awesome film, let down by a poor DVD compression

Rating: 8/10 (26 December 2005)

This films imagery is let down significantly by the extremely poor transfer to DVD. Mpeg compression artifacts are very noticeable due to the dark nature of the film. The blacks tend to artifact into moving 'blocks' these macro-blocks are a significant issue in the early parts of the film, notable when decker is traveling to the station for instance.
I've been hoping for a new 'edition' of this film for quite sometime now, one with improved compression techniques, which have come along significantly. Blade runner was one of the first to DVD titles, which fundamentally is the problem with the quality.
*spoiler* As for the films plot, there are a few holes and of course the 'hints' given through the film to Decker's actual nature, which if you've read the books sequel ( a bit flimsy ) confirms most of these summations. Although this was written significantly after the film was released and was probably biased by the conjecture around the films 'replicant' nature of decker. *end spoiler*
enjoy the film, and hope for a new transfer to DVD
cheers
Bolloxim