20 years later, it still delivers !

Rating: 9/10 (28 September 2002)

Bravo Ridley Scott !
This movie has a pulse which hasn't skipped a beat since 1982.
I can still remember my first time seeing this production in the theatre. Long before big screens, Dolby Digital sound and large cushy cinema seating existed.
At it's conclusion, I walked out thinking, "Wow, that was really different.". Different in that it was ahead of it's time.
This is a love/hate movie. Either you're fascinated by it's style, or you find it boring. If you have any sort of imagination, then you'll definitely be amazed by this picture.
I proceeded to watch this movie multiple times, on VHS, television, DVD. Each time picking out something new I admired.
Sure, the music is a little dated and the 1980's advertisements for such names as Atari show up in scenes, making you chuckle. But the story and it's characters are pure genius.
Each character was unique and identifiable. Actor/Actress selection was perfect. Harrison Ford, Joe Turkel, Joanna Cassidy, Rutger Hauer etc, etc, etc....
The movie has an obvious "dark" atmosphere about it and if you don't like Sci-Fi, best you not watch this flic. But to me, this is true Sci-Fi. If you stretch your imagination into the future, perhaps almost believable in some respects.
Today's Sci-fi movies tend to rely heavily on visual effects to draw it's following. In contrast, Blade Runner is a well thought-out story.
I heard a rumor once, that a sequel was being considered. That makes me a little nervous. Sequels can have such a way of diminishing the original production if you don't get it right. If someone does decide to do so, please, be careful and call me first !
Looking to add to your movie collection ? This is definitely an item that should be on your list.