Cold, but still hauntingly poetic and violent sci-fi classic, with unforgettable climax

Rating: 7/10 (5 January 2009)

Note that this is a combination review; I saw the original once in 1982 and the Dir's Cut now in 2009 - which changes the ending/final voice-over - but that doesn't really diminish the overall effect of my lasting liking of this sci-fi action classic:
Very straight, cold focus on story (of Ford as future hunter of runaway androids in L.A, the year 2019) instead of character development, (as many critics point out) but I don't really care... since production design and special effects techniques are still justifiably fantastic and beautiful. And what's more, I now notice how hauntingly poetic (ah, Vangelis' ethereal music score!), darkly enigmatic and contemplative it is, among its bursts of thrilling, unforgettably violent action. And what about that mesmerizing, Gothic climax with Rutger Hauer's menacing presence?! Wowser.
7 out of 10 from Ozjeppe.