To call this cut of Blade Runner ‘long awaited’ would be a heavy, heavy understatement. It’s taken 25 years since the first release of one of the science-fiction genre’s flagship films to get this far, and understandably, Blade Runner: The Final Cut has proved to be one of the most eagerly awaited DVD releases of all time.
And it’s been well worth the wait. Director Ridley Scott’s decision to head back to the edit suite and cut together one last version of his flat-out classic film has been heavily rewarded, with a genuinely definitive version of an iconic, visually stunning and downright intelligent piece of cinema. Make no mistake: this is by distance the best version of Blade Runner. And it’s never looked better, either.
The core of Blade Runner, of course, remains the same, with Harrison Ford’s Deckard (the Blade Runner of the title) on the trail of four ‘replicants’, cloned humans that are now illegal. And he does so across an amazing cityscape that’s proven to be well ahead of its time, with astounding visuals that defied the supposed limits of special effects back in 1982.
Backed up with a staggering extra features package that varies depending on which version of this Blade Runner release you opt for (two-, four- and five-disc versions are available), the highlight nonetheless remains the stunning film itself. Remastered and restored, it remains a testament to a number of creative people whose thinking was simply a country mile in advance of that of their contemporaries. An unmissable purchase. --Jon Foster
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
With the advent of Blu-ray many classics will rise again One of them must be "Blade Runner in its many varied and excellent versions. This film is what sci-fi is all about. Instead of wasting time on gratuitous blood squirting, the story is much deeper with not only a message but a question. "Early in the 21st century, the Tyrell Corporation advanced Robot evolution into the Nexus phase - a being virtually identical to human - Known as `Replicant.'"...Replicants were used Off-world as slave labor ...Replicants were declared illegal on earth ...Special police... more info
Over - Hyped Rubbish Having been told by friends over many years that this was a film I really should have seen by now, I took the plunge and bought this film (at a cut price as the format's finished). I settled down on my sofa and anticipated being swept away by a film labelled a 'masterpiece' by my friends, all in the majestic splendour of High Definition. Just wait until I get hold of my mates. This was one of the most disappointing films I have ever seen, a motion picture seemingly more concerned with how good it... more info
A Classic Film just got better with HD If you have never seen the film then I would suggest that you go and buy it or rent it, regardless of the format, It is one of those films that your love it or hate it, I have always loved the film. The HD version is excellent, the parts where the animated sequences are added such as the fire coming from the build's stands out as amazing, you really can see a huge difference, what does it matter that you don't get a five disc version, surely you only want to watch the best version and HD has got to be... more info
One of THE BEST FILMS EVER now in HD. Just BUY IT! What can I say that hasn't been said a million times before. Visually stunning glimpse into a future that is already dawning. Every scene is meticulously crafted. The darkness, the subtle undertones, the theme of identity and what it is to be human. The haunting music...I could go on but I won't - you just have to experience it.
Dangerous Days - the included documentary is fascinating, although I was disappointed that it wasn't also HD, but it is a must watch for any BR fan.
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