Sci-Fi Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2007)

I must confess the first time I watched this film I didn't really care for it,in fact you could say I thought it was downright boring. Aside from the outstanding effects I felt the plot lacked any punch. However I gave it a second look and it grew on me. The third time I was hooked. I now believe it is one of the top two or three science fiction movies ever made.
What I love about this film is that it poses a lot of questions that many of us have as humans. However it doesn't give any real answers just like real life doesn't provide many answers. The cast is universally solid. Harrison Ford to me has always been a fine but inconsistent actor. I don't think he has ever had a role as good as Decker before or since. However it's Rugter Haeur who really stole the show. He delivers some of the best lines in the film. One line in the film in particular struck me.
The direction of Ridley Scott is nothing sort of superb. He creates a perfect blend of flashy effects and a dreary, hopeless atmosphere. The culture is filled with nostilga, technology, and junk.
I strongly recommend this film for someone looking for a movie that mixes effects with a lot of substance.If your looking for a bang-bang shoot'em up sci-fi film like Star Wars or Aleins look else where.