"I've seen things..."

Rating: 9/10 (3 November 2000)

The plot centers around a BladeRunner and his latest job - to retire a number of run-away replicants in a futuristic (2019) Los Angeles. This is a truly amazing piece of art: director Scott's direction and eye for details is stunning; the set design and art direction is flawless; the cinematography and musical score is breathtaking; the acting is solid - and in Hauer's case rather touching as well.
It's not a film to embrace easily, and obviously not in everybody's taste, as evidenced by some entries here. But the overall "feel" and atmosphere of this movie is something special, especially if you view the "Director's Cut". It has some minor, but important, changes compared to the first release from 1982. The widescreen version is a must, since the visuals are absolutely top-notch, and Scott really uses all of the possibilities of a widescreen movie.
"Blade Runner" is it's own universe, and a major milestone in film making! View it, but give the movie the time it needs to really sink in. They don't do movies better than this! A final word of caution: The DVD edition of the director's cut of "Blade Runner" is, in my opinion, rather disappointing. No extras, no trailer, no nothing. Just the movie! On the other hand, that is (almost) good enough, since the widescreen transfer is of very good standard regarding soundtrack and picture quality. Enjoy it!