Blade Runner: The Final Voiceover Restoration

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I've been a fan of Blade Runner since I watched it in the cinema as a kid growing up in the U.S.
Since then I've watched it dozens and dozens of times - for me it is still one of the most pivotal sci-fi movies ever made.
However, I always been disappointed with the many re-releases of the original; Because without the voice-over VO (Director's Cut, Final Cut, etc) they just don't feel the same as what I originally experienced at the movies. ( I know many will disagree with me and ask how I could disagree with Ridley, but the voice-over is what I experienced first, and for me it will always be what I compare everything else to... and without the VO the movie just feels lacking ( just like a book or a play where the narrator has been taken out ).
And now, nearly 40 years later I finally have seen the version that has it all... every frame of Blade Runner goodness and every bit of VO ++
Hats off to you WRAITH and let me say personally "You've done a man's job, sir." !
Thank you for giving me the version of Blade Runner that I always dreamed would be made!

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Owner's reply June 13, 2021

Thanks for the review. I should note, that not EVERY bit of VO has been put back...just a few choice lines that enhance the narrative and keeps the frequency of VO fairly regular. There were plenty more lines, but the remainder felt like padding nad some are SOOOOO badly delivered.

Glad you enjoyed it Sir!

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Very well done edit. As someone who has only seen the movie twice before watching this, I could not tell anything was out of place which demonstrates wraiths skills at editing. I myself did not see the movie when it first came out and I saw the directors cut the first time without the narration. Imo the narration ruins the movie, but I'm glad I saw the narration version at least once to get a better understanding of what deckard was thinking. I'm glad it was this edit since everything about it is excellent and if you enjoy the narration throughout the film, you'll probably not find a better version than this. Thank you wraith.

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Owner's reply June 27, 2021

Thanks so much for that.

Blade Runner is like bond, Ones fave is the one seen first...so no arguments here (but I saw the V.O. in theatres....so it's burnt into my mind)...

Thanks again.

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By far my favorite version. Amazing cut.

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Another stunning labour of love from Wraith. I mentioned that as a guilty pleasure I actually really like the VO version! In my humble, I think it gives it a real film noir detective feel which I think as a viewer adds another personal and human voice to his thoughts and actions. This adds even more depth to the mythology of Blade Runner. Yet again the quality is up there with my UHD disc of the Final Cut but I really think for sheer enjoyment this surpasses it! Thanks again to W for another fantastic alternative vidi experience!

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Yep, a perfect 10 from me. I have loved this movie for a long time, and enjoy watching the various iterations of it. Wraith's edit is now part of my go-to selection.
All the insertions from the various versions as seamless, so I can't tell what bit came from what version (and I didn't notice source notation--I was just enjoying watching too much). The audio is well done, particularly the updated voiceover. The added bits helps smooth that aspect immensely; there's now enough to get a proper narrator retelling the story and adding extra insights effect rather that the feeling of assuming you as the audience is not sophisticated enough to get what's going on.
I missed the hospital visit scene, but that's not enough to knock any stars off. I always waffle between liking and not liking the happy ending, but as mentioned with the additional voice over it helps transition to the new movie.
Great edit and I'm glad it got released for us to enjoy.

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Owner's reply January 16, 2022

I’m so pleased you enjoyed this and thank-you for your review.

We do of course now now the happy ending is appropriate due to BR 2049…

Thanks again.

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