A timeless technical masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (22 September 2014)

At this point there's really very little room for debate about the artistic merits of Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner'. Aside from 'Star Wars' and '2001', it may be the most influential science fiction film of all-time. Not a hit with either critics or audiences back in 1982, today it sits near the top of dozens of "Best of" polls. The one remaining question is; beyond its technical and artistic merits, is 'Blade Runner' a great film? The answer is, or at least my answer is, almost.
Is it a bit cold and emotionless? Yes, but that's its tone not a flaw. Is it a bit confusing? For certain, but sci-fi of this type rarely spoon-feeds you every last detail. There are dozens of ways to interpret this film. A sure sign of good storytelling.
The story is strong, the script tight and the performances exactly what they need to be. In short, 'Blade Runner' is more than just a pretty face.