The best Sci-Fi movie ever made

Rating: 10/10 (11 September 2003)

I'm always nervous when writing a review of a well known and respected movie that is dear to my heart. I'm afraid that I won't do the film justice. Ok, here I go. Blade Runner is the greatest work of both Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford. Harrison plays beautifully the part of Deckard. Deckard is not an invincible hero but a regular man who can sometimes screw up or be a bit of a coward. He's a normal guy, and Harrison shows us his sadness and regret. Rutger Hauer is perfect as the poetic Roy Batty, desperate to experience life a little longer. I could go on with the rest of the cast but every person in this film does Oscar caliber work. The vision of Los Angeles in 2017 is both beautiful and depressing. Spectacular sets and matte painting abound. The mournful score enhances the mood of the film, and the story is simple yet brilliant. Ridley Scott proves to be a great director and really shows us what a work of art this film is. It is a pity that the movie did badly on it's debut but no one accused the American public of having taste. Bottom Line: This movie is sheer art and to miss seeing this film is missing one of the great films of not only Sci-Fi but history. A classic and a masterpiece.