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We all know that HF views BR with disdain because of the horrors during production, but does it seem to anyone else that Ford is trying to forget the movie's on his resume? Way I see it, He should acknowledge it as a piece of Sci-Fi legend, acknowledge the BR fans and say, 'Yeah it was a good movie, hard as hell to make the thing, but i can't hate it.
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He isn't selfish, he may just not like the movie in general. If he ever had the to make a movie resume obviously he would put Blade Runner on it, he may just not be as proud of it as he is with Indy or the Fugitive.<BR><BR><BR>Tim

Robocop was probably the toughest film ever to be made and the cast & crew still stay enthusiastic about it and are proud so yeah Ford is a touch selfish
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Well, you've got to think about how he feels.<BR><BR>Think of being in some kind of turmoil(it has been said that he almost died during a stunt), and just having a very negative, unhappy extended experience.<BR><BR>Unlike us, Ford cannot view the film without remembering how he felt at the time, and I'm sure that he realizes the artistic merit of the film.<BR><BR>I went to Washington, D.C. for a field trip when I was in school years ago. I felt emotionally horrible for personal reasons, and while it was not directly related to the fact that I was in that city, any thinking of it almost hurts, I was miserable. <BR><BR>So he's not going to strain himself in interviews by saying "Well, I recognize that it's pretty good, but I just hated the experience of making it". He's just going to be sour about Blade Runner, period.<BR><BR>About 2 years ago Ford appeared on the show Inside the Actor's Studio(you know, with the bearded guy with glasses and all the note cards interviewing actors), and they went through his resume, talking about all his movies except Blade Runner.<BR><BR>But of course, we all know that he recently said he watched some of the director's cut on TV and has warmed up to it a bit.<BR><BR>But I do not think he is selfish at all for the reasons I have stated.

He argued with Scott a lot and Scott is such a perfectionist and hard to satisfy.<BR><BR>I am not surprised.<BR><BR>But then, they both did their best and beyond!
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in general...usually the best works of art come from times of struggle and conflict. BR had its fill of both and it shows with lots of emotion when we watch it.

These are all good points, and i have nothing personal against the guy, just had a thought.
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Hi there everyone!

Firstly, I'm baaaaaack! Year 12 has been a bit of a stress, hence my less than perfect attendance record! (this is my excuse for not posting much this year!) Woah, this place has changed looks wise! For the better I'm sure! How's everyone been?

Anyway, more to the point, I think that Harison may not be selfish, but the denial of the movie in the media's documentation of his life is a little dissapointing. I was watching a biography of him, and waited as the chronology dragged on, 1980 came and was quickly followed by 84! I was astounded! So, whilst I don't think Ford is selfish, and has a right not to talk about the movie, I think that the Media's coverage of events should include all those that occured!

Paul
- I love the Lebowski quote aaron!

He's just sour 'cos Rutger came out on top and stole the show.

It's a clothes thing - who looked the coolest, Rutger with his full length leather coat or Harrison with his sleazy mack and checked shirt?

Seriously though, if Harrison wants to disassociate himself from such a great film then fine - why don't we go one further a reshoot his scene's with a different actor.

Do you think the movie could have worked without Harrison?

Any suggestions for an alternative actor?

I wonder how Blade Runner would have turned out if Dustin Hoffman (the original choice for Deckard) had done the movie instead?

it was said by Micheal Deeley that "One of the basic rules of filmmaking is that very happy units usually produce very bland films."

so there ya go

but as for another charecter do we have to pick actors who were old enogh back in 82 i say we pick our next choice from all time like form Humphrey Bogart to Craig Bierko

Check this out
http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hc&id=1800019354&cf=pg&photoid=34776&intl=us
http://www.sf-fan.de/sf-film/blade_runner_ford.jpg

The link to the picture of Craig Bierko from the Thirteenth Floor does have a sort of Deckard-like vibe... Did you know that Craig Bierko's character's apartment scenes in the "Thirteenth Floor" were shot in the Ennis-Brown house (they used the exterior of the Ennis-Brown house for Deckards Apartment in Blade Runner) ?

i thought those tiles looked familiar

Once we're looking at alternate actors, you have to turn to a couple of good old Noir movies. Bogart is an obvious choice for Deck. I mean, come on, the role was written for him! I can't remember where i read it... Probably in Future Noir, but the idea of Robert Mitcham playing the role would work for me! Gabriel Burn's performance in Miller's Crossing makes me believe that he could play the role. Looking at who could play Rachel, I'd say Ingrid Burgman has a shot, but Sean Young played her very well! J.F. - William H. Macy. Tyrell - Albert Finney

Any other ideas guys?

Paul

Seperate the art from the artist. Harrison Ford IS Rick Deckard to me. When I read DADoES i am imagining him. I certainly understand why he doesnt like it, i know the feeling of being involved in something i hate that most people would think is really cool. It doesnt change the fact that he added something special to a great film. Dustin Hoffman wouldnt have been nearly as good.

Harrison is definatly the only person who could have done this film. In my opinion he is one of the only actors who can express his charactors thoughts without alot of dialog. Just looking at his facial features
(watch Regarding Henry this is one of the best examples also Patriot Games) you can tell what how his character is reacting.

Harrison probably isn't completely satisfied with the movies outcome,maybe he thought he could have done a better job or didn't think the film did the story justice, either way its his right to be able to say "I don't count that film as a personal success".

But I would still like to hear his opinion on the film/storyline. After all, if the story didn't inspire him in some way I don't think he would have done it.