I remember more from Ghost in the Shell and the sequel Innocence than from Blade Runner. But from what I remember, the first part is more like Blade Runner whereas the second part is more psychedelic (or just plain weird, if you will). Dark City has some absurdity, but it's not the kind of Pythonesque absurdity that punctuates a pressing, dark atmosphere, like in Terry Gilliam's movies (where it is hard to escape the association with that kind of absurdity, especially when other members of his squad also come into play).