Futuristic Frankenstein

Rating: Null/10 (16 June 1999)

The scene-stealer of Blade Runner may be the incredible set design and photography, but what really lifts this movie is the philosophical undertext: What is the essence of being human? And what responsibility does man have when he creates life? It's the old Frankenstein question.
Ironically, it seems like the philosophy was more of a by-product originally - Ridley Scott was preoccupied more with the look than the content. And to be honest, the acting isn't all that impressive - with the possible exception of Rutger Hauer.
I've read Philip K. Dick's novel, and it would have been interesting to see how a more faithful adaptation would have been. As it is, Blade Runner is a fascinating journey through what I sincerely hope isn't our future.