Watchability: 1
If you like sci-fi and want to witness Harrison Ford's worst acting ever, this is one to watch once. The idea of the film noir voice-over style was a good one, but, thanks to Ford, or the writing, or whatever, it didn't work.
Family Guy: 4
In The King Is Dead Family Guy episode, the backdrop of the stage set and Peter's narration placing the events of the play in the year 2019 refer to Blade Runner.
On another episode of Family Guy, the character Death carries a picture of Edward James Olmos and Olmos' ass in his wallet.
Relevance: 1
It's the 80's prediction of present-day: that Asians will have taken over everything, there will be no sun and 80's hair and makeup will be all the rage. Ford's voice-overs are terrible and there are conjectures as to why--trivia and flubs are the best part about this movie.
The idea that man-made creations like the replicants could develop feelings is strong and one that has been imitated and recreated numerous times but if you want a great Ridley Scott sci-fi, watch Alien. The acting is better, the story is better, the special effects are better; it's just a better movie.
Why would this movie be added to the top 100 in 2007? What are the qualities about its dated outlook, poor acting and predictable plot that make it worthy of consideration?
Ok....100% disagree. This is a cult classic. It was amazing for it's time. It cannot be compared to science fiction today. The sstory Line was not far fetched for the 80's. It was a love story! The soundtrack was amazing ...yes, I have it. Rutger Hauer is delicious. Unfortunately for Sean young it was the beginning of the end. She became an alcoholic. Cuckoo.
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember there being a Family Guy reference to this movie.
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