Whether it be a single film or an entire franchise, the legacy of a film star can be made with his exceptional performance in either of these mediums and if you’ve been doing this for a long time, then there’s no chance you’ll ever be forgotten. Harrison Ford is one of these rare Hollywood legends that have left their mark in cinema history with some of the most beautiful and well-executed performances in a bunch of films in the past.
With more than 50 years of his life dedicated to making some of the most iconic appearances in some of cinema’s most prized films and franchises, there is no denying the degree of respect and love that the star commands from the audience and his fans. But even legends have some bad days that they have to go through. Fortunately for Ford, another star from the industry appreciates one of his bad days more than others.
Daniel Craig’s Favorite Harrison Ford Film Is 1982’s Blade Runner
Known for depicting major and iconic characters from iconic film franchises like Hans Solo from Star Wars and Indiana Jones from the Indiana Jones franchise, Harrison Ford has a resume that almost no one else in the industry can even come close to boasting about. But along with these accolades under his belt, there are times when the star had to face disappointment with some of his projects, most notably, his 1982 starrer Blade Runner.
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But even with a disappointing box office run in the 80s, former James Bond star Daniel Craig believes that this film was just one of the absolute best films that he had watched. In an interview with both the stars, they were having a conversation with each other about the different aspects of stardom and their experiences in the industry. And then towards the end, they were asked what their favorite films were which starred them.
While the Knives Out star went with the 1982 film that wasn’t well received, Ford on the other hand named Craig’s The Jacket as his favorite film. Ford talked about just how mesmerized he was when first saw the star in the film and admired the performance till the end.
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What Was Blade Runner About?
Taking place in the distant cyberpunk future, an ex-policeman named Rick Deckard is pulled back into the life of duty as he’s tasked with tracking and hunting down a group of rogue androids that are causing havoc on the streets of Los Angeles. But as goes down this path, he soon begins to question what he’s doing and who he is, and what it means. Director Ridley Scott helmed this Neo-Noir masterpiece that may have been ahead of its time, as many people who watched it later commended it highly.
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Blade Runner, streaming on Prime Video.
Source: EW
