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Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2001 7:36 am**

Which version do you prefer? Both versions have their good points, but I have to admit, that I really like the Voice-Over effect in the studio edition. I love Film Noir type stuff (in this case Future Noir) and I like the feel that the Voice-Over gives in that area. MedusaX <a href="http://www.mp3.com/MedusaX" target="_blank">http://www.mp3.com/MedusaX</a> [ This Message was edited by: MedusaX on 2001-08-24 13:39 ]

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2001 7:47 am**

Boil and bubble, Toil and trouble... It's just that we have been over this many times before, esp. on the old list. I myself prefer the directors cut. I don't like the happy ending and I feel the voice over is redundant.
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Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2001 6:22 pm**

I prefer the Original Theatrical Release. It's the one that I saw first and got me hooked on the whole "cyberpunk" genre that I've been addicted to ever since. But I have nothing against the Director's Cut either - Ridley Scott is a genius, full stop, period. But Steyr makes a great point - the happy ending in the Original Release didn't fit; the ending of the Director's Cut is MUCH better. _________________ "Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave." <a href="http://www.ImageMage.com/ReplicantDreams" target="_blank">http://www.ImageMage.com/ReplicantDreams</a> [ This Message was edited by: ReplicantDreams on 2001-08-27 00:23 ]

Posted: **Tue Aug 28, 2001 8:04 am**

I like them both the same. I think the original cut is more film noir like, but the DC has an extra 'edge', because of the removal of the voise overs and the unicorn makes people figure things out themselfs
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Posted: **Tue Sep 04, 2001 2:18 am**

Yes. I do like the film noir style voice overs of the studio version of Blade Runner. It is typically a 'noir' style movie and that aspect is most profound in the older Bogart and Robinson movies of the same genre. However the ending of the Director's Cut gives a far more 'black(noir)' ending and feel to the whole film. The first time I saw that ending I was enthralled by it... It just struck me and pondered the question, What the f**k? The fact that Gaff could have retired Rachael but didnt is a sign of compassion or empathy from a human (something very dissimilar from humans in the movie). Anyway, getting off the track. If anyone would like to talk about all aspects of Blade Runner, contact me vias ICQ, MSN or email!

Posted: **Sat Mar 16, 2002 12:13 pm**

Original theatrical release.

Posted: **Sat Mar 16, 2002 12:13 pm**

Original theatrical release.

Posted: **Thu Mar 21, 2002 6:37 pm**

original release, good think Ridley is going to include it on the SE DVD.
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Posted: **Sun Mar 31, 2002 5:28 am**

I don't mind the voice over, drab as it is. It was actually considered earlier on, so is not quite the "tacked on" thing some make it out to be. But the thing is, I am one of those who saw BR when released and then later bought the video and watched it many times before the DC came out. So, even when I watch the DC, I still hear the VO! The "happy ending" sucked big time though. The Unicorn scene needs to be there. I expect the BR:SE will have a better version of this. By the end of this year, we'll all be arguing about which of the WP, OV, DC or SE version of the film is best. And why not!
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Posted: **Sun Mar 31, 2002 7:05 am**

I sincerely hope thats the case; I do not own the Original Version. The only time I've heard the voice over were the times I've seen BR on television. I always feel like I'm missing something when I watch the DC. Even if the happy ending is kinda out of the blue.

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