Friday
04Jan2008
DVD: "Blade Runner"
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 12:55AM | By
Stuart Ervin 
Seen on: January 2, 2008
Edition: 4-Disc Collector's Edition
The players: Director: Ridley Scott, Writer: Hampton Fancher, David Peoples, Cast: Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah, Edward James Olmos
Facts of interest: Based on a novel by Philip K. Dick. This DVD contains four different versions of the film.
The plot: Rick Deckard, a Blade Runner, is called upon to eliminate several human-identical androids, known as replicants.
Our quick thoughts: One of the finest and most provocative science fiction films ever made, "Blade Runner" has never looked better than on this fantastic DVD collection. The discs include four different versions of the film, including the "Final Cut," new to this DVD. "Blade Runner" is an absolute visual stunner, with a bleak and realistic vision of the future to rival such classics as "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Metropolis." The bonus material also features a three-and-a-half hour documentary entitled "Dangerous Days," which offers its viewers an intriguing behind-the-scenes look.
Freaky quote: "Wake up! Time to Die!" - Brion James
The final word: This is the ultimate version of "Blade Runner" on DVD. It belongs on any science fiction or film fan's shelf.












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