Movie discussion: Blade Runner (1982)

Prepare to discuss one of the best and iconic sci-fi movies by Ridley Scott - Blade Runner (1982). Movie episodes, subtitles and discussion questions are waiting for you!

Episode 1
Blade Runner (1982) - The Replicants + Tyrell Corporation (Original movie: 12:58 - 17:05)

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Questions

1. How many replicants escaped from the colony?
2. Why did replicants decide to come back to Earth?
3. Why was one of the replicants named as a possible leader?
4. What was a fail-safe device that was built-in Nexus 6 replicants?
5. How do you feel about the futuristic city presentation in the movie? What emotions does that view evoke?

Episode 2
Blade Runner (1982) - Rachael's Memories (Original movie: 32:08 - 36:01)

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Questions

1. Why did Deckard start to describe Rachael’s memories?
2. Could you retell both stories?
3. Why did Deckard know them both?
4. How did Rachel react? Do you think replicants (androids) should or shouldn’t cry?
5. Why didn’t Deckard stop Rachel when she was leaving?

Episode 3
Blade Runner - Final scene, "Tears in Rain" Monologue (Original movie: 1:44:30 - 1:48:11)

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Questions

1. Why did Roy save Derek?
2. Do you agree that to live in fear is the same as to be a slave?
3. Roy was speaking about things that he has seen that people wouldn’t believe.
4. Why did he share those things with Derek? Do you think it is important to see something outstanding to fulfill their life?

Episode 4 Extra (18+)
Blade Runner - 'Roy Batty meets Dr. Tyrell' (Original movie: 01:22:41 - 01:27:00)

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Questions

1. What need did Roy have to bring him to his creator?
2. Why did Tyrell refuse to help Roy?
3. What was Roy’s motive to kill Tyrell? 

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Discussion questions

1. What is your first memory of your childhood? Could that memory be ‘implanted’ by your parents’ stories and pictures. So you don’t remember the moment itself, but remember that because of someone’s words?
2. Why would replicants or robots like to exist longer? Why do people desire to live endlessly?
3. Could you explain the meaning of the quote “The light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long.” Do you know any examples of that?
4. Blade Runner is considered to be a movie that requires personal interpretation. Can you name other movies with an open ending or controversial interpretation?

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