Blade Runner - any fans

[Drybasement]

Originally Posted by bigstereo

I have the directors cut on VHS. I've never thought about upgrading to DVD as I should, along with a few others that I have on VHS such as One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest which happens to be the first movie that I ever saw at a theatre.

Before I plunk down my hard earned cash, I have a couple of questions. What is the advantage of buying the 5 disc set?
And what is the box (briefcase) made out of? Is it metal?

The briefcase is a heavy plastic. In the Ultimate Set, disc 5 contains the rare pre-release Workprint which is essentially another version of the movie containing all of the scenes before editing. As I mentioned before, the Ultimate Set also contains a rare art folio, a lenticular film clip and a couple of toy figurines (speeder car and unicorn). Yeah, it's gimmicky, but if you're a hardcore fan then this set is right up your alley.

The four disc set is just that, a four disc set that does not included the pre-release Workprint. Choose your own price point.

Cheers

[Jack G]

Originally Posted by Drybasement

The briefcase is a heavy plastic. In the Ultimate Set, disc 5 contains the rare pre-release Workprint which is essentially another version of the movie containing all of the scenes before editing. As I mentioned before, the Ultimate Set also contains a rare art folio, a lenticular film clip and a couple of toy figurines (speeder car and unicorn). Yeah, it's gimmicky, but if you're a hardcore fan then this set is right up your alley.

The four disc set is just that, a four disc set that does not included the pre-release Workprint. Choose your own price point.

Cheers

More importantly, the 5 disc set (with or without the briefcase) has the "final cut", which I like better than the earlier versions. Interesting deleted scenes too. Available on BD/HD DVD as well as DVD. This looks FANTASTIC.

Jack

[hjames]

Originally Posted by Jack G

More importantly, the 5 disc set (with or without the briefcase) has the "final cut", which I like better than the earlier versions. Interesting deleted scenes too. Available on BD/HD DVD as well as DVD. This looks FANTASTIC.

Jack

I got the 4 disc set for Christmas - it has the new Final Cut as well as the earlier 3 releases. The only thing it DOESN'T have is the Workprint version, which apparently is also new for this release.
Plus you don't get the plastic collectors box and all the toys.
Me, I just wanted the films!

[thedelihaus]

Anyone care to run down the four disc set's contents?

I believe it's the Director's cut, and the original theatrical release, but the other two- what are they?

And how many versions were released, total? Was it four cuts of the film total, that made the rounds?

[wajobu]

One of my favorite movies...and brooding soundtrack by Envangelo Papathanasiou.

[Drybasement]

Versions (4 disc set)
Final Cut (2007)
Director's Cut (1992)
Original U.S. Theatrical Version
Original International Theatrical Version

Disc 1:
The Final Cut

Disc 2:
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Disc 3:
U.S. Theatrical Version
International Theatrical Version
Director's Cut

Disc 4:
Inception
The Electric Dreamer: Remember Phillip K. Dick
Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film
Phillip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews

Fabrication
Signs Of The Times: Graphic Design
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Screen Tests: Rachael and Pris
The Light That Burns Bright: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth
Deleted and Alternate Scenes

Longevity
1982 Promotional Featurettes
Trailers
Promoting Dystopia: Rendering The Poster Art
Deck-a-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Nexus Generation: Fans and Filmmakers

[Drybasement]

Originally Posted by wajobu

One of my favorite movies...and brooding soundtrack by Envangelo Papathanasiou.

I did not know his real name. Thanks.

[wajobu]

Ah...like tears in rain...

[wajobu]

Bwahahahahaha--mine, all mine

[Drybasement]

Originally Posted by wajobu

Bwahahahahaha--mine, all mine

Good for you Walker, fellow Blade Runner aficionado.

Cheers

[Zeromancer]

I got the 5 Disc HD DVD one (non briefcase one) and love it.

[wajobu]

Blush Response?

[Drybasement]

Originally Posted by wajobu

Blush Response?

Only if you care to be Voight-Kampff tested.

Edited by me.

[wajobu]

Deckard...

[twist72]

Of course Deckard is replicant! I thought the directors cut made this pretty clear, with the origami unicorn at the end of the flick?