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Movie club March part 1: Blade Runner ironclad Send a noteboard - 11/03/2010 09:11:13 AM
We'll expect everyone who is reading this post to be familiar with the film and spoilers can be expected. So feel free to address everything you always wanted to say about this Sci-Fi-Classic. Compare the different versions, tells us your thoughts on the Unicorn question or the film in general. What did you think?
I'll get things started with my own review of the film.


L.A. in 2019 is always dark, rainy, full of neon ads, skyscrapers and a true melting pot of cultures. Set in this futuristic and gloomy scenario, beautifully designed and filmed, this movie actually tells a rather classic detective story with motifs of the film noir but also some rather philosophical themes.

Carried by a very special atmosphere, also thanks to Vangelis' soundtrack, the movie isn't exactly fast but pretty intense at any moment.

Especially Rutger Hauer as the leader of the hunted Replicants gives an unforgettable performance. His ultimate encounter with the Blade Runner Harrison Ford in a decayed house is just breathtaking.

Director Ridley Scott's final cut of the movie actually turns out to be the best version. While I grew up with the theatrical one, including Ford's off screen comments and the pretty optimistic and bright ending, this latest and last version is just perfect and what the director always intended.
One of the truly unique movies of the 80s.

9 out of 10 Tannhauser Gates.
*MySmiley*

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
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I haven't gotten around to watching it yet... - 11/03/2010 11:00:40 PM 710 Views
Ohh I wished I'd seen it on the big screen! *NM* - 12/03/2010 08:26:36 AM 340 Views
I did, when it was first released. - 12/03/2010 07:16:13 PM 709 Views
This movie is a benchmark for me. - 15/03/2010 01:30:47 PM 796 Views
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Yeah. they laughed at The Exorcist too. - 15/03/2010 05:36:25 PM 760 Views
Looking back 1982 was a great year for movies. - 15/03/2010 05:56:54 PM 739 Views
Strangely, I think I've seen Grease 2 the most often out of those films. - 15/03/2010 06:13:37 PM 674 Views
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You know... - 15/03/2010 08:53:18 PM 775 Views
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According to IMDB... - 25/03/2010 10:10:39 PM 687 Views
In the book he's not a replicant - 25/03/2010 10:20:44 PM 698 Views
Some Points - 16/03/2010 01:40:52 PM 924 Views
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I imagine your impressions will be common for first time viewers. *NM* - 15/03/2010 09:03:35 PM 336 Views
That doesn't bode well for the future of Blade Runner. - 16/03/2010 01:42:40 PM 658 Views
Re: That doesn't bode well for the future of Blade Runner. - 16/03/2010 03:04:27 PM 671 Views
This describes my first impression almost perfectly. - 18/03/2010 11:42:20 PM 650 Views
This is such a curious movie.... - 16/03/2010 05:46:18 AM 717 Views
It is. - 16/03/2010 08:57:18 AM 866 Views
Re: It is. - 16/03/2010 03:30:08 PM 716 Views
Re: It is. - 25/03/2010 10:22:34 PM 720 Views
I've never been able to finish this movie - 16/03/2010 09:05:01 PM 720 Views
I can see why you'd think that... - 25/03/2010 10:39:31 PM 666 Views
A gorgeous and immersive experience - 22/03/2010 12:57:10 AM 803 Views
Nicely said! - 22/03/2010 08:35:22 AM 866 Views
It's questionable how "Good" Roy is. - 22/03/2010 03:40:12 PM 647 Views
So now I saw it, finally. - 25/03/2010 09:50:23 PM 695 Views
now you should go read the book - 29/03/2010 06:06:53 PM 628 Views
It stinks!!! *NM* - 30/03/2010 07:09:39 AM 377 Views

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