Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition) [DVD] [1982]

ah come on you know your going to buy this aren't you? ok so it's the same as the dvd edition but to have all the films on blu ray. its a good addition. me well i love blade runner so so i will def be buying it. its a nice lil boxset from what i've seen. the digi-book blu ray cover has a nice pic of a unicorn. so will you be buying it? surely so. ok so as you may have read in my comments that this review kinda sucked :) so decided to re-edit it. first the stats bit Video Video codec: TBA Video resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 2.40:1 Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1 Audio English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English: Dolby Digital 5.1 French: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Note: The workprint will featur... English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English: Dolby Digital 5.1 French: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (less) Note: The workprint will feature DTS-HS MA 5.1. Subtitles English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional) English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional) (less) Discs 50GB Blu-ray Disc Four-disc set (3 BDs, 1 DVD) UV digital copy DVD copy So what do you get in this fine 30th anniversary collection? disc wise you will get 4 discs (which will be the same as the previous dvd collectors addition) (though some reviews have said 5 discs) you get a book which will have exclusive artwork. and a nice replica of a spinner car. the blu rays themselves come in a digi-book with a picute of a unicorn on it. looks like a nice little collection. i also own the original dvd release from a few years back (not the briefcase edition) but that was very nice to. With only the final cut being released on blu ray. so glad to be able to see all of them on blu ray. Blade Runner has always been one of my faveourite films, one of the best scenes in the film is the ending. The film depicts a kind of film noir futeristic tone. Added with the music of Vangelis. Also like the whole is Deckard a replicant himself? a question that's never been asnwered. So you pretty much can decide yourself if he is or not. This has got to be one of Harrison Fords best films. It's one of those futuristic films but without the teleportation and lasers. it has a very shadowy feel to it, dark. so is this worth getting? That's upto you really, hasn't really said if all films will be high definition but that would be stupid not to. So yeah if you collect films, like I do, it would be funny to put your dvd version with the blu rays. and just having the final cut edition, nah i would prefer to have the original and directors cut that came before. So yes I have pre-ordered it. for anyone that once ventured onto sky one a very long time ago and watched total recall 2070, which steers itself in blade runner terrirtory (not to say its connected has any links storywise) but the series had a slight reminscent look of blade runner. And with a planned sequel being proposed. if you have never seen blade runner your missing out on one hell of a film. Not just an action or sci fi film it has a good story and well acted. well hopefully this is a huge improvement from my original review :)

Here I am at nearly sixty years old still watching this timeless, groundbreaking classic. I know every line, sound and scene like an old friend, but I’m still getting goose bumps at the closing soundtrack and aerial sequence. Over forty years after first watching this film, before the influence of the Internet, mobile devices, pervasive communications and the early touches of recognisable climate change, this is THE dark sci-fi cinema classic for all the right reasons. 2019 may have come and gone but this remains a captivating film. Just watch it - it is at the peak of the genre.

This movie was and still is way ahead of it's time in 1982. It foxed many of the cinema going public who did not understand what the movie was saying, and still has it's critics now. It was a hard shoot for Harrison Ford, an actor who was really in his infancy at the time and needed a lot of direction. His relationship with Scott was a fiery one and the caused a little ill feeling that still sees Ford unwilling to talk abut the whole experience and the movie itself. Scott really went to town on this movie, and every aspect of it was under his control and design, he even went as far as to have fake news papers made for Ford to read in the opening scene in the fish bar instead of using current papers that would have looked out of place. He worked well with Hauer on this movie, both men having a more European sense of humour and outlook on things, this relationship possibly contributed further to Fords feelings of alienation on set. Scott even let Hauer write his last speech that is the high light of the ending. The studio hated the movie, and did all they could to stand in an ruin what was made by Scott in an attempt to remove all the soul of the film and standardise it by cutting scenes. They even asked Ford to come back do a voice over explaining what was going on from scene to scene. Ford thought it was such a terrible idea that he did his best to ruin if by using the most drab and depressing tone of voice that he could manage, but still they used it and to be honest, even though it is the version that I grew up with, I never watch the theatrical version due to this awful voice over. Well, what is in the set you ask? We get a nice looking card flap that fits onto a ESPER brief case designed card sleeve, inside the sleeve is a fold out book style disc carrier with colour images from the movie. This folds out in the middle, then the right and left flaps fold out again to present from the left, a 45% angled flap containing a glossy colour booklet that gives you a break down on all the discs contents broken up with colour images of characters from the film. Along with this booklet is a black wallet that contains 7 glossy colour postcard sized pieces of thin card that, on one side, carry an image from the movie and the flip side carries that images concept art drawing and both images have a small description at the bottom. The next segment contains two disc's, the first is the "Final Cut" version of Blade Runner and the second is "Dangerous Days, The Making of Blade Runner". The next segment contains two disc's of which disc 1 is named "Archival Versions" and contains the US and international theatrical versions as well as the Directors cut. The next disc is titled "Enhancement Archive" that contains information on the movies roots concerning Phillip K Dick, and information on graphic design, wardrobe screen tests and deleted and alternate scenes and the final disc contains the "Workprint" of the movie that features alternative music, scenes and voice over. This has never been released in any form before and truly is worth watching for historical interest. The picture quality, sound and clarity of the DVD's are excellent and even better when watched on an up-scaling machine. An exceptional set that just about covers every aspect of the movie and can only be beaten by buying the Blu ray version of the same. I hope that this will remain the truly definitive version of Blade Runner but I guess that the next experiment will be 3D or the likes. Until then go get this if you like the extras, if not, go for the cheaper 2 disc option with just the movies.

Exactly as expected but doesn't contain the holographic of deckard...

It's only after I watched Blade Runner that I realised just how tech-noir and Sci-Fi indulged the 80's was. Along with the likes of The Terminator, this film was another milestone in film making were we were once again looking into the not-too-distant future, and a possible reality of our own appreciation of technology. The result of course leading to conflict; both morally and technically. Providing you read the prolgue at the start of the film, you shouldn't have any problems understanding what does on if you keep an open mind. The plot is fairly straight-forward and see's Harrison Ford ('Dekkard') as an ex-police man who is called up to become a Blade Runner again; a special cop who can defeat a new type of civilian that's been created. A hybrid between a human and A.I, these 'Replicants' can match humans by looks and by nature... almost... The creator of these Replicants, Tyrell, discovered a way to give them emotions in the later models - by giving them memories to which they base current issues on. To go deeper into the story of the film wouldn't be fair, because this isn't a fast paced film. The slow, orchestral and synth inspired music creates the perfect atmosphere for what has become, a corrupt society that rushes around, decadent of organisation or rules. What helps achieve this realism is that the future presented is not too distant - that being 2019. Though obviously we should take into consideration this was made in 1982, therefore its only not too distant now! Never the less, it does without the stereotypical images of hover-boards and bright clothes, and concentrates on the decline of society and any enjoyment in life. In classic film style, Blade Runner diverts into many different paths that represent not just one plot, but a whole range of idea's, emotions, and possibilities the future has to offer. The plot proves how we may now marvel at the wonders of A.I, yet in the future, it could become the opposite. On a ground level scale, Ridley perfectly captures how afraid and vulnerable the 'modern' society is shots of people almost pretending to be happy. As the film explains, buy this time, they already have colonies of people on other planets. The remaining people on earth are the 'lowers' of society. Blade Runner has over time become a cult film for many reasons. But few stand up to a couple of home truth's that make this film amazing for people, like myself, who love features that are directed with perfect composition. In the dark and grim streets of L.A, and it's inhabitants apartments, the colour rhythm is phenomenal; in that Ridley Scott and the co-producers created sets that ooze character, and reflect the scene in question. One scene in question I find totally perfect is when Dekkard is sleeping in his apartment while one of the Replicant's is staying with him. It ends in him teaching her how to kiss and make love, because she doesn't have the experience or past-memory of how to use her tongue. Along with the beautiful music and typically lustful red and browny, it really taps into your emotions. I think this film has to be watched alot more than once to be appreciated. The reason for this is because every time you watch it, you notice something different, or you get different ideas as to the meaning's of things. With an open mind, this is a film you can truly enjoy not for high-octaine action, fast images, or speed, but for its steady pace that in the end, leaves you with a smile on your face. Sometimes, it can leave you wondering why the hell its so good! The answer is that theirs too many reasons...

O melhor filme de ficção de todos os tempos, um dos melhores diretores do mundo e um dos maiores escritores do planeta. Não dá para falar muita coisa! Sou fã deste 1982, assisti diversas vezes no cinema. Uma edição muito especial, adorei o spinner, a imagem dos blu-rays beira a perfeição. Todos os extras são fantásticos, com uma duração ótima, excelente, não aquela coisa que apareceu nos Vingadores, uma hora de nada!!! Deviam ensinar a Disney a produzir documentários como este do Blade Runner, do Superman e do Prometheus. Com duração e informação de verdade. Achei realmente maravilhosa a edição adquirida, aqui no Brasil é muito raro termos edições de colecionador, é raro algo sair com esta qualidade. Poucos dão valor ao colecionismo aqui. Talvez pela cultura que não valoriza a ficção cientifica como leitura e também por falta de interesse da maioria da população que se volta mais para culturas populares e mais facéis de assimilar. De tudo isso posso dizer que é realmente uma edição muito bem trabalhada e maravilhoso rever os atores nas entrevistas e ver as condições em que o filme foi produzido. Assim fica fácil entender porque BLADE RUNNER se tornou o cult que é até hoje. The best fiction film of all time, one of the best directors in the world and one of the greatest writers of the planet. I can not say much! I'm a fan since 1982, I watched the movie several times. A very special edition, love the spinner, the image of the blu-rays near perfection. All extras are fantastic, with a great length, excellent, not that thing that appeared in Avengers, an hour of nothing! They should teach Disney to produce this documentary as the Blade Runner, Superman and Prometheus. Lasting and true information. I really acquired wonderful editing, here in Brazil is very rare collector's editions terms, it is rare to leave something with this quality. Few appreciate the hoarding here. Perhaps the culture that does not value science fiction as reading and also due to lack of interest of the majority of the population turns to more popular cultures and easier to assimilate. From all that I can say that is really an issue beautifully crafted and review the wonderful actors in interviews and see the conditions in which the film was produced. So it's easy to understand why BLADE RUNNER became the cult that is until today.

For the price amazon uk are charging for this i say that even if its not precisely the same as following its still worth it and recommend any fan of BR to get this version particularly if it does have the much fabled work print which is worth its weight in gold! The following detail appears on the USA Amazon site for this same set the 5 disc ultimate edition By calvinnme "Texan refugee" (Fredericksburg, Va) Disc 1 - Ridley Scott's All-New "Final Cut" Version of the film - Restored and remastered with added and extended scenes, added lines, new and cleaner special effects and all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio. Also included is commentary by Ridley Scott and a host of others that worked behind the camera. Disc 2 - Documentary - Dangerous Days: Making of Blade Runner - A feature-length documentary about the film including viewpoints and insights from the cast and crew. Included are details on every stage of production of the film including special effects, casting, and even the film's literary roots and its place in the sci-fi genre. Disc 3 - 1982 Theatrical Version - The original that contains Deckard's narration and has Deckard and Rachel's (Sean Young) "happy ending" escape scene. 1982 International Version - Also used on U.S. home video, laserdisc and cable releases up to 1992. This version is not rated, and contains some extended action scenes in contrast to the Theatrical Version. 1992 Director's Cut - Omits Deckard's voiceover narration and removes the "happy ending" finale. It adds the famous "unicorn" sequence, which is a vision that Deckard has which suggests that he is also a replicant. Disc 4 - BONUS Disc "Enhancement Archive" - Eight featurettes, image galleries, radio interview with the author, and screen tests for the part of Rachel. Disc 5 - Workprint Version - This rare version of the film is considered by some to be the most radically different of all the Blade Runner cuts. It has an altered opening scene, no Deckard narration until the final scenes, no "unicorn" sequence, no Deckard/Rachel "happy ending," altered lines between Rutger Hauer and his creator Tyrell (Joe Turkell), and alternate music. Also included is commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner and a featurette - "All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut". All of the information on the features comes directly from a press release from Warner Home Video

a sci fi classic from the 80s a film about life and what humanity actually means the film looks and sounds amazing to me its a film that everybody should see at least once, i love this film i own it on blu ray it,s a great buy.

As per description.

The Film: In my opinion, one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made. It was released in 1982 and to this day nothing comes close; visually, aurally, and maybe even emotionally. The cast and crew put their blood, sweat, and tears into this and it shows in every frame. In spite of all this, you'll either love it or hate it, but give it at least two viewings before you decide, there are a lot of subtleties to pick up on. This is not an action film, it's a noir and also a bit on the artsy side (and it pains me to use this word, I don't consider myself to be an artsy person). The first time I watched it my thoughts were along the line of "...Okay?", I went back to it a year later and it all just suddenly clicked. I now place it among my top favorite films and I've seen it at least six times in the few years since. Everything about it is just flawless, the writing, the acting, the sets and lighting, the music etc. all come together to create a stunning whole (I could praise the sets and music until I'm blue in the face, amazing). When you watch it, be sure and do it right; watch it late at night, lights out, without any distractions (in fact, this is one of the few movies that I prefer to watch alone), it's the only way to do it. This is not a daytime, friends over and chatting movie, you'll ruin it for yourself. Again, give it at least two tries before you make up your mind on it. Many, many people dislike it at first glance (probably in part because it's so different from the mainstream and what we are accustomed to) but it often grows on them upon subsequent viewings. The Final Cut Edition: Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. I don't have a Blu-Ray player or the latest greatest television, but even on DVD on my 32" 720p LCD it looks fantastic. Beautifully remastered picture and sound, and the scene extensions, while all short, are a welcome addition. They also did a really great job digitally adding Zhora's real face back in, to where it no longer looks like a stuntwoman with an afro-wig. It truly is seamless now. Fear not however, this is not a George Lucas style re-release and it is not wildly altered, it is absolutely the original Blade Runner film that everyone knows and loves, only it has now been brought to perfection. The big issue that will divide some viewers is the voice-over narration, or rather, the lack thereof. Personally, I prefer it without the narration (I just thought it sounded really cheesy and poorly done and detracted from the greatness of the film), the lack of narration only makes me enjoy the Final Cut even more, but I know that some people prefer it with the narration and if you really have to have it then look elsewhere, it is entirely absent here. The cheesy tacked-on ending (the one that included landscape footage from the shooting of "The Shining") was also axed and now we get a good one that better fits the nature of the film (again, my opinion). There is also a few hours worth of documentary on the second disc that I enjoyed. All-in-all, a must-own. Yes, it's true, you might not like it, but you owe it to yourself to give it a chance (two chances). It may just end up becoming a favorite and drawing you deep into its beautifully bleak world as it did with me. Highly, highly recommended, this is a masterpiece in every sense.

J'ai les deux versions Blu-ray et 4k, et en comparaison la version UHD fournit un apport de définition qui saute tout de suite aux yeux🤩 En matière de netteté et de définition pure, tout est bien plus détaillé mais l'apport principal de ce disque c'est les couleurs grâce au HDR. Tous les détails et micro-détails lumineux sont mis en valeur et restitués avec une très grande précision et énormément de relief à l’image avec des couleurs vives et variées. Le HDR dévoile plus de détails lumineux dans les pénombres et les basses lumières (Blade Runner étant un film plutôt sombre). En bref tout est sublimé au niveau du rendu de l'image et de la colorimétrie du disque 4k par apport au Blu-ray. En ce qui concerne le rendu audio c'est juste flamboyant, c'est bien spatialisée, soigné et avec beaucoup de précision. Le résultat est magnifique et bien plus percutant que sur la version HD. En résumé très satisfait 😀 d'autant que j'adore ce film culte de sci-fi que j'ai déjà vu pas mal de fois déjà dans toutes ses versions depuis sa sortie dans les salles et je dois dire que c'est quand même mieux de le voir en version originale et en 4k👍

Een van die films waar het beeld en de fotografie wezenlijk bijdraagt tot de sfeer en geheel van de film. Met zo'n mooie 4K transfer wordt die nog beter!

Zu Aller erst: Als "Blade-runiac" der jüngeren Generation (Baujahr Ž81) muss ich gestehen, dass dieser Film (in ALL seinen Versionen) ein absoluter Meilenstein des "not-just-fictional-Science-Fiction" ist. (für die, die vielleicht irgendwann mal was darüber gehört haben aber nichts damit anzufangen wissen) Zugegeben, wer auf poppig bunte Farben und spassige Klamaukunterhaltung steht wird sich schwer mit Ridley ScottŽs Film tun (auch hier, egal in welcher Version). Der Film ist, bis auf wenige Ausnahmen dunkel, düster und verregnet. Dem Zuschauer drängt sich sofort ein behaglich-klaustrophobisches Unwohlsein auf, ohne jedoch aufdringlich zu werden. Man wird einfach gefesselt. Nun aber will ich auf einem kleinen Umweg zur Box an sich kommen: Vor Jahren habe ich bereits einige Versionen von "Bladerunner" auf VHS gehabt und muss zugeben, dass ich ziemlich angep***t war, wieviel Platz die fetten Boxen weggenommen haben. Ein Paar Jahre später auf DVD ebenfalls nahezu das gleiche Spiel. JETZT, dank der qualitativ hochwertigen und schön mit Relief geprägten Tinbox sieht das Ganze schon wieder anders aus. Optischer Eindruck: 1a Nachdem ich die Box geöffnet hatte ertappte ich mich, wie mir ein "häääääääää? wasŽn DAS?" entfleuchte. Der erste Blick des neuen Besitzers nach dem Öffnen fällt auf ein Schaumstoffrechteck in dessen Mitte "irgendwas durchsichtiges, aber in Folie eingepacktes steckt. Also gleich mal Žrausgenommen und geschaut. Es ist das 35mm Hologramm. Allerdings nicht so ein "billiges" wie man es von Spec-Ed DVD-Covern kennt, es ist eine komplette Bewegungsabfolge von Harrison Ford. Super geili gemacht! Bei richtiger Kippweise entsteht wirklich der Eindruck als schaue man ein Stück Film auf einem transparenten Hintergrund. Also mal weiter ausgepackt 5 DVDŽs mit sämtlichen, jemals erschienenen Versionen des Films, PLUS der ultimative Final Cut des Films. Was es damit auf sich hat, bzw. mit welchem technischen Aufwand und Methoden dieser hergestellt worden ist, verrät uns Ridley Scott in einem "Brief", der auf "transparentem Papier" gedruckt ist. Will heissen natürlich auf stabiler, formbeständiger Klarsichtfolie. Wer das Teil in den Händen hält, fühlt sich sofort ein Stück näher in die Bladerunnerwelt versetzt. Dieser typische "irgendwie schon kitschig aber kultig-geil" Eindruck. Weiter in der Box gegraben und wir finden in einer Hülle: Sketches des Films, Konzeptzeichnungen "der ersten Stunde"....natürlich als Repro, aber einfach nur *pardon* endgenial. Über die verschiedenen Filmversionen möchte ich hier garnicht viel verlieren. Warum nicht? Weil dies zu einer Kontroverse führen würde. Jeder Film hat seinen ganz eigenen Fankreis und ICH kenne keinen, der alle Filme gleich gut findet. Einer ist IMMER der Fave und die anderen Versionen werden darauf hin als "eben nicht ganz so gut" eingestuft. Wir kennen alle die Gespräche in denen irgendwann der Punkt kommt "...ja, aber DIE Version von dem Film find ich 1000 Mal besser..." Sehenswert sind sie ALLE und zwar allemal! Also mein bisheriger, persönlicher Favorit ist die Version mit HFordŽs Stimme aus dem off, quasi das "the all seeing I" Mal schauen ob der Final Cut dieser Fassung den Rang streitig machen, oder gar abluchsen kann. Ich habe mir den Final Cut zusätzlich auch nochmal als Blu-Ray bestellt, um für mich selbst zu schauen ob es gelungen ist, soviele Jahre nach Release der Urfassung eine zeitgemäße Aufbereitung vorzunehmen. Auch wenn der BD-Player die normalen DVDŽs schon recht gut hochskaliert, so erwarte ich trotzdem noch eine sichtliche Steigerung von der reinen Blu-Ray Version. Mein Fazit für diese Box: Unbedingt zulegen - spart Platz - sieht super genial aus - beinhaltet alles was man braucht ob man nun neu oder alt eingesessen ist, was das Thema angeht. - spart unter Umständen auch noch Geld im Vergleich zum Kauf der Einzel DVDŽs - Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis meiner Ansicht nach optimal