More Blade Walker than Blade Runner

Rating: 6/10 (16 May 2020)

This move is undoubtedly a timeless classic, visually appealing with dark twists and turns that make for some great atmospherics. But the plot does seem to take a backseat at times to the, at the time, superb special effects. The very human thoughts and feelings of the "replicants" makes for some emotional viewing, crowned by the "tears in rain" monologue by Rutger Hauer. What really lets the movie down is the pace. The story crawls along so slowly that at times makes you think "I've got to finish watching, it's a classic movie", rather than wanting to watch based on its own merits.