Great Sci-Fi Noir

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2017)

Some People see this film as overrated, and boring. To be honest, I can see where they are coming from. If you want to see a good review from someone who explains exactly why they don't like it, watch RedLetterMedia's Re:View of Blade Runner. I can see the criticisms, but to me the movie is a masterpiece, and in a way its flaws makes it a masterpiece. To me the general slow pace make the film immerse you into Los Angeles, and despite its obvious exaggerations, this future feels real. The slow pace also establishes the beauty of this modern world, established through impressive cinematography, Vangelis's great soundtrack and of course the special effects. This is by far one of the best looking films of all time, and personally that look is really able to draw me in where the film might bore others. Some argue the story and characters are what hold this film back, however I would disagree. No one argues that Rutger Hauer's performance is bad, but many have problems with Harrison Ford's Deckard. To me, he is a sad depressed man who drinks, and abuses women. It's more subtle, and we can see that Rachel in the film probably doesn't like him at all, but just needs to find refuge. The whole replicant/human discussion is definitely interesting, and I won't spoil anything for someone who hasn't seen the film so they discover the debate for themselves. Honestly I don't have a clear idea, the movie works either way, but I am still not sure. Hopefully 2049 doesn't answer the question for me. Blade Runner is one of the greatest sci fi films ever made, and to me it changed the face of cinema and sci fi films forever.