Thought Provoking - A Cinematic Masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (12 April 1999)

This movie, to the naive movie watcher, may come off as an action/special effects/detective film. It's not. In fact, it's much, much more. If you want special effects, loads of action, martial arts, blood and gore, then delete Runner from the title and go see Blade (Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff). Once you've had your action fill, then take on Blade Runner. Dim, dark, and subtle - you will not be disappointed, though your brain might hurt. If you are disappointed, watch it again, so you don't miss anything. If you are still disappointed, then you obviously aren't looking for this type of movie. I personally would recommend the Director's Cut due to its overall atmosphere, but for a basic plot understanding, you may want to see the first cut. This movie is everything science fiction should be, and was intended to be. The questions of self-destruction, human life, and morality are heavily stressed throughout the entire work. Acting is incredible - you see Harrison Ford at his best, excellent work from Rutger Hauer, along with every single character and extra in the entire film. The scenes of Los Angeles are incredible. The music is incredible. The writing is incredible. Everything together is more than incredible. If you haven't yet, go see Blade Runner. It will change your view of Science Fiction.