Blade Runner 1982 Internet Archive !link! Access
An interesting contemporary perspective comes from a Bright Lights Film review, which argues that the film's "dreary" and "impersonal" nature is actually its greatest strength. The reviewer highlights:
On the Internet Archive , you can find a fascinating collection of original 1982 promotional appearances and vintage reviews that capture the initial, mixed reaction to Ridley Scott’s masterpiece. blade runner 1982 internet archive