"...one of the greatest films of all-time."

Rating: 10/10 (5 July 2002)

Look it's quite simple there are those who worship Blade Runner and those who just don't get it. For those who don't you're either too shallow and simplistic (sorry if I offend anyone there) or haven't given it enough of a chance yet. I myself didn't really get into it until I was old enough to properly absorb such a beautiful, complex tapestry of a movie, but now that I do, my god, if this isn't one of the greatest films of all time I don't know what is.
From Vangelis' incredible score to the faultless FX to Ford's wonderfully downbeat performance this film exudes a beauty and ambience that has influenced countless films since yet has never been beaten.

Plagued by on-set troubles between Director Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford as well as a disenchanted crew it's a miracle the film turned out to be as good as it is. There is furious debate as to the definitive version. Personally it would be the director's cut but WITH Ford's narration.

Above all it's a wonderfully crafted tale of the hunger for life. Rutger Hauer's Roy Batty is a character driven insane by his desparate need to extend his short lifespan and preserve his life experiences. Blade Runner is all about mortality and that none of us know how long we have left. This is epitomised in Hauer's final monologue (which was apparently ad-libbed), which for me is the single greatest scene in any film. EVER!
"...All these moments will be lost in time...like tears ...in the rain."
Sheer poetry, I rest my case.