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Why Deckard is human

posted 8 years ago by tomcervo
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Deckard is human because that's how Ford understood the character, and how he played it. So did Hauer, who played a replicant opposite a human--he'd have made other choices if he thought Deckard was just like him; instead, he's trying to teach a human something about real humanity; something Deckard finally realizes.

Both actors went into the production with that understanding, and that's how they played their parts. Both disagreed with Scott's later decision that Deckard was a replicant.

Scott would have to replace his two leads' entire performances--not simply add a scene with a unicorn from what looked like a deodorant commercial.

[–] DrAndreiSmyslov 8 years ago

Both disagreed with Scott's later decision that Deckard was a replicant.

But it wasn't a "later" decision by Scott. Scott conducted the original film project back in 81-82 with the agenda to hint Deckard was a replicant. It's in the history books, no viewer can change that with any assertion in a forum disputing it.

not simply add a scene with a unicorn from what looked like a deodorant commercial.

You know, I've lost count how many times I think of unicorns while applying deodorant. But then, I also always think of unicorns when I'm having a root canal done.

There's something about biscupid drilling and axila fumigants that just scream unicorn.

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[–] mezomorph 8 years ago

Mhm and DaVinci wanted to paint a flying saucer above Gioconda's head,but the client said no can do isn't it obvious she's a reptilian?

[–] CremersAlex 8 years ago

Deckard is human because that's how Ford understood the character, and how he played it.

Maybe that is exactly how Scott wanted it ... Ford not trying to act as a replicant must have certainly played into the cards of the director. After all, Deckard is different from Batty & Co, he actually thinks he's human. Well done!

Scott would have to replace his two leads' entire performances--not simply add a scene with a unicorn from what looked like a deodorant commercial.

So you have noticed the most blatant in-your-face hint but not the more subtle ones that were already there in the Theatrical Cut?