New Blade Runner DVD

[klingklang]

Originally Posted by negative1

should be interesting seeing all the different versions,
especially the workprint..

That's what I'm really looking forward to. I haven't seen that version in over a decade so my memory is fading about all the differences it had (I mostly just remember the generic score and Batty saying the original line of "I want more life...father").

[negative1]

finally, its out..
picked it up yesterday,
excellent packaging (got the 5 disc limited edition)
but haven't watched it yet..

later
-1

[grady]

I was very excited Tuesday and was going to go purchase the 5 disc set until my roommate instructed me not to as he got it for me as a Christmas gift and I have to wait another 7 days until I can open it.

I can't wait to dig into it.

[kid cue]

so do people like the Final Cut better than the last Director's Cut? i'm still really unclear what the consensus was (if any).

[grady]

The Final Cut feels and looks like the Director's Cut, just incredibly clean and tight. All the adjustments and tweaks are very subtle and minor and do not draw attention to themselves like a lot of the adjustments in say the Star Wars films.

It also sounded really great.

I didn't get to see it projected digitally, but I did see it a total of five times over about six weeks. It was playing at a theater where I know most of the staff and didn't have to pay.

[mmm skyscraper]

what about the workprint?

[negative1]

ok, finally watched 'the final cut', and yes this is the definitive version for me.. everythings nice and sharp and very clear.. the little fixes are not that intrusive, and the film 'flows very well'.....a good job for ridley.. haven't watched the workprint yet.. but i guess if you wanted to watch just one version, watch the final cut....and if you feel confused, watch the one with the voiceovers, it might help.. later -1

[klingklang]

I finally delved into the second disc, "Dangerous Days." This has got to be one of the most fascinating things, ever. I know it's basically that brilliant "Film Noir" book in a visual form, but it's amazing to see all that unused footage and to see those involved in the film talk about it.

[grady]

I never thought I would see myself reaching this point but after spending about six and a half hours watching Dangerous Days, a whole lot of the special featurettes, the Work Print, and some of Sammon's commentary, earlier this week I was a bit burned out of Blade Runner. But after such a binge, it's only fair to a take a break for a day or two.

All the supplemental features plus Dangerous Days seem to compose a sort of visually anontated edition of Paul Samon's book Future Noir.