Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, and Rutger Hauer, was released in 1982 and is easily one of the most stunning films I have ever seen. The film is set in November, 2019, in a visually stunning dystopian Los Angeles. In the film, Eldon Tyrell, CEO and founder of the Tyrell corporation has advanced humanity through biological engineering and created what is known as a Replicant (an artificial but biologically identical human with higher strength, agility, and equal intelligence). These Replicants begin to develop emotions, which ultimately drives the plot forward. The film explores how a machine can become more human than a human and the effects of emotionality and memories. Through a vast array of practical effects, the world of Blade Runner is stunning to observe and played a large role in popularizing the Cyberpunk subgenre. I particularly enjoyed the establishing shots of the enormous buildings of Los Angeles. The score by Vangelis is easily one of my favorite film scores of all time and creates a truly surreal atmosphere to this film. Being one of my favorite movies, I would easily recommend this film to anyone of an appropriate age (there is some disturbing subject matter and nudity). I would provide this movie a 4.7/5 rating.
@OneTWonder of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board

My favorite movie ever made. Remember its a love story ~

A scifi movie that was 20 to 30 years ahead of its time and which other subsequent scifi flicks emulated. Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is not who (or what) he appears to be. The film has subtle little clues laced throughout the script. Rutgar Hauer in his closing scene delivers what is considered by many to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, monologue in cinematic history. His words were not in the script but improvised by him and only he knew the exact words to be spoken. Harrison Ford and the set crew were totally unaware of the deviation from the script which is why Ford's facial expression seemed so real and not acted as he laid there and listened.

Yes, it is a slow moving film but I watched every scene and listened to every word intently each time I viewed this film. I did not have to meander through CGI crap and mindless, endless, unbelievable and continuous fight scenes.

R.I.P. Rutgar Hauer

The sequel is better.

One of the most visually stunning films ever. This movie has served as the template for cyberpunk and science fiction pictures since the 1980s.

I seem to remember liking this movie, but that was 36 years ago. I struggled to keep awake this time around and had to back-up a few times. What had me looking back to see it again was after watching the Danish National Symphony Orchestra playing the theme music from the movie on YouTube ....... Now for their performance, I give 5 stars.

This is quite likely the greatest science fiction film I have ever seen. Its certainly worth re-watching. The sound/ music is perhaps the best part. The characters and plot are interesting and the ending remains open to the right extent and in the right way.

Sci fi noir; clockwork orange psychopaths, with another excuse for why. I made it somewhere up to 1/2 way, then said, "I have better things to do with my life." Even looking at Harrison Ford didn't make it worthwhile. Two stars because it *is* well-made in a classic sorta way, if you're into that sorta thang: bleakness, dystopian despair, we're doomed.

I can't see much difference between this and the director's cut. Both are far better than the butchered theatrical release with its annoying and unnecessary voice-over narration and its Hollywood ending.

For those who haven't seen "Blade Runner" or read the book "Blade Runner" is based on, Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?," I'd recommend watching the movie and skipping the book. "Blade Runner" is a masterpiece and one of the very few film adaptations that are much better than the books they're based on.

Hello, darlings! - So, what's all the fuss about? This film left me with such feelings of emptiness.