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Re: Blade Runner Police Spinner
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lugnet.space
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Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:11:52 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Allan Bedford writes:
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> I saw it in the theaters 20 years ago and was about your age at the time.
> (does that date me?) To be honest... I didn't really "get it" at the time.
> It's a pretty deep story, but a good one. I would certainly not recommend
> it for someone who's not ready for it. I know that sounds silly, but
> everyone's different. Perhaps you could watch it with a parent... or an
> older relative?
My parents never really got it, nor liked it. I don't think most parents,
unless they happen to be sci-fi fans, would particularly enjoy BR. It
didn't do very well in theaters when it was released, either.
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> Or wait a couple years... you may even enjoy it more.
I held off on reading certain classic novels until I felt certain I would
be able to appreciate them. But I think one's appreciation of Blade Runner
is more based upon interests and personality than anything.
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> It's good stuff... though Dick was a bit twisted. :)
Understatement ;)
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> I would almost suggest reading the book before seeing the movie. Many of
> the subtle themes of the movie are revealed once you understand the full story.
The book was undoubtably good...but what really made the movie shine was
the incredible setting. I would argue that the movie was better than the
book, and should be seen first.
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> All the best!
> Allan B.
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| (...) I saw it in the theaters 20 years ago and was about your age at the time. (does that date me?) To be honest... I didn't really "get it" at the time. It's a pretty deep story, but a good one. I would certainly not recommend it for someone who's (...) (21 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.space)
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