Nexus 6 replicant 'Roy Batty', is like no other fictional character on film. He mirrors an array of complex human emotions masterfully! More importantly, he exemplifies and symbolizes the wonderous capabilities of the mysterious human soul. I saw bits of the movie on local television stations when I was a young wank, but never knew of its title. I never thought much of it, and actually thought it to be dark and dull.
On New Years Eve 1992, I decided to stay home and 'chill'. I was seventeen at the time. I watched the countdown on television and gorged on food my mom prepared earlier that evening. After gaining four pounds, I sat on the couch to allow blood to readily flow back to my brain. I focused on my breathing as I was being suffocated by eggplant and beef.
Before 'coma' took over, I noticed a familiar movie playing. It was ironically calming, yet intense. I was hooked!
To make a semi-long story short, the next to the last scene was quite unexpected. The honesty and rawness of Roy Battey's character was real and spoke volumes.
It is arguementitively the most moving scene on film, according to me of course!
No other movie has left quite a lasting impression on me.
Since then, 'Bladerunner (director's cut)' has yet to be bumped from the top of my 'favourite movies' list!
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