Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Tuesday Tally

Blade Runner Edition

We last saw Blade Runner about 1990 when it was still totally cool that Harrison Ford was in this cutting edge sci-fi movie. We tried to watch Blade Runner a few years ago but grew board.

With the release of Blade Runner 20-whatever we decided to watch Blade Runner: The Directors Cut.

Here are our thoughts on the film:

1-Even in 2017 the setting and special effects are magnificent.

2-Rick Deckert is obviously a Replicant (at least in this version). Our understanding is that Rdley Scott keeps George Lucasing this film.

3-Rutger Haur is the real star of Blade Runner:

4-From the synth soundtrack to the Japanese gadget inspired tech, the film feels like 1982. So does LA being colonized by Asians in 2019. Wrong demo group, Ridley.

5-Harrison Ford is often criticized for his 'flat' acting here. But his style was a real interesting change in 1982 after Star Wars and Raiders. Also, watch that speech again, watch Ford's non-verbal acting. Well done.

6-The Replicants are the good guys. They're the only ones that show any humanity and compassion.

This is a classic sci fi film and we give Scott credit for his cutting edge innovation.  That saids parts of Blade Runner just don't hold up well, the movie moves slooooow.  We're interested in how a young person whose never watched before would react. There is a cult of Blade Runner, populated by people who like to say they love Blade Runner. We merely appreciate the film.

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