Blade Runner.

[rhythmaning]

I have just seen Blade Runner, the Final no-really-the-absolutely-final-we're-not-going-to-spin-it-out-any-longer Digital Cut.

I have seen different versions of the film at different times since I first saw it when it was released in 1982 - in the cinema and on TV - including last year on TV. I have no idea which versions I have seen when.

This time it was back in the cinema, without a voice-over. It looks amazing, still, 33 years on. The story might not make absolute sense, but frankly it so stylish they could do anything and it would still be great. I couldn't tell what changes there were from other versions (apparently there have been seven different releases), though this is the only one which Ridley Scott control over the final edit.

It is surprising that it doesn't seem clichéd since it had been so influential. It sets the standard for sci fi noir. (Not least Brazil!)

It was certainly an excellent experience seeing it again in the cinema. Most of the audience weren't born when the original film was released - nor when the Director's Cut was released in 1992. Even they seemed to know the film very well.

A truly wonderful film.

Comments

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

I never had a problem with the voiceover. It added to the Noir feel.

[rhythmaning.livejournal.com]

The voiceover doesn't bother me, either, but it is one of the ways of differentiating quite which version one is watching! :)