The more you think about it, the better it gets.

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2007)

I saw this movie at the end of 2006. I had heard many great things about it from people who appreciate Sci-Fi and thinking movies, and terrible things from people who just like movies. After buying it, i wondered if I had wasted my money. I did not.
Blade Runner is one of the greatest achievements in cinema. The idea is taken from a book, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep." And of course, a movie can never fully translate from the book, but this movie would stand alone if the book never existed.
The director gave such a vivid and detailed glimpse into a world dominated by a sort of "super capitalistic" view. The world is over crowded, over polluted, full of strange mutants, and almost everyone smokes. The mood set by the atmosphere of this potential future is perfect for the theme of the movie. The constant rain and low lighting provide a somewhat depressing atmosphere. And in some ways, the theme of the movie is depressing. What is the meaning of life? What does it mean to be human? Not that those questions themselves are depressing, but when you see this movie and you see the way things turn out and how the theme is presented, you will understand how well it reflects the atmosphere provided.
The acting is above average in this movie. The plot is interesting. It was well filmed.
I highly recommend this movie for anyone who wants to ponder about life and its meaning. Or for anyone who wants to see a cinematic accomplishment.