I saw this movie for the first time 6 months ago after hearing a lot of good reviews about it. I liked it but didn't see why everybody called it a "masterpiece".
I've re-watched it two weeks ago (the final cut version) and I'm still admirative of the brilliance and the genius of this movie. My second viewing just got me totally involved and fascinated in the story and the atmosphere.
It's basically the first time that I want to re-watch a movie just after having seen it or the following evening. Talk about fascination and enjoyment! I think it definitely ranks as my favorite movie, period. I've never felt that way about a movie before although I have several "all-time" favorites.
I just find the whole ambience, the atmosphere, the characters, the cynism, the city, the lanscape, the storyline, the end, the suspense, the dialogs... brilliant. And quite visionary since it got released in 1982!
Not to mention the soundtrack which is excellent, totally in adequation with the movie, and really great by itself.
I will stop my long praise here but I'm wondering if you guys saw the movie and what's your opinion about it?
And if you haven't seen it, I think you have guessed I HIGHLY recommend it. A pure masterpiece, which may not impress you at first, but a second viewing sure does in my opinion!