Blade Runner (Five-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)
by Ridley Scott
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Actor: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean YoungDirector: Ridley Scott
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 117 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-12-18
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Bros.
DVD Reviews of Blade Runner (Five-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)
DVD Review: "The chance to begin again..." with ultimate Bladerunner set that has ALL the versions of the movie plus extras
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. You could call this overkill or OCD in action but Warner has assembled the ultimate edition of "Blade Runner" for its anniversary. Many others have noted what's included here so I'll comment on them briefly and then address image quality, etc.
This is the only place on regular DVD to get ALL versions of the movie and documentary plus extras. The Blu-ray and HD-DVD however are available with all of this but the toys and case. There is also a two disc set that includes the Final Cut and the documentary Dangerous Days as well as a four disc edition that has everything BUT the work print version of the film.
Here's the run down:
1) The original theatrical release from 1982 unaltered.
2) The "International Release" again unaltered.
3) The "Director's Cut" released in the 90's and the only version available on DVD until now in the United States.
All three of these are on a single seamlessly branching disc where you select which version you want to watch. That's good news for those who love the original theatrical release with the narration, those that grew used to watching the international version which is exactly the same except for two minutes of extended violence. It was this version that showed up on home video. The "Director's Cut" shares more in common than differences between the other two with the narration missing and the happy ending as well as some minor trims here and there.
4) "The Final Cut" is on disc one of the set. This edition which has many tweaks including the cleaning up of continuity errors that Scott would have fixed if he had the time back in the 90's and 80's (and the money to do so). This includes digitally removed the cable that hoists the Spinners, removing a bruise from Harrison Ford's face when the fight with Leon was placed AFTER Zora's killing (dramatically it made sense to put it after but it was originally before Zora's killing), replacing the stunt woman's face with Joanna Cassidy's so it looks good (Cassidy would have done the stunt if she had been asked but this is the next best thing since, again, if fixes a major glaring error), the ORIGINAL Unicorn scene shot for the movie but left out of the final version restored to the film and various other minor tweaks, a brief clip of the infamous scene of the dancing girls wearing the hockey masks.
5) The famous "Workprint" version that differs signficantly in some areas including a different opening title sequence and other minor differences. Although this isn't the "Director's Cut" version, its showing at a film festival is what prompted Scott and Warner to go back and create the "Director's Cut". This edition looks the worst of the five versions of the film presented here simply because the source material always looked much grainier and never looked as pristine as the final cut. The opening titles on this edition are completely different and there are other differences as well that fans will pick up.
6)"Dangerous Days" (the title of the original screenplay)a full length 3 hour documentary on the trials and tribulations that Scott, Harrison Ford and the rest of the cast and crew went through to make "Blade Runner". This documentary is very fair balanced and covers the very conception of the film when Hampton Fancher optioned Dick's novel, interested producer Michael Deeley to Scott's involvement. It does skirt over the involvement and interest of other directors (and there were a few). Scott initially passed on the project and was set to direct Dino DeLaurentiis production of "Dune" until his older brother died. After that, he decided he didn't want to spent all the pre-production time on "Dune" and re-evaluated his priorities jumping on the project but also demanding rewrites from Fancher and eventually bringing in writer David Peoples ("Unforgiven", "Soldier"--which interestingly enough is what Peoples calls "an indirect" sequel to "Blade Runner" set in the same universe). Writer Paul Sammon (who provides a commentary track for "Blade Runner")wrote an excellent book that covers much of the same ground and appears discussing various aspects of production--this is essentially that book in documentary form.
Various toys including a Spinner and a Unicorn along with other cool collectable are in a nice little box that resembles the brief case that Deckard carries around the Voight-Kaumpf machine in. Fans of the film will probably want this edition but those who just want the movies may want to pick up the Blu-ray, HD-DVD five disc editions or, if you're willing to NOT have the workprint version, the four disc edition on DVD.
Image quality is stellar. The film has never looked this good in any of its incarnations. Personally, I would go for the high definition Blu-ray or HD-DVD since both have all the film versions plus the documentary without the toys unless you want the collectable case, etc. I've never seen "Blade Runner" looking this crisp. The standard regular DVD multi-disc sets are as follows (without the brief case)
The discs are as follows:
1. "Final Cut" with a new digital remaster with commentary tracks.
2. Disc two has "Dangerous Days"
3. Disc three has all three versions of the film outside of the previously mentioned "Final Cut".
4. Disc four has the "Enhancement Archives" which includes documentaries on writer Philip K. Dick, his legacy and a comparison between the novel and film highlighting how Scott and his collaborators created a work that compliments the film finding film equivelents to Dick's vision.
For those that pick up the Blu-ray or HD-DVD versions of the film in the "Ultimate Collector's Edition" or the five disc release be aware that some extras here are not in high definition.
This is a terrific set and the only place for regular DVD to get the "Work Print" version.
Description of Blade Runner (Five-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)
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.The Ultimate Collector's Edition will be presented in a unique 5-disc digi-package with handle which is a stylish version of Rick Deckard's own briefcase. In addition, each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply. Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, and collector's photographs, as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.
Disc One
RIDLEY SCOTT'S ALL-NEW "FINAL CUT" VERSION OF THE FILM
Restored and remastered with added & extended scenes, added lines, new and cleaner special effects and all new 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio. Also includes:
- Commentary by Ridley Scott
- Commentary by executive producer/co-screenwriter Hampton Fancher and co-screenwriter David Peoples; producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber
- Commentary by visual futurist Syd Mead; production designer Lawrence G. Paull, art director David L. Snyder and special photographic effects supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer
Disc Two
DOCUMENTARY DANGEROUS DAYS: MAKING BLADE RUNNER
A feature-length authoritative documentary revealing all the elements that shaped this hugely influential cinema landmark. Cast, crew, critics and colleagues give a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the film -- from its literary roots and inception through casting, production, visuals and special effects to its controversial legacy and place in Hollywood history.
Disc Three
1982 THEATRICAL VERSION
This is the version that introduced U.S. movie-going audiences to a revolutionary film with a new and excitingly provocative vision of the near-future. It contains Deckard/Harrison Ford's character 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
The Director's Cut omits Deckard's voiceover narration and removes the "happy ending" finale. It adds the famously-controversial "unicorn" sequence, a vision that Deckard has which suggests that he, too, may be a replicant.
Disc Four
BONUS DISC - "Enhancement Archive": 90 minutes of deleted footage and rare or never-before-seen items in featurettes and galleries that cover the film's amazing history, production teams, special effects, impact on society, promotional trailers, TV spots, and much more.
- Featurette "The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick"
- Featurette "Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film"
- Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (audio)
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Cover Gallery (images)
- The Art of Blade Runner (image galleries)
- Featurette "Signs of the Times: Graphic Design"
- Featurette "Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling"
- Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris
- Featurette "The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth"
- Unit photography gallery
- Deleted and alternate scenes
- 1982 promotional featurettes
- Trailers and TV spots
- Featurette "Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art"
- Marketing and merchandise gallery (images)
- Featurette "Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard"
- Featurette "--Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers"
Disc Five
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 includes an altered opening scene, no Deckard narration until the final scenes, no "unicorn" sequence, no Deckard/Rachel "happy ending," altered lines between Batty (Rutger Hauer) and his creator Tyrell (Joe Turkell), alternate music and much more. Also includes:
- Commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner
- Featurette "All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut"
Stills from Blade Runner (click for larger image)
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