THIS IS THE GOLD STANDARD OF DYSTOPIAN SCI-FI AND CYBERPUNK.

Rating: 10/10 (14 March 2018)

Not much to say that probably hasn't been said about the film already, but just wanted to throw a quick two cents and a quick review at one of my very favorite all-time titles. This is "film noir meets the thinking man's science fiction". It's largely a classic detective film noir set in a dystopian future. Extremely heavy on visual style, the film truly demonstrates the degree to which film can be considered art, capturing emotion and wonder with visuals that take their time, poised and patient enough to give the mind and emotions ample opportunity to lose themselves within, not to mention one of the most appropriately moving scores to ever accompany a film. This is Ford at his very best. This is Rutger Hauer in his finest form (his performance herein likely only equaled by that in Ladyhawke). This is Sean Young presenting a classic model of the vulnerable female lead from a fresh perspective. The patient, deliberate method with which Ridley Scott presents to you each and every scene captures the very essence of visual storytelling. This is one of the very best presentations of the theme of what it means to be human in a crowded world of machines. Most importantly, this is a film that will inspire generations to become film-makers. Thank you so very much for your glorious vision and immeasurable body of work Ridley Scott.