Which Blade Runner blu-ray set should I buy? - Blu-ray Forum

bunyboy · 07-29-2018, 12:48 PM

Hi All,

I'd like to own Blade Runner on blu-ray but which set should I get? There seem to be so many versions internationally (including a new version coming out next month in the UK) and I'm wondering which is my best bet?

Should I be searching out the 5 disc set from 2007? Or have more recent editions improved on that? I can see that that version was on bd25 discs and the documentary in SD. Have either of those things improved with more recent editions?

Thanks.

professorwho · 07-29-2018, 05:59 PM

I'm assuming you're in the UK, so I'll try to break it down.

There was a re-release with all the content on 3 discs, it's this. OOP, so kind of expensive. The US equivalent is even more expensive. If you want the version with the most content, it's the UHD. It has all the special features and all the different cuts.

There was a recent Japanese release which added the Atmos mix to the original transfer, but it's out of stock, so it may be harder to find.

Bottom line: UHD. I hate how there's too many releases of Blade Runner... it confuses the consumer and does no good...

dallywhitty · 07-29-2018, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bunyboy

There seem to be so many versions internationally (including a new version coming out next month in the UK)...

Say wut!?

Anyway, pick up the 4-disc UHD/BD set released in the UK. It's got everything you need.

EDIT: You were right!

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

chip75 · 07-29-2018, 06:13 PM

It really depends on your set-up and what you want to get out of Blade Runner. If you're 4K ready or intend to be the UHD releases will be your best bet. If you're not interested in 4K but want the best Blade Runner experience depending on price the UHD may still be your best bet.

The Dangerous Days documentary actually gets worse on Blu-ray, but the Workprint with newer versions has superior audio.

Sometimes the Collectors BD pops up on Amazon France from time to time, but you may have to wait.

Also pick up Paul Sammon's Future Noir book to complete the set.

Takeshi666 · 07-29-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

Also pick up Paul Sammon's Future Noir book to complete the set.

And the 3-disc 25th Anniversary soundtrack

dallywhitty · 07-29-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeshi666

And the 3-disc 25th Anniversary soundtrack

And a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label: The Director's Cut.

DeathlyGeneral · 07-29-2018, 07:24 PM

Just to make things more confusing, there's a 4-disc UHD set with all the content you need and a 2-disc UHD set which is nothing more than the film itself on UHD and BD. Oh Warners, why do you do this to us?

chip75 · 07-29-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

EDIT: You were right!

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

https://www.warnerbros.co.uk/collections/iconic-moments

Here's the range's first wave, I guess Blade Runner will be part of a new wave.

Warner Bros. love to knock out new O-Rings.

07-29-2018, 12:48 PM	#1
bunyboy Member Member since:Sep 2017	Which Blade Runner blu-ray set should I buy? Hi All, I'd like to own Blade Runner on blu-ray but which set should I get? There seem to be so many versions internationally (including a new version coming out next month in the UK) and I'm wondering which is my best bet? Should I be searching out the 5 disc set from 2007? Or have more recent editions improved on that? I can see that that version was on bd25 discs and the documentary in SD. Have either of those things improved with more recent editions? Thanks.

07-29-2018, 07:24 PM	#7
DeathlyGeneral Active Member Member since:Jul 2017 Blu-ray collection:110	Just to make things more confusing, there's a 4-disc UHD set with all the content you need and a 2-disc UHD set which is nothing more than the film itself on UHD and BD. Oh Warners, why do you do this to us? Last edited by DeathlyGeneral; 07-29-2018 at 07:32 PM.

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07-29-2018, 05:59 PM	#2
professorwho Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Southeast Michigan, USA Blu-ray collection:167 Blu-ray reviews:59	I'm assuming you're in the UK, so I'll try to break it down. There was a re-release with all the content on 3 discs, it's this. OOP, so kind of expensive. The US equivalent is even more expensive. If you want the version with the most content, it's the UHD. It has all the special features and all the different cuts. There was a recent Japanese release which added the Atmos mix to the original transfer, but it's out of stock, so it may be harder to find. Bottom line: UHD. I hate how there's too many releases of Blade Runner... it confuses the consumer and does no good...

07-29-2018, 06:13 PM	#4
chip75 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales Blu-ray collection:1996 DVD collection:2043 Trading Score:8	It really depends on your set-up and what you want to get out of Blade Runner. If you're 4K ready or intend to be the UHD releases will be your best bet. If you're not interested in 4K but want the best Blade Runner experience depending on price the UHD may still be your best bet. The Dangerous Days documentary actually gets worse on Blu-ray, but the Workprint with newer versions has superior audio. Sometimes the Collectors BD pops up on Amazon France from time to time, but you may have to wait. Also pick up Paul Sammon's Future Noir book to complete the set.