Review Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]

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Finally, the greatest science fiction film ever made, the way it was meant to be seen. Ridley Scott & Co. have gone to great lengths to craft an all-new cut of the film, consistent with Scott's true vision for Blade Runner. This new "Final Cut" truly is the definitive version of Blade Runner, and after years of half-hearted acceptance of a so-called "Director's Cut" made in the director's absence, fans can sit back and enjoy the film that we SHOULD have gotten a quarter century sooner. Of course, with so much time now past, Scott and his team make use of the new technologies at hand, but never undercut the original FX. Indeed, the original Visual Effects supervisors were brought in to shepherd and approve the new digital FX, with complete respect for their original work in 1982. Also of note is the improved color timing of the Final Cut, which serves to enhance the neo-noir style and atmosphere of the film.

Of course, for those who may not share my feelings of complete satisfaction regarding the Final Cut, this set also includes the U.S. and International Theatrical Cuts, the 1992 Director's Cut, and the fabled Workprint from the Denver and Dallas screenings. While the Director's Cut was one of the very first DVDs on the open market back in 1997, this is the first time the theatrical cuts have been made available since the Criterion laserdisc of the International Cut, and the first chance for fans to own the Workprint. And though the Workprint is as rough as may be expected, all cuts of the film benefit greatly from the 1080p presentation of Blu-Ray. The look of Blade Runner on BD is highly cinematic and certainly reference quality. A fine layer of film grain is present throughout, colors are rich and vibrant, and the detail is astonishing.

If you're not sold yet, there's also a three and a half hour documentary on the making of the film. And even with its incredible runtime, not a single moment of Dangerous Days is filler. It's easily the most comprehensive documentary I've ever seen on any film, covering every conceivable topic, from conception to legacy, from every conceivable angle, with a host of interviews. And if that's not enough, there's a fifth disc with even MORE extras, including a feature on the history of the alternate cuts and the restoration and creation of the Final Cut. In short, the extras are every bit as definitive as the rest of the package. You get every cut of the film in HD, and hours upon hours of extras (in standard definition), all for an extremely reasonable price.

If you're even remotely a fan of Blade Runner, you owe it to yourself to own this set, and to see the film in such amazing detail. I owned the DVD set prior to this, and the quality there was as strong as standard definition would allow. The Blu-Ray set absolutely trounces it in every way. The PQ and AQ are a revelation, and any fan should be overjoyed with this brilliant set.

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Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] Feature

• ISBN13: 0085391185741
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] Overview

Visually spectacular, intensely action-packed and powerfully prophetic since its debut, Blade Runner returns in Ridley Scott's definitive Final Cut, including extended scenes and never-before-seen special effects, now seen in sepcatacular hi-definition! In a signature role as 21st- century detective Rick Deckard, Harrison Ford brings his masculine-yet- vulnerable presence to this stylish noir thriller. In a future of high- tech possibility soured by urban and social decay, Deckard hunts for fugitive, muderous replicants - and is drawn to a mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul. This spectacular 5-Disc Set features all of the content of the standard definition Ultimate Collector's Edition. All five version of the legendary Sci-Fi film from Director Ridley Scott with all new 5.1 audio - the definitive Final Cut, three additional versions of the film, and the rare Work Print version - in addition to the in-depth feature length documentary "Dangerous Days", and one complete disc of bonus content including over 80-minutes of never- before-seen deleted scenes.

Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] Specifications

In celebration of Blade Runner's 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version. Blade Runner: The Final Cut, spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, will contain never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects, director and filmmaker commentary, an all-new 5.1 Dolby® Digital audio track and more. Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Joanna Cassidy, Sean Young, and Daryl Hannah are among some 80 stars, filmmakers and others who participate in the extensive bonus features. Among the bonus material highlights is Dangerous Days, a brand new, three-and-a-half-hour documentary by award-winning DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika, with an extensive look into every aspect of the film: its literary genesis, its challenging production and its controversial legacy. The definitive documentary to accompany the definitive film version.

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Customer Reviews

The Definitive Collectors Edition - C. Adams - United States
Great movie. All 5 discs are not blu-ray though. The making of documentary and extras disk are standard dvds. However, the Final Cut disk, Theatrical Versions (both international and american), and work-print version are all remastered on blu-ray. For fans of the movie this is a no brainer to get.



I was buy a new factory selled blade runner and amazon send me a used item - J. C. Lujan - Tx
I bought a new factory selled blade runner and amazon send me a used item, on April 12 i bought a movie and amazon estimated delivered was in April 20, what a surprise when i saw in the label of the package "RETURNS CENTER". ,the item condition was horrible, the case of the disc is broken, the 5 disc have a lot of fingerprints and little scratches,what happend with the excellent service of amazon.this item is used and i buy a new one, I never thought amazon would do this.
Im very disapointment with this service.






Excellent, quality versions of Blade Runner - Jack Estes - Austin, TX
I had been waiting for the Blu-Ray versions of Blade Runner. Lots of commentary and well worth the price of entry. I particularly like that this compilation has the original screenplay version with Harrison Ford's voiceover. I'm one of the few, apparently, who thinks that is the best version. When I watch one of the other versions, I always miss Harrison Ford's voice guiding me along. I also like it's happy ending. In this set there is a European voiceover version that has longer action sequences. That's the best version of all, IMHO.

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