The original was 1982, not 1984. [1]

I mention this mainly because I doubted my memories when I saw the date 1984, which would have put me in uni rather than as still at school.

At that time, I was probably more of an arsehole than I am now, but I credit the film for making me rethink some really important things, mainly to do with rights/respect for others. I would like to think that its effect on me was positive.

At the time of watching it in the cinema (1982, with the explanatory voiceover "I knew the lingo, every good cop did" etc), I remember being uneasy with Deckhard's pressuring of Rachael to kiss him etc. But it didn't spoil the film for me.

Years later, I got a DVD collection with various cinematic releases and director's cut (without the voiceover narrative and with previously cut scenes) etc. I was surprised that the Deckhard/Rachael stuff hadn't been revisited; years after having watched it in the cinema, it looked to me to be even more like an abuse thing. However, I still rate the film for providing a slap in the face about discrimination etc.

I'd like to see another cut - with the voiceover, which helped me and I like it - but with revisions to the Rachael/Deckhard pressured relationship thing.

It isn't as though Harrison Ford hasn't had revisionists messing with his work, after all. We all know that Han shot first. ;-)

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner#Release

I agree with you, Blade Runner 2049 explored more in depth the philosophical the older movie brought up. I was very hyped for the movie, and was really satisfied with the result. Same director is doing Dune, are you looking forward to that as well?

I’m one of the few people who actually watched the remake before the original. It was a great movie and blew my mind. But it can’t compare to the original. There’s something operatic and timeless about the original that the remake doesn’t have. It’s much less polished but rawer in a sense. I think it will still be a classic 50 years from now and eminently watchable but I can’t say the same about 2049 as great as it was. The remake is a great movie but just a movie if you understand my meaning.

Hmm, I liked BR 2049 as a film; but it didn't really do it for me as any relation to the original.

It immediately moved onto my all-time favorite list. Once I realized the main theme, I had to watch it again and loved the details and clues that were presented along the way.

In terms of visual spectacle, it may be tops. The detail and research highlighted by this 'coincidence':

https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2020/09/1599807108...

I hadn't thought about it until now, but these days, science fiction and fantasy movies that end without everything exploding should get bonus points.

Damn good example, I loved 2049!