The fact that you started out rooting for Roy's death and ended up feeling empathy is kind of te point of the movie. A point btw that a some other reactors missed because they have such a single minded black and white world view. Hats off to you.
@Carandini
Жыл бұрын
It isn't 'single-minded' it's the ability to realise that sympathizing with someone doesn't excuse brutal calculated murder committed by them. This is the same thing people are too inconstant to remember when dealing with Frankenstein's Monster. yes, the Monster has been terribly used and is a victim. The Monster is also a fiendish, vicious, murderer (killing a child and then framing an innocent woman so that she gets executed for the crime). You can pity what the Monster has suffered while at the same time understanding that he needs to be destroyed for what he's done.
@waterbeauty85
Жыл бұрын
@@Carandini The people I referred to DIDN'T do any of the symathizing or pitying you mentioned because of the very fact that their single-mindednress made them incapable of even recognizing that mistreatment by humans was what made the Replicants so enraged and brutal. As you yourself said sympathy and pity for the mistreatment that created monsters doesn't excuse the crime committed by monsters, but without that pity and sympathy and the understanding (i.e. comprehension) that comes from them, the mistreatment that created monsters will never be acknowledged or rectified, and the people who enable and carry out that mistreatment will continue to be moral imbeciles.
@Lethgar_Smith
Жыл бұрын
Odd how politics entered this thread. Sympathizing with the plight of the replicants is synonymous with sympathizing with any oppressed people. Fiction has always served the role of telling stories about ourselves whether the author sets out with that intention or not. Being aware of the parables is not a conscious political choice. However, refusing to acknowledge them when you know they are there, IS a conscious political choice.
@corbelius6
7 ай бұрын
In Blade Runner 2049 one of the ending scenes uses the same score as when Roy dies.
@Dillpicks95
Жыл бұрын
The soundtrack in this movie is amazing. “Tears in the rain” has gotta be one of the greatest scenes ever. RIP Rutger Hauer and thank you for giving us that incredible scene.
@oobrocks
Жыл бұрын
👍
@Buskieboy
Жыл бұрын
“Tears in the rain” is a chilling moment. And thank-you for the correct version of ...in THE rain. There are some that say the quote is 'Tears in rain', which doesn't make sense for the moment. I have memorized the speech and say it along with him. ☺
@norwegianblue2017
Жыл бұрын
Vangelis is the one that composed it. He did a lot of movies back in this era, including Chariots of Fire, The Last Emperor and Mutiny on the Bounty (with Mel Gibson).
@hiphopanonymous24
Жыл бұрын
@@Buskieboyhe definitely says tears in rain. There’s no “the” when he says it.
@leosarmiento4823
Жыл бұрын
Vangelis passed away this last year.
@woooster17
Жыл бұрын
Vangelis was a legend in his own lifetime.. truly beautiful, thought provoking, emotional sounds.. RIP Vangelis. One of my favourite films of all time
@GodlessScummer
Жыл бұрын
The tears in the rain monologue by Roy Batty is so epic. All the Replicants wanted was to be able to live.
@dmwalker24
Жыл бұрын
It is (in my opinion) the most human moment from any of the characters in the film, and one of the greatest scenes in cinema. Made all the more powerful by the fact that it is coming from the character that has been the most terrifyingly inhuman.
@QuayNemSorr
Жыл бұрын
"Their crime: Wanting to be human The Penalty: Death"
@pssthpok
Жыл бұрын
The monologue was originally somewhat different, the actor Rutger Hauer altered it, cutting out some stuff and adding the iconic "All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain". According to Wikipedia, "After filming the scene with Hauer's version, crew-members applauded, with some even in tears." Damn right they did.
@danwest9900
6 ай бұрын
I learned recently that Rutger Hauer improvised the famous line about moments being lost like tears in the rain. This made me appreciate Hauer's portrayal of Roy Batty even more.
@DarraghC
Жыл бұрын
Do robots dream of revenge? Do androids dream of electric sheep?
@philstubblefield
Жыл бұрын
You beat me by 7 minutes... 😁
@joek468
Жыл бұрын
Beat me too
@santaonthecross
Жыл бұрын
Damn, already here.
@umaiar
Жыл бұрын
So obvious, but I had to check. I'm way late 🤣
@tmckain5532
Жыл бұрын
Jen, just an FYI, "Do Androids dream of electric sheep" is the name of the short story written by Philip K. Dick that the movie is based on.
@brettfogarty1616
Жыл бұрын
This soundtrack by Vangelis has got to be one of the best movie soundtracks ever made and has beautiful visuals.
@Sol3UK
6 ай бұрын
Nope, it is the best movie soundtrack ever made, but I get your point.
@TheMan-si4iu
2 ай бұрын
That would be Conan the Barbarian soundtrack.
@zmarko
Жыл бұрын
This is a science fiction masterpiece. I still remember exactly where I was when I saw this film for the first time as a 13 year old kid. Seeing Roy's final monologue was a haunting thing as a young teen, but something you learn to respect SO much more as you age. They all just wanted more life, which is what most/many of us want. My mother, on her deathbed, told her best friend "I had 60 good years, I wish I could have had 10 more". Ones own mortality is a scary thing to stare down and face. Such a deep movie. And the score is brilliant also.
@zfoxfire
7 ай бұрын
Jesus.... you cracked like 90% of this movie's secrets on your first watch. You are incredible!
@AngelusNZ
Жыл бұрын
When you said "Do Robots Dream of Revenge?" I had to smile - the book this movie was based on was called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" Also, the soundtrack by Vangelis is gorgeous.
@chriskola3822
Жыл бұрын
This movie is the definition of a "slow burn". Absolute masterpiece. I remember when it came out. It was amazing.
@tommcewan7936
Жыл бұрын
If you think this is a slow burn, try some Tarkovsky or Kubrick. Blade Runner flies along at breakneck speed compared to, say, 2001 or Solaris.
@treetopjones737
Жыл бұрын
Or David Lynch: Inland Empire( his grand opus film ), Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, Blue Velvet.
@lanolinlight
Жыл бұрын
You are joining the millions of people who have pondered the film's meaning over the past 40 years, but the reason it has lasted so long is far beyond words and "answers." This is pure cinema, visual and sonic poetry.
@andrewpetik2034
Жыл бұрын
This movie, to me, is a PERFECT blend of sci-fi, film noir, great storyline, great acting and FANTASTIC music! So good.
@robertw8861
Жыл бұрын
The film "Ex Machina" touches on a lot of the same topics, and is also a great film in it's own right, I would highly recommend it.
@MorbidBanjo
Жыл бұрын
That was a very good movie, I had found that on a list of the 20 best sci fi movies of this century. Had an incredibly good look look to the movie despite it being on a budget. Another movie that would be on parallel Morality would be the island. Was going to turn that 1 off when I saw Michael Bay's name come up, but was glad I watched it
@j9lorna
Жыл бұрын
@Sepheryn me too. Great film
@TheWRYYYYYYY
Жыл бұрын
Vangelis' soundtrack is truly iconic. He also composed the music for Carl Sagan's documentary series Cosmos, which is also well worth checking out and not just for the soundtrack!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
I love Cosmos & Carl Sagan!!!! 👍
@neiladam2832
Жыл бұрын
The music used in cosmos actually comes from the Vangelis album ‘Heaven and Hell’, probably available on iTunes.
@Yngvarfo
Жыл бұрын
@@neiladam2832- The title music, but the show borrowed from several of his albums, most notably Albedo 0.39. Of course, it borrowed other music as well, mainly classical music. I don't think he actually composed original music for the show. Other movies with original score from Vangelis include Missing, The Bounty, 1492 - The Conquest of Paradise, and Chariots of Fire.
@trinaq
Жыл бұрын
It's crazy to think that this movie is set in the then far off future year of 2019, which is technically the past now. Roy Batty's "Tears in the rain" speech never fails to make me ugly cry! 😭☔💔
@philmakris8507
Жыл бұрын
Vangelis 🇬🇷 was an enormously prolific composer that did lots of soundtrack work including the score for Chariots of fire.
@jodonnell64
Жыл бұрын
Yes, and the Chariots of Fire score earned him an Oscar for Best Film Score, as well as the title song hitting number 1 on the Billboard charts. I love all his solo work, as well as his collaborations with Jon Anderson, vocalist for Yes. Vangelis' music was the opening music to the original Cosmos PBS series hosted by Carl Sagan, as well as other tracks used in the series itself.
@babywah3290
Жыл бұрын
He was also a member of Aphrodite’s Child. Check out the Four Horsemen track👍
@jorgezarco9269
Жыл бұрын
Blade Runner(1982) and Total Recall(1990) were based on Philip K. Dick books. He wrote stories with mind-bending plots. Christopher Nolan built Blade Runner-style sets for Batman Begins(2005).
@stephenkoehler4051
Жыл бұрын
There is another interesting little film based on a Phillip K Dick book, called Imposter (2009) which stars Gary Sinise. Its a really good mind warping film with the same kind of PKD theme which is basically "am I a real person?" He has this commonality throughout most of his works it seems. Gary Sinise and Vincent D'Onofrio do a great job in that moviel
@TennSeven
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget The Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, Screamers, and The Adjustment Bureau!
@txheadshots
Жыл бұрын
And Paycheck
@Takeshi357
Жыл бұрын
Just don't go into Total Recall expecting it to be like Blade Runner! 😂
@brucecsnell
Жыл бұрын
@@Takeshi357 -- Although Blade Runner and Total Recall are totally different types of stories, they (and all of Dicks other movie adaptations) have a fear of new tech in common. Although, I'm not sure it was the tech Dick feared or the knowledge of how completely people would abuse it.
@jdeamaral
Жыл бұрын
I am 52 years old, living in Canada. I think I was 11 when I first saw this movie..."like tears in the rain," is a quote I have NEVER forgot. Only the BEST movies do that. I am so happy that a younger generation can enjoy the movies I did.
@e.d.2096
Жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, you left me a nice reply, so I feel I should do the same. The line ' like tears in rain ' left a mark on me as well. Sensitive souls truly understand what it means. All life is fragile and precious, and should never be taken for granted. We ALL matter. Thanks again. Best wishes to you and yours.
@AquariusTurtle
Жыл бұрын
And it wasn't even in the script... he made it up in real time.
@jamesgreenwood8952
Жыл бұрын
He improvised the line and it's classic. It sums up the movie perfectly. The machine expressing himself through poetry.
@TheMule71
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesgreenwood8952 Nope, it wasn't improv. Ruger did write it and proposed it to the director, they shoot it and it was much better than the scripted one.
@sudonum3108
Жыл бұрын
I’m 52 and also saw it first time in the cinema when I was 11 or 12. I guess the ticket vendors of Canada in 1982 were just as amenable to persuasion as those in Scotland allowing under age kids to see the movie accompanied by an adult ; )
@MaoKatz
Жыл бұрын
The aesthetics of this movie was inspired in the 1927 movie Metropolis (highly recommended), and Blade Runner was reference for so many other movies like Star Wars Ep. I-II-III, The Fifth Element and many more. This is a fine piece of movies history.
@Seele2015au
Жыл бұрын
Philip K Dick had some misgivings towards the whole idea of making "Blade Runner" out of his book "Do Andriods Dream Of Electric Sheep?", but when he visited the set he gave his full blessing, as the world they built was exactly how he envisaged it.
@tommcewan7936
Жыл бұрын
Speaking of Star Wars, apparently R2-D2's legs and an Imperial star destroyer turned on its end were recycled as skyscraper models hidden in some of the cityscape shots in Blade Runner!
@nikolaiquack8548
Жыл бұрын
I love that you reacted to this movie. Your reaction to this was so spot on. Love how quickly you recognized the humanity of the Replicants. The tears in rain speech always makes me cry.
@Cam-yu8wy
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love Rutger Hauer for coming up with that tears in the rain speech - beautiful in its own right, but also helps (most of) the audience to understand/feel who and what Roy and the other replicants really are
@UnderhillKoufax
Жыл бұрын
The 1985 Harrison Ford movie “Witness” is a largely forgotten gem. This is the only movie that Ford received an Oscar nomination. Stunning backgrounds, acting, and compelling story.
@darkwolf9253
Жыл бұрын
Blade Runner is a masterpiece, and Rutger Hauer is incredible in it... Another Rutger Hauer movie you should check out is Ladyhawke.
@johncase2408
Жыл бұрын
In the Bladerunner world, Rachel, the other replicants, animals are biological not robotic. It's a great I guess what you could call a 'neo-noire' or 'sci-fi noire' film. Bladerunner was really an unprecedented film in terms of subject matter. It's one of my favorite films. Great review! 2049 is quite an impressive sequel too. Check it out.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
2049 is on my channel 👍
@Drforrester31
Жыл бұрын
It's between Blade Runner or Conan the Barbarian for my favorite soundtrack of all time, oddly enough both came out in 1982. More than good music though, I don't know if any other score fits its world as perfectly as it does in Blade Runner, just incredible work by Vangelis. It's absolutely worth listening to on its own as you drive the city streets at night, or maybe after smoking a bit at home, turning the lights off and just letting the lights of the city and passing traffic come in through the window. Great reaction Jen!
@domingocurbelomorales8635
Жыл бұрын
The OST by Vangelis... one of my top three composers. I recommend you from Vangelis OST and films as well, "Chariots of fire" and "1492: Conquest of paradise". This last one... it´s by far my fav OST ever.
@an.american
Жыл бұрын
The soundtrack for Blade Runner was composed by Greek electronic musician Vangelis. It was nominated in 1983 for a BAFTA and Golden Globe for best original score. A beautiful piece of art. Great reaction ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@Thomgxx100
Жыл бұрын
In the loving memory of Bladerunner composer Vangelis who passed away in May 2022 !
@bobkupi9905
Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: Rutger Hauer's speech at the end on the rooftop. "(Like tears in rain.") was totally improvised. Also, if you watch the original theatrical version, (Which I still have on VHS) Harrison Ford narrates through the entire movie. He gives away a few more clues in his narration. Thats why the director's cut left out the narration. Bladerunner 2049 also has Harrison Ford in it. No spoilers. BTW, I have the original soundtrack on CD. It's a total masterpiece.
@spaceguy8000
Жыл бұрын
This is my all time favourite movie. I've collected the VHS, LaserDisc, and the 5 Disc Ultimate Collectors Edition (has a toy Unicorn and Flying car), Vinyl & cassette soundtrack. I can't remember how many times I've watched this. Your ending comments reflects everything I thought about when I saw it the first time, opening day in the theatres. So many influences for me still today.
@sfkeepay
Жыл бұрын
My favorite of all time too. I saw it in 1985 as a 16 year old. I still own the cassette of the soundtrack. That etherial, haunting music always makes me ache.
@VilleHalonen
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that a reactor gives proper respects to the soundtrack and actually listens to the end credits song! Ray Bradbury is a great guess! But it's an actual building built in 1893, commissioned by Lewis L. Bradbury, a gold-mining millionaire. It's been used in several movies. I've posted my thoughts on Roy Batty on other channels as well, so I'll just copy & paste it here: To me, Roy Batty is the tragic hero of the movie. "Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it?" he asks Deckard. The dude was created to be an expendable slave without worth. He lived in fear, he was treated without worth; he can't see worth in others. Before the Final Cut, it was unclear whether Roy addresses Tyrell as "father" or "fucker". In this cut, it's clear as crystal that he calls him "father" -- right before committing brutal patricide. The love he feels for having received life, the rage he feels for being given a finite lifespan. And from that moment on, we witness Batty's emotionality and his passion for life; and we know he's never gonna get what he wants. The more the story moves towards it climax, the more Batty's motives become understandable. You could say that from his perspective, his murders are the work of the avenging angel (or the Fallen Angel) rebelling against his creators: he metes out justice, he wants to give his own people a better, longer life. That is, he has heroic, admirable qualities, but he's also destined to commit horrible acts and to ultimately perish. As such, the story feels almost mythical to me.
@treetopjones737
Жыл бұрын
And it is in downtown L.A. It should be realized BTW the stuff at the end up on the roofs was a film set.
@Tessmage_Tessera
5 күн бұрын
The story is that when Sean Young first walked onto the set, half of the crew just stared at her in wonder. She looked impossibly gorgeous and her performance was perfect.
@protovision2010
Жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC movie + reaction! Saw it as a kid in theaters, still in my top-5 movies. There was years of debate in the 80's about whether Deckard was a replicant or not. When the directors cut was released to theaters in 1992, the unicorn footage was added, leaning more into Deckard being a replicant, as well as his eyes slightly glowing when standing behind Rachael in his apartment. A masterpiece of visuals and music 👍
@hgman3920
Жыл бұрын
Given everything which has happened in the last 4 years, it's not hard to believe that 2019 was really like that
@cajunsushi
Жыл бұрын
I’m 68 years old now and this movie is still in my top tier sci-fi greats. Just a fantastic piece of film art. Btw, if you enjoyed the music composition, check out the move, Chariots of Fire, it won four Oscars!
@TheFerretLives
25 күн бұрын
Ridley Scott had the idea that Deckard was a replicant and added the unicorn dream in after the theatrical release to reinforce it but the writers always meant Deckard to be human. The ending and kinda the whole point loses a lot of significance if he's not human. He starts out dead inside, borderline alcoholic, not making the most of his existence. When Roy sees his fear there's a double redemption in the replicant getting a soul but also Deckard rediscovering his and deciding to escape with Rachel
@scottstevens7639
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for you to react to the sequel. It does actually address many of the questions raised in this film. So glad you picked the score as the MVP. I consider this to be one of the finest film scores ever recorded. Composer Vangelis is also one of my all time favourite musicians (R.I.P.). He has many albums, many of them very cinematic sounding. He was also most famous for winning the Oscar for scoring “Chariots of Fire” a year before this film. You might even recognize the main theme as it’s been a bit of a meme over the years.
@bottlecaps2741
Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best soundtracks ever. I regularly listen to it.
@e.d.2096
Жыл бұрын
JEN!!! This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES! Thank you for reacting to such good Sci Fi. The music is by Vangelis, quite surreal and visionary. You, your Patreons, and polls always make the very best choices on KZitem! Thank you again for all that you do....Eric
@jdeamaral
Жыл бұрын
All time favorite movie is quite a statement. I am glad to meet you.
@e.d.2096
Жыл бұрын
@@jdeamaral Glad to meet you as well sir! I saw this alone in the theater when it came out in 1982. So surreal, so futuristic, it truly blew my mind. The film has really stood the test of time. After watching this, I have viewed films differently ever since.
@tomhoffman4330
Жыл бұрын
Good Evening, My Friend. I hope you're not still holding a grudge about the other day; I went back and tried to smooth things over...the whole thing was my fault anyway. If I hadn't said what I said, then you wouldn't have said what you said. Either way, we both should have waited to discuss this movie until after Jen's Reaction. . .
@e.d.2096
Жыл бұрын
@@tomhoffman4330 Hey Tom, I'm not holding a grudge or anything. It's just that I've supported her channel from the start. Her comment was very disheartening.
@tomhoffman4330
Жыл бұрын
@@e.d.2096 I don't disagree...but, you know how Jen is always asking for No Spoilers? I see Comments that are constantly Spoiling things here and there, and yet...She never goes after them for it. Now Tara on the other hand...IDK if it's because She has a smaller audience, but She really dislikes Spoilers, and She's not afraid to call them out. But like I said, the whole thing was my fault...I started it, so let me apologize for it. Next time, we'll just be more careful. . .
@Dagobah359
Ай бұрын
That's incredible that you figured out Declan is a replicant from the origami unicorn at the end. It's such a huge plot point to hinge on such a tiny missable detail. I missed it when I first watched.
@Chou-seh-fu
Жыл бұрын
"We're in the far future of 2019." In the book, earth had gone through a nuclear war. The movie gives a nod to that by showing LA perpetually cloudy or rainy. (And by suggesting that almost all natural animals were killed off.)
@sfkeepay
Жыл бұрын
I watched this as a teenager a few years after it was released. I bought the soundtrack (on cassette) and the music has been part of the “sound track to my life” ever since. It’s beautiful and haunting. And yeah, it definitely asks hard questions about the future of technology, the morality of creating artificial life, what rights that life might have, whether there’s any meaningful difference between people and replicants, etc. But for me, the film is also about how precious being alive is. It’s why Roy saves Deckard. At the end of his own life, Roy recognizes the fragility and brevity of existence, and he wants his last act to be saving, not destroying, a life. Plus, as you said, he doesn’t want to die alone. Roy’s monolog (the final version of which was actually the work of the actor who played Roy, Rutger Hauer) is one of the most powerful in film history, succinctly capturing the tragedy of the human condition. That everything we cherish, all those memories that mean everything to us, disappear forever.
@scottjo63
Жыл бұрын
Rutger Hauer who played Roy Batty the head replicant, has another memorable role playing a terrorist named Wulfgar vs Sylvester Stallone in the movie Nighthawks (1981). Also with Billy Dee Williams from Star Wars, not to be missed.
@GreatOutdoors1
Жыл бұрын
Rutger was also great in The Hitcher
@Buskieboy
Жыл бұрын
"Blade Runner" is my absolute favorite sci-fi, and perhaps my favorite movie of all time. It introduced me to Vangelis, and you should find more of his music and give it a listen. (In a comfy chair and headphones). It is moving and surreal. He won an Oscar for "Chariots Of Fire". He has done many other soundtracks as well. I love his music. RIP The final speech by Rutger Hauer was ad-libbed and chilling. I have memorized it and always say it with him everytime I watch the movie. Btw, do NOT let people tell you that he says "...like tears in rain... because it is ...like tears in THE rain...! The former doesn't make sense, especially for the moment! He came to the realization that all life was precious, even Deckard's and he saved him (using his bad hand as well). This film has texture. Ridley Scott's famous (infamous?) attention to detail makes this an amazing movie that seems alive and so real. This movie is all about the eyes. Eye's are the window's of the soul. The "Voight-Kampff" test, the owl's eyes, Rachel's eye's, Pris, Roy, and Tyrell's giant multi-lensed glasses and finally, Roy plucks them out. (the original version actually shows blood squirting out and Roy's thumbs digging them out, revealing eye sockets but they had to edit it out to get an AA rating later) So? How do you know that you aren't a Replicant? 🤔 It is based on Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Android's Dream of Electric Sheep". #suggestion A fun Harrison Ford movie you would like is "Working Girl" (1988).
@Chris-jp2qf
Жыл бұрын
Jen, you might enjoy the epic documentary “Dangerous Days” about the making of Blade Runner. It covers all aspects of the film in depth: writing, casting, chaotic production, special effects, score, different edits of the film, philosophical themes, etc. most of the major players are in it. it’s one of the best “making of” docs i have seen.
@jodonnell64
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, and if that's the doc I'm thinking of, it even shows the Millennium Falcon that was used as a part of the cityscape.
@JW666
Жыл бұрын
About the MVP, that would be the composer Vangelis, who made this movie's incredible & beautiful soundtrack! He sadly passed away last year.
@peterk7931
Жыл бұрын
I know it's petty of me, but the first thing I did was jump to 27:27 to check which version of the movie you watched. You chose correctly. I personally like watching the theatrical cut after a couple watches of this one because it feels like Deckard doing a DVD commentary.
@Cheepchipsable
Жыл бұрын
No, it's a film noir detective device. The world can be hard to understand initially, and with no explanation that probably put a lot of people off watching it again, and I expect why it might boil down to a simple good guy bad guy dynamic for them. Even though the theatrical release had a happyish ending, it wasn't really, because there was still the underlying notion that while they might get away for the moment, it probably wouldn't last.
@RDRussell2
Жыл бұрын
Somehow, as the years go by, this movie becomes more and more prescient. No, it didn't get 2019 exactly right, but more and more of 1982's vision of the future is coming to pass. What was once seen as "futuristic" seems more and more like it will happen in the next year or two. Also, somehow, this movie gets stronger with each repeated viewing.
@Grethrey123
2 ай бұрын
Jen, something you might be interested to know is that that last amazing speech by Roy that gave you chills was written the night before filming that scene by Rutger Hauer, the actor playing Roy. Apparently the original script just had him dying in silence, but Hauer wanted to make the death more poignant so volunteered to write a final speech for his character. I agree, it gives me chills too! RIP Rutger Hauer.
@maxducoudray
Жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favorite movies, easily in my personal top five. It doesn’t always hit for people, as it’s slow, moody and pessimistic. Excited to see how Jen likes it!
@jamesjoseph1249
Жыл бұрын
The Bradbury is a LA landmark. It was built in the 1800's and it's been used in movies/tv shows for damn near 100 years.
@bartsmith3219
Жыл бұрын
Imagine seeing this in movie theater! The film along with the Vangelis music is outstanding.
@aidanvickery7308
Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough and old enough LOL to have seen the original cut (with the voice over), the Directors cut and this The Final Cut all in the theatre.
@Cheepchipsable
Жыл бұрын
@@aidanvickery7308 I didn't like the voice over at first, but I think it's crucial for the casual viewer, as the world can be pretty confusing which causes some viewers to miss the plot. By the time they catch up it's half the movie gone.
@EditorEC
Жыл бұрын
Roy Batty is considered one of Rutger Hauer’s greatest roles. He improvised the “tears in rain” speech on the spot. An ironically fitting note, Roy Batty died in November 2019, Rutger Hauer died in July 2019. RIP
@Daveyboy100880
Жыл бұрын
Jen, you were on the ball with this one! Picking out all the nuances and getting the whole vibe - great job! It’s a pretty unique experience as a film - it sucks you into its world and makes you feel it, so the actual narrative becomes less important than the experience. What are your feelings on it, now you’ve had longer to ponder? 😁 I’d recommend reading the source novel, “Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep,” if you get a chance. It’s very different to the film, which borrowed the basic plot and went in its own direction. The novel is about ecology and what makes us human, with the androids being fundamentally different (they have no empathy, so even though they look the same as us, they act differently), while the movie focuses more on visuals, mood and the ethics of creating intelligent beings as slaves, making the replicants far more relatable and humanlike in the process. Sadly, Phillip K Dick, the author, died before the film was released and never got to see the finished product. He was able to see some early footage of the visual effects, though, and was blown away. The narrative of his book was changed immensely, but the world it was set in certainly met with his approval! And with most everyone else’s, too - it’s a landmark of design and worldbuilding that’s never really been matched since. And is Deckard a replicant? If you ask director Ridley Scott, the answer is yes. He’s the one who laid in all the clues, with the unicorn (which was a shot added to the 1992 special edition, taken from his earlier film “Legend”), Deckard’s eyes reflecting light in the same way as the replicants etc… but ask most anyone else involved with the film and you’ll get a different answer. It’s best to make up your own mind… until you watch the sequel and find out the truth!
@harveybojangle475
Жыл бұрын
That is the Lewis L. Bradbury building, built in downtown Los Angeles around 1893. It’s still used in various forms of media for its unique architecture.
@mrwomby5007
Жыл бұрын
I went to LA on vacation about 15 years ago and made it a point to visit the Bradbury building. With the help of a small bribe the guy on the door allowed me inside and I got to ride in the iconic open cage elevators. I took dozens of photos of the beautiful interior to remind me how lucky I was to gain access.
@johnnyboy7144
Жыл бұрын
Movie is a masterpiece and gets better on each rewatch and the crazy part is the sequel is just as good
@WolfHreda
Жыл бұрын
I'm always here for 2049 fans. Criminally underrated, and they cast Jared Leto in the perfect role. As an utterly creepy weirdo devoid of humanity or decency.
@johnnyboy7144
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfHreda 100% the sequel is perfect in every way imo
@yw1971
Жыл бұрын
01:37 - Nice that you caught it. The Chimes represent starting of a scene. They are also in a scene in Scott's film 'Alien', that came before this one.
@tuco74
Жыл бұрын
Cool that you mentioned Total Recall in your reaction to this film. Both Total Recall and Blade Runner are based on works from the same author, Philip K. Dick. Very shrewd.
@Billinois78
Жыл бұрын
6:10 That guy was the bartender, Lloyd, in The Shining. Joe Turkel (1927-2022, age 95) Fun side fact: Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 might also know him from the movie Village of the Giants where he was the town sheriff.
@youblowtubes
Жыл бұрын
An important detail about the Bladerunner universe: Replicants aren't robots, they have no machine parts at all. They're real people, essentially just grown in test tubes and genetically engineered. After Ridley Scott, all the best Cyperpunk is anime. Check out Akira, Ghost In The Shell, Edgerunners.
@Stu-Vino
Жыл бұрын
Amazing to think that this film was absolutely panned on release, then slowly grew to become the classic everyone knows it to be today. The soundtrack is simply stunning, perhaps the finest in movie history.
@NmDPlm31
Жыл бұрын
The score by Vangelis is brilliance.
@gridplan
7 ай бұрын
22:43 The Bradbury building, J.F. Sebastian's home, is a landmarked building in downtown L.A. It was constructed in 1893 and is worth a look if you ever find yourself in L.A.
@DoctorStagger
Жыл бұрын
The title Blade Runner was the name of a short story by William Burroughs. The script kept referring to Deckard as "a detective", and Ridley Scott was supposed to have opined that they couldn't keep calling him that. When Blade Runner came to his attention, the rights were purchased. It was decided early on that there was no way the studio would go with DADOES! As I recall, the story itself is about a guy who smuggles medical scalpels.
@RetroClassic66
Жыл бұрын
Vangelis, who composed and performed the score, was a Greek composer and arranger of electronic, progressive, ambient, and classical orchestral music. He was best known for his Academy Award-winning score to CHARIOTS OF FIRE (1981), as well as for composing scores to the films BLADE RUNNER (1982), MISSING (1982), ANTARCTICA (1983), THE BOUNTY (1984), 1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE (1992), and ALEXANDER (2004), and for the use of his music in the 1980 PBS documentary series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage by Carl Sagan. He died only last year, on May 17, 2022, at age 79.
@omy785
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! It's my favorite movie ever... so I'm very happy that you noticed and pointed out most of the things and the dilemmas present in this movie! Well done!!
@philmullineaux5405
Жыл бұрын
The entire scene of looking around and inside and around corners, of the picture, warped minds back then, and really still does!
@oobrocks
Жыл бұрын
Rutger Hauer wrote Tears in rain the previous day; 1 of the greatest speech in film history. Several cos are close to producing flying cars: Jetson’s Areo this yr. There’s a debate is Ford’s character is a replicant or not: what say you?
@robertadams998
Жыл бұрын
I think it is much more interesting if Decker is human . Then you have the dynamic of a human and replicant falling for each other. Decker and Rachel both being replicants is kinda meh.
@nightfall902
Жыл бұрын
I consider the question irrelevant. It is such a very small part compared to the many larger and more important questions posed by the film. If Dekard is or is not a replicant makes absolutely no difference at all. Just one more thing for commenters to argue about.
@lukefallon8276
Жыл бұрын
I first saw this when it came out in theaters. The next day I went back to see it again. Ridley Scott was a visionary and he changed the way I looked at movies. The Bradbury is an historical building in LA. The crew was only allowed to film at night and everything had to be cleaned up by morning. The crew had to prepare the sets for shooting every night and take everything down every morning.
@GrosvnerMcaffrey
Жыл бұрын
RIP Rutger Hauer. He showed what the real consequences of technological advancement emotions for those who can't have them is arguably more bleak than terminators
@MDElam
Ай бұрын
The book, "Future Noire: The Making of Blade Runner," explains that the original speech by Roy was very long, and Rutger Hauer eventually cut it and performed it as seen in the film!
@danielbullock1019
Жыл бұрын
This movie is a masterpiece! And the score by Vangelis is phenomenal! One of my all time favorites! Thanks Jen! Keep crushing!
@christopherlundgren1700
Жыл бұрын
This film solidified a lot of the visual language of the “cyberpunk” genre. It really stands out when compared to other sci-fi movies of the early 80s. It was extremely influential in Japan as well, and you can see its DNA in a lot of later 80s anime and in games like Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima’s “Snatcher”.
@stephenkoehler4051
Жыл бұрын
This was a Vangelis Masterpiece soundtrack. He did an excellent job on this. Its probably one of his best works.
@walterwhitejr.445
Жыл бұрын
The unicorn could also be explained by the research he was doing on Rachel - a dream triggered by her memory, not his, so the unicorn isn't a dead lock on Decker being a replicant. My theory (only a theory) is that Tyrell used his own granddaughter's memories to give to Rachel, and Tyrell had gifted his granddaughter an artificial unicorn. But that debate's gone on for decades.
@Hum0ng0us
Жыл бұрын
Before I start this video, I have to comment that this and its sequel are my all time favorite movies with no question. Here we go!!!
@smavtmb2196
Жыл бұрын
Jen did you know the word Robot derives from the Czech word “robota,” meaning forced labor. A slave Even though the replicants are biological not robotic machines they are slaves. One of the reasons I say the unicorns represent something about Rachel is because at the end when Deckard picks up the origami unicorn and the camera focus on it. You immediately hear the line "Its to bad she won't live" again That line is ntentionally putting the focus on Rachel. This will make even more sense after watching 2049
@FallicIdol
Жыл бұрын
The movie is almost 50 years old and the special effects hold up
@pepleatherlab3872
Жыл бұрын
The concept people really need to understand about this masterpiece,..it is a Noir Detective story. Deckard is asked to solve a mystery, and make discoveries along the way. The fact that it's set in a decadent technology rich world is beside the point. I saw this film in a nearly empty theater as a kid back when it released,..and it's remained my favorite ever since.
@markhamstra1083
Жыл бұрын
In case you didn’t know, Jen, you’re not a replicant: definite emotional response to the boiled dog question in your Voight-Kampff test.
@victore6242
Жыл бұрын
"Tears in rain" is a 42-word monologue, consisting of the last words of character Roy Batty (portrayed by Rutger Hauer) in the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Written by David Peoples and altered by Hauer, the monologue is frequently quoted. One of the greatest lines in cinematic history, Blade Runner's "Tears in Rain" speech, was actually improvised by Roy Batty actor Rutger Hauer. The best line in Ridley Scott's seminal cyberpunk neo-noir film Blade Runner was actually improvised by actor Rutger Hauer.
@edwinrollins142
Жыл бұрын
Such a good film. So groundbreaking and genre-defining.
@kevstershilling
5 ай бұрын
The music was composed by the genius that was Vangelis, who also did the music for Chariots Of Fire.
@luxurybuzz3681
Жыл бұрын
Both Blade Runner's are masterpieces
@zhollamychalis4252
Жыл бұрын
1) Rachel and Deckard are in his apartment after she saves him. She asks him if she goers north would he come after her. He tells her. Now watch as he walks to and behind her. You caught it when you saw her eyes shine and said as much. As you watch Deckard walk behind her and turn around to0 face her. When he tells her that someone would come after her though...you do see his eye shine too. I went to the opening day show of Blade Runner here in the Big Apple on June 25, 1982.. The crowd I saw it with gasped as one when we saw Deckard’s eye shine. I understand some say yes and some say no he is not a replicant. No doubt for the crowd that opening day. 2) For me the best role by Harrison is Regarding Henry 1991 . 3) You nailed the presence of synths, chimes and the neo noir aspect that really nails the mood of the movie. Good reaction as always Commander. Might i suggest a spiritual and Korean sister film to this one called Natural City (2003). No Disney ending...just a good one. 4) I concur with your assessment of the other policeman giving Deckard time to skedaddle with his replicant homegirl. I never thought of him knowing Deckard was a replicant by leaving the unicorn. When I think about it Deckard was probably to be killed after he had done his job. By the policeman who let him go free. Thanks Commander...I missed that. Cheers!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Zholla! Really loved this one 👍👍
@art-of-techno
Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite movies of all time! A true retro-future masterpiece!
@waterbeauty85
Жыл бұрын
The composer, Vangelis, was one of the most important figures in eloctronic music. I had a bunch of his albums back in the 80s. Some other iconic music that he composed included the sound the score for 1982's Acamdeny Award winner for Best Picture "Chariots of Fire" for which Vangelis won the Academy Award for Best Musical Score (and the main theme song was number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart) and the theme for Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" TV series and the official anthem of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
@bigdaddymosh1964
Жыл бұрын
Love it Jen! Def a sci-fi classic. Many layers to the story. It’s definitely sci-fi film noir. You picked up quick.
@acecombatter6620
Жыл бұрын
"Sebastian" plays a recurring character in a sitcom about a New England Inn. The sitcom is called Newheart. The character is named Larry and he is always with his brothers who he always introduces as his brother Darell and his other brother Darell.
@bghammock
Жыл бұрын
Interesting observation between the types of music! Leave it to a musician .. :) DEFINITELY a movie to watch over and over and over again. Glad you stuck to The Final Cut.
@markhinton1641
Жыл бұрын
Now you know why this film is rated so highly and regularly features in top 5 films of all time, its by far the most influential sci-fi film. By the way, the emotional speech by Roy at the end on the roof was completely improvised on the spot by Rutger Hauer.
@jasongood903
Жыл бұрын
This is a mindbender no matter how many times you watch this.
@paultoensing3126
11 күн бұрын
Jen, you’re so fun to watch with. I love to watch you process.
@altaclipper
Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful movie. And while you're looking for Harrison Ford movies, there's always "Witness", which is a classic and sadly underrated. He's great in that one.
@bjrnarestlen1234
Жыл бұрын
You just watched the best movie ever made. One of the few movies around I never get tired of watching. Have seen it regularly since 1990
@orarinnsnorrason4614
Жыл бұрын
The music in this film is legendary. It has influenced many sci-fi soundtracks both movies and video games. Vangelis is the name of the composer.
@robertstephenson9760
Жыл бұрын
It was really interesting that you posed the questions "do robots dream of revenge" as Blade Runner is based upon a novel called do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K. Dick.
@scottjo63
Жыл бұрын
And now you must continue with Blade Runner 2049 directed by Denis Villeneuve the director who brought you the new Dune movie and Arrival. Arrival being my #1 favorite movie that you WILL REMEMBER if you watch it. It's a masterpiece!!!
@tomhoffman4330
Жыл бұрын
She's already Recorded Her Reaction to the Sequel...should be uploaded by Wednesday. Also, if you'd be so interested...Jen's Sister (@Tara_Tunes_In) has just Posted Her own Reaction to "Arrival."
@gerardcote8391
Жыл бұрын
Harrison Ford read the script and asked Ridley Scott if he was supposed to be a Replicant. Ridley Scott told him no he wasn't. The original theatrical telescope did not have the unicorn dream. That and several other scenes were added in in thr various DVD releases. There's the theatrical cut, the extended cut, the director's cut and the final cut. The question if he is a replicant, has been debated for 40 years. And this movie is one of the most analyzed films ever. Every aspect had videos o. KZitem. But on reality, the question of the movie is not is he or isn't he a replicant. That is not important. The real question is what makes someone human? Are you human because you think, have memories, have emotions or fear death? And think of this Roy Batty is chronologically and emotionally a 4 year old boy in an adult body. And Rutger Howar does an excellent job playing that part. And only when he reaches the end of his life, this is when he develops humanity.
@positivelynegative9149
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, Jen. 🤖👍 I saw this as a kid, but didn't really understand it. When the sequel came out, I rewatched it before watching the sequel and got a lot more from it. The two of them combined are a superb bit of sci-fi. I'm glad you enjoyed it and understood so well, as demonstrated by the questions you asked (no spoilers). Your big brain is why you're my favorite reactor. 🤩
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