"Tears in Rain"

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2016)

***Review contains no plot summary or spoilers*** "Blade Runner" is an oppressively dark and sad Sci-Fi noir dystopian film, but undeniably gorgeous and genius in its craft. An outstanding, wonderful classic that has endured time and criticism. Ridley Scott has never reached this pinnacle in his career since, which is so unfortunate. He has a remarkable filmmaking talent like the greats of Stanley Kubrick and Orson Welles. Upon first full viewing of the film, I was drawn in by the visual effects and the narrative. As the credits rolled, I thought with teary eyes how could humanity be so cruel. The film leaves ambiguous questions that may or may not have answers; allowing philosophical speculation. Many films today give you answers, even if the answers are stupid. There is a book called "Eyes Wide Open", and in the book the author asks Kubrick what he thought about Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and the Holocaust. Kubrick replied, "Schindler's List was about success. The Holocaust was about failure." "Blade Runner" does not romanticize the mainstream Hollywood formula of happy endings (or at least the Final/Directors Cut) and individuals, but instead focuses on major aspects of the society portrayed in the film. The acting in "Blade Runner" is superb, especially from the wonderful Rutger Hauer. Los Angeles is stunning thanks to visual effects designer Syd Mead and direction by Ridley Scott. Greatest use lighting ever used in film. A true landmark in the history of art. 10/10