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re: this could help
[9002] by "TOBOT" (user-uiveqkl.dsl.mindspring.com)   on Thu 31 Jan 2002 20:56:43     reply ] [ up ]

It is not wrong to be a robot.

Actually, deep down I believe that we are all deterministic processes unfolding, like chemical robots. That doesn't bother me, though, I suppose, I don't really have any choice. ;)
re: this could help
[9006] by "FrereKhan" (bowerbird.qut.edu.au)   on Thu 31 Jan 2002 21:01:32     reply ] [ up ]
The 'directors edition' of Blade Runner is much improved, and includes this Doubt (and hints), but I haven't seen the original version recently to compare.

FK
re: this could help
[9252] by "RobPfeifer" (246.234.35.212.in-addr.arpa.ip-p)   on Sat 09 Feb 2002 18:33:16     reply ] [ up ]
Set a thief to catch a thief, as they say. It explains, after all, how come our replicant hunter is so tough. Also:
1) The police briefing mentions six escaped replicants but only goes on to give details of five. Count 'em!
2) The original cut was given a really mushy ending. Hey presto, Sarah Tyrell the replicant turns out not to have a five year limited lifespan. In the (better, IMHO) director's cut their uncertain future together is left hanging. But knowing the main character (sorry, can't remember his name) is a replicant too, maybe they'll both seize up after five years have gone by.

Flippant attitude to their plight and one overlooking the whole point of the limited lifespan ethical issues raised, and the issues about what makes us human, but... I'm not about to discuss the entire everything about the film in a single post!

Rob