Blade Runner - so many versions
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Originally Posted by coltcannon
As I have posted before I bought a SD briefcase from BB and it didnt have the letter/picture plastic sheet. I just noticed the slipcover doesnt identify that there should even be a letter/picture thing. Im gonna send a email to warner and see what they say.
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^ Yeah, BB (at least for me) is good about that kind of thing. Hopefully they'll have another there and you can just exchange it.
#279
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Originally Posted by Christi P
I was surprised at how slim the four-disc set is. I expected it to thicker, like the Sin City set.
Is the 5 disc set thicker, or the same size as the four set?
Is the 5 disc set thicker, or the same size as the four set?
Amazon says they are "preparing for shipment" my BD Briefcase, so I should get it before the end of the year. Did anyone who pre-ordered it from Amazon actually get a delay notice? Mine looks like it's going out exactly when they said it would. I know they have the disclaimer on the page now, but I'm guessing that was for new(er) orders only.
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I was going to pick up the 4-disc set at Best Buy for $23, but Barnes & Noble just dropped their online price for the SD Briefcase to $55 (30% off MSRP.)
Using my 10% membership discount and a 25% off coupon (thanks to the Bargain forum,) I managed to get it for $36 w/free express shipping.
Using my 10% membership discount and a 25% off coupon (thanks to the Bargain forum,) I managed to get it for $36 w/free express shipping.
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Finally gave up on looking for the five-disc HD-DVD version in stores (non-briefcase) and ordered it online through Buy.com. I was going to use a 5% off coupon to get it for $26.xx shipped, but I took advantage of Google Checkout instead and got it for $17.xx shipped (the coupon and GCO are non-stackable). Pretty good deal!
Here's the coupon link if anyone's interested (5% off your total order, all members welcome).
Here's the coupon link if anyone's interested (5% off your total order, all members welcome).
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In case anyone in Chicago is interested, I just saw a Blu-Ray Briefcase set at the Borders on State and Randolph downtown. I only saw one and it was in the glass case behind a couple other things and only the top inch or so of it was visible. So, look hard if you go for it.
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I don't know why, but I never thought the briefcase would get so hard to find so soon. Maybe after Christmas, but not already. I guess limited to 103K isn't as much as it once was. There are probably more stores out there than that.
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Saw the hd version briefcase @ best buy tonight for a whopping $99.99. It was the first time I saw it in person. I thought it would be bigger. I've got this on order with amazon blu-ray format. I don't understand how they could charge so much. They didn't have any 5disk sets available for purchase either. I still can't wait to have this on my door step!
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describe diffrent versions of Blade Runner please
I have done a search but could not find an answer.
I purchased the briefcase version of Blade Runner. Of course it has all 5 versions, but what exactly is the difference between them?
Thanks
I purchased the briefcase version of Blade Runner. Of course it has all 5 versions, but what exactly is the difference between them?
Thanks
Last edited by Randy810; 12-20-07 at 09:59 PM.
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Originally Posted by Randy810
do any of these versions have the hospital scene with Deckard visiting Holden?
The hospital scenes are full of redundant information and that's why you won't see them in any version.
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I haven't seen the Final Cut or the workprint (my copy hasn't come in yet), but I can tell you about the three versions on disc three.
Essentially, the '82 theatrical cut is as it was. It features a narration by Harrison Ford and a happy ending.
The '82 International Cut adds a few seconds of violence here and there.
The '92 Director's Cut is essentially the '82 theatrical cut without the narration and happy ending. It also adds a unicorn dream sequence but doesn't include the added violence from the International Cut.
As far as I know, the Final Cut isn't significantly different. Just different takes and shots here and there. I believe the Final Cut has some touched up and new visual effects, some alternate lines, fixes some goofs, and is trimmed for pacing (some shots ran a little long in the DC due to the lack of narration). Still, there are supposedly many touch ups that shouldn't even be noticeable; they were just made to enhance the overall experience.
I believe the Workprint features slightly different opening credits, some extra/alternate shots here and there, some temp music and some deleted and alternate dialogue throughout the film. It also lacks narration except for a key moment towards the end.
Essentially, the '82 theatrical cut is as it was. It features a narration by Harrison Ford and a happy ending.
The '82 International Cut adds a few seconds of violence here and there.
The '92 Director's Cut is essentially the '82 theatrical cut without the narration and happy ending. It also adds a unicorn dream sequence but doesn't include the added violence from the International Cut.
As far as I know, the Final Cut isn't significantly different. Just different takes and shots here and there. I believe the Final Cut has some touched up and new visual effects, some alternate lines, fixes some goofs, and is trimmed for pacing (some shots ran a little long in the DC due to the lack of narration). Still, there are supposedly many touch ups that shouldn't even be noticeable; they were just made to enhance the overall experience.
I believe the Workprint features slightly different opening credits, some extra/alternate shots here and there, some temp music and some deleted and alternate dialogue throughout the film. It also lacks narration except for a key moment towards the end.
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Has anyone attempted to watch the 3 1/2 hour making of documentary on Disc 2?
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting special features.
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting special features.
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Originally Posted by DJariya
Has anyone attempted to watch the 3 1/2 hour making of documentary on Disc 2?
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting!
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting!
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Originally Posted by ScissorPuppy
I just think people have been spoiled with 5 dollar bins. I am a beliver in Value, but when a 5 disc set runs less than 50 bucks ( Especially when the something like the 2 disc POTC sets are going for 29.99) I find it hard to complain.
For those complaining about the price of the briefcase, why don't you come over here to Finland see how much the 5-disc briefcaseless version goes for?
Seriously, it's 50 euros. That's almost 80 dollars!
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Originally Posted by DJariya
Has anyone attempted to watch the 3 1/2 hour making of documentary on Disc 2?
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting special features.
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting special features.
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Originally Posted by DJariya
Has anyone attempted to watch the 3 1/2 hour making of documentary on Disc 2?
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting special features.
I'm 1 hour into it and man this is one of the most thorough and exhausting special features.
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Originally Posted by ScissorPuppy
These people would shit a brick if they collected laserdiscs back in the day.
129.99 for a boxset that includes a widescreen transfer, maybe a commentary and some trailers. What people today would call "bare bones".
Add inflation to the 1993 price of 129.99( not exact math). Guessing atleast 180 bucks.
Imagine if hollywood would have kept that price point for dvds/HD?
This blade runner set is a STEAL for 50 bucks.
129.99 for a boxset that includes a widescreen transfer, maybe a commentary and some trailers. What people today would call "bare bones".
Add inflation to the 1993 price of 129.99( not exact math). Guessing atleast 180 bucks.
Imagine if hollywood would have kept that price point for dvds/HD?
This blade runner set is a STEAL for 50 bucks.
I bought one standard DVD Briefcase and two Blu-ray Briefcases just as an investment, and that came to the same price I paid for the ONE Special Edition of "Star Wars" eps. 4-6 on LaserDisc which is now obsolete.
Last edited by andy1992; 12-21-07 at 10:27 AM.
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The only thing I didn't like about the documentary was how low-key it felt. It seemed like everyone was talking in a monotone, and it nearly put me to sleep in a few spots. But it is great due to all bits of excised footage, and participation from pretty much everyone involved in the film that's still alive.
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Originally Posted by andy1992
Every post I have read complaining of price I roll my eyes, and remember all the money I forked over back in the day for LaserDiscs. The standard price was $40.......................