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MattchewHawkSep 8, 2022

An all-time classic Sci-Fi blockbuster. The film that changed the genre forever with its thought provoking themes about the right of artificial life. The music and visuals of this film always gives me chills. As does the Deckard and BattyAn all-time classic Sci-Fi blockbuster. The film that changed the genre forever with its thought provoking themes about the right of artificial life. The music and visuals of this film always gives me chills. As does the Deckard and Batty characters. I find it hard to not watch this movie at least once a year. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd say that it's one of those movies you just have to see yourself to see what all the fuss is about.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoSep 1, 2017

"Blade Runner" is a classic sci-fi movie for excellence, incredible photography, special effects, music and the perfomance of Harrison Ford, a very good story, and with this, this movie helps me to prepare to the sequel in October.

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RobertBroganSep 28, 2015

Blade Runner is great noir sci-fi, great mood and setting. The android characters (especially Rutger Hauer) give off an aura of aliveness, which fits the story very well. The cinematography and sets are excellent (as with other Ridley ScottBlade Runner is great noir sci-fi, great mood and setting. The android characters (especially Rutger Hauer) give off an aura of aliveness, which fits the story very well. The cinematography and sets are excellent (as with other Ridley Scott films). All-in-all Blade Runner lives up to its reputation as a sci-fi classic.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 7, 2016

Even today, Blade Runner becomes a perfect success to movie history and then normally every day, we would make movies (at least one or two on just one person). Play safe, people, and watch Blade Runner every day.

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LeokaAug 20, 2016

Un error que dice aquí es que la película es de 1982 y no del 92. La novela es mas compleja y tiene mas detalles raros. Como toda adaptación cinematográfica el cine toma ciertas cosas y las lleva a dos horas de historia y en muchos casos loUn error que dice aquí es que la película es de 1982 y no del 92. La novela es mas compleja y tiene mas detalles raros. Como toda adaptación cinematográfica el cine toma ciertas cosas y las lleva a dos horas de historia y en muchos casos lo hace mal pero acá es diferente porque la mejora y da algunas de las escenas mas memorables del cine. La estética es increíble, la lluvia utilizada para que no se vean los cables fue un acierto en la ambientación y las pantallas gigantes hacen de esta película de hace mas de 30 años, una película que podría decirse estar hecha por estos días. A mi me dio la sensación de que los replicantes son mas humanos que los humanos y esa deshumanizacion se ve cada vez mas en estos tiempos por eso esta obra esta tan vigente en el colectivo social.… Expand

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MrSchipunovMay 17, 2021

Great movie for its time. Became better in my eyes after watching the sequel.

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TheRealJB99Nov 22, 2016

10/10 ign legit review make sure to visit jepsons garage for vesty memes jk jk jk film is dog wank would rater watch paint dry old as **** rather watch star wars the clone wars

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RaekzOct 6, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this dark and gloomy look of this futuristic slum-like Los Angeles in 2019. It perfectly supports the bizarre atmosphere of the lightly philosophic and dramatic story of blade runner. The Cast also does a very good job, especially Harrison Ford (Rick Deckard), Sean Young (Rachael) and Rutger Hauer (Roy Batty) are excellent in this movie and their characters are most important to represent the problem of androids that are a bit too human. I think the strong points of blade runner are definitely the long (based on how long you see it on the display) and distant shots in calm, emotional situations (maybe compared to more modern productions a bit too long) and the much faster cuts in action sequences; the effects that were very well for the conditions of 1982 and are even compared to today's movies not bad; the music, a mix of classic tunes and synthie-sounds and the well-acted characters. For me a weakness of 'Blade Runner' is that sometimes for example when someone dies it's often way too dramatic presented. But all in all Blade Runner is a very good and dramatic Science-Fiction movie that has a very interesting philosophical approach and deals with questions like 'what is life?' or 'how much are humans rulers over other individuals?' and 'cause of that breaks the frame of classic sci-fi movies.… Expand

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GrendizerOct 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For nowadays standards and understanding of robotics, cloning etc. it might not be that novel of an idea. But without a doubt, the imagery, the sound, the atmosphere is just a thing to behold. And I know it sounds cliché since everyone mentions it, but the last minutes of the surviving replicant is just masterfully played and hits right in the feels. A death scene for the ages.… Expand

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KimJaeSeokOct 8, 2017

When I saw this movie first, I was boring because this movie has slow tempo than others movie by seeing me.
Because of I have to watch this movie again. and This movie is masterpiece for me.
This movie has surprisingly beautiful background.When I saw this movie first, I was boring because this movie has slow tempo than others movie by seeing me.
Because of I have to watch this movie again. and This movie is masterpiece for me.
This movie has surprisingly beautiful background. Nevertheless I don't want to appear that in real world. Like "Who is more humane?" question melted away in my mind. and I am feeling lingering imagery.

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이 영화는 놀랍도록 아름다운 배경을 가지고 있습니다. 제가 그것이 현실 세계에서 나타나는 것을 원하지 않음에도 불구하고요.
"누가 더욱 인간적인가?"와 같은 질문은 제 마음 속에 녹아내렸습니다. 그리고 저는 여운을 느끼고 있습니다.… Expand

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kiankJan 21, 2018

This was a great film, but it did have some flaws. The acting is pretty great and the action scenes are done very well but the story was a little boring at some times. The visuals of the film were amazing and I believe that this is one ofThis was a great film, but it did have some flaws. The acting is pretty great and the action scenes are done very well but the story was a little boring at some times. The visuals of the film were amazing and I believe that this is one of the coolest universes! Overall, I would give it a 8.5.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisJun 9, 2018

Blade Runner is one of the best science fiction movies of all time, but it has lacked a bit of research into its own world to get to be perfect.

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JeBjBoNov 19, 2021

The athmosphere in this film just builds and builds and builds. Every frame is beautiful to look at.

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xXClutchDutchXxFeb 10, 2020

It's original an 8 for me but I feel like I'm not doing it justice for it's time. The visuals and concept of this movie is extremely unique and done very well why still staying mature with it's scenes. I can see why this is considered a classic.

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bluesmanBSep 16, 2018

Counts as the best work by Scott and in the genre.
The soundtrack and casting is superb and Hauer is the most impressive in my opinion. His famous line before he dies was created by himself instead of scripted.
I love the general darkCounts as the best work by Scott and in the genre.
The soundtrack and casting is superb and Hauer is the most impressive in my opinion. His famous line before he dies was created by himself instead of scripted.
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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019

So, this is it - THE UNDISPUTED SCI-FI CLASSIC!

Well, that's really up to what you as the viewer prefer. Do you like scares and a creepy atmosphere? Go for Alien or Predator. Do you like high flying action and exhilarating chases? Then maybeSo, this is it - THE UNDISPUTED SCI-FI CLASSIC!

Well, that's really up to what you as the viewer prefer. Do you like scares and a creepy atmosphere? Go for Alien or Predator. Do you like high flying action and exhilarating chases? Then maybe Star Wars is better suited for you. Blade Runner is not a horror movie, nor is it particularly exciting (even if action was the genre Harrison Ford mostly worked in during the 80s). This is a creepy, dark and gritty science fiction tale set in a post-apocalyptic world not farm from Tim Burton's Gotham City. It has a slow, dreamy tone and its script focuses on long moments of contemplative silence. The incredible visual style still holds up today, and it's made even more iconic by Vangelis' electronic score.

The movie has real depth but the story isn't hard to follow. It's more of an manifest really, a bit like another great slow sci-fi, Arrival. And because this i not a thriller or an action movie, it requires a specific mindset to really be enjoyed. And even if you haven't got that mindset you can't but marvel at Ford's minimalist, flat but utterly brilliant performance. This, ladies and gentlemen, is Ford's greatest performance yet.

But its not a flawless movie, mind you. The story never really sets of properly and we barely even see the replicants Ford is chasing. A shame really, cause Rutger Hauer's replicant baddie is probably one of the greatest in all of cinema history. His acting can be compared with Arnie's, only creepier. Some of the quieter moments feel out of place in the story and barely bring anything else than more length to the story. The second act of the movie is the slowest, and weakest. After a promising start, impressively setting up the world and the story, the movie almost totally freezes before entering the memorably surreal third act.

All of the above being said, Blade Runner is a remarkably memorable and original piece of cinema. It's gritty, violent and disturbing. It's surreal, slow and contemplative. Its few actions scenes are stylish, its performances are top notch. It's a type of moving art that they just don't make anymore.… Expand

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PhilipBlakeMay 30, 2019

I'm talking about Blade Runner: Director's Cut (1991). Blade Runner is an one-of-a-kind sci-fi film noir masterpiece. The ambiance of Vangelis' score and production design are just out of this world. Phenomenal work in every way. Directing byI'm talking about Blade Runner: Director's Cut (1991). Blade Runner is an one-of-a-kind sci-fi film noir masterpiece. The ambiance of Vangelis' score and production design are just out of this world. Phenomenal work in every way. Directing by Ridley Scott is at his finest to date, the rainy atmosphere just feet perfectly to this story driven by agent Deckard wonderfully portrayed with a top notch Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer is coldest as possible as we even imagine this is really a replicant for some moments. All the visual effects are spectacular and still very effective as the today standard. The story is loosely based on the Philip K Dick novel but have is own approach that perfectly feet to Ridley Scott own vision of the story. Every sequences are unforgettable and the final is just perfect! Near to reach the prefect 10 rating. The Final Cut of the film have some sequences and color treatments altered so this deacrese the rate from 9 to 8 in my opinion. And then the theatrical version, the international version and the now official workprint version are all far from what the final versions are. Complete opposite of Star Wars original saga by the way. This is also probably the first serious cyberpunk movie ever made. An instant classic that absolutely deserve to be seen.… Expand

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RobwinzApr 19, 2020

This movie is really good, it had a slow start at first but after that it started to get better. The actors/actresses do an amazing job, especially from Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) and Rachel (Sean Young) they did a fantastic job whileThis movie is really good, it had a slow start at first but after that it started to get better. The actors/actresses do an amazing job, especially from Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) and Rachel (Sean Young) they did a fantastic job while playing the role of their characters and giving out their dialogue. Also, the movie has got an amazing plot and it's even got some really good camera work, practical effects and some beautiful uses of lighting. Overall, it's a really good movie with some great action scenes and an interesting story.… Expand

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Echo078May 28, 2021

The soundtrack, goddamn the soundtrack is just so good. If you love the Cyberpunk/dystopia genre you will love this movie

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JoaoogbrielOct 25, 2020

This film is so immersive that it is easy to understand why it is so overhated. Such great movie!

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Bleeding_JesterNov 11, 2021

this movie does an amazing job with its setting and it has aged amazingly well

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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021

Blade Runner's thrilling immersion and philosophical musings transcend the typical action film in a story that feels oddly poignant.

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

One of the best apocalyptic action movies that have been shot. Scott, at his second features, shows great directing abilities providing some beautiful shots that leave you stunned at times.

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022

Regardless of whichever cut you watch, Ridley Scott's stylish and beautiful Blade Runner is one of the greatest special effects films of all time. The practical model work in this science fiction classic holds up even when compared directlyRegardless of whichever cut you watch, Ridley Scott's stylish and beautiful Blade Runner is one of the greatest special effects films of all time. The practical model work in this science fiction classic holds up even when compared directly to its masterful 2017 sequel. While its story takes a bit of a backseat to its atmosphere, Rutger Hauer's tremendous performance adds a much needed dose of humanity to the overall package.… Expand

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Richard552Aug 12, 2022

Which is respectively hard to follow for an incredibly tired and not so-sober individual.
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TongxiSep 26, 2022

Great athmospheric sci fi movie. Also soundtrack is fantastic. The end is one of the best in movies.

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davenbettridgeFeb 19, 2012

Blade Runner is a difficult movie to review as its a landmark science fiction masterpiece that has gone on to influence much of science fiction in movies and video games but on the other hand I find it boring as hell. Studying this movie forBlade Runner is a difficult movie to review as its a landmark science fiction masterpiece that has gone on to influence much of science fiction in movies and video games but on the other hand I find it boring as hell. Studying this movie for culture purposes is fascinating, watching for entertainment value is another thing.… Expand

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A_NorthernerAug 24, 2012

Ridley Scott's 1982 film Blade Runner is an adaptation of Hollywood favourite Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Set in a futuristic 2019 Los Angeles, the humans remaining on Earth populate a poisoned planet. ScottRidley Scott's 1982 film Blade Runner is an adaptation of Hollywood favourite Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Set in a futuristic 2019 Los Angeles, the humans remaining on Earth populate a poisoned planet. Scott and his special effects team created a sprawling, multi-cultural, dark and dystopian metropolis dense with towering skyscrapers in between which flying police cars patrol. The setting of the film is visionary and Dick and Scott deserve all the praise they have received for it.

The soundtrack is provided by Vangelis (Chariots of Fire) and provides the perfect backdrop to the gloomy futuristic landscape Scott creates.

Technology has allowed the fictional Tyrell Corporation to develop organic androids, known as replicants, for use as slaves in off-world colonies. Outlawed on Earth, Harrison Ford plays Deckard, a retired replicant hunter (known as a blade runner) tasked with tracking and 'retiring' a group of rogue replicants who have returned to Earth. The replicants are lead by Rutger Hauer's intelligent and villainous Roy Barry, with the intent of forcing Tyrell to modify the replicants and extended their lifespan. Ford plays the burnt out, gritty drunkard Deckard with the grumpiness of Han Solo but thankfully with none of the sarcasm or cheesy lines. Hauer is excellent as he becomes scarily unhinged and seemingly indestructible towards the film's climax. Sean Young plays an experimental female replicant, designed with memories with the belief that she is actually human, with whom Deckard falls for.

I must be honest that with this being the first time I have watched the film, I completely missed the plot suggestions that Deckard himself may be a replicant so maybe I need to re-watch the film from this point of view.… Expand

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EverlongMay 18, 2012

Gritty, dark, beautiful, scary, alien. Five words that I can use to sum up what Blade Runner represents to me. A brilliant film that ever science fiction fan should make a point of seeing.

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StaticSpineAug 24, 2013

Classics of Cyberpunk movies. Great visuals that still look awesome nowadays. Awesome noire atmosphere. I can't even imagine how breathtaking it looked back in 1982.

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BradySmithDec 18, 2013

Blade Runner is an extremely stylized, visually unique, and darkly atmospheric sci-fi classic, but it's held back from true perfection by some very noticeable flaws. The noir jazz music doesn't always mix well with the rest of theBlade Runner is an extremely stylized, visually unique, and darkly atmospheric sci-fi classic, but it's held back from true perfection by some very noticeable flaws. The noir jazz music doesn't always mix well with the rest of the soundtrack. I kept wishing that the saxophone would just go away. Harrison Ford's voiceover also felt vey forced and cheesy to me. Other than some minor gripes however, this is still one heck of a movie. It's all enveloped in an eerie atmosphere unlike anything else out there. Much of this comes from the visual decisions. The art direction is superbly gothic and near non-stop rain plights the futuristic city of L.A. for almost the entire movie. The action is also unique in that it possesses a cold, strange, and gritty aesthetic, most evidently seen in the scene where Decker is being hunted by the lead replicant inside of the abandoned building. There are also scenes of emotional intensity here, mostly related to the replicants' yearning for a less abbreviated life. It's not as tightly directed as Scott's other sci-fi classic Alien, but what is? It makes up for this by tackling much more ambitious thematic content than that movie. It's mostly successful at this, but it still doesn't feel as weighty as it could have been to me. Perhaps it will grow on me with repeat viewings.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJul 8, 2013

A very gritty, interesting, and entertaining sci-fi film. Harrison Ford gives a really good performance as Declared and my favorite part of the film is the gritty dirty feel of the movie.

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bfoore90Feb 2, 2020

A highly influential classic in terms of science fiction neo-noir, Blade Runner is a good movie that I can definitely see myself watching again.

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dhingedSep 19, 2014

I love this movie, but it's mostly because of the sets and scenery and cinematography, not to mention the palpable sense of living in a cyber-dystopic future surrounded by whirling fans, dark lighting, grates, and the immense technologicalI love this movie, but it's mostly because of the sets and scenery and cinematography, not to mention the palpable sense of living in a cyber-dystopic future surrounded by whirling fans, dark lighting, grates, and the immense technological and populous detail Ridley Scott created from his imagination. It's overwhelming in a tasteful sense, feeling like it's saturated but unavoidable and inevitable, a dark cynical but feasible future that lays at the back of our minds in our modern world. It reminds of the detail of Star Wars and Aliens, the former of which I'm sure inspired Ridley Scott and the latter an obvious predecessor. Even Deckard's cupboards and blinds resemble the halls and rooms of the Nostromo.

My issues however with the movie, and what sets it from going to the top, are that the substance is less than the scenery. The plot itself is riveting, but the detail and development is definitely thinner than the long scenes and abundant set flourishings belie. The tension between the characters is just as riveting, but there is much more implied than the dialogue holds up and their actions follow through on.

Ridley Scott had a lot of philosophical material to work with here, but unfortunately the writing doesn't take full advantage of it so it feels more in my head than onscreen. There's also some nonsensicle behavior by the characters seemingly for the sake of effect or drama, which I think got in the way of what could have been some real brain-twisting questions with the androids and what humans are capable of creating.

Overall, unforgettable for me, and growing up, a unrivaled definition of a dystopic alternate-future, as if Ridley took a camera through his own mind exploring every dark grated tunnel and over-populated night street. Deckard's apartment alone is unforgettable for its abundance of technological art forms, but I only wish there was more meat to this bone as there was garnishings.… Expand

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CinemassacreMar 13, 2016

In the nearly 25 years since its original release, Blade Runner has become one of the most discussed, debated, and influential science fiction movies. These days, it's almost impossible to find a gritty science fiction motion picture thatIn the nearly 25 years since its original release, Blade Runner has become one of the most discussed, debated, and influential science fiction movies. These days, it's almost impossible to find a gritty science fiction motion picture that doesn't owe at least a small debt to Blade Runner's visual style. The movie is also one of the first major motion pictures to have been given a red carpet "Director's Edition." In cooperation with Warner Brothers, Ridley Scott re-tooled the movie, making minor changes and eliminating the much-maligned voiceover. In late 1992, the new version was released in a limited number of theaters and was universally acclaimed as the "definitive version" by fans worldwide.

Considering how respected Blade Runner is in the 2000s, it's difficult to remember that it was widely viewed as a failure during its initial release. Reviews, for the most part, were negative. (This isn't surprising. Cutting-edge science fiction is often viewed negatively at first then re-evaluated later. 2001 is a classic example.) The box office was tepid, and the film failed to make back its production costs. Viewers, expecting something more popcorn-oriented from a Harrison Ford science fiction movie, were disappointed by the dark, serious nature of the project. The cast and crew, who had nearly rebelled against the director during production, were in some cases unenthusiastic in their support of the finished product.

The central ethical question posed by Blade Runner has been popular in science fiction since it’s the inception of the genre: what is life? It's the same issue pondered by Mary Shelly in Frankenstein, translated into the far future. Man is no longer building misshapen creatures out of disused body parts. Now the creatures are nearly perfect replicas of human beings. They live, eat, drink, make love, think, feel, and perish. But do they have souls? Is Deckard merely consigning scrap to the slag heap or is he killing? That question has worn on him. According to Bryant, he's the best there ever was, but that was in the past. Now, he's burned out.

Blade Runner is as much of a morality play as it is an action/adventure story. The question of whether or not the replicants are "alive" echoes themes from countless novels, movies, and television series. It lies at the heart of Issac Asimov's I, Robot (both the book and the movie). It's central to the premise of the current TV series Battlestar Galactica (which borrows Blade Runner's "skinjob" slang to describe human-looking androids). Blade Runner didn't invent the issue but it arguably did more to popularize it than any other post-Asimov source.

Those expecting to see Harrison Ford in full Han Solo/Indiana Jones action hero mode are primed for disappointment. Deckard is still capable of getting the job done, but he's not gung-ho about it. He's a reluctant cop, and his reluctance becomes more apparent as the movie unfolds. He's also not the blade runner he used to be. He does the job, but gets the hell kicked out of him on several occasions and, without Rachael's timely intervention when he confronts Leon, he wouldn't be around to chase Pris and Roy.

The final confrontation between Deckard and Roy is atypical of an action movie. The formula requires that these two engage in a long, hard one-on-one struggle before Deckard vanquishes Roy. That's not what happens. The fight occurs, but Deckard is the loser. Roy saves him, even though he has every reason to let Deckard die. The two end up spending Roy's last hours together, waiting for his four-year life to end. Why does Roy save Deckard? Perhaps, recognizing that the end is at hand, Roy doesn't want to die alone. His companions are no more; Deckard is the only one who will stay with him. This action, more than any other, argues for the "humanity" of the replicants. What could be more human than to not want to die alone?

Blade Runner is not flawless. There is an irritating continuity error pertaining to the number of replicants who made it to Earth. (The original number is six, with one killed. However, Deckard is given only four profiles to track down.) The love story with Rachael doesn't work, in large part because both Ford and Sean Young underplay their roles to such extremes that its impossible to believe either could feel anything for the other. The romance is necessary to the story and it emphasizes the blurred line between men and replicants but it fails on an emotional level.

Blade Runner is a rare science fiction movie so full of material that pages can be written about it without scratching the surface. A review like this can provide little more than an overview. A detailed exploration of the movie, its style, and its mysteries requires dedication that only someone immersed in Blade Runner lore can provide.… Expand

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PluutozzMay 30, 2017

"Do androids dream of electric sheep?" Blade Runner, a flawed masterpiece. Visually stunning and way ahead its time. Ridley Scott returns to SciFi once again after his "Alien" film. This one didn't turn out as good in my opinion, for several"Do androids dream of electric sheep?" Blade Runner, a flawed masterpiece. Visually stunning and way ahead its time. Ridley Scott returns to SciFi once again after his "Alien" film. This one didn't turn out as good in my opinion, for several reasons. Though there are many things that makes this film a classic still. The philosphical themes, the visuals, the worldbuilding, the music by Vangelis, the tone, the mystery and so on... Highly influential movie which mostly stood its test of time. It was not a succefull movie when it premiered back in the 80's and it undertook production hell aswell. Many people learned to apriciate in time a vhs releases and later through the "dirctors cut" and "final cut" dvd releases. I would recommend checkin out the "Final Cut" version.… Expand

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daviddelnorte23Jun 15, 2017

'Blade Runner' es un clásico del cine y así lo demuestra. Yo he de confesar que tuvo ciertos problemas con esta película y es que el sueño me privó de su visionado la primera vez a la hora de película. Pero en un segundo intento, ya si pude'Blade Runner' es un clásico del cine y así lo demuestra. Yo he de confesar que tuvo ciertos problemas con esta película y es que el sueño me privó de su visionado la primera vez a la hora de película. Pero en un segundo intento, ya si pude verla bien y me gustó más porque al haber visto ciertas cosas de la película y entender mucho mejor su "mitología" pude disfrutar plenamente de ella. Lo que me hace pensar que claramente esta película gane mucho con posteriores visionados.

La película es puro cine negro de espionaje y detectives, pero con un emboltorio de ciencia-ficción. Los personajes están muy bien interpretados y aquí sobresale, sobretodo, su director R. Scott que juega fenomenal con la luz y los efectos. La historia tiene su interés con algun giro muy bueno y un final con fórmula de persecución que la hacen bastante llevadera y a mi me gustó mucho. En conclusión, es una gran película pero, sin duda, es su condición de influencia en el cine lo que la elevan a la categoría de obra maestra de la ciencia-ficción. Un 8.… Expand

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Cameronius_113Feb 1, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NOTE: I watched the Final Cut of the film, the official director's cut of the film which is what the director considers to be the 'complete' film.
Blade Runner was released in 1982 and was directed by Ridley Scott. It is about Rick Deckard, a 'Blade Runner' (kind of a policeman), who is assigned to terminate some Replicants (workers on an outer space mining colony) who have escaped from their post and reached Earth.
This is often called one of the greatest science-fiction movies ever made and that is definitely for good reason. Preparing for this film, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw on-screen.
Undoubtedly the best thing about this film is the theme that it explores and one that is likely to stay relevant for much time in real life; what human life really is. Most of us just take our life for granted as it is just what we have expected to be there for our entire lives so we never really question it or take a deeper look into it. This movie expresses the theme of what human life means very well as it explains it from the point of view of beings who aren't lucky enough to have that life (the Replicants) and the reason the audience now see it as so important is because it is expressed from that certain viewpoint.
The visuals are a big thing in this film and they are absolutely stunning and they remain some of the best I have ever seen in a film (along with 2001: A Space Odyssey). The colour and design choices help create an amazing landscape and adds a dark feel to the place too. I also believe that the visuals aren't just there just because they can but they also do add something to the movie too; the characters of the Replicants all simply want a human life and the beautiful look of all of the locations simply adds to their desires so therefore I think that the visuals add lots of extra effect to the film, not just for the viewer but also for the story and themes.
I find the Replicants themselves, Roy Batty (the main antagonist) in particular, to be the most interesting part of the film as I haven't seen any other characters like them in a film before. Instead of just being plain greedy and power-hungry villains, they only want the things they are after because they believe that they don't have a fair lifestyle compared to the humans and that they were only created for slavery. You can also see how hurt they are too, like in the scene where a Replicant is asked about his mother which agitates him as he has no mother and just simply wants one like every other human. The scene in the film that stood out to me the most was when Batty saves Deckard's life just so he can teach him the value of life and that he shouldn't waste what he has and the death of Batty's character that occurs afterwards was effective as the audience now felt for his character more than any of the actual humans because he had expressed his viewpoints well.
One of the biggest debates about this film and a question left at the end is if Rick Deckard, the main protagonist, is a Replicant or not. This was kind of left ambiguous at the end and I guess that was the final result after many people on the movie were debating whether he was human or not. I'm intrigued to see what the sequel does with this plot line and if it'll answer it or keep it ambiguous. If Deckard does turn out to be a Replicant then there'll be a lot of explaining to do.
Overall, this was a great film and definitely one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made in my opinion, with an interesting and effective theme and also many other things such as the visuals which aren't just thrown in there for the audience's delight but also for the characters too. I would highly recommend this film.
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AkumaJackOct 16, 2017

Great acting and settings for the film. And i mean really great settings the whole time. Too bad the plot is rather shallow and with quite a slow pace until the very end. Is still a solid film and worth to see if you're a cyberpunk fan.

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Bugger217Oct 20, 2017

Blade Runner (The Final Cut) is a great movie. It's a quintessential piece of science fiction filmmaking that explores interesting themes and builds a completely believable world for its characters to inhabit. I admire the film deeply forBlade Runner (The Final Cut) is a great movie. It's a quintessential piece of science fiction filmmaking that explores interesting themes and builds a completely believable world for its characters to inhabit. I admire the film deeply for taking its time. Lingering shots, accompanied by Vangelis' hauntingly beautiful score, create a rich atmosphere for the audience to bathe in. The story is fairly straightforward, but its implications run deeper.

That said, it isn't perfect. Not like some people say it is. Even the best cut of Blade Runner has moments that drag on, and if I'm being honest, I didn't feel invested in many of the characters. Rutger Hauer is a standout in the mostly serviceable cast, bringing charm and swagger to his synthetic character. Ironically, most of the flesh and blood characters feel rather robotic. Perhaps that's the point, as it does play into the movie's themes, but it doesn't make for a fully engaging experience. There's also a romance at the film's core that doesn't totally work for me. It's rushed and feels rather dated at times.

Still, when all's said and done, there's more to like here than dislike. It's tough not to get sucked in by the world created here. The visuals are simply spectacular. It doesn't look like the film came out 35 years ago. The characters may not be fully engaging, but the themes surrounding their predicaments are interesting. I pondered them long after the movie had ended. It stuck with me, and that's one of the best compliments I can give a film.… Expand

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CinePandaDec 21, 2017

A compelling, dreamlike exploration of what it really means to be human... Does the key lie in our memories? Experiences? Capacity for mercy and love? Even characters with small roles are well-developed and memorable, and the grungyA compelling, dreamlike exploration of what it really means to be human... Does the key lie in our memories? Experiences? Capacity for mercy and love? Even characters with small roles are well-developed and memorable, and the grungy futuristic setting conveys a distinctive mood that complements character development and action rather than distracting from it. The pacing allows plenty of time for reflection (and to soak up the haunting soundtrack) without dragging. All in all, a transcendent viewing experience.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJun 3, 2019

Scott proves his theory over and over again, reject it as much as you like, it evidently follows the laws of nature.

Blade Runner Scott himself isn't sure about where to go with a material so rich as such. Reinventing, rebooting andScott proves his theory over and over again, reject it as much as you like, it evidently follows the laws of nature.

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Scott himself isn't sure about where to go with a material so rich as such. Reinventing, rebooting and reevaluating the world and the characters that it so repulsively possesses, the director, Ridley Scott, has come up with an ambiguous sombre ending or one even might say conclusion to one of the most controversially acclaimed sci-fi adventure. And yet watching this film multiple times, I have never felt it being adventurous nor dramatic. It surfs around the gray area of some profound documentation where the observer isn't who we think he or she is. And i think that is why the film ages so well.

Not, just the modernization of the world or how it presumes it to be, but in your memories, most of all. It is a film that haunts you and pursues you to think twice before jumping in on any decision. And that's the beauty of it, love it or hate it, something so engrossing as such will not leave you alone. The alluring picturization of both the polished porsche version of the society and the cheap ruffian materialistic world that is sick at its core, balances out the film evenly.

As far as characters are concerned, they are basically at war. Shooting at knowns and befriending the unknowns, the depth in their nature is colored by their neutrality towards the nature and its opposite, the post-apocalyptic world. Harrison Ford is a part of an audience for a huge chunk of time. Watch him calculate, fail, sacrifice and charge, and yet the best he does in the film above all, is share. His inexpressive nature ping-pongs back the other character's ideology and deeds with an illuminating reflection that casts an entire trajectory of theirs in a frame, maybe that is why he is entitled to be the Blade Runner.… Expand

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drone41Feb 9, 2018

Loved it. Great imagination for making this world and this story. Harrison Ford with another nice performance.

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EgeBerkJan 15, 2019

I want to say first thing about this movie,I like the universe I created.In 1982 I would never wait for a successful job like this,a wonderful universe with limited resources created us to tell the future in a very beautiful way.

I think theI want to say first thing about this movie,I like the universe I created.In 1982 I would never wait for a successful job like this,a wonderful universe with limited resources created us to tell the future in a very beautiful way.

I think the movie could be little more fast than better.I think the movie could be little more fast.didn't bother me but could tighten viewers who didn't know the blade runner movie.
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zNeverSleepingAug 16, 2020

Um filme além do seu tempo.

Assistir Blade Runner em 4k foi uma das melhor experiencias que já tive. A fotografia sofisticada é sensacional, sendo difícil não julgar está obra como "além do seu tempo" ao ver a cenografia, efeitos especiais eUm filme além do seu tempo.

Assistir Blade Runner em 4k foi uma das melhor experiencias que já tive. A fotografia sofisticada é sensacional, sendo difícil não julgar está obra como "além do seu tempo" ao ver a cenografia, efeitos especiais e conceitos. Aqui se brinca muito com os raios de luz e paleta de cores.

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glommanAug 26, 2021

I had a difficult time getting into the story of the movie. It's rather simple yet also complex, all within this cyberpunk world that just fumes every sense of your body. I think watching it a second or even third time would greatly enhanceI had a difficult time getting into the story of the movie. It's rather simple yet also complex, all within this cyberpunk world that just fumes every sense of your body. I think watching it a second or even third time would greatly enhance one's perception of it, I didn't come around to do it, but I will do it eventually. A great movie with great visuals and themes that were way ahead of its time.… Expand

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AWESOM-0Jan 27, 2020

It’s a great influence on the genre and overall an amazing movie. To date I have watched it 4 times and each time I try to like it more than the last. I just can’t seem to embrace this as much as I think I should, seeing as I love sci-fi.It’s a great influence on the genre and overall an amazing movie. To date I have watched it 4 times and each time I try to like it more than the last. I just can’t seem to embrace this as much as I think I should, seeing as I love sci-fi. It’s kind of like the novel Snow Crash for me, I like the book a lot, just don’t love it, even tho it is universally recognized as one of the best.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Nov 18, 2005

Director's cut is improvement. Instead of dragging on, it allows the movie to envelop you by itself, and focuses more on the main points. I see why critics may call it a classic, but it's too slow and strange for my taste. I prefer Director's cut is improvement. Instead of dragging on, it allows the movie to envelop you by itself, and focuses more on the main points. I see why critics may call it a classic, but it's too slow and strange for my taste. I prefer the films it influenced (Ghost in the Shell, etc) to the actual masterpiece.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Dec 26, 2011

You see, I'm not a cult follower of Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner", so I have no **** clue of what you zealots see out there. However, what I see is a movie filled with rich, wonderful visuals accompanied by a very, very weak story (but theYou see, I'm not a cult follower of Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner", so I have no **** clue of what you zealots see out there. However, what I see is a movie filled with rich, wonderful visuals accompanied by a very, very weak story (but the ending was good).… Expand

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Meth-dudeJan 8, 2017

It was well acted, interesting, well made, entertaining and it is a very quotable movie. Blade Runner definitely deserves it's title as one of the best movies ever made.

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russiangamerMar 23, 2017

Мне даже немного стыдно, ведь мне было скучновато при просмотре. Отдам должное, для своего года выпуска - это нечто. Но сегодня я посмотрел его впервые, и мне в целом понравилось, но повторюсь, скучновато. А так всё на месте - потрясныеМне даже немного стыдно, ведь мне было скучновато при просмотре. Отдам должное, для своего года выпуска - это нечто. Но сегодня я посмотрел его впервые, и мне в целом понравилось, но повторюсь, скучновато. А так всё на месте - потрясные эффекты, атмосфера, хорошие актёры, неплохой сюжет.
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RalfbergsMar 5, 2021

It was ok, but I think why it was such a cult classic is because for those times it was so futuristic and all that. Now watching as we have lots of technologies in real life it has less of that effect, so the plot for me is ok but not much inIt was ok, but I think why it was such a cult classic is because for those times it was so futuristic and all that. Now watching as we have lots of technologies in real life it has less of that effect, so the plot for me is ok but not much in the movie itself… Expand

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superbatJun 1, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blade Runner is an outstanding movie in certain areas, but it's lacking in other areas. The visuals are simply outstanding; they succeed in capturing the dark and gritty feel of futuristic Los Angeles. The film's greatest weakness is its storytelling. While the proposition behind it is interesting (cop tries to take out dangerous human-like androids), the story feels quite mundane and soulless at times. As a result, the film drags on at times and leaves you wishing for it to end (though it does become more interesting later on). While Blade Runner isn't a bad movie, I'd recommend several other movies before this one.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408May 2, 2021

I have the final cut. This is sci fi movie is made up of some very cool moments and a few interesting questions, but as a whole package it is not that great. Anyone could of played Decker he was so two dimensional. Roy was the mostI have the final cut. This is sci fi movie is made up of some very cool moments and a few interesting questions, but as a whole package it is not that great. Anyone could of played Decker he was so two dimensional. Roy was the most charismatic character in the entire movie. Everyone else was stiff and blockish. No one is going to win and award for acting in this beyond the Roy character (RIP RH). I watch it from time to time more out of curiosity comparing what was to what is now. I think the look of this 1982 movie has aged rather well. I don't even get that dated 80's feel. That fact that this movie is set in 1989 is kind of depressing. It is 2021 and no flying cars, space colonies or super synthetic people yet. It seems we need to catch up with this movie concepts for sure. :)… Expand

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

A beautiful film that will stand the test of time. It is a must see for anyone who enjoys movies.

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BeatrixKiddoSep 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It wasn't something really special, l wasn't impressed, it was incredibly well directed but the plot was boring. Rutger Hauer was so badass there and his acting was remarkable, he was the only reason to watch this film till the end. I liked his quotes too, full of wisdom and beyond movie's era. Daryl Hannah was also very good as Pris. Harrison Ford... the same good role again and again. Good flick with nice acting and direction, but nothing special to say "wow".… Expand

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NinteundoApr 21, 2018

Great setting, great acting, great cinematography, great ending and a fitting soundtrack, but that's it. Its definitely not "the greatest movie ever made"

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OnaskOct 21, 2018

Lo que a mí me pasa con Blade Runner es algo bastante extraño. Por un lado, me encanta todo el universo creado por Ridley Scott, sus personajes (en mayor o menor medida) y todo lo que tienen que contar, así como la magnífica banda sonora.Lo que a mí me pasa con Blade Runner es algo bastante extraño. Por un lado, me encanta todo el universo creado por Ridley Scott, sus personajes (en mayor o menor medida) y todo lo que tienen que contar, así como la magnífica banda sonora.

Ahora, la manera en la que son presentados y como cuentan todo lo que tienen que contar, uff. A Blade Runner se le nota que es mayor, y no me refiero a la madre de películas de ciencia ficción, no. Me refiero a mayor de que esta viejita. En su día, entiendo que fuera un verdadero espectáculo revolucionario, pero meterte a día de hoy, sin haberla visto nunca a echarle un ojo por primera vez es prácticamente perjudicial para la salud. Las peleas son increíblemente absurdas, la trama no te atrapa en ningún momento, algunas cosas del guión son para debatirlo con el director, y el ritmo de la película es inferior al de un octogenario un domingo tarde. Sinceramente, respeto que esto sea un clásico y en su día fuera algo visionario y adelantado a su tiempo, pero a día de hoy, para la gente jóven, esto es algo imposible de ver, en serio.

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RadReviewerFeb 8, 2019

Clunky, uneven story telling leaves a lot to be desired, but Hauer and Ford's acting and the cyberpunk world created do this movie a ton of favors allowing it to take its place as a classic

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Experiment626Apr 6, 2022

Always a fun watch. Always try to catch this one in theater when given the opportunity. One of the shining gems of the 80s that continue to shine till this day.

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MglovesfunMar 13, 2020

It's highly stylized, and the joy of the movie is really all in the little details. However, there's about 60 minutes worth of plot in a two-hour movie.

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gadapaMar 14, 2020

While I enjoyed the movie, I must admit I was underwhelmed, given the expectations I had for this movie based on its rave reviews and place in popular culture. I thought the characters were somewhat dull, except maybe for that of Rachel. TheWhile I enjoyed the movie, I must admit I was underwhelmed, given the expectations I had for this movie based on its rave reviews and place in popular culture. I thought the characters were somewhat dull, except maybe for that of Rachel. The world they inhabited, however, was captivating and remarkably well imagined. Perhaps a rewatch is necessary for me to achieve the level of love and appreciation many seem to have for this film. But as for an initial viewing, I cannot say more than that I thought it was good.… Expand

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MrPajamasJul 24, 2021

Another gem from the '80s. Quite fun to watch the story unfold in 2019. After a while we find out the clear goal of our hero. We're in for some cool stalking and the finale turns into a kind of sci-fi whodunit that has a slower pace butAnother gem from the '80s. Quite fun to watch the story unfold in 2019. After a while we find out the clear goal of our hero. We're in for some cool stalking and the finale turns into a kind of sci-fi whodunit that has a slower pace but gradually starts to build up. What fascinated me was the overall look of futuristic Los Angeles. Really beautiful. Now a classic and for me a good film that I recommend.… Expand

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JamesR.Mar 21, 2007

The director's cut drastically changes the mood of the film and, in my opinion, not for the better. Most of the Film Noir style of the original has been torn away, resulting in a vague mess that moves at the pace of snail.

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drlowdonOct 9, 2017

As I suspect many others are doing I decided to re-watch Blade Runner in preparation for the sequel as it'd probably been at least ten years since I'd originally watched it.

In all honesty my opinion of the movie has changed very little inAs I suspect many others are doing I decided to re-watch Blade Runner in preparation for the sequel as it'd probably been at least ten years since I'd originally watched it.

In all honesty my opinion of the movie has changed very little in that time. It gets a lot right in terms of characters and storytelling and the futuristic depiction of LA, which must have looked spectacular back in the mid 80's, still stands up today.

The issue I continue to have with Blade Runner however is it's pacing. Yes, its nice to see a film take the time to explore it's themes (largely, what does it mean to be human) but a number of scenes drag on for much longer than necessary and almost slow things down to a halt at times. As a result, while I respect Blade Runner for what it sets out to achieve and its influence on the sci-fi genre I can't say it's amongst my favourite movies.… Expand

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TryASummersaultOct 6, 2017

I am accosted quite often for saying this a very overrated and slow film that i don't see as a masterpiece of film, but after watching every cut of the film giving it chances to grow on me i still must say i find it somewhat mediocre. As farI am accosted quite often for saying this a very overrated and slow film that i don't see as a masterpiece of film, but after watching every cut of the film giving it chances to grow on me i still must say i find it somewhat mediocre. As far as the visuals and world building for 1982 it's phenomenal, but the plotting and the characters are just so bleak and utterly uninteresting to me. imo one of the most overrated films of all time.… Expand

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miccaelMar 17, 2018

This movie has been praised by so many that I had to watch it, aaaand I did not like it, as much as second one at least.

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mrdr4gonNov 18, 2017

Overlong and boring, too narratively lean and with baffling moments here and there. This film is qualitatively dragged upwards by having grade A production design and an incredible thematic construction of ideas.

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sugarniteMay 8, 2022

Are replicants just like people? Why do they act so weird? We essentially get a barebones noir/action film with this somewhat interesting background that is never properly fleshed out. I wish that the film paid as much attention to itsAre replicants just like people? Why do they act so weird? We essentially get a barebones noir/action film with this somewhat interesting background that is never properly fleshed out. I wish that the film paid as much attention to its characters as it does its visuals. What we are left with is a run of the mill chase flick with one romance that has aged very poorly.… Expand

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BKMAug 4, 2013

I've never been a huge science fiction buff, but considering Blade Runner's influence and stature, I did my duty and viewed both the theatrical version and the director's cut in order to compare and contrast. I have to say that the latter isI've never been a huge science fiction buff, but considering Blade Runner's influence and stature, I did my duty and viewed both the theatrical version and the director's cut in order to compare and contrast. I have to say that the latter is the stronger film thanks in large part to its more ambiguous ending. The absence of Ford's narration isn't a major problem although it does help to clarify a couple of plot points. As for the film itself, it's visually stunning and has aged extremely well but the story is clunky and there's no human element to connect with.… Expand

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ovi_bzJan 8, 2011

I think this is the only Harrison Ford movie which i don't like. I mean.... seriously what is special in this movie?

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SmileyJammSep 19, 2011

I heard great things about this movie and decided to DVR it. The movie's special effects are great but the movie all in all just didn't do it for me. The story was confusing to me and they kept switching from scene to scene. This movie's isI heard great things about this movie and decided to DVR it. The movie's special effects are great but the movie all in all just didn't do it for me. The story was confusing to me and they kept switching from scene to scene. This movie's is just kind of based on opinion… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Interesting visuals and premise, great music but exceptionally boring. Overrated.

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SpacemanGaryFeb 26, 2020

Gorgeous, but deathly boring. I have tried watching this (i'm not joking) at least 14 times. I even bought the blu ray thinking the amazing visuals would keep me awake. Same thing with the sequel, but ryn gosling was the one that put me toGorgeous, but deathly boring. I have tried watching this (i'm not joking) at least 14 times. I even bought the blu ray thinking the amazing visuals would keep me awake. Same thing with the sequel, but ryn gosling was the one that put me to sleep in that one. Same dead expression on his face. If you imagine a better actor in the role with charisma and range in the role it is still really boring. I'll never get it, sorry, i tried nerds ;)… Expand

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ChristianclarkSep 13, 2020

Despite being visually stunning and well acted, Blade Runner is held back by unnecessarily long shots of nothing and slow storytelling which stops you from ever feeling interested.

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AJ_13Mar 26, 2021

As stunning and radical its atmosphere and visuals are, I didn't find the plot convincing at all. Great performance by Rutger Hauer though.

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UnknownJFeb 2, 2008

some very special effects for a very old film. I watched this movie because I heard this movie is suppose to be a triumph, some people even worship this movie. But to me I thought it was a load of boredom and dullness. I didn't like some very special effects for a very old film. I watched this movie because I heard this movie is suppose to be a triumph, some people even worship this movie. But to me I thought it was a load of boredom and dullness. I didn't like this not because it was old but it just wasn't my kind of movie and understand the plot and the message and it just seems really dumb to me...there wasnt anything I enjoyed really in this movie. I can respect that a lot of people like this movie, I however just did not like it.… Expand

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Delta_AssaultSep 28, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First things first. Right off the bat, one thing I never understood about Blade Runner was its title. Why is it called Blade Runner? Deckard is a future cop who goes around hunting robots. He doesn't run on any blades, at all. There's no blade running. He drives a flying car. The movie never touches on the topic of blades or of running on blades. I just, I don't understand why the film has this title. Does blade running have anything to do with anything? I can't see it.

Holden, the first blade runner agent goes and tests Leon, and gets blown away by a hidden gun when the replicant reacts badly to a question. Now, wouldn't it have been a lot safer if Holden had searched the suspect for weapons before administering the test? That seems like it would've been a prudent move. Replicants are artificially intelligent robots, as far as I can tell. Yet, why are they so similar to humans? All movie long, I was wondering why they didn't seem different from humans at all. You just couldn't tell them apart, there was nothing to give away their robotic nature. That's the reason for the Vought-kampf test, after all. But why were they so human? When Roy Batty stabs himself at the end of the film, what looks like blood comes out. It looked just like the blood of a normal person. But shouldn't there be some differentiation between us? Why would we make robots that are exactly like humans? "More human than human" as Tyrell's corporation puts it? Data on Star Trek is a good example of an AI android that clearly appears robotic. He's got golden eyes, and yellow metallic skin. There's a clear sign of otherness. We know just by looking at him that he's an android. Ash from Alien is another example of an android from a Ridley Scott film. Ash on the outside appears human, however his blood is milky white. That's a rather big indicator of artificial design, I'd say. But we don't get that at all with the replicants. Other then showing feats of superhuman strength, they're just like humans. The Tyrell corporation makes them more human than human, as we've said. But why the hell would they do that? The government has outlawed all replicants on earth, hasn't it? Doesn't that indicate a rather large and serious fear of replicants? Outlawing all intelligent robots on earth seems to me like people are rather afraid of intelligent robots. But it's okay to let the corporation keep making these intelligent robots as human as humanly possible? Completely indistinguishable from people, other then a rather lengthy and laborious empathy test? Doesn't this seem incredibly strange to anyone else? Why not make them look like robots, like Data, so we don't have to worry so much? Then, if they are on Earth, they're easy to spot. Wouldn't be so risky for blade runners, plus you wouldn't need to worry about accidentally retiring a human being. Or program some sort of dye into their body that's easily detectable with a scan? Or have some sort of killswitch in them so you can shut them off when they go rogue, rather then waiting for their four year lifespan to end?

There are a few different models of Nexus-6 robots, we're told. Roy Batty is a combat model, while Pris is a pleasure model, aka a robot prostitute. Now alright, that's fine and well. But the prologue says that "Replicants were used Off-World as slave labor, in the hazardous exploration and colonization of other planets." Now, why would you so painstakingly try to create replicants that were as human as possible, and as intelligent as possible, if they're just going to be used for slave labor? I can see why a pleasure model like Pris might need to look as human as possible, since nobody who's going to an off-world brothel would want to **** something that looks like a robot. That wouldn't be so sexy. Dealing with the uncanny valley would also be a pretty big turnoff, I'd imagine. So it makes sense that Pris would look as human as possible. But for others, like Roy Batty... it doesn't really hold up. Trying to make a robot look as human as possible seems like a tremendous waste of time and effort if you're just going to use him for combat or slave labor. Does slave labor really require exceptional intelligence or perfect human likeness? I think not.

And frankly, the world we're shown doesn't even seem capable of creating robots that are perfect facsimiles of human beings. Such a feat would require a highly advanced technological society, wouldn't it? And yet, I mean... this is a world where we see huge smokestacks in industrial pits belching flames. Maybe it's just me, but that looks rather primitive and unsophisticated. There are dilapidated buildings with gothic designs and J.F. Sebastian's home is filled with creepy dolls and androids that seem like they came right out of an 18th century opera. The flying car that Deckard rides in looks rather messy and junky, with wires running everywhere.… Expand

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NearAug 25, 2020

I had great expectations about this movie, but it was honestly very boring and empty. It tries hard to be somewhat deep, but it really isn't. Overrated philosophy, eye-candy 80s girl romance that came out of nowhere and goes nowhere, andI had great expectations about this movie, but it was honestly very boring and empty. It tries hard to be somewhat deep, but it really isn't. Overrated philosophy, eye-candy 80s girl romance that came out of nowhere and goes nowhere, and really REALLY boring. The visuals do not help this movie at all.… Expand

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Tss5078Sep 26, 2015

Blade Runner is widely considered to be the best Science Fiction movie ever made. It is on almost every top 100 list, and that's why I am reviewing it. To tell you why it is one of the most overrated films of all time. Science Fiction is myBlade Runner is widely considered to be the best Science Fiction movie ever made. It is on almost every top 100 list, and that's why I am reviewing it. To tell you why it is one of the most overrated films of all time. Science Fiction is my favorite genre, and the author of Blade Runner, Philip K. Dick is one of my favorite authors, but Blade Runner is far from his best work. I would go as far as saying that Blade Runner isn't even in his top ten, and if it wasn't for Ridley Scott, it wouldn't have been the first film adaptation of Dick's work. At the time, the special effects were innovative and exciting, but they fail to live up to today's standards. With that being said, all that's left over is a simple story that follows a futuristic police chase and a very cheesy, awkward, love story. In a futuristic Los Angeles, android technology has been perfected. These replicants are used for labor an odd jobs, but occasionally, they become aware and try to run for their freedom. That is when the blade runners are called in to eliminate them. The best Blade Runner around is Deckard (Harrison Ford), a man who doesn't love his job, but always gives one hundred and ten percent. After three replicants escape from the moon, Deckard is called in to track them down and this is the whole premise of the movie. There isn't much of a side story and the rare breaks in the action, rarely prove to be substantive. The film is just you're typical chase with some very weird elements. For example, why does Rutger Hauer take off all his cloths before he fights Harrison Ford, and for that matter, what the hell is he talking about the whole time? How about the talking toys, can you tell me they weren't just a bit creepy and out of character for the rest of the film? Finally, we're in Los Angeles, why is everything Chinese? The story is just a very strange chase through a futuristic nightmare scenario for Los Angeles. Yes, Harrison Ford was terrific, and yes, it must of been the hardest thing Ridley Scott ever had to direct, but the film and story itself are very simplistic and certainly not worthy of legendary status. I love Philip K. Dick and I am obsessed with Science Fiction, but watching Blade Runner for the third time, I was still just as bored and confused as I was the other two times I saw it. How can anything that makes a person feel that way be considered legendary?… Expand

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SathielJul 11, 2019

Empty, slow, and pointless. The age of the film does not give it any bonus points since there is no substance that can be seen in films decades older.

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thegameplayazDec 3, 2010

After hearing so much about this film I decided to watch it, despite it being before my time. I am often surprised at how great some older films are, even ones made way before I was born but sadly this wasn't one of them. The good pointsAfter hearing so much about this film I decided to watch it, despite it being before my time. I am often surprised at how great some older films are, even ones made way before I was born but sadly this wasn't one of them. The good points about this film are; the visual effects are amazing and the atmosphere of this futuristic sky-scape is just incredible. The movie itself, however, lacks a solid story, plot, meaning and 'soul'. Its as if the film creators thought "wow this is such an incredible landscape we've created, now lets quickly write a story!" This is sad from a film that had the potential to be one of the greatest sci-fi films ever. The plot is just meaningless, the main character was meaningless and the cyborgs were all just meaningless.… Expand

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DRUNK-N-DENNYSJun 1, 2012

Excruciatingly boring. Less dialogue than Castaway. Slower than 2001. Less plot than Coffee and Cigarettes. Uninspiring acting. The only reason this film has a non-zero score is the effects, but that's not a good enough reason to watch this one.

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xsinxJun 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Always been a fan of a good scifi movie... I was like 6 when this came out and didn't watch it back then and for some reason never got around to watching it until recently. I've been told numerous times this was a classic, one of the best of the genre. Well wait, I did watch it like 10 years ago after a friend told me it was his favorite movie of all times and I honestly don't remember any of it, other than I felt it was pretty boring. So a couple months ago I watched it and fell asleep on it... and now I finally got around to watching it fully, well rested and with no expectations.

I just feel the jell-o doesn't take hold... It seems like the whole plot is very shallow and uneventful. Throughout the movie, you don't quite get what the runaway replicants want exactly and by the time you do, they pretty much learn they can't do anything about it... Then it just becomes a succession of extremely cheesy action scenes (the whole JF Sebastian apartment ending, geez man, give me a break).

Overall, it was a pretty excruciating experience to watch. Granted, it was ahead of it's time and there was a lot of originality, but story-wise, it was in my opinion terrible. I hope Denis Villeneuve's upcoming follow up mops the floor with this, won't be hard IMHO.… Expand

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SpangleJul 17, 2014

There are many problems with Blade Runner, but let us start with the positives. First, the setting is great. The futuristic city they built is beautiful and amazingly huge in scope. In addition, the general feel of the film is cool and theThere are many problems with Blade Runner, but let us start with the positives. First, the setting is great. The futuristic city they built is beautiful and amazingly huge in scope. In addition, the general feel of the film is cool and the lighting is perfect. The acting is also solid. However, beyond this, the film is a trainwreck. The story is terrible. It is overly complex and nearly impossible to follow, even if you pay attention. The action is stupid and poorly done. The script is lacking as well. The film is not slow, but it never really hooks you in. I was never made to care about anything that happened. In addition, the ending is terrible, largely because it creepy and borderline sadistic, which completely turned me off and made me entirely repulsed. For a film that is now considered a classic, I find myself agreeing with the initial negative reception.… Expand

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AliciaSep 3, 2007

Dull. Stale. Uninvolving mess...hopefully this film will be overshadowed, its nothing but a torn, unemotional film with no potential whatsoever.

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MatthewH.Nov 7, 2009

Worst Sci Fi movie I have ever watched. I don't understand the hype behind this movie. It's slow. Uninspired. And tries to be something that it's not. As in good.

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JohnSmithSep 26, 2006

The whole idea of cyborgs is just ridiculous. There is to much detail in the storyline, making it difficult to follow. How this movie is rated a top sci fi film I still cannot understand. Someone needs to be shot after that one.

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BubbaJackOct 12, 2005

Thumbs down to the Director's Cut. Adding the dream sequence is just as bad as Lucas adding Greedo's arm or Luke's scream. And deleting the voicerover, it diminshes this film to the point I cannot recommend it to anyone...ever.

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djalexJul 24, 2011

this film has great lighting in it. great set design if it was just for looking at a set. its the first attempt to mix film noir with sci fi creating the space noir genre. thats it. THIS IS THE MOST OVER RATED FILM IN THE HISTORY OF FILM.this film has great lighting in it. great set design if it was just for looking at a set. its the first attempt to mix film noir with sci fi creating the space noir genre. thats it. THIS IS THE MOST OVER RATED FILM IN THE HISTORY OF FILM. In fact, this film is a perfect failure on almost every level. The basic problem: it undermines its own premise. no animals but they have fur coats and leather and tasty joints to eat noodles out of ,,,yum! the world was destroyed so most people live off world except the opening shot looks like detroit in its hey-day not to mention the streets are packed and there are construction lights everywhere (there must have been an infrustructure stimulus packaged passed). the dialogue is horrendous "we scarred each other pretty good didn't we [giggle giggle]? we sure did!" . the genius scientist (jr) is also a naive idiot. the main character is not interested in anything that is going on and has no impetus to be involved in the movie at all. the opening scene where the rival bounty hunter is killed should be gripping and its just a guy getting shot. this film took me 8 times to watch before i completed it without falling asleep. then i saw the directors cut and it was even worse. how this makes anyones top ten sci fi films list is beyond me other than the fact that the lighting and cinematography are amazing. its a series of still photos and should be presented as such.… Expand

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SeyeerGameJul 12, 2021

так скучно и не интересно. Сюжет вообще пустой, хоть задумка и интересная. Визуал да - крут, но это всё, что можно добавить из плюсов. А смотреть фильм тупо ради крутого визуала не моё.так скучно и не интересно. Сюжет вообще пустой, хоть задумка и интересная. Визуал да - крут, но это всё, что можно добавить из плюсов. А смотреть фильм тупо ради крутого визуала не моё.

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