Movies Rutger Hauer acting performance in Blade Runner

[Takes Two To Tango]

Such an unforgettable performance, one for the ages.

Couldn't keep my eyes off him, such a compelling/captivating character.

Absolute masterclass.

 

[mixmastermo]

If he wasn't in that movie playing that character, we wouldn't be talking about that movie at all..

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

If he wasn't in that movie playing that character, we wouldn't be talking about that movie at all..

Really? That's quite a compliment to the character and actor. Interesting.

 

[GtehMVP]

He was terrifying and mesmerizing.

 

[mixmastermo]

Really? That's quite a compliment to the character and actor. Interesting.

Yea I say that because the theme of Blade Runner is interesting but the movie itself is kind of boring. Rutger steals the show and elevates the movie as a whole

 

[Madmick]

One of the most powerful performances ever given.

 

[Fury]

I'm not one to grade on any sort of classical acting but as far as execution of that role and absolutely enhancing the movie...11/10

 

[HeLLMuTT]

"Tears in rain" is a 42-word magnum opus of Rutger Hauer's career...

 

[mixmastermo]

"Tears in rain" is a 42-word magnum opus of Rutger Hauer's career...

Supposedly those lines were improvised too...

 

[GtehMVP]

If he wasn't in that movie playing that character, we wouldn't be talking about that movie at all..

Yea I say that because the theme of Blade Runner is interesting but the movie itself is kind of boring. Rutger steals the show and elevates the movie as a whole

I totally agree, outside the boring lol. I loved everything about Blade Runner, watched it so many times as a kid. Having Han Solo drew me in initially, and the visuals got my attention, but Hauer was the one who gave it that extra gravitas it needed, and making it so memorable. He was so bizarre, made the replicants feel otherworldly and their danger legit, ultimately making the world into something believable. It wouldn't have had the same lasting impact without him.

He's probably the reason I got into Philip K. Dick and eventually William Gibson and Walter Jon Williams, name the Hardwired novels for the latter (influence of Cyberpunk table top). It all came full circle with Cyberpunk 2077.

Any of you play Observer? I think it was Rutger's last official performance. What a swan Song.

 

[Spam On Rye]

Amazing. One of my favorite actors growing up. If you like that performance go watch him in The Hitcher. It's a horribly overlooked Hitchcockian thriller from the 80s. He's also great in Verhoeven's Turkish Delight and Olmi's The Legend Of The Holy Drinker. Plus you have goofy fun ones like Blind Fury and Wedlock. Remember Wedlock? What a blast.

 

[Ima5starman]

Love that movie

 

[RichardHarrow]

Supposedly those lines were improvised too...

Nope. Writer changed it a few times with the help of Ridley Scott and Hauer.

 

[mixmastermo]

Nope. Writer changed it a few times with the help of Ridley Scott and Hauer.

Ok looked into it and based off this

A Profound Final Line In Blade Runner Was Improvised - SlashFilm

A famous moment from Blade Runner featured an improvised line from star Rutger Hauer.

www.slashfilm.com

You have a point. There have been conversations about it being improvised but it appears it was just cut down and rewritten, with Rutger's input.

 

[RichardHarrow]

Ok looked into it and based off this

A Profound Final Line In Blade Runner Was Improvised - SlashFilm

A famous moment from Blade Runner featured an improvised line from star Rutger Hauer.

www.slashfilm.com

You have a point. There have been conversations about it being improvised but it appears it was just cut down and rewritten, with Rutger's input.

Some of the best lines nevertheless.

 

[HHJ]

GOAT movie asking some profound questions and has amazing symbolism. The post apocalyptic cyberpunk setting that all others will be judged by.

I was very pleased how good the sequel was, and how it managed to ask OTHER profound questions than just repeating the ones here.

 

[Natural Order]

Amazing film, amazing performance. He carried the show for sure.

Top 3 sci fi films of all time. Possibly best sci fi acting performance ever.

 

[Goon Dog]

He was also great in Nighthawks. Not as good a film, but an amazing performance.

 

[JoeyJoeJoeJr]

I read this as Roger Huerta for some reason and couldn't figure out what was going on, like some joke i didnt understand

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

I read this as Roger Huerta for some reason and couldn't figure out what was going on, like some joke i didnt understand

Now there’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.