Blade Runner - Is It Overrated

[Rik]

It's left ambiguous in the theatrical cut, but in the final and director's cut, it's pretty obvious he is a replicant

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Rik

It's left ambiguous in the theatrical cut, but in the final and director's cut, it's pretty obvious he is a replicant

It was the final cut I watched a few weeks back. Its definitely implied but I really didn't see it as obvious. Why is he so weak compared to the others? As for the beatings he receives, it's a movie. Indiana Jones regularly survives things that should kill him.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by J Harker

It was the final cut I watched a few weeks back. Its definitely implied but I really didn't see it as obvious. Why is he so weak compared to the others? As for the beatings he receives, it's a movie. Indiana Jones regularly survives things that should kill him.

It's been a while since I watched it, but I remember thinking it was obvious the first time I watched the Final Cut, sadly I can't quite remember why

I think I'll give it a watch tonight and make some notes

[SymbioticFunction]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I don't see how Deckard can be a replicant if he's in this new movie and a lot older.

I think he's supposed to be a Nexus 7 with unlimited lifespan rather than just four years. Could be wrong though.

The biggest clue that Deckard is a replicant is his unicorn dream. Gaff makes a origami unicorn at one point, which implies that his dreams or memories are known to them.

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by SymbioticFunction

I think he's supposed to be a Nexus 7 with unlimited lifespan rather than just four years. Could be wrong though.

The biggest clue that Deckard is a replicant is his unicorn dream. Gaff makes a origami unicorn at one point, which implies that his dreams or memories are known to them.

And the fact that in one shot we see his eyes reflect light like a replicant's and the music goes all mysterious/sinister.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

Of course he is! Just like Rachel, he has a longer lifespan than the rest. They'll probably explain in the new film that they age just like humans, and I expect they'll tell us what happened to her too.

Which is why I said he's a Duracell replicant.

I reckon Gosling will be manufactured by the Tyrell corp as well.....

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

This video explains the reasons why Deckard could be/is a replicant very well.



I personally think he is one because of the unicorn and Gaff's line "It's a shame she won't live – but then again, who does?" This is the second time the line has been heard, but the second time reinforces (to the audience) Deckard's realisation that he, like Rachel, is a replicant with implanted memories.

[bioshark]

I can understand the movie seems slow if you were expecting something along the lines of star wars. It's more of a film noir than an action movie however. Just like with 2001: a space odyssey there are no loud explosions every 5 minutes, but it has a mysterious fascinating quality. When you enjoy what is happening other than action the place isn't that slow.

[Demoncrat]

Making the rather more metaphysically obsessed Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? into a detective story works well enough for me.
I've shown civilians the DC and theyve been able to follow the plot as well

Any film that stands the test of time attracts detractors. Tis the nature of the beast.
Take The Godfather for example. Cthulhu it's dull.

[bleakshaun]

I tried rereading do androids dream of electric sheep. I find it so hard to get into

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