A Google user
If you would like to experience this film in all its 'Tech-noir' glory, don't rent nor buy "The Final Cut Special Edition." Treat yourself instead to the original release of "Blade Runner" (available here at Google Movies) because it more accurately mirrors the nonpareil neo-noir envisioned by Ridley Scott. The "Blade Runner" soundtrack is perfectly faithful to the score composed for the film by Vangelis while Deckard's narration adds an evocative noir element to the pathos-laden techno-grunge atmospherics. Sadly, deplorable sound encoding in "The Final Cut Special Edition" tends to flatten out delicate 'chiaroscuro' effects in the music score. Hence, lost in the acoustic murk are delightful little gems such as the 1930s-inspired ballad "One More Kiss, Dear" (Skellern & Vangelis) which is steeped in a late Jazz Age popular song mood with muted trumpet and Don Percival's enchanting croon, lyrics written by the late Peter Skellern (-d. 2017). At 117 minutes, the two film versions are the same length but "Blade Runner" includes additional scenes that are crucial to the narrative which is important if you intend to subsequently watch "Blade Runner 2049," scheduled for release on 6 October 2017. Following one of the longest gaps between film sequels in history at 35 years, 103 days, the "2049" teaser trailer re- evokes the brooding atmospherics and haunting sense of Barthian poignance of its predecessor. So treat yourself to the original release of "Blade Runner" in all its 'Tech-noir' glory!
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A W
Slow, dull, zero action, super hammy acting... classic? Only to those with curious taste in movies. (I'm 40 so I'm the right age for this and I still thought it was a struggle to sit through) Also, there is something wrong with the sound so expect to turn it RIGHT up.
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Tim Hernan
I'm fed up with people saying this is a classic, I'm 38 & only purchased it because I'd never seen it & (reviews) from various people billed it as a masterpiece. Sorry, its dull. There's no action. It's very slow, I really don't rate Ridley Scott, if you love sci-fi, watch something with action & a decent story, this is guff.
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