Although I’ve seen Blade Runner at least 30+ times, I watched it again last night with some friends who had never seen it before. And despite the number of times I’ve seen it, Blade Runner is just as compelling and mesmerizing as the first time I ever watched it back in High School. Every time I sit down and watch, it reinforces why Blade Runner is in my top 10 favorite movies of all time.
The influence Blade Runner has had on other films and entire genres cannot be overstated. Practically, the entire Anime genre has roots here. The Matrix is hugely influenced by it. The list goes on and on.
In its simplest terms, it’s a 1940’s film noir set in a science fiction future. It’s always raining. It’s always dark. Everyone smokes cigarettes and delivers clever & double-meaning lines. It’s brilliant start to finish, an absolute masterpiece. If you haven’t seen it, correct that immediately. If you have, maybe it’s time for another watch.