Blade Runner

In May 2020, I watched Blade Runner on DVD. I have watched the masterpiece many times since the science fiction movie was released in 1982. The director is Ridley Scott. The lead is Harrison Ford. 

When it was released, I went to a theater more than three times. The theater also played porn movies, so I was really embarrassed as I passed the entrance. I, however, desired to watch it at that time even if I was misunderstood. Even now I can enjoy watching the film, which is amazing. 

The story is set in Los Angeles in 2019. Bioengineered humanoids known as replicants begin to have emotion and revolt against humans, so blade runners, who are special policemen, are ordered to eliminate the replicants. The characters do not talk much. The hard-boiled movie describes battles between them. 

Harrison Ford acts well a decent blade runner. Then I am most impressed with the replicant acted by Rutger Hauer. He is the leader of a team of replicants and struggling to live as long as possible. In my teens I wanted to know why I live, so I thought that how the replicant struggles to might have made me find the reason. That was why I went to the theater several times, though I could not find it then. I have not known about it yet. Now I live because I just do not want to die. 

The action scenes are predictable, yet the movie creates a super cool atmosphere that fascinates me always. Moreover, the music composed by Vangelis is wonderful. The composer worked for Chariots Fire released in 1981 and Missing released in 1982. I have watched both of them many times since they were released. They are now still my favorites.