Forget the flaws, it's close to a masterpiece.

Rating: 9/10 (10 February 2000)

The Directors Cut. Bladerunner is a film where when watched the flaws (minor but irritable) must not be seen as discreditable to the movie. The ending of the film suggests a possible sequel, yet , thankfully one has never been made, because Bladerunner is a film of such distinct individuality, it's discrete and discontinuous. The many interesting characters are portrayed brilliantly by the actors/actresses, especially Hauer in easily his best role and film. The set design is incredible, and this is highlighted by the fact that it still looks convincing today. The Atari advertisements are an unfortunate burden though. Vangelis' music permeates the movie and is a vital ingredient in the capturing of mood, it almost seems the music sets the pace of the story. It's one of the great scores, infinitely better than Chariots of Fire which Vangelis himself described as ''simple music for a simple film''. The score deserves the large mention.
The high level of mystery, style and invention has been untouched since the film was made. Bladerunner is close to a masterpiece, yet, I feel, it needed a few more scenes to clarify Deckards investigative actions, thus allowing the viewer to concentrate more on the more profound elements of the dialogue.
Bladerunner is one of the rare films which transports you to where the film is set, only through the combination of all consistently brilliant elements (direction, set design, acting, visual effects, music etc.) can this be achieved.