All Those Moments: Stories of Heroes, Villains, Replicants, and Blade Runners

by Patrick Quinlan and Rutger Hauer

Book Overview

He came to mainstream prominence as a machine more human than his creators in Blade Runner , terrified us as a hitchhiker bent on his own death and the death of anyone who got in his way in The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061133906
• ISBN13: 9780061133909
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Dey Street Books
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 18.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A gentlemen with the talent to back it up

Rutger Hauer is from the days when you actually had to have talent to make it in the movies and in Hollywood. He is a classy actor and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, from his days living on a farm without plumbing or electricity, to the day he got the role of his career, as Batty in Blade Runner. He is not afraid to tell us this is and will be the defining role of his career, ad instead of minimizing it or shunning it (ahem Harrison Ford), he embraces it and his creativity and enthusiasm touch you from the pages. Blade Runner is my all time favorite film, and I loved the insight provided in this book about what it was like being involved in it. No bashing about other actors or director's will be found here. Even when conveying some not so nice tidbits (Stallone, for example who is a known Hollywood jerk), it is presented in a diplomatic, non-scandalous way. Other Hollywood actors should learn from Mr. Hauer, because this is a true gentlemen with the talent to back it up. If you are a fan of Blade Runner or of the actor himself, I think you will enjoy the tidbits about the movie and the insight into his real life personality.

Much More Than Just Roy Batty, A Fascinating Read

Hauer's autobigraphy is of a man who has been successful through talent and luck, and never forgets that both have played an important role in that success. From a younger boy to accomplished actor, Rutger Hauer's life is described in a tone generally lighthearted and definately readable. Just a couple of chapters are dedicated to working with Ridley Scott in Blade Runner. If you are a fan, these alone are worth the price of the book. However, I found that the remainder of the the book give an continuously interesting insight into a great working actor and his works. Highly Recommended.

All Those Moments Will Not Be Lost

This is a wonderful and surprising book. I am in awe of the movie Blade Runner. I grew up with the L.A. skyline at my doorstep and I feel a dark connection to the film, which I saw in a huge, pre-multiplex theater with my father all those years ago. I was delighted to read about Mr. Hauer's experiences, and to learn that his contribution to Blade Runner is huge. In fact, this inside look at the actor's work and career left me feeling quite grounded. Rutger Hauer's passion and intelligence resonates clearly and I thank him for sharing his life. Please do note that he also writes at length of his involvement with the AIDS/HIV crisis in the world and the Starfish Association that he founded to try to make a difference. I recommend this to all!!

A Thoughtful Autobiography

I have been a fan of Rutger Hauer since I saw Blade Runner when it came out in 1982. His new autobiography ("All Those Moments") is a revealing portrait of the artist giving a candid look at his life and his approach to acting. The son of actors, he describes his early life growing up in Holland, his start as an actor in a small rural theater company and his start as a film actor. He describes his major films: Blade Runner, Ladyhawke, Blind Fury, Soldier of Orange, the Hitcher and Nighthawks, and his breakthrough role in the Dutch television series Floris, in detail giving insight into how he approaches his character. He spends some time describing his craft and the difficulties of being away from home for long periods of time. Mr. Hauer has made his share of bad films but he has always struck me as such a consummate professional that his performance is always worth watching. The book is written in a conversational style, as if Mr. Hauer was taking to you, which makes for fast reading. The book is illustrated with several black-and-white photographs of some family pictures but more of Mr. Hauer in his various roles. My only small complaint is that the book does not have a true ending. We leave off at Mr. Hauer's most recent projects - Batman Begins and The Poseidon Adventure - for a chapter on acting followed by a chapter on the Starfish Association and some entries from his diary. There is no looking ahead to what he thinks his life or career will bring. The Starfish Association is an AIDS support group to which the royalties of Mr. Hauer's book are being donated. This is a very frank, entertaining and thought-provoking book. If you have seen any of Rutger Hauer's films his book is a must-read.

Great Moments, great reading.

This is a true treat for Rutger Hauer fans. Very interesting reading. The stories behind such great films as Blade Runner, The Hitcher, Ladyhawke, Nighthawks, etc are fascinating. I highly recommend this book. As a plus, the profits from this book go towards Rutgers Starfish program to help HIV/AIDS patients. Keep up the good work.