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Re: Blade Runner Police Spinner
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Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:40:00 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.
Same here. Although even then I could appreciate it at a purely aesthetic
level. The visuals and the music and the mood they create virtually spawned
the whole cyberpunk genre.
> 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?
> Or wait a couple years... you may even enjoy it more.
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> > > For even more background, give the book a read. The movie was based on a
> > > novel by Philip K. Dick, called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" The
> > > book is darker yet than the movie and delves deeper into the character of
> > > Deckard (played by Harrison Ford).
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> > Sounds interesting...
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> It's good stuff... though Dick was a bit twisted. :)
And some. Ever read 'A Scanner Darkly'?
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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.
I read the book when the movie was out, and frankly I didn't enjoy it then,
certainly not as much as the movie (note: the book is very different from
the film as I recall). However, I've been reading more of Dick's stuff
lately, it might be time to re-read it. I think I'll watch the movie again too.
Allister
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| Ridley Scott is the master of mood in BR...the dismal feel of the perceived future is so effectively meshed with the hardboiled det. fiction/ film noir atmosphere. Throw in the Vangelis on the soundtrack, and the thing just drips mood. I remember (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.space)
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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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