Finally, I took
the time to see the cult classic Blade Runner, which was set four years
from now—2019. The movie is as captivating in its visual adaptation of the
future as critics said it would be. The fun I had watching this movie isn’t in
the expected action you’d anticipate from a manhunt, but in the complex story
and screenplay, which keeps you guessing about the direction the movie will
take.
Blade Runner is
a dystopian science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. His directing might
come off as slow-paced in this modified adaptation of the 1968 novel Do
Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. The screenplay
adaptation was done by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples.
The movie is set
in Los Angeles in November 2019, where genetically engineered replicants—adult
humans identical to real humans—are manufactured to be used in places outside
Earth. Replicants are banned from visiting Earth, and those who defy this ban
are hunted down and "retired," which is a nice way of saying killed.
Special police operatives known as "Blade Runners" carry out the
hunting and retiring of these replicants.
In the movie,
four replicants of the Nexus-6 models have escaped from the Tyrell Corporation
and made their way back to Earth. A retired Blade Runner named Rick Deckard
(Harrison Ford) is called back into service to hunt down these four replicants.
They are violent, dangerous, and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve
their goals.
The fun of the
movie lies in its twists and turns, which Scott delivers without losing the
audience as the story unfolds. One of the main reasons to watch Blade
Runner is the special effects, which were groundbreaking for 1982, a time
when today’s digital technology didn’t exist. The movie used matte paintings,
models, and innovative camera techniques like multipass exposures to create its
stunning visuals.
When it comes to
acting, Harrison Ford’s performance is wonderful, as are the performances of
the supporting cast. The movie won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic
Presentation, three BAFTA awards (Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, and
Best Production Design/Art Direction), and an Academy Award for its visual
effects.
Upon its initial
release, the movie performed poorly at the box office and was initially panned
by critics. However, over time, it has become an all-time classic.
If you haven’t
seen this movie or are trying to recall the wonderful cinematic experience you
had watching it back then, I highly recommend grabbing the DVD.
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