A Review of Blade Runner and
Other Sci-Fi Favorites by Morgan Hamilton
When watching Blade Runner you should try not to compare the movie with the
book, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? That's a book written by the best
science fiction writer of all time, Philip K. Dick. The mechanical pets are
absent but there is a monologue discussing the absence of real animals in the
future in the movie. I agree that the ending is quite different but this is
necessary because of the different time and character development.
It should be pointed out that Blade Runner features fine casting, good special
effects and has a complex storyline and premise. All these aspects of the movie
justice to Dock's writing style and genius mind.
Rachel played by the stunning Hollywood actress Sean Young fits perfectly in her
stoic replicant/human role. Another famous actor taking part in the movie is
Harrison Ford who with his smoky voice is a hunter seeking out the hiding
replicants. The interesting role of Pris, a replicant ballerina, is played by
Daryll Hannah. With amazing make up and costuming she gives a special touch to
the movie.
The soundtrack of the film couldn't be better, it is utterly scintillating. It
is a wonderful compilation of wailing wet sounds of the sax, drums and
consistently expresses in Blues and Jazz which are romantic and surreal. This
soundtrack relieves the epic, daunting and depressing bleakness of the reality
of the future, just as the famous author Philip K. Dick has depicted it.
The movie is frequently categorized in the cyberpunk genre-set. The main reason
for this is because the action takes place in 2019 Los Angelis. There are cyber
technology of cloning, hyped-up surveillance tools, and advanced investigative
strategies. The latter are carried out by the Harrison Ford character, blade
Runner Deckard.
The director of this masterpiece is none other than Ridley Scott. He will always
be remembered with such films as Andromeda Strain and blockbusters as Thelma and
Louise and Gladiators. The movie is visually dark and you can even physically
feel the darkness and the depression. The premise is true to the novel. The main
plot is to show how precious human being and other life creatures are versus the
technological displacement we face.
Usually I would suggest you to read the book and then watch the movie but I
retrain from offering you that as far as Blade Runner is concerned. As the
comparison you will be making is going to interfere with your experience of this
marvellous SF movie then don't read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep first.
Watch the film, one of the best of all times, and then read the book. After
watching Blade Runner you will be flabbergasted at the details of the future
life, mentality and morality.
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