Review: A bizarre look at the very near future, where human kind is expanding to the stars. This story takes place on earth though, in Los Angeles where cars can fly and pets are genetically constructed. The overall mood is very Sci-Goth (yes i just made that up) a fusion of science fiction and gothic, the mood is very dark and moody, with a lot of imagery and product placement, i guess to represent the invasion of corporate logoism into our lives. I guess this film asks the question of what it is to be human and what makes us inhuman. A powerful story, and a great bit of acting by all involved make this well worth seeing. Littles won't like this one, it's too cold and slow in parts that fill the story, and the action is too short and abrupt, no long drawn out car chases in a city like Los Angeles of 2019. It is hard to follow so take that into consideration. I honestly think it will take a more mature person to sit through it and get anything out of it, though my own kids have proven me wrong about this sort of thing, so judge the appropriateness for yourself. The violence is rather abrupt and to the point, very little blood and gore, but it's very much a  part of the story, the language is not excessive, nor is the nudity or sexual situations. I think maybe teens over 15 or 16 would get the most out of it.
The Directors Cut eliminates the voice over by Harrison Ford, but expands on a few scenes and points that the original did not. Without the voice over, the film seems quiet, moody, almost too much so. The expanded scenes did not do much for me, but filled in the meaning a bit more, even raised a question or two about Deckard's origin.