| NightDragon83 said: The original Blade Runner is one of the most overrated films in history. Sure it's got its fair share of diehard fans, most of whom probably weren't even born when the original theatrical release came out and only discovered it after its many re-cuts on home video formats. But holy crap is the movie a total snorefest when you're not getting distracted by all the pretty backgrounds and noir atmosphere. The movie is literally a live action anime. |
I think that Blade Runner films are not for everyone's tastes. Still, and that's my personal opinion on them, I think the original is visionary. It's not just about being a cyberpunk movie with noir elements (which is in itself not pretty common in the 80s tbh). But I feel like the questions it posed about bio-engineeering and human morality are much more relevant now than it was back then. There's no question that it was visually groundbreaking too. It has a pretty defined esthetic that you can only associate with Blade Runner. The sequel does an awesome job in feeling like it's a Blade Runner film, but expand the universe in a lot of different ways.
I can totally understand why the films are not something than everyone can enjoy/appreciate. They are films that I'll always recommend to anyone who asks me about my favourite sci-fi films ever. But I still feel that this is a niche franchise, that I'd love that everyone could enjoy as I do. But I feel that's an impossible task. I can't recommend them enough though.
