Blade Runner- All 5 cuts in HD!
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I ordered Blade Runner from Warner so I guess I'll call it a 2008 release.
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I just got emails saying that my HD-DVDs of both Blade Runner and the Harry Potter Boxed Set have shipped. I cannot believe they shipped sooner than 3 months after the release date!
P.S. Only DD 5.1 on Blade Runnner? Not even DD+? Ewwww.....
P.S. Only DD 5.1 on Blade Runnner? Not even DD+? Ewwww.....
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That scan says "1080p HD 16x9 2:4:1", then underneath "Workprint 16x9 2:2:1". That makes it sound like the workprint might be SD 16x9, which probably wouldn't matter that much.
Am I the only one who prefers the narration/Theatrical version? It's been a while since I've read the book , but I'm pretty sure there was no question about him being an android. And the narration suited the movie as a neo-noir detective film. without it, there's long, strange moments with no dialogue or anything happening. maybe people prefer that, but if the original wasn't liked by some people, the other versions would never have been made. Because of the new cut, I haven't seen the original for a LONG time & am really psyched now that I know it is HD!
Am I the only one who prefers the narration/Theatrical version? It's been a while since I've read the book , but I'm pretty sure there was no question about him being an android. And the narration suited the movie as a neo-noir detective film. without it, there's long, strange moments with no dialogue or anything happening. maybe people prefer that, but if the original wasn't liked by some people, the other versions would never have been made. Because of the new cut, I haven't seen the original for a LONG time & am really psyched now that I know it is HD!
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Originally Posted by El Kabong
That scan says "1080p HD 16x9 2:4:1", then underneath "Workprint 16x9 2:2:1". That makes it sound like the workprint might be SD 16x9, which probably wouldn't matter that much.
without it, there's long, strange moments with no dialogue or anything happening.
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Originally Posted by dharding
P.S. Only DD 5.1 on Blade Runnner? Not even DD+? Ewwww.....
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Bill Hunt is a very nice guy in person. Granted, we don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, but that shouldn't stop reasonable people from getting along.
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Bill Hunt is a very nice guy in person. Granted, we don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, but that shouldn't stop reasonable people from getting along.
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I have the Blu-ray release and I can confirm all 5 cuts are in 1080p. As for the audio, the Final Cut has Dolby TrueHD. The other 4 versions have DD 5.1(640kbps which is identical to DD+ 5.1 on HD-DVD).
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
I have the Blu-ray release and I can confirm all 5 cuts are in 1080p. As for the audio, the Final Cut has Dolby TrueHD. The other 4 versions have DD 5.1(640kbps which is identical to DD+ 5.1 on HD-DVD).
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Shouldn't the thread title be changed?
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Originally Posted by DamingR
I've never seen Blade Runner and I'm not huge into sci-fi - how is this as a blind buy?
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My sister works for a fashion company up in New York... they're apparently deriving design/style aspects from both Blade Runner and Brazil. I thought that was kind of interesting.
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Originally Posted by DamingR
I've never seen Blade Runner and I'm not huge into sci-fi - how is this as a blind buy?
I totally agree with MBoyd. Blade Runner is a very significant film and is widely recognized as such. If you're into building a collection of movies of great cultural importance, on that basis alone this is definitely one to pick up.
Still, even if you blind-buy and wind up not wanting to keep it I'm sure you could trade or sell it here.
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I've only see the "Director's Cut" (the one that's been on DVD for years).
I ordered the 5-disc digipack in HD DVD from WHV.com.
In which order should I watch the different versions when it arrives?
I ordered the 5-disc digipack in HD DVD from WHV.com.
In which order should I watch the different versions when it arrives?
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I will be popping in the theatrical and then workprint. I have seen the Final Cut recently in the theater so I will be concentrating on extras.
I think you should watch the Final Cut and then theatrical and workprint. I have seen the directors cut a bunch, so I might never even get around to watching that one for a while.
I think you should watch the Final Cut and then theatrical and workprint. I have seen the directors cut a bunch, so I might never even get around to watching that one for a while.
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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
I've only see the "Director's Cut" (the one that's been on DVD for years).
I ordered the 5-disc digipack in HD DVD from WHV.com.
In which order should I watch the different versions when it arrives?
I ordered the 5-disc digipack in HD DVD from WHV.com.
In which order should I watch the different versions when it arrives?
Then of course watch the Final Cut. It's a slightly modified version of the Director's Cut. And it's also the best looking and sounding cut on the HD-DVD/Blu-ray set.
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Originally Posted by MBoyd
I think you should watch the Final Cut and then theatrical and workprint. I have seen the directors cut a bunch, so I might never even get around to watching that one for a while.
As for viewing order, if you haven't seen the Final Cut, see that first, then watch the International Theatrical Cut (unless you can't stomach the violence and would prefer the US Theatrical Cut), then the Workprint.
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The Digital Bits has updated its review with information on the Blu-Ray version of this set; HD DVD information is still on its way:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/review...lallver01.html
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/review...lallver01.html