Bleak dystopian garbage

Rating: 3/10 (17 December 2013)

Blade Runner has a very weak story line, a slow pace, and poor character development. Its reliance upon special effects and scenery reminds me of the first Star Trek movie, which had similar weaknesses.
For me to enjoy a movie, it is important that I care about the characters. Ironically, the only one I cared about even a little was the replicant, Rachael. Until she meets Deckard, she is unaware that she is a replicant, and this knowledge is a blow to her. The desire for a manufactured being to be a real human is reasonably well portrayed, but better examples are Pinocchio,and Commander Data of Star Trek TNG. What is unclear to me is why Rachael would bother saving Decards life - he has no personality or redeeming features.
I also find a couple of aspects of the ending unbelievable. It is illogical and out of character for Roy Batty to prolong the fight with Deckard, especially when Deckard starts to inflict serious damage to him. His saving Deckard and his dying speech are similarly ridiculous. And when Deckard and Rachael escape the nasty LA scene for they mountains, I wondered why would anyone stay in LA if that is an option?
If you want to see an engaging well made movie of a Phillip K Dick story, I recommend Minority Report instead.