I just don't get it

Rating: 7/10 (22 October 2003)

It seems fitting that one of Ridley Scott's most popular movies is about androids, since his body of work is filled with a disproportionate amount of visual flair, and a distinct lack of humanity (see "Black Hawk Down" or "Hannibal"). "Blade Runner" scores a slot on my "Overrated Movie List," a would-be sci-fi epic with a dash of shallow philosophy thrown in that fails to excite or intrigue in any way. The plot is a lot like "The Fugitive," with super-smart androids in place of humans, and the jaded cop (played by Harrison Ford's hunky monotone) designed to track four of the rogues down. "Blade Runner" contains its share of stunning visuals (which hold up surprisingly well, even today), but its characters are unappealing (or, in the case of Rutger Hauer and Daryl Hannah, given little to work with) and the plot, when stripped to its core, is rather thin.
5.5/10