Blade Runner 4K UHD (1982)

[Lysander91]

I couldn't find this at any local stores. This is the first Blu-ray release that I couldn't easily find on release day that wasn't a limited edition steelbook. Pretty disappointing.

[TauHeel05]

Got to spend sometime flipping through the film. This 4k disc is absolutely stunning on my LG OLED 65C7. Wow!

[tyrok]

Originally Posted by bbwiscfan

Exactly. UHD has been the issue in terms of stock. I did make the mistake of not ordering it before, just didn't anticipate BB and the ridiculous "we have it but we don't" crap. Will probably move to ordering online from now on and just waiting even if it's delayed. Not worth wasting time going to stores unless I'm there for another reason and we do have prime.

Stores hate "phantom stock" just as much as you do. There's nothing worse than looking for something that never actually showed up. Not much can be done about it because the system just auto-receives whatever is on the "order" when you scan the box even if it's not all there. Those stores will just have to take a $54 loss for those 2 copies because they didn't manually scan what was in the box to save time.

Originally Posted by BrandonJF

My BB got the rest of the WB stuff, but no Blade Runner. At least, it wasn't on the shelf, which usually doesn't mean much. But, they did have the new Lionsgate UHD titles out, so someone did apparently put this week's new stuff on the shelf (Blade Runner had a spot reserved right next to "Red"). Blade Runner could've also sold out given that they probably wouldn't have received many copies if they did get it.

There does seem to be something off with WB, though, since Amazon didn't seem to get Flash/Supernatural.

My store got everything but Blade Runner too.

[cgpublic]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Watched this when I got home today. Looks absolutely fantastic, one of the better catalog titles for sure. But I was blown away by how good the audio was, absolutely stunning Atmos track.

Having just screened the 4K restoration at the Alamo last week, I only watched the first few scenes, but agree that the addition of Atmos to Blade Runner is an outstanding upgrade; an equal, if not superior at times, to the visual upgrade.

I would also add the addition of HDR gave me the impression the UHD disc will be superior screening experience to the Sony 4K Studio presentation sans HDR that I saw last week, and that a quick peek at the VUDU Dolby Vision/Atmos was none too shabby on the visual side, but naturally a big drop off on the audio side.

[flyry]

Originally Posted by vincentric

Heading out to my local best buy in a little bit, if I see this in stock am most likely not going to be able to resist and pick one up. Oh, our fridge died as well but I'd be damned if I didn't say checking for stock of the Blade Runner UHD was my top priority.

Bruh

[gates70]

This is preparing for shipment from Amazon.com...we might not have it up here in Canuckland, but damn it, I WILL get it!

[vincentric]

Originally Posted by flyry

Bruh

Haha, I should've put a smiley in there somewhere.

[bbwiscfan]

Originally Posted by tyrok

Stores hate "phantom stock" just as much as you do. There's nothing worse than looking for something that never actually showed up. Not much can be done about it because the system just auto-receives whatever is on the "order" when you scan the box even if it's not all there. Those stores will just have to take a $54 loss for those 2 copies because they didn't manually scan what was in the box to save time.



My store got everything but Blade Runner too.

Which is precisely why I didn't bother to get testy with the employees simply because I know it wasn't their fault. You must admit that BB needs to be better about this though with what you just described. The other issue that got to me was the fact that despite having 2 copies in another store, the system wouldn't allow the employee to order over the phone for me. Normally you could as I have done it in the past, but not today.

What's done is done. I wasn't happy with BB but I'm mostly dissatisfied with Warner. Simply put, cant sell something to a customer if the distributor doesn't give it to you!

[Schecter123]

Wish I would have preordered this one. I'll see if anyone will have this in stock later, maybe Black Friday or something. If this had the original narration as well, I would have snagged this in a heartbeat. Sorry, but I'm a sucker for the narrated version.

[scrapluv]

Originally Posted by bbwiscfan

They said one in stock but they don't have it. BB is on my shit list now for this crap but not much else to do.

I'll wait until stores have more in stock and get one, I'm not so much upset about not getting the movie as I am about BB "phantom" inventory stock. If Warner would have supplied the stores though this would have been much easier.....

Walmart has some in stock and will price-match Bestbuy.

[Archedamian]

Amazon came through for me on this one today. This version looks stunning and I saw and heard things in this film that I hadn't ever noticed before. Just wish Dangerous Days would have been in HD. It would have put this set over the top for me.

[Max Solo]

I think the real concern for everyone that got it today is : Is the slip ok?

[ninfan81]

Just wanted to chime in and confirm I also received the Disc 3 blu-ray instead of the second DVD

[mikesncc1701]

About to watch mine as I have the day off tomorrow and can stay up a bit late. Will confirm that I got Discs 1, 2, and 3 of the 2007 edition. But I have the DVD VK Briefcase and the 3 Disc digibook so I'm not really all that worried about it. I've never listened to this in lossless before so I'm going to crank my system up to 11 for this one.

[joenostalgia23]

I got two BDs and Dangeorus Days. No bonus DVD. No problem for me as I already own the 25th and 30th Anniversary editions.

My Best Buy only had ONE copy. I was lucky to be at the store before someone else grabbed it. Very lucky.

This is a damn good disc. From the very first shot of the Ladd company logo, I could see a remarkable differeance as someone who's owned the film on BD for nearly a decade. The way the tree image loads looks so much sharper and the green feels appropriately vibrant. The fire and neon lights and neo-noir highlights on actors faces look brilliant, in many shots the skin texture is almost distractingly well-rendered, and a fine layer of grain is present in every shot. And the Dolby Atmos track... oh my. I don't even have Atmos, but even the TrueHD core track sounds even better than the original lossless track on the BD.

My only problem is WB's crappy menu with those tacky buttons seemingly designed for the elderly and infants. But I'll take a quick loading generic menu over Sony's UHD catastrophe.

WB could have given us a much better presentation... but what is most important for a triple dip like this is the A/V and they've knocked it out the park. One of my favorite films isn't finally one of my favorite UHDs as well. It isn't quite as bright and colorful as Pacific Rim, as crystal clear as Lucy or The Revenant, but this is the way Blade Runner should look.

The only improvement I can imagine is DolbyVision but if that was in consideration we'd likely need to wait for the 40th Anniversary.

[JEArgumedo]

I got the archival cuts disc instead of the other DVD, which is fine with me since I have the 25th Anniversary edition on Blu-ray (and HD-DVD).

But the important thing here is: Wow, that transfer. Warner Bros. really made this one count. The video and audio are stunning, and frankly, I think this is gonna be my new go to demo disk. I think the 2007 Blu-ray holds up really well, but this is a night and day difference. The upgrade in detail, the bump in color clarity, the soundtrack, just everything is stunning. This is a must-have if you're a fan. You've probably already bought the film a bunch of times anyways, what's one more?

[GasmaskAvenger]

What are the chances i'll get one with three blu-ray discs and no DVD?

I actually want that version rather than one with a DVD.

Going to order one through Target and see what I get. Going to cancel that overtly expensive UK set while i'm at it.

[Pgcmoore]

Loved it, I knew as soon as I saw the crisp opening credits this was going to be a treat!
Thanks Amazon, you have restored a bit of my faith in you
And to who ever put the wrong disk in, thank you too
The UHD Dolby Vision / Atmos Digital Copy was also a nice surprise (redeemed at vudu)
The Vudu app from the Roku does not play in HDR/UHD (other titles have the same issue) BUT running the app thru the Chromecast Vudu app from the iPhone does indeed play in DV and Atmos

[GasmaskAvenger]

I bet a native 4K UHD version of The Exorcist will be just as marvelous.

[reanimator]

"Finest quality, superior workmanship" a woman observes in BLADE RUNNER -- and that's exactly what Warner Bros. has delivered here. You know how you hope this disc will look? Well guess what -- it looks better than that.

I've seen this movie several times -- starting in 1982 -- and can say this is the best it's ever looked, in theaters or out. Joenostalgia is exactly right when he says as soon as the Ladd Company logo hits the screen you can tell something much improved has arrived. And lets cut right to the chase...

... that famous close-up shot on Sean Young smoking while she's taking the test from Harrison Ford is freaking breathtaking.

The 65mm footage looks tremendous of course -- I expected that -- but so does basically everything else. Footage that was previously grungy -- under-exposed shots of Tyrell, for example -- are still grainy here. But that's the way those shots have always looked, and thank heavens no one at WB tried to "fix" them. The grain structure is very tight, very finely resolved, and very welcome. And all those shots inside the Bradbury, pitch darkness balanced against bright beams of light, are rendered in perfect dynamic range. Pure cinema on display here.

This is not a subtle upgrade over the standard blu ray, this is a revelation.