Strange Days
For decades, director Ridley ScottsBlade Runnerhas been hailed as the perfect sci-fi action movie.
Despite their differences,Strange DaysandBlade Runnerdo have a few things in common.
However, whereBlade Runneris distinctly a dystopian science fiction movie,Strange Daysis much more realistic and relevant.
Critics accusedStrange Daysof being all style and no substance, and called the ending unrealistic.
True, its flashy and fast and loud, but thats all meant to draw the viewer in.
Still, much of the moviebeing overlooked comes from unfairly negative reviews.
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Critics accusedStrange Daysof being all style and no substance, and called the ending unrealistic.
Thats hardly an unrealistic point of view.
Strange Days puts James Cameron’s and Kathryn Bigelow’s artistic forte on full display.
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The performances from the cast are also on point.
Vincent DOnofrio also demonstrates early in his career the depths of his talent as the corrupt cop, Steckler.
Ridley Scott’s classic is full of memorable dialogue and quotable lines that ask deep philosophical questions.
These are the best Blade Runner quotes.
As forStrange Days,the future world of 1999 is much more grounded.
Another way thatStrange Daysbeats outBlade Runneris in the relevance of its message.
Its certainly a compelling thought, but it is based purely on hypotheticals.
The parallels between the period piece and modern events are, frankly, disturbing.
Recent reviews onRotten Tomatoeshave calledStrange Daysa profound sensory experience, thrilling and thought-provoking, and explosive entertainment.
The movie currently has a 69% score on the Tomatometer, and 73% on the Popcornmeter.
There are numerous fans who hail the film as a cult classic.
Reddit userggroover97s discussion post from 2023 reads: Strange Days is awesome.
Its not an incredible stretch of the imagination.
I know its disturbing.
I know its provocative.
But its about something.
And that, in and of itself, is a step in the right direction.
(via CSM)
Personally, I have to fast-forward every time I get to that scene.
There could be multiple reasons for this, but its ultimately a mystery.
There is one possible explanation as to whyStrange Daysisnt streaming anywhere.
However, with the films connection to Lightstorm, its possible that Camerons studio currently holds the distribution rights.
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