Young and attractive Harrison Ford takes us on a journey in the past to the future in the sci-fi film Blade Runner. Blade Runner, released in 1982, follows Ford in the year 2019 as a detective on the hunt for scientifically constructed people, known as replicants, who are out to kill retired cops, also known as blade runners. Ford is hired to eliminate these deviant beings and the film shows his triumphs, obstacles, and everything in between.
This film get receives a 6/10 from me. I did not really understand what was going on in the beginning of the film and that left me feeling like i needed to play catch up or pause the film and read some review. Doesn't seem like a big deal but i was present from the beginning of the film until the end; there is no reason i should feel lost or confused. There are certain mediums filmmakers and directors use to grasp and maintain a viewer's interest and this movie did not do that well for me. I appreciate the plot and the acting but the film moved a little slower than i would have liked and being confused for a prolonged period of time is no fun.
It was very interesting to see the way the people in the 80’s imagined and portrayed the future. The film had a very typical idea of what the future would be. Living and viewing the film in 2014 makes it a bit comical, I wish I could have seen it in the 80’s or before the futuristic theme became so predictable. There were the inevitable flying cars, bright and intense lights everywhere, overly crowded streets, and dramatic outfits. The actors were super pale, super blonde, and super intense; obviously characteristics that we would not see in the year 2019, at least not all of them combined in that way.
This film get receives a 6/10 from me. I did not really understand what was going on in the beginning of the film and that left me feeling like i needed to play catch up or pause the film and read some review. Doesn't seem like a big deal but i was present from the beginning of the film until the end; there is no reason i should feel lost or confused. There are certain mediums filmmakers and directors use to grasp and maintain a viewer's interest and this movie did not do that well for me. I appreciate the plot and the acting but the film moved a little slower than i would have liked and being confused for a prolonged period of time is no fun.
It was very interesting to see the way the people in the 80’s imagined and portrayed the future. The film had a very typical idea of what the future would be. Living and viewing the film in 2014 makes it a bit comical, I wish I could have seen it in the 80’s or before the futuristic theme became so predictable. There were the inevitable flying cars, bright and intense lights everywhere, overly crowded streets, and dramatic outfits. The actors were super pale, super blonde, and super intense; obviously characteristics that we would not see in the year 2019, at least not all of them combined in that way.
Once I was done being distracted by how far off the film portrayed the future I was able to appreciate the art present. It is always nice to see how creative people can get with just the idea of the future. Considering how similar representations of the future are in film I believe it is safe to say the ideas stem from some common place. I am not sure what that common place is or where it can be found but its existence is inevitable. Feeding off that, will films follow suit? Or will they step outside the norm and test the waters?
I wish I could say that Blade Runner tested the waters but I am unable to think that way because of all the films I have seen in my life showing the future to be this over the top scientific society. With this in mind I couldn't help but think of the hype around this film back in its time. I remember wanting to see the reactions of viewers when the film was first released. What kind of crowd gravitated towards this film? Were they impressed? How did Hollywood react to it? We know the film was good or at least noteworthy based on its presence in this new age but what was it like when it was fresh. Ahhh, I’d pay money to sit in a movie theater or in a car and watch this movie in the 1980s!
I wish I could say that Blade Runner tested the waters but I am unable to think that way because of all the films I have seen in my life showing the future to be this over the top scientific society. With this in mind I couldn't help but think of the hype around this film back in its time. I remember wanting to see the reactions of viewers when the film was first released. What kind of crowd gravitated towards this film? Were they impressed? How did Hollywood react to it? We know the film was good or at least noteworthy based on its presence in this new age but what was it like when it was fresh. Ahhh, I’d pay money to sit in a movie theater or in a car and watch this movie in the 1980s!
After this film I can say that science fiction will definitely receive a different respect from me. I used to just write it off uninterested but there is something about Blade Runner that teases my interest. Needless to say my curiosity will be fed. I may stray away from the futuristic themes and that may be difficult but I believe there is hope. And hey, who is to say I will not find futuristic films that are not over the top but just right?!?!
Sources
(1) First Picture -- Harrison Ford
http://asidpk.deviantart.com/art/Blade-Runner-Wallpaper-254008164
(2) Second Picture -- Futuristic World Of Blade Runner
http://derekwinnert.com/blade-runner-classic-film-review-30/
(3) Third Picture -- 1980's Drive In Theater http://eerie-indiana.blogspot.com/2013/07/an-abandoned-rural-drive-in.html
(1) First Picture -- Harrison Ford
http://asidpk.deviantart.com/art/Blade-Runner-Wallpaper-254008164
(2) Second Picture -- Futuristic World Of Blade Runner
http://derekwinnert.com/blade-runner-classic-film-review-30/
(3) Third Picture -- 1980's Drive In Theater http://eerie-indiana.blogspot.com/2013/07/an-abandoned-rural-drive-in.html