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Rating: Null/10 (12 January 1999)

Back in 1990 I worked on the set dressing crew of Days of Thunder. There were four persons on this movie who also worked together on Blade Runner (Tom Roysden, Ron Jacobs, Joe Mendoza and Larry Boyd).
Their story went something like this. Darryl Hannah, who is so stunningly beautiful, made quite an impact on everybody. When she came out on the set in her leotards, you could hear gasps and involuntary sounds coming from the crew members. The noise was so noticeable that everyone broke out in laughter, then applause for the then unknown Ms. Hannah. As one fellow said, "the sight of her in those leotards made you weak in the knees."
Another note. An anticipated change in one of the sets was going to cancel the rest of the days shooting. However, Joe Mendoza (drapery) and Larry Boyd volunteered to work over lunch to see what they could get done. After lunch break, the entire hall was transferred, the crew applauded their work, and filming was resumed.
As far as the movie, SEE IT. I saw the studio release (in theatre and on HBO). I will not try to elaborate on what has already been written except to say that this film is brilliant. Blade Runner will be added to my collection, but only the director's cut. Why? Who knows best how the movie should be viewed? Anal retentive studio big-wigs, or the creative genius who gave it life!