Genre-defining and influential as it may be, Blade Runner's incredible plot and themes are done a disservice by the film's almost-cursory treatment of them. In particular, Harrison Ford's inability to flesh out his morally-dubious gumshoe detective character's personal struggle—about what it means to be human—makes Blade Runner little more than a visual treat, regardless of which cut you watch. Perhaps a film too early for its time?
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Genre-defining and influential as it may be, Blade Runner's incredible plot and themes are done a disservice by the film's almost-cursory treatment of them. In particular, Harrison Ford's inability to flesh out his morally-dubious gumshoe detective character's personal struggle—about what it means to be human—makes Blade Runner little more than a visual treat, regardless of which cut you watch. Perhaps a film too early for its time?