Amazing Timelessness - A Historic Work of Art

Rating: Null/10 (21 November 2000)

After almost 20 years I watch this movie again, impressed by its sci-fi nature, timeless story, and incredible combination of quality acting, cinematography and symbolism. This movie really tells a story in a profound way. Someone may have missed the coming change of attitudes in California happening now, but who knows? Maybe the pendulum will swing back the other way, and public smoking, pollution, etc. will be rampant once again two or three decades in the future.
Ridley Scott's work has withstood the test of time, a virtual impossibility for sci-fi. How could it be done? I see today that the use of "ancient" styles that I just didn't notice when I first watched the movie. But even the futuristic vehicles and weapons are still futuristic. Unbelievable!
I like both the original and the director's cut equally. This is one of Rutger Hauer's greatest roles, and he played it well. See "Blood of Heroes" and "The Hitcher" for more quality Rutger Hauer. Harrison Ford? No comment necessary.
Sean Young? What happened to her? Was she too good for Hollywood? An amazing woman with an obscure career. She deserves more recognition than she has received, but maybe she likes things as they are . . . hmmm. See "The Boost" for more heartwrenching Sean Young.