"Blade Runner" makes an interesting argument about the relationship the body and technology have with one another. This movie surrounds a group of "Replicants," which are basically robots made to be very, very human-like. These Replicants were given traits that you wouldn't usually think a robot would have, such as a five o'clock shadow, the ability to sweat or the fact that they may not even know whether they are human or Replicant. This movie has your classic elements from any futuristic sci-fi film, right down to the flying cars.
The basic argument I feel this movie is making with the relationship between the body and technology is that they are two very different things, and people should remember this, no matter how human-like the technology gets. In the movie, the Replicants are basically murderers who are on the run. I won't give away too much of the story in case anybody wants to watch it in the future.
From a cinematic standpoint, director Ridley Scott uses all the traditional tools, such as the rule of thirds and character points of view. These tools help the viewer get a more personal feel for the movie.
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Mark - some good ideas here but I want to encourage you to push your analysis a bit further. Why do the replicants return to earth, for example, what do they want from their maker? Are they completely unsympathetic? What about Rachael? What about Roy's soliloquy on the roof? I don't think the division is as simple as you might think. As far as stylization, this seems to be a very important part of the movie. Is the director playing with genre? Rachael, for instance, seems to be costumed in a retro/antique manner - why the combination of old and new?
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