A classic that ages well

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2014)

This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and here is why: Harrison Ford does here what he does for the Indiana Jones movies. He brings a credibility to the role that is rarely seen in modern action movies. Deckard is a capable character for sure but he is also vulnerable, something that Ford gets across masterfully.
Atmosphere is key in this movie. The well realized, dystopian city combined with the pristine soundtrack make this one of the most spellbinding sci-fi noir worlds ever. The story is told extremely well and there are many gems for the observant viewer to discover. It delves deep into themes like; "what does it mean to be human?" and "how do we define consciousness and what are the moral implications?".
The supporting cast also play their roles expertly. In particular Rutger Hauer, who became one of my favorite actors from his performance given here. The dialogue in this movie, despite being quite minimalistic, sports an absurd amount of memorable lines given by many different characters.
In summary; if you are hesitating to watch this movie, just do it. Effects hold up surprisingly well and the pacing is extremely refreshing from what we are used to nowadays. Blade Runner is a masterpiece that deserves to be appreciated by everyone.