[LiquidPolymer]

I loved Blade Runner when it came out, cheesy voice over and all. At the time, I was a regular at showings of film noir that popped up at my local film center so I understood the vibe created by Ridley Scott. And I loved the Sci-Fi fusion. I remember watching later with my brother on pay-per-view and he was bored out of his gourd.

I really didn't consider the philosophy of deeper meaning contained within, so the contradictions this article points out never bothered me. They still don't. Yet I agree that the discussions around this movie that have taken place for 40 years, and its revival after box office failure continue to amaze. I do love Ridley's "Final Cut" version and the sequel as well which cements Deckard's replicant status.

[keiferski]

The cheesy voiceover is actually not in the original version, I think..?

This guy is recutting the film with the voiceover and some extra scenes included: https://youtube.com/@kazuchoice?si=6H8c9giAb9H-BUS5

[atombender]

The original theatrical version has the voiceover. It was added following negative feedback from test screenings.

[keiferski]

Interesting, I didn’t know that. I always assumed it was in the script but scrapped before the final release.