Needs way bigger than a 42" plasma.

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2017)

I think I've probably seen this film more times than any other. Original 1982 version, '92 Directors Cut and the 2007 Final Cut countless times. Literally hundreds of times all the way back to Betamax.
Now, I only watch the Final Cut cos Hollywood imposed "happy" endings are rather dull and a Directors Cut really should be the cut the Director himself says is his preferred version.
I'm struggling to see how anyone can rate it a 1. Even if you don't like it the visuals alone have to be worth at least a 3 or 4. And another point has to be added for the soundtrack. Surely?
Story-wise it can be as superficial as "cop takes out bad guys" or much more thought provoking if you choose to delve deeper. Take your pick.
I have nothing insightful to add here. Everything that could be said or written about this film has been said or written before.
Watch it. Watch all the versions. The Final Cut is my favourite and gets a definite 10 out of 10 from me. Just make sure to watch it on the biggest screen you can.
A true lover of movies has to watch it at least the once.