On the occasion of the cinema re-release of “The Hitcher”, directed by Rutger Hauer, we ask ourselves the following question: what is the Dutch actor’s best film according to AlloCiné spectators?
On April 10, the cult thriller The Hitcher was released in theaters, 38 years after giving spectators cold sweats. Led by the charismatic Rutger Hauer, the story introduces us to Jim Halsey, played by C. Thomas Howell. While driving on a deserted highway towards California, he hitchhikes a man named John Ryder, a strange and disturbing character (Rutger Hauer).
Jim quickly understands that he is dealing with a psychopathic killer. While he manages to get rid of them, a chase begins between Ryder and his prey, who bears the responsibility, despite herself, for the murders of his pursuer. Jim is chased by the local police and finds no one to confide in, except Nash (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a waitress he is forced to take hostage.
On the occasion of the theatrical release of this cult work, we ask ourselves the following question: what is the best film with Rutger Hauer according to AlloCiné spectators? Rated 3.7 out of 5, this is not The Hitcher. To find the rare gem, you have to jump back in time to 1982.
That year, a feature film arrived in cinemas and was about to become a science fiction classic: Blade Runner! With a score of 4.2 out of 5 (average of 34,824 ratings), it is the best film with Rutger Hauer according to spectators. The actor, who died in 2019, plays the Replicant Roy Batty opposite Harrison Ford. His monologue of tears in the rain will remain one of the most memorable in the history of cinema.
What do the spectators think?
“Whether it is the visual creativity, the accuracy of the dialogues or even the music of Vangelis, everything contributes to making this futuristic universe another absolutely sublime world, without any possible comparison.”
“And again… To say that is to forget Rutger Hauer… Ah, Rutger… His final monologue. A pure moment of poetry. It’s very simple, this film is on the podium of my favorite films, all periods combined”the frogman tells us.
An absolute masterpiece?
For Roy Batty, whose nickname is obviously a good one, Blade Runner is “an absolute masterpiece. It is the greatest science fiction film of all time, a constant source of inspiration since its release for other films of the genre. Rutger Hauer is prodigious (his final monologue is forever engraved in my memory). As for Sean Young, she is sublime and touching in her fragility.”
Warner Rutger Hauer (Roy Batty)
Shaigan is also rave: “Blade Runner is the perfect film. Perfection both in form (beauty of images, visual inventiveness, unique atmosphere, superb music) and in substance (deep and philosophical subject on what is the definition of humanity, treated with brilliantly and without ever being boring).”
Fascinating and captivating?
According to sparowtony, “Blade Runner is a great film, both fascinating and uniquely captivating. If, like me, a first viewing left you very disconcerted, give it a second try. Either you will remain an outsider, or you will finally be charmed. In all cases, nothing but the final monologue of Rutger Hauer justifies the vision.”
Finally, Mr. edward mentions “a masterful film, a cult work which has not aged a bit. We find these elements which make a film a great film: a clean atmosphere, magnificent photography, excellent direction, actors who “are 1000% involved in their roles, cult scenes (the meeting between Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer, the end, etc.), and a rhythm that keeps us in suspense until the end.”
If you haven’t seen Blade Runner yet, it’s high time you did! Ridley Scott’s film is available on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD.