Sat Mar 27, 2004 3:49 am
Roy's end= an affirmation
forgive the drunken reflections of a simple blade runner fan, but in a "moment of clarity" the whole meaning of blade runner was revealed to me (see preceding point, as I am sure this will look ridiculous to any sober person).
Roy's sacrifice is indeed an affirmation of all that we as humans hold dear. "More human than human"? No, I say "the human that resides in all of us". When you look at Roy, you MUST consider everything from his point of view. He is quite AWARE of his own mortality, and in this case most people would simply chose to go on a spree of crime and indulgence. Perhaps it could be argued that Roy does this (his actions toward his father Tyrell and "brother" Sebastian) but it is in his very FINAL moments that Roy displays the ultimate in what we would love to call our own human compassion. He uses his final moments of life to save another, and to pass on his legacy so that hopefully some may benefit from it.
Now I realize that I am quite inebriated while posting this (hopefully I wont look quite as foolish posting this tomorrow as I feel I will at this very moment). But take a short moment and reflect on this and roy's position in BR. I must admit, this is something I have seldom done. For in the grand adventure of BR I have always considered myself to be Deckard, the alcoholic burnout who may or may not be human (not even the dearest of fans can agree on this one issue, but perhaps reflection on this and many other insights is the core of what makes this film relevant to all of our souls). I chose the easy road of the protagonist, the "good man" in roy's own words.
But, it is equally important to acknowledge the roy in me. Just what would I do with my final moments of life? Would I be trying to get that final lay from the most beautiful hooker possible? Again, would I indulge in nothing but mere pleasure? Or would I give up my final moments to save the life of another, so that hopefully he may bring my story to bear and have a profound impact on all of creation?
Maybe I have gone to far with this, so simply file it as the drunken ponderings of a desperate BR fan who has viewed the film for the 502nd time or so (who really knows?) and is not of sound mind on top of that. I hope this gets the attention of intellects superior than my own and stimulates converation more meaningful than it's core. Good Day and Good night to all.
Roy's sacrifice is indeed an affirmation of all that we as humans hold dear. "More human than human"? No, I say "the human that resides in all of us". When you look at Roy, you MUST consider everything from his point of view. He is quite AWARE of his own mortality, and in this case most people would simply chose to go on a spree of crime and indulgence. Perhaps it could be argued that Roy does this (his actions toward his father Tyrell and "brother" Sebastian) but it is in his very FINAL moments that Roy displays the ultimate in what we would love to call our own human compassion. He uses his final moments of life to save another, and to pass on his legacy so that hopefully some may benefit from it.
Now I realize that I am quite inebriated while posting this (hopefully I wont look quite as foolish posting this tomorrow as I feel I will at this very moment). But take a short moment and reflect on this and roy's position in BR. I must admit, this is something I have seldom done. For in the grand adventure of BR I have always considered myself to be Deckard, the alcoholic burnout who may or may not be human (not even the dearest of fans can agree on this one issue, but perhaps reflection on this and many other insights is the core of what makes this film relevant to all of our souls). I chose the easy road of the protagonist, the "good man" in roy's own words.
But, it is equally important to acknowledge the roy in me. Just what would I do with my final moments of life? Would I be trying to get that final lay from the most beautiful hooker possible? Again, would I indulge in nothing but mere pleasure? Or would I give up my final moments to save the life of another, so that hopefully he may bring my story to bear and have a profound impact on all of creation?
Maybe I have gone to far with this, so simply file it as the drunken ponderings of a desperate BR fan who has viewed the film for the 502nd time or so (who really knows?) and is not of sound mind on top of that. I hope this gets the attention of intellects superior than my own and stimulates converation more meaningful than it's core. Good Day and Good night to all.
Gaff: "You've done a man's job, sir! I guess you are through?"
Deckard: "Finished".
