2 comments about Warner Home Video DVD Action 4-Pack (Blade Runner, Eraser, The Fugitive, Twister).

1. Don't buy this collection cause Warner may release any of the titles in a near future again with special features,trailers,notes and etc.Just like they did with Twister,Interwiew with the Vampire...and more to come....



2. hey come on, you have to buy this, it is a great cllection to have . you have movies that will pum up your valume and youe sences. They are eye candy guilty pleasures. So go out there and prepare to be taken to another world

4 comments about Blade Runner (Unrated) (Narrated).

1. They say there are at least seven different versions of Blade Runner out there. I have seen at least four of them. SPOILER ALERT:
   
   1) Original theatrical version with Harrison Ford voiceover narration and "happy" ending which featured landscape footage that Stanley Kubrick cut from the credits of "The Shining." This was shown at the end when Deckard and Rachael made their escape and he said there was hope that she would live. They say they showed the film to test audiences who didn't "get it," so they made Ford come back to the studio to narrate it. He didn't want to, so he delivered it in the flat, deadpan voice on purpose.
   
   2) This version, which "contains scenes of graphic violence edited from the theatrical version." THIS IS THE VERSION YOU WANT! Aside from the "director's cut" this is the best. It has the same as the theatrical and MORE. It shows an extended version of Harrison Ford gunning down the first female replicant, a longer and more brutal fight between him and Pris, and Roy Batty kills Tyrell and we get to see his thumbs poke out the man's eyes. That's about it, but it is worth it if you watch the narrated version.
   
   3) A 10 Year Anniversary which is not much different than the above two.
   
   4) The director's cut which trims the "graphic violence" footage, removes the voiceover narration, adds a unicorn scene (taken from footage of Ridley Scott's movie "Legend") which suggests Deckard might be a replicant (as does the original Philip K Dick book), and trims the landscape footage at the end, stopping the movie where Deckard and Rachael flee.
   
   Rumor has it that there will be a special edition in 2007 which includes the original version (which of the two I'm not certain), the director's cut, and a new director's edition which nobody seems to know what it will contain. They've been talking about this for years so I'm not holding my breath. Still, this remains one of my favorites.



2. This movie seems to be about a type of futuristic cop who hunts down "replicants" who look like people but they aren't. This kind of reminds me of the teachers I had back in High School.I have read that this movie has about 7 different versions available. From what I can gather this means you can get the movie with or without the "Happy Talk" narration. So it is kind of like ordering a Big Mac but hold the fries. Harrison Ford plays his usual overstressed, tired and cynical cop role (yawn) but you do get to see Daryl Hannah doing a very unusual breakdance. Plus there is the Oh So Gorgeous Ms. Joanna Cassidy who plays with a big snake and appears in various stages of undress which alone makes this movie worth watching. If you are a Major League Science Fiction Geek then this movie is for you.



3. i have seen the original theatrical version and the 'director's cut' in 1992. it's my opinion that this version with the voice over narration to be the better version of the two. though most people might not 'get it', it begs for a second viewing and is truly a gret film, if not a masterpiece.
   this wa a ground breaking film, it is smacks of the old 'film noir' movies of the 1940s-but with a futuristic feel to it. ask any artist, graphic artist, designer or film maker and they will most likely tell you that this film was the reason why they chose their careers...great set design and conceptual art.



4. 1982's "Blade Runner" was a highly original and dramatic sci-fi thriller featuring Harrison Ford as Decker, a burnt-out bounty hunter in a 21st century Los Angeles. His job: To hunt down and kill rebellious androids. The horrifying twist is that the androids, known as replicants, are engineered with human genetic material so as to be nearly indistinguishable from humans. The replicants have exceptional strength and a pre-programmed lifespan, but only an experienced blade runner like Decker can spot them in a crowd.
   
   As the movie opens, Decker has been recalled from retirement to hunt down four renegade replicants, led by Rutger Hauer in an outstanding turn as their ruthless but philosophical leader. The four replicants attempt to hide in the dark, perpetually rainy forest of high rises that is 21st Century Los Angeles, a multi-cultural Tokyo on steroids.
   
   As a determined Decker hunts down the replicants one by one, each set-piece battle increases our sympathy for the replicants, who seem only too human, and for Decker, who has clearly come to loath his job as a blade runner. Decker will have assistance along the way from Rachel (played by Sean Young), the personal assistant of the man who created these four replicants. Decker's interview of Rachel early in the movie is a chilling exploration of the subtle differences between a human and a replicant.
   
   Decker will finally confront the warrior replicant played by Rutger Hauer. As the two men play a deadly game of cat and mouse in a decaying building, Hauer taunts the blade runner with a running commentary that allows us to understand, finally, what a replicant might or could be.
   
   The finale of the movie is a somewhat contrived "happy ending" that apparently is not present in all of the many subsequent directors cuts and revisions that this excellent sci-fi thriller has spawned.
   
   This version is the original theatrical release, including Decker's voice-over narrative, and with some additional violent footage added. It is recommended to the general viewer, who may find this version easier to understand and who may appreciate a standard movie ending.

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5 comments about Blade Runner.

1. Blade Runner is one of the few movies I always held off buying on DVD. Long before Blu Ray was even invented, I knew that one day we would get a version of this film which would do it justice.
   Finally it has arrived, and boy was it worth waiting for.
   The package alone is the most elaborate special edition packaging I've ever seen for a film, but even then it pales in comparison to the sheer quality of the film. Imagine a remake of Blade Runner, with all the original cast and original sets, because that's what this feels like, a brand new film.
   Watching Blade Runner is like watching modern Sci Fi being born, so much was influenced by this seminal film.
   Many have tried to imitate this movie, with varying degrees of success, but the original is still the best by a long way.
   You owe it to yourself to own this film and this edition, nothing less is worthy of its greatness.



2. I'm too young to have seen this movie when it was originally released in theaters, but I have seen the directors cut on DVD and enjoyed it the first time I watched it. I had to rewatch it dozens of times to understand this movie and I thought it was already a great movie. After watching the Final Cut on Blu-ray with my 56 inch Samsung DLP, I can easily say that Blade Runner is now my favorite film. It fixed many of the little errors and added extra depth to a super deep film. Congratulations Ridley Scott, as you put together a great piece of art. George Lucas could learn a thing or two from you on remakes and recuts. Everyone should own this movie and especially on Blu-ray.



3. There is a ton of reviews for this blu-ray disc but I shall leave one anyway. The first time I saw this film was mid 80's on VHS and from the moment I saw this film I was smitten by the pure unadulterated style of the production and the enchanting electronic score. The score now sounds only slighty dated possibly only due to me remembering 80's, the style however seems all the more potent now, with the visions of decrepit vistas and deviant weather paterns giving visions of the future 25 years after the original release.
   There are probably a few people looking for a true adaptation of P. K. Dick's book (Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?) and if you do you will be sorely dissapointed as there is virtually no resemblance to the original text. I would recommend the film however to even those who have read the book (detach yourself from the text) and to those who are not science fiction enthusiasts as there is plenty in this film for all who watch. with unmatched art direction, cinematography, and direction to name but three, this is however let down by slightly patchy acting and some stilted dialogue.
   The weaknesses are however out weighed by the strengths, with a superb score and a must see final scene that is amongst the best on celuloid. This Blu-ray version is superb value for the cost and is an immaculate transfer with the 'final cut' of the film being an extremely clean version of a very slightly tweaked version of the 1992 directors cut. This coupled with just about every other version of the film and a healthy dose of extras makes for good value. (this version also works in the UK)(sorry for the poor spelling)
   text.



4. Great collection and insightful information on the "making of" process. Never loved the movie Bladerunner, yet I possess a great appreciation for it.



5. Blade Runner was an excellent movie to begin with in 1984, but the revisions on the newest version are visually beautiful, as well as the sound tract. This movie gets a two thumbs up!!!

5 comments about Blade Runner (Limited Edition Collector's Set).

1. Blade Runner, in either the original theatrical release OR the director's cut, is one of the best SciFi movies ever made. And yes, the quality of the DVD is DREADFUL. BUT, INHD is showing an incredible print of the director's cut in Hi Def with a real 5.1 surround soundtrack this month. If you have an HD Recorder, here's where it earns its keep! Until the definitive version comes out on DVD, if that ever happens, grab it in Hi Def off the air.



2. I saw the original theatrical release of Blade Runner and was dismayed years later to learn that the director's cut omits Harrison Fords narrative. Why was the narrative removed? I don't get it.... I want to buy a new, high quality DVD based on the original Blade Runner release where Harrison Ford narrates.... To me, the movie just isn't the same without the narrative sound track.



3. I've had this set since it came out, and in anticipation of a newer release, I'm writing in about it.
   This set is one of my more valued dvds. I absolutely adore Blade Runner, and this set had everything to go along for the ride.
   If your a collector and Blade Runner is in at least your top 30-50, buy this!
   i understand it's out of print, but it's worth the extra.



4. The Ridley Scott true blade runner release is suppose to be released sometime this year. It's the only blade runner version to date that has everything in it that was deleted because of different legal issues. Wait for it in coming months.



5. VERY DISPOINTING SET HAS THE SAME DVD AVAILABLE ALL READY WITH JUST ONE VERISON, THERE WAS VHS VERSION THAT HAD THE NARRATION AND MORE GRAPHIC SCENES THAT WERE DELETED IN THE THEATRICAL VERSION FOR BEING TO GRAPHIC WHY CANT WE GET THIS VERSION ON DVD WHATS UP!

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5 comments about Blade Runner.

1. Rated only 1 star because you (Amazon) must make it crystal clear what the user is getting here, as there are now three versions - the original, the director's cut, and the most recent director's final cut!!!



2. Nobody does sets better than Ridley Scott. The sets on Blade Runner do not suffer from the dreaded "outdated technology set" that often plagues science fiction movies after they have been out a while and this is attributable to Ridley Scott. The gritty Sci/Fi setting is perfect. The acting across the board is amazing. The movie is full of iconic images and lines. Leon alone has a couple iconic lines, "Let me tell you about my mother" and "Wake up, time to die" and who can forget the lines and image of Roy at the end of the movie? Blade Runner is a timeless classic!
   
   There is an updated version of the movie now available and would recommend that to fans of the movie and this version to people just wanting to add to their collection.



3. (the review below was originally written on Yahoo! movies on Apr 17th, 2005)
   
   I came to know about this movie from the track 'Love theme' (by Vangelis) that I randomly heard on an internet radio station not too long ago. It was a really great composition and made me interested in the movie. I read some reviews on imdb and almost all of them were very positive. So when I got hold of the Director's Cut DVD yesterday and started watching, my expectations were pretty high. In most of my past experiences in such cases, I hadn't been totally satisfied at the end. But surprisingly, that wasn't the case with this movie. It's amazing.. surely one of the best movies ever made. It's a sci-fi, but obviously not one of those movies that don't go beyond laser gun firing and strange looking creatures. It has a very touching human side to it, something which most movies of this genre lack. It is most definitely a cult movie and a milestone in the art of movie making.
   
   I'm particularly impressed by the direction. Ridley Scott did such an excellent job of portraying a future LA. Nothing seems far-fetched, rather I can't help but wonder about how immaculate his vision was even about twenty five years ago. The movie is dark, bleak and atmospheric. All the main characters are depicted beautifully. Their inner conflicts, vulnerability, pride, fear, love, hatred - seems like a canvas painted with human emotions. Not often do we find such depth in character development, especially in sci-fi's. It's not just a movie, it's more like a poetry in motion. Who can forget that quote of Roy before he dies: "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain." And the music by Vangelis is exquisite.
   
   This is most probably my favorite movie of all time. Definitely a masterpiece, in all sense of the term. A movie much ahead of its time..



4. This is the one. Buy it. Watch in on a wide-screen. Decide for yourself, is Deckard a replicant...?
   
   How does Roy Batty know Deckard's name...?
   
   Why did Gaff make an oragami unicorn...?



5. Blade Runner was a five star movie that had an exceptionally good plot. It also featured astounding special effects which were amazing to see on the big screen. Much of this work was done with large scale models and fog machines that really helped to establish the atmosphere and feel of the film visually. Several of the screen and sound effects were taken from Ridley Scott's Alien, including computer graphic screens and miscellaneous electronic sound effects. In addition, the sets, models, and costumes were wonderfully organic, as were the original sets of Giger's from Alien.
   
   The story concerns humaniod robots in the first quarter of the 21st century that have intelligence and agility at least as great as that of the genetic engineers who designed them. The robots are called Replicants because they are physically equivalent to human beings down to their organs, blood and bone structure. The strength and speed of these androids is much greater than that of a human, and they can be a great deal of trouble to deal with.
   
   The story takes for granted that such advanced robots possess true consciousness and are quite willing to fight and even kill human beings in order to continue their existance which has been intentionally limited to a life span of four years. This is one of the few robot films to come out of Hollywood which does not depend on Asimov's three laws of robotics for the story.
   
   One new science fiction twist on robotics used in this film is the implanting of false memories of childhood, parents and a long prior existance. Though false, these implanted memories mean a great deal to the androids at the "emotional" level who carry photos of their false history, parents and childhood homes even when they are aware that these memories are false. This was a totally new concept to me as a long time fan of robots in science fiction film and gave me a new perspective on the value of memories.
   
   The film stars Harrison Ford who plays a special law officer or Blade Runner. As a Blade Runner he is authorized to use deadly force in the pursuit of "Replicants" to terminate (or retire) them on the planet Earth where their use has been banned. The story becomes even more interesting when the Blade Runner falls in love with a beautiful female Replicant who is used to calibrate the andoroid detection software used by Blade Runner detectives.
   
   One scene which was particularly effective involved Harrison Ford revealing to the female android that she is artificial, something she has been unaware of since activation because of her false memory implants. This is the scene in which Harrison Ford falls in love with this very beautiful "woman" because of her well portraid vulnerability, emotions and sadness at learning that she is artificial. She is deeply hurt and shattered by the new knowledge and the tough Blade Runner instantly falls in love when she breaks down and silently cries after hearing his revelation and convincing evidence.