Ahead of its time then, but slightly timeworn now

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2013)

Before digital revolution, it was tricky to get involved in depicting science fiction - particularly if you desired to show long scenes with futuristic technology; some directors as George Lucas even postponed some works as they found the technology was not ripe enough. Luckily, in Blade Runner, the main focus is on human(ist) values, with "modern" surroundings in the background. Still, let me remind that the events take place in 2019, but seeing television tubes, mildly advanced phone booths and sizable apparatuses is a bit awkward at present... Not mentioning openly visible product placement. The biggest gem of the movie is the cast, with 2 excellent (Rutger Hauer, Harrison Ford) and the rest giving good performances. Visually, the director Rider Scott has evidently influenced by Lucas and Stanley Kubrick.
Perhaps I am spoiled by mobile and digital technology, but as of the year of 2013, I can't consider Blade Runner as timeless creation.