I've just watched Blade Runner.
Again.
For the third time.
And I STILL cannot fathom why people say it's a "exceptional" work of science fiction. Or a forerunner. Or whatever adjective one might choose. Apart from the great sets/background, it's one slow, plodding, pompous story.
Unless you want to read deep philosophical thoughts into it. *shrugs* Maybe it's just me. However, this is one movie I will not be adding to my collection.
On the other hand, Up made me cry in the montage of Mr Fredricksen's life. :) So bitterwseet, but every so incredibly wonderful! I haven't exactly seen all of Pixar's movies, but.... oh wow. I am slowing being impressed on the basis of this newest one, and their last one Wall-e. It won't hit cinemas here until Sept09 so I did the desperate thing and watched it online. lol.
Movies! Slowing becoming an all-consuming hoby. whee!
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The deal with "Blade runner" is the frank4enstein mythos, which in itself goes back to the Hebrew Golem. The idea that God alone has the maturity to create life, and that when Man does so, or attempts to do so, it backfires on him. The underlying theme is one of having mortgaged our own humanity for the sake of easy living and/or cheap thrills (human 'Slaves" to do our dirty work, perfectly figured "sex toys" to do our bidding) Having lived for some time in the seedy kind of world displayed in "Blade Runner" I enjoyed the film immensely, and especially the end, where the replicant itself- the symbol of man's hubris- reminds Deckard of what is important, and real.
Your mileage may vary.
Mostly, I like Daryl Hanna (as Pris) leaping around the room in leotards trying to kill Deckard.Wrapping her legs around his head? brilliant.
If you would like to get further into the story, read the one they're all based on: Rossums Universal Robots, by Karel Kapek. And write to discuss, I probably know more about the play, and the genre, than any four people you know.
Og,
I think you've once again proven just how much of a thinking man you are. And I'm glad you enjoyed the movie.
But it truly is not for me.
I'll consider reading the book by Kapek, but don't be surprised if I tell you my head'll explode. Big philosophical concepts give me a headache.
it's not a big philosophical concept, it's really just about hubris. R.U.R. is a play- and for me, it's hard to read, but in a nutshell, man's "creation" backfires on him.
Not everything is for everyone, and me, I like stories where the good guy wins. There's enough strife in life I don't need to add any more, so as a general rule I read or view to enjoy. But I also enjoy a cautionary tale now and then.
Og!
You cannot say hubris is an everyday topic amongst the man-on-the-street lol
Anyways, I agree... not everything is for everyone.
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