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Blade Runner: Which versions?
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorGadgeteer
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I have a confession to make: I have never seen Blade Runner 

But I plan on rectifying that ASAP and have just received the HD DVD briefcase collector's set with 5 versions. 

My question is: In what order should I watch the different versions?

Thanks.
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Wow.

Difficult question.

But, considering how the cuts change and what is added, I'd recommend starting with the theatrical cut and then watch the new ultimate director's cut. After that I don't think it matters.

The reason I'm recommending this order is because of Ford's voiceover, which is present in the theatrical cut but not in the director's cut. I prefer the voiceover. Lots of people don't. I feel it adds a very nice noir feel to the movie, others feel it's drab and belaboured. There's also the argument that Ford's voiceover holds the audience's hand too much, but I don't see it that way.

Then there's the ending... without spoiling anything, I think experiencing the theatrical ending first and then expanding your horizon with the director's cut's ending might be the best way to go.

You know... as I'm writing this I think I'm changing my own mind. 

I do feel that Ford's voiceover is to prefer versus not having it... but the ending... it might be a cooler experience to have seen the director's cut ending when you watch the theatrical cut... I realize since you haven't seen the movie you don't know what I'm talking about, but you will once you've seen it.

Hmm. Yeah, I think that would be a more interesting experience... so here's my recco:

First the new director's cut.
Then the theatrical cut.
Then whatever you want.

KM
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I agree go with the latest directors cut first. Having grown up with the first two (so to speak) it is the best of the bunch.
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Just an intresting link

Gadget Runner?
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