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Re: Blade Runner Police Spinner
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Date: 
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:11:52 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Allan Bedford writes:
> 
> 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.

> 
> 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.
> 
> It's good stuff... though Dick was a bit twisted.  :)
  Understatement ;)

> 
> 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.

> 
> 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 (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.space)

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