a positive review of this one of a kind sci-fi

Rating: Null/10 (8 April 2003)

Bladerunner is one of only a handful of movies that I'm able to watch over and over again. Though Ridley Scott has had more successful films in financial terms, this; in my opinion is his crowning achievement. From the opening credits featuring the haunting music of Vangelis, to the final scene, this film is filled with memorable quotes; (ever have an itch you couldn't scratch...all these memories lost like tears in rain...how can it not know what it is?) music, and subtle twists. It is a dark, yet beautiful film. Rutger Hauer brings a subtle intensity to his role and casting him was a stroke of genius. He has been wasted since this role. His scene at the end is no less than brilliant. They are both victims. Roy is more human than human, yet built for slave labor and given a 4-year life span. Deckard is the guy hired to clean up the mess when something goes wrong. The question raised is..who is the bad guy here?...can you blame the replicants for trying to extend their lives? The question of whether Deckard is human or replicant is a tease...you decide. The love of life is the real focus. Even after discovering that their past never happened, they did experience life for 4 years.