Incredible Movie

Rating: 10/10 (29 March 2006)

Ridley Scott pioneered a new genre with this movie, "Future Noir". His attention to detail is incredible. What Scott was able to do in this movie was phenomenal considering when it was made. The movie is much more than great futuristic sets and special effects. It's a great story about the stupidity of mankind. Unlike a typical, adventure/action/science fiction movie, the line between hero and villain is crossed by both sides. Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young turned in great performances. It's a movie that leaves you thinking about many social issues, past and present. Harrison Ford is a "Blade Runner". A "Blade Runner" as the opening text which scrolls across your screen explains, is a specific type of law enforcement officer who is tasked with hunting down rogue androids. The music by Vangelis is also outstanding and helps create a feel and atmosphere that makes the world created by Scott seem all the more real.