I did go in with an open mind. But it left me cold at the end of the film. I don't know if tha'st how you're supposed to feel. It's a visual masterpiece I'll give it that but I can't help but feel underwhelmed by the story. I think Blade Runner is one of those films that you have to see multiple times to truly appreciate it and I will see it again when I get the chance, maybe I'll get it on blu-ray.
I did go in with an open mind. But it left me cold at the end of the film. I don't know if tha'st how you're supposed to feel. It's a visual masterpiece I'll give it that but I can't help but feel underwhelmed by the story. I think Blade Runner is one of those films that you have to see multiple times to truly appreciate it and I will see it again when I get the chance, maybe I'll get it on blu-ray.
I felt pretty much the same as you the first time i watched it, but then i watched it again a few years later on Blu Ray (damn nice transfer by the way) and now i love it. Brilliant film.
Yep, i felt similar on first viewing, but as was mentioned in the documentary, it wasnt exactly made to make you feel good. I wish they would have put the docu on first before the film, anybody agree?
(Edit) just re-read the post. Yeah i also felt the story was lacking a little, it was mentioned in the doc that was the one thing, more than anything, that probably let the film down in the end. Its still good. could have been just as likely worse rather than any better. Esp. considering all the problems.
I have seen Blade Runner, but many years ago (I don't even know which version it was ! How many different versions are there anyway ? )
I couldn't record it last night - I was recording something else !
Will the film AND documentary be repeated ?
What, that he's a replicant? Yeah it's never actually stated but it's inferred
it's a pretty strong indication though. However, I've yet to work out what the matchstick man meant - seems to suggest someone is human and not replicant
But it is a masterpiece and every time I watch it I get totally captivated by it's beauty and vision, I don't think there has been a sci-fi film since Metropolis that has had such an impact on the genre, visually.
I think Scott did a great job of restoring the film, though my only gripe with this version is that line ''I want more life, Father'', it just doesn't do it for me, much preferred the original line.
And gotta say, am I the only one who thinks Zhora looks like Frida (the brunette) Lyngstad from ABBA?
Speaking of which, it was interesting to hear their ambitious plans for Zhora's dance routine. Don't think it would have worked in the film but it did sounded rather wonderful.
My fave film ever, love the visual style, and have no problem with the moral ambiguity. Some incredible performances from pretty much everyone, and the fact that you didn't really know who, or if there were any good-guys or bad-guys is it's strength.
Someone said they liked the voice-over and expected brick-bats. Personally I agree, it made it more noir-ish, and I felt it worked with the tunneling of Sam Spade in the future. The ending in the original was so totally at odds with the rest of the film, it makes that version silly.
Don't see how it can be considered another cop-thriller, unless replicants and futuristic technology is a staple of them nowadays.
Oh, and there has been a book written as a sequel to Bladerunner, "The edge of Human" it's god-awful and I haven't been able to get past the first few chapters. Mind you I felt the same way about "do androids dream of Electric sheep".
Talks of a sequel or prequel in movies being made. I'm not normally a fan of prequels, but in this case I'd prefer that, as most of the characters couldn't really be in a sequel.
Ridley is great stylist, but poor storyteller. Original version was "unreleasable", and studio quite rightly cut, and added voiceover.
It's not really "about" Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream", since it entirely misses the main point.
Couldn't disagree more, the sequels, of the directors cuts have made millions as well as being critically acclaimed. The studio's cut bombed in the box-office.
Seems pretty conclusive that Ridley was right, and he's had a few other box-office hits too.
I find him very uneven myself, but there's no doubt that Alien, Gladiator and Blade Runner will be remembered for many decades. Even Thelma and Louise (which I hated with a passion Black Hawk Dawn, Black, Someone to Watch Over me (which I loved), will also have there fans.
Couldn't disagree more, the sequels, of the directors cuts have made millions as well as being critically acclaimed. The studio's cut bombed in the box-office.
Seems pretty conclusive that Ridley was right, and he's had a few other box-office hits too.
I find him very uneven myself, but there's no doubt that Alien, Gladiator and Blade Runner will be remembered for many decades. Even Thelma and Louise (which I hated with a passion Black Hawk Dawn, Black, Someone to Watch Over me (which I loved), will also have there fans.
but the directors cut didn't do too well either did it ?
but the directors cut wasn't even released in the cinema properly, it was sales on DVD (one of the first) and video that made it popular, so boxoffice mojo makes little sense.
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I felt pretty much the same as you the first time i watched it, but then i watched it again a few years later on Blu Ray (damn nice transfer by the way) and now i love it. Brilliant film.
(Edit) just re-read the post. Yeah i also felt the story was lacking a little, it was mentioned in the doc that was the one thing, more than anything, that probably let the film down in the end. Its still good.
There was plenty of technology around in 1982. We didn't live in caves.
An Battlestar Galactica is just about a big spaceship.:rolleyes:
My typing isn't too clever either by the look of it.:o
I couldn't record it last night - I was recording something else !
Will the film AND documentary be repeated ?
it's a pretty strong indication though. However, I've yet to work out what the matchstick man meant - seems to suggest someone is human and not replicant
But it is a masterpiece and every time I watch it I get totally captivated by it's beauty and vision, I don't think there has been a sci-fi film since Metropolis that has had such an impact on the genre, visually.
I think Scott did a great job of restoring the film, though my only gripe with this version is that line ''I want more life, Father'', it just doesn't do it for me, much preferred the original line.
And gotta say, am I the only one who thinks Zhora looks like Frida (the brunette) Lyngstad from ABBA?
Speaking of which, it was interesting to hear their ambitious plans for Zhora's dance routine. Don't think it would have worked in the film but it did sounded rather wonderful.
I know. I was there.
What I meant was lack of cgi
I assumed people would realise that.
You've hit the nail on the head there.
rumours are that chris nolan is being touted for a sequel or spin off
Someone said they liked the voice-over and expected brick-bats. Personally I agree, it made it more noir-ish, and I felt it worked with the tunneling of Sam Spade in the future. The ending in the original was so totally at odds with the rest of the film, it makes that version silly.
Don't see how it can be considered another cop-thriller, unless replicants and futuristic technology is a staple of them nowadays.
Oh, and there has been a book written as a sequel to Bladerunner, "The edge of Human" it's god-awful and I haven't been able to get past the first few chapters. Mind you I felt the same way about "do androids dream of Electric sheep".
Talks of a sequel or prequel in movies being made. I'm not normally a fan of prequels, but in this case I'd prefer that, as most of the characters couldn't really be in a sequel.
It's not really "about" Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream", since it entirely misses the main point.
seeing the various versions over the years hasn't really improved it , it still seems like an unfinished symphony to me .
Couldn't disagree more, the sequels, of the directors cuts have made millions as well as being critically acclaimed. The studio's cut bombed in the box-office.
Seems pretty conclusive that Ridley was right, and he's had a few other box-office hits too.
I find him very uneven myself, but there's no doubt that Alien, Gladiator and Blade Runner will be remembered for many decades. Even Thelma and Louise (which I hated with a passion Black Hawk Dawn, Black, Someone to Watch Over me (which I loved), will also have there fans.
but the directors cut didn't do too well either did it ?
I thought it did very well myself. Have no figures to back it up, I'll admit.
this is what it says on box office mojo
http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=releases&id=bladerunner.htm
but the directors cut wasn't even released in the cinema properly, it was sales on DVD (one of the first) and video that made it popular, so boxoffice mojo makes little sense.