What's the latest on Blade Runner? (1 Viewer)

[Samuel Des]

Hm... it seems more likely that they would put the original theatrical release and the "new version" on the new SE DVD, and keep the current "Director's Cut" DVD available as well -- effectively giving us two DVD pacakges to buy.
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SAM

 

[Jeff Kleist]

I think they should do whatever Mr. Scott wants, and to hell with the other versions
Jeff Kleist

 

[DannyS]

Yup, In the end It's Ridleys call. And I'll be happy with just his final word on the entire rain soaked film noir.
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[Carlo_M]

Hi Charlie,
Just wanted to say that you're doing a great job with the DVDs you've produced. We actually met and talked at Dave Tolsky's house (about interesting tidbits re: Hannibal that were pulled due to legal reasons) and I must say that you impressed me as not just a great DVD producer, but a lover of films and the art of filmmaking. Thank goodness that people like you are on the job!
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[Will_B]

I suspect the current director's cut (the so-called directors cut) will quietly go out of print and never come back.

 

[TimSniffin]

4 Disc set
Disc 1: Original Theatrical release, 16:9, Dolby EX, DTS ES

Yes, but which version...American Theatrical release, or the International (and more violent) Theatrical version?
Personally, I'm hoping for a three disc set like Brazil--Director's Final Version, Supplemental, and International Version. The International version could have commentary by Producer Michael Deeley and Editor Terry Rawlings, while Ridley Scott can his commentary track on the Final Version.
And I really, really hope it is Final.

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

Well, be the self serving bastard I am, I hope that we get as many cuts on here as we can, including the happy ending and VO versions, along with Ridley's ultimate cut, and hey might as well throw on the workprint too.
This film easily deserves the best treatment, and could nicely out do the Brazil box if I had any say in the matter.
I do hope Charlie is able to convince Warner to package this in a nice double thick alpha or two (which I'm hoping we're getting for Legend too, right?), so I can display my Ridley Scott collection nicely.
Make 'em rock!
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[Sean Moon]

Hmmm..coming from Warner, this will probably be a DVD18, unless Ridley has enough clout to tell them to stick their snapper cases somewhere very unpleasant. I am anxiouly awaiting this release...hopefully it will be worth the wait.
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[Anthony Thorne]

Whatever the final cut of the film is, I really don't care if any variant cuts are included. The workprint, semi-director's cut and theatrical release can all be dumped in a lake for all I care, as I'd probably never watch any of them again. The proper director's cut with reinstated violence, however, and a commentary track + extras, would be a priority purchase for me.
I'd hate to see Warner Bros wasting time tracking down and including variant cuts of a movie they are restoring to definitive form when they could be doing something more useful with their time and money, like remastering THE WILD BUNCH or bringing out PERFORMANCE or THE DEVILS as Special Edition releases.

 

[Samuel Des]

It took me awhile to cotton to the Harrison Ford narrative dub on the original American theatrical release, but now I'm addicted to it. I realize the sachrine ending rings false for many... and it is kinda fake, but what can I say. After having watched that version an untold number of times, I feel as though any DVD must include the original release as well.
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SAM

 

[Eugene Hsieh]

It's great to see Charlie's comments here. Facts not rumours for a change!

It took me awhile to cotton to the Harrison Ford narrative dub on the original American theatrical release, but now I'm addicted to it. I realize the sachrine ending rings false for many... and it is kinda fake, but what can I say. After having watched that version an untold number of times, I feel as though any DVD must include the original release as well.

I must say that even as a kid watching Blade Runner for the first time I disliked the narrative and the sugar-coated ending. The DC was a revelation for me. But yes, I would love to have that version included on the SE version along with the others.
And yes, I would definitely pay the bux for the ultra SE, like I did for the Brazil one.
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[Jeff]

I just hope the narration is in this version, as an option. The original theatrical version is the one I grew up with and I haven't even seen Bladerunner since I had the Criterion Laserdisc many years ago.
Jeff

 

[Frank L]

About the voice-over narration...
I'd venture to say that the issue of the VO is second only to the deckard-is-a-replicant-or-not issue as the most heated and often discussed issue.
Like many, I grew up with the VO narration and I have to admit that I have a soft-spot in my heart for it. I find it extremely ironic that the intentional low-key feeling that Harrison Ford put into the narration, as he was opposed to it, backfired and made it feel more like a 40's-50's noir movie. I particularly LOVE the last bit of narration, right after Spoiler:Roy dies.
However I have to say that the movie without the VO is MUCH more powerful. So like many, I hope they get a chance to include both options somehow (with and without the VO).
I reconsidered my idea of putting more than one version of the movie in one disc via seamless branching. I would rather have them in separate disc so as not to compromise the quality of the transfer.
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[Paul W]

Frank,
The issue of whether-or-not-Deckard-is-a-replicant is no longer an issue.
Ridley Scott came out and said:
Spoiler:He is
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[DaViD Boulet]

If I could even have the same DC version we already have I'd be happy with improved picture and SOUND!
The sound is harsh, thin, and bass-less. It really needs some restoration. That Vangelis score is sublime and should really overwhelm you.
-dave

 

[TimSniffin]

The issue of whether-or-not-Deckard-is-a-replicant is no longer an issue.

The funny thing is that Ridley's statement wasn't exactly news. Paul M. Sammon's excellent 1996 book Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner contains an interview with Scott in which he addresses whether he is a replicant or not and why. The issue is also covered in detail through the narrative retelling the film's production.