Blade Runner (1982)
In 1982, Ridley Scott released Blade Runner, an adaptation of the Philip K. Dick novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” A film rich with dystopian landscapes and magnificent cinematography it quickly became to be recognised as one of the crowning glories of the science-fiction genre, and indeed one of the finest films ever made.
Rick Deckard, played by the brilliant Harrison Ford, is a retired police officer drawn back into the twirl of things due to the invasion of robots known as Replicants. From the beginning Deckard’s character becomes known to the audience. He’s a lonely soul, but he doesn’t care and in the brief scenes before he’s called upon, it appears all he’s interested in is getting by and evading trouble. Unfortunately for him, his reassignment is for a mission lacking subtly; he is tasked with the mission of tracking down those aforementioned Replicants and “terminating” them one by one. Harrison Ford, one of the finest actors of his generation, brings a great intensity and style to his character, making the audience feel at one with him and always rooting for him throughout his troubles. On the opposing side, the Replicants, led by the dominating force of Roy Batty, played by the 6 foot plus Rutger Hauer (The Hitcher). Their encounter towards the end signifies and represents everything I love about cinema and all its possibilities.
Blade Runner, in my opinion, is a tough film to analyse and break down due to the severity of its content, its breathtaking imagery and vast depiction of a future rich with anger and negativity. A film that challenges the senses of the viewer in more ways than one, and one of the very few films thats impact multiplies with each viewer. A true landmark for the science-fiction genre and one of my favourite films of all-time.
100/100
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