Blade Runner for the Win

I’m going to dispense with any semblance of trying to be rational and just go for fan-boy gusto.

Holy fucking shit, the new “final cut” of Blade Runner is totally amazing.

Peter and I watched it at the Regent on Monday night. I haven’t been to the Regent in, well, probably over 20 years, and didn’t really know what to expect. I’d forgotten that Theater D had bought it and given it the total update. Really a wonderful theater to watch films in, especially this one.

Everything about this new cut rocked. The audio was crisp, the film felt tighter, they fixed some of the annoying things that took you out of the dystopic world of 2019. If you get the opportunity, go see this on the big screen. I’ve watched this film many times, at theaters and at home. This is, without a doubt, the best version of the film i’ve ever seen.

I’ve asked for the crazy collectors edition for christmas. Five dvds, all 3 prints of the film, plus this hard-to-find work print. And the requisite documentaries, out-takes, lost footage, etc etc. Extra geek bonus, you get a model of the Sid Mead spinner, which is kinda cool.