Blade Runner 2008 Extended Edition

First of all I would like to clarify that I have not been able to watch the DVD edition, only the mp4 archive, so I am not goint to comment anythin on the DVD menu, etc.

However I can say that this is a great edition that clearly improves the director's cut and the theater edition. I have no watch the final cut but I doubt that it can be better than what adigitalman has offered to our enjoyment.

*This rating was given before reviews were required*

Frankly, this edit is absolutely epic. ADigitalMan, this is one of the best edits I’ve seen, right along with Star Wars: Revisited. Despite having seen all the deleted scenes before, in the context of the movie, they really do come to life. Sure there are slight dips in quality, but they are forgivable considering how much more complex the story is made.

The hospital scenes are amazing. You can see how Deckard regrets having to be a Blade Runner and how he’s starting to see his own mortality. The other extended bits here and there work very well. A favorite of mine is definitely Roy right after he kills Tyrell; it seems to show his emotional/slightly human side, in order to make the viewers think.

The narration was never my favorite thing in the original Blade Runner, but with the added scenes here it works fantastically. You really get a sense of a noir-ish inner monologue and Harrison Ford’s tone and voice are really good for this. The best audio option, in my opinion, is using the voiceover from the workprint, as it indeed does seem more emotional. All in all, Deckard’s character and humanity becomes very emphasized here and I love it. For those that detest the voiceover, this excellent edit has an option for you.

Video: 10/10
Audio: 10/10
Editing: 10/10

May 18, 2011
*This rating was given before reviews were required*

Others have already given this edit the high praise it justly deserves.

Video: 10 out of 10
Audio: 9 out of 10
Presentation: 8 out of 10
Entertainment: 10 out of 10
Overall: 10 out of 10

Adigitalman, you have done a man’s job, sir.