[tarheelswamprat]

I'm with you on all of it. Bladerunner has never been equaled as a sci-fi cult hit and is an example of Hollywood's unheralded ability to see a notoriously troubled production through to a worthy completion. ...

Appreciate the background info. Regarding the various versions and cuts which emerged, however, I'm probably in the minority in that I believe the theater release with the Harrison Ford narration was the best version, particularly for people who had never read the book. As always, YMMV.

[Kartographer]

"I'm probably in the minority in that I believe the theater release with the Harrison Ford narration was the best version, particularly for people who had never read the book."

I agree the enjoyed the narration too.

[Rockingham]

I too am partial to the original theatre versions of Bladerunner — and Star Wars as well. There are many examples of the much-derided Hollywood process generating better entertainment than when auteurs are given a free hand.