scott go to the Lucasarts school of overmarketing-and-continous-money-grabbing???
honestly, ANOTHER verion? wtf...
it never ends....
but of course, i'll half-fall victim to the scheme and end up renting it..
Exactly. But I'll probably go out and buy it (the cheapest version) anyway.
Such a cool movie.
A side effect of the DVD era has been the proliferation of "Director's Cuts" and "Special Editions", many of which consist of nothing more than fancy packaging or crappy commentary track...only to be followed by "Final Cuts" or "Ultimate Editions".
I haven't seen Blade Runner yet, so should I get the original theatrical cut, the Special Edition, the Ultimate Final Cut, or the boxed set with the puffy shirt? (maybe I'm confusing that last one with Seinfeld).
I haven't seen Blade Runner yet, so should I get the original theatrical cut, the Special Edition, the Ultimate Final Cut, or the boxed set with the puffy shirt? (maybe I'm confusing that last one with Seinfeld
).I haven't seen Blade Runner yet, so should I get the original theatrical cut, the Special Edition, the Ultimate Final Cut, or the boxed set with the puffy shirt? (maybe I'm confusing that last one with Seinfeld
I understand the cynicism but in this case, given the film's history, it's forgivable. The theatrical release was compromised by studio meddling. See the Director's Cut or the Final Cut.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner#Versions
The most recent Director's Cut of Blade Runner (out of the three or so I think there have been) is the only one that Ridley Scott actually had a hand in, so it's the way it should be.
Wow, hadn't realized that. At least it's better than the original theatrical release.
Nah... one of the main problems with the so-called Director's cut (the DVD version) is that even though the voice over has been removed, many of the scenes where there were long voice overs hasn't been edited, so, IMO, there's a couple of unnaturally long pauses here and there making it a bit odd to watch. Hopefully a few of those may be tightened a bit on an ultimate ( ) release...
) release...Nah... one of the main problems with the so-called Director's cut (the DVD version) is that even though the voice over has been removed, many of the scenes where there were long voice overs hasn't been edited, so, IMO, there's a couple of unnaturally long pauses here and there making it a bit odd to watch. Hopefully a few of those may be tightened a bit on an ultimate (
Hmmm... some of the long shots over the cityscape are particularly effective, I hope those aren't shortened.
I like those (and I don't think there was much talking over those, but it's been a while since I saw the "original"**), I'm thinking more the places where there are long pauses in the dialogue where the voiceover used to "explain" something...
** must dig out the old VHS tape... and VCR...
Excellent, that's what I wanted to know. I'd like to see it first as the producer/director meant it to be seen, and then (if I'm interested), take a look at the the other versions.
That "happy ending" part is just the kind of crap that represents the very worst of Hollywood.
Nah... one of the main problems with the so-called Director's cut (the DVD version) is that even though the voice over has been removed, many of the scenes where there were long voice overs hasn't been edited, so, IMO, there's a couple of unnaturally long pauses here and there making it a bit odd to watch. Hopefully a few of those may be tightened a bit on an ultimate (
I hear ya on the long pauses. But I think the pauses are good because as a viewer it gives me time to drink in what I'm looking at and make my own inferences. Like when he's waiting for a spot at the noodle shop before he meets Gaff, the trip to the police station, and right before he meets Bryant. I hope they don't touch those parts.
One part I wish they'd fix is when Dekker goes to the Snake Dealer and pressures him for who bought the snake. The audio doesn't match right there and the scene seems a little turnicated.
Also the slow-mo of Zhora crashing thru the glass after she gets shot. The person is obviously a stunt-man with a wig on. I really don't expect them to re-do that part however.
There is a shot of Roy Batty in the beginning before he goes to "eye-world" where its taken from the scene where he encounters Tyrell. The film is just 'flipped' to match a look direction. It seems they could use another shot IMO.
One of the most beautifully photographed films if I do say so. Jordan Cronenweth was one of the best ever. His son, Jeff, shot Fight Club, and One Hour Photo.
This provides hope that theyll release it in Bluray... This has always been my top choice for a movie in HD, by far. I just hope the "added special effects" arent lame and unnecessary like the ridiculous Special Edition versions of star wars. Adding cut/lost scenes is always good, adding new low budget CG scenes to a classic movie is blasphemy.
I'm pretty sure they're not going to touch that, given that it's one of the most famous scenes in the film.
A friend and I watched the first hour (Director's Cut) then gave up because nothing had happened.
I actually have a slip advertising the Final Cut, which came with my Matrix HD DVD set.
Edit: I apologise, I have no idea what inspired me to post that!
Nothing happened? Did you at least see where Dekker finds the clue in the photograph?
So er, which one do you recommend - Director's Cut, or Final Cut? I don't think I've ever seen the film in one go.
And if Scott went back to redo the Director's cut, doesn't that rather make a mockery of the concept of 'Director's Cut'? (or does it mean he didn't really have artistic freedom when he did his Director's cut?)
Ingmar Bergman died today. You didn't see him going back to redo his final cuts of his films.
In related films, I'm still struggling to work out which version of Dune I should see. I got the 3 hour Extended edition, thinking it was David Lynch's own cut, sat down to watch it.
It started with some strange hand drawn storyboard shots, like they couldn't be bothered to build the set, then some remarkably moronic cutting. After an hour, I gave up and checked the reviews for it. Surprise, surprise, it was a studio re-cut! Lynch took his name off the edition in protest, and yes, in the credits, it is credited to 'Alan Smithee' as director
I love Dune (the book series) and David Lynch, but I'm still baffled as to which Dune film to watch to get the full experience.
And if Scott went back to redo the Director's cut, doesn't that rather make a mockery of the concept of 'Director's Cut'? (or does it mean he didn't really have artistic freedom when he did his Director's cut?)
Ingmar Bergman died today. You didn't see him going back to redo his final cuts of his films.
In related films, I'm still struggling to work out which version of Dune I should see. I got the 3 hour Extended edition, thinking it was David Lynch's own cut, sat down to watch it.
It started with some strange hand drawn storyboard shots, like they couldn't be bothered to build the set, then some remarkably moronic cutting. After an hour, I gave up and checked the reviews for it. Surprise, surprise, it was a studio re-cut! Lynch took his name off the edition in protest, and yes, in the credits, it is credited to 'Alan Smithee' as director
I love Dune (the book series) and David Lynch, but I'm still baffled as to which Dune film to watch to get the full experience.
I think Blue Velvet's links to Wikipedia above summarize the situation pretty clearlysee the Final Cut (when it's out), since it's the proper "directors cut." See the "Directors Cut" if you must watch it now, it's meant to be the next best thing, and let your mom watch the original, it's got the simple happy ending.
Then again, if Scott's been hanging out with Lucas and he decides to add burping aliens to fully realize his vision...