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Darth_KaneOct 6, 2017

A near perfect movie, and a sequel we never thought would be possible. It touches themes from the original with respect, while expanding the plot and adding to the world intelligently.
The cinematography and music is also exceptional, oftenA near perfect movie, and a sequel we never thought would be possible. It touches themes from the original with respect, while expanding the plot and adding to the world intelligently.
The cinematography and music is also exceptional, often the music and picture works together to show us a hypnotic view of a grim future that seems too real. Denis Villeneuve is definitely one of the best directors of our time.… Expand

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antmolly1995Oct 8, 2017

Blade Runner 2049 is a beautifully crafted film and as good as any fan of the original could realistically expect it to be. I was nervous about what Villeneuve would come up with as I was not a fan of Arrival which I thought was far tooBlade Runner 2049 is a beautifully crafted film and as good as any fan of the original could realistically expect it to be. I was nervous about what Villeneuve would come up with as I was not a fan of Arrival which I thought was far too ponderous. Fortunately he's delivered the goods and then some!… Expand

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lenny68Oct 6, 2017

There's certainly more style than substance on show in the new sequel, but the story is still engaging. At no point during the nearly three hours running time did I feel bored or frustrated with how the plot was moving along. There willThere's certainly more style than substance on show in the new sequel, but the story is still engaging. At no point during the nearly three hours running time did I feel bored or frustrated with how the plot was moving along. There will obviously be negative comparisons with the original, but this film should taken on it's own merit, and great merit it has.… Expand

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HannahKOct 6, 2017

I went in with low expectations and a feeling that I was going to come out disappointed. I'm thrilled to say that while not perfect, Blade Runner 2049 is in my opinion the best film of the year {so far} and unlikely to be topped. Worth theI went in with low expectations and a feeling that I was going to come out disappointed. I'm thrilled to say that while not perfect, Blade Runner 2049 is in my opinion the best film of the year {so far} and unlikely to be topped. Worth the wait? You bet!… Expand

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eagleeyevikingOct 7, 2017

While it doesn't raise thought-provoking questions as effectively as the original, "Blade Runner 2049" earns its position as a worthy sequel thanks to a captivating mystery, action that feels earned, intelligent themes & world building, andWhile it doesn't raise thought-provoking questions as effectively as the original, "Blade Runner 2049" earns its position as a worthy sequel thanks to a captivating mystery, action that feels earned, intelligent themes & world building, and lush cinematography which synthesises perfectly with an unearthly soundtrack. Never felt bored throughout the runtime and could have watched it for longer.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Oct 6, 2017

For those previously watched the first installment of Blade Runner or haven’t seen it, it’s safe to say that the latest installment of the Blade Runner franchise is easily one of the best sequels ever made PERIOD! Since this film is directedFor those previously watched the first installment of Blade Runner or haven’t seen it, it’s safe to say that the latest installment of the Blade Runner franchise is easily one of the best sequels ever made PERIOD! Since this film is directed by the man who made jawdropping films like Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival, his articulation of direction and storytelling really does capture the right atmosphere that Ridley Scott has set since the first Blade Runner. Most people that worked with Ridley Scott had already returned for another ride, but this time with Denis Villeneuve. The things that Denis had done for this installment really shines without a shadow interfering at a splitsecond while watching this. The new characters and familiar faces for this latest installment impressed me, futuristic-like production design, electrifying visual and sound effects, kickass performances, spine-chilling orgasmic soundtrack, and the god-like cinematography that Roger Deakins set really does spark a lot of amazement for the sequel. (Get Roger Deakins his OSCAR ASAP!!!!) However, there’s a thing that kind of caused a very little ruckus throughout the movie, but it doesn’t affect the movie’s quality that much since there will be another sequel readied for us to see what lies beneath the door (If confirmed...) Like Deckard said “I did your job one—I was good at it” it clearly refers that someone else besides Scott or Villeneuve will take control and finish the story (if confirmed..) Without a doubt, Blade Runner 2049 is an outstanding achievement and a technical masterpiece that will be enjoyed by many sci-fi fans around the world.… Expand

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QuietGiantOct 6, 2017

Creating a worthy sequel to one of the most influential films of all time is one hell of a tall order. It deserves no less than a dream team of talent and thankfully that's exactly what it got. The direction is sharp, the visuals pop, theCreating a worthy sequel to one of the most influential films of all time is one hell of a tall order. It deserves no less than a dream team of talent and thankfully that's exactly what it got. The direction is sharp, the visuals pop, the performances emanate, and the writing is true to the source without merely aping all the old notes or ruining all the mystery. Core themes of the genre it helped create like the line between illusion and reality or defining humanity and one's identity are both upheld and explored in increasingly nuanced ways. Those worried about a neo noir film devolving into an action fest can breathe too as that was oversold by the marketing. The one trademark I do miss though is Vangelis' multilayered, ever present composition. 2049 strikes a different tone and isn't afraid of quiet moments, but the absence of one of its predecessor's most defining features remains conspicuous. Still, nearly everyone involved in the project is at the top of their game and should be proud of the work they've accomplished. Time will tell exactly how well the sequel stacks up to the 'original', but in any case it comes as close one could ask for today. I can still scarcely believe it, myself.… Expand

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yadevolOct 6, 2017

An absolute feast for the eyes {and ears} and despite it's running time and pace, absorbing and captivating. Unlike Arrival which I thought was very overrated and dare I say dull, Villeneuve has triumphed with this definitely worth the wait sequel.

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tropicAcesOct 6, 2017

I could wake up tomorrow or in five years and realize this is a masterpiece, but as it stands now BLADE RUNNER 2049 Is a gorgeous-looking film with massive pacing and narrative issues. It has no right being 146 minutes long, and theI could wake up tomorrow or in five years and realize this is a masterpiece, but as it stands now BLADE RUNNER 2049 Is a gorgeous-looking film with massive pacing and narrative issues. It has no right being 146 minutes long, and the incredible effects, cinematography and a growling Harrison Ford can only distract you so long.… Expand

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buehlereOct 8, 2017

The movie's style and visual effects are groundbreaking. However, I think the movie falls apart in the second act, failing to bring its themes and plot together. By the end, I feel like even Villeneuve was exhausted by what he was trying toThe movie's style and visual effects are groundbreaking. However, I think the movie falls apart in the second act, failing to bring its themes and plot together. By the end, I feel like even Villeneuve was exhausted by what he was trying to accomplish. I would be wary of these "masterpiece" reviews.… Expand

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DefinitelyMaybOct 6, 2017

I've just finished watching Blade Runner 2049 and visually, its an amazing film that is second to none. After that said, I'm kind of disappointed with the film and don't think its anywhere as a lot of the critics I like have stated the filmI've just finished watching Blade Runner 2049 and visually, its an amazing film that is second to none. After that said, I'm kind of disappointed with the film and don't think its anywhere as a lot of the critics I like have stated the film to be.

First as a Denis Villeneuve fan who have seen all his English works (apart from Enemy), this is by far his least impressive work. The problem is not really his direction, but rather the less than impressive writing and some very on the nose-exposition that makes the world less believable as it should be. Perhaps the biggest problem with this film is that it raises a lot of questions that don't really invite intrigue as it hopes it should do. The film is plot heavy compared with the original, but unlike the original, I don't feel the world building in 2049 is as good as the original. For example, the original was always a character study with Deckard who lived in this futuristic LA who was suddenly plugged back to his job. Here we saw the cyberpunk world he lived in with many interactions between characters that seem real and genuine. However in 2049, Ryan Gosling's character is never really interacting with characters that feel part of the world, but rather characters to further the plot point.For example, many of the character interactions involve just two people who either point Gosling to somewhere or discuss exposition. You never get a sense of any of these characters. Note in the original the society seems lived in with Dekard constantly having to push people away or him drinking the alcohol at the bar which seems like what he would normally do etc. The biggest offender in 2049 is that the film has characters and events that lack consistent motivation with logic jumping points that bugged me throughout the film. Because I don't wanna spoil any of the plot really, its worth noting that a lot of what happens doesn't necessarily follow the things said or done preceding it. That said, the original Blade runner didn't really per se have much of a plot either, but which is why I've always classified the original as a character study more than anything else. Given that Villenueve is a master of this genre (given all his films are character studies), it is ultra disappointing that Ryan Gosling's character doesn't go through the same journey nor development that Deckard went through. Sure there might be some sentimental aspects that happens in the film, especially with the female characters, there is never a scene like when Deckard starts drinking (after killing Zhora) or his nod at the end that symbolises anything gone through, so when sentimental events happen in 2049, I never felt any emotion towards these events unfortunately.

The other problem with 2049 is that it sets up a lot of hints of a bigger world which feels like playing an RPG game with many side quests available. In fact, I would go so far as to compare this movie as awfully similar to the Deus Ex game series. Part of the problem lies with the co-writer Michael Green who also happen to write Alien Covenant and Logan which had the same issues popping up with this film (great premises and start, but then devovles into convuluted plots and sets up that goes nowhere)
Given that the original Blade runner inspired so much of the genre we know today, its disappointing that 2049 doesn't really offer us anything new or done better in terms of the sci-fi trope. In fact, 2049 rather borrows a lot of its plot and themes from current films that have done it better. There a little bit of Her here, a little bit of Children of Men here, and even a little bit of Ex Machina, but when put together, does not feel as satisfying.

Also with the extremely long movie length (I don't mind how long a film is), there could be a case made that it didnt need to take nearly 3 hours to tell this story. A lot of the film is broken into smaller dense sequences that involve people talking either about what is going on with the world, or furthering the plot. This is why I don't believe the world building is as good as the original. Whilst 2049 remains ever faithful to the Asian themes, the motif of the eyes etc, it has nowhere the ambiguity and the guts to tackle bigger issues like corporation takeover or the idea of 'white flight'. In fact, 2049 seems to abandon a lot of the themes from the original that doesn't seem to reflect in a more futurstic LA.

Overall 2049 is still a dazzle of a film and is worth watching as a good sequel. However, it is clearly overstated as the acting and cinematography are great, but not so acclaimed as some might say. There are lot of things that work in this film, but I feel as though this doesn't per se elevate the film to the status as the original. I hope this doesn't become a franchise and that if they decide to do the next iteration, it should be something with a more a personal setting and philosophical overtone, rather than a plot heavy noir.… Expand

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PugnaciousOct 8, 2017

Yep, another masterpiece, only... not so much. If movies are primarily about the story, the new Blade Runner sucks. There are too many unnecessary scenes, too many amazingly slow ones, and many which I like to call executions - on the surfaceYep, another masterpiece, only... not so much. If movies are primarily about the story, the new Blade Runner sucks. There are too many unnecessary scenes, too many amazingly slow ones, and many which I like to call executions - on the surface something happens there, but indeed they are only about exposition. Every scene with annoying Jared Leto is just that: cheap exposition. Bad guys are one-dimensional, unlike Rutger Hauer in the first movie. Rich, original environment of the first movie are now desolate ruins. Which is nice, for a second, but then you see almost all scenes are empty. At some point, it looks like there are not secondary characters in this world. Gosling was a good choice, and there is enough good thing in BR that you still can watch it and have fun, but BR2049 should simply be much better than this.… Expand

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OverpaidOct 7, 2017

Bloated, portentous and worst of all, dumb posing as smart, for a Blade Runner obsessive like myself, Blade Runner 2049 is pretty much a worst-case outcome from the decision to “reboot”.

It combines the ultra-slow pacing of a RussianBloated, portentous and worst of all, dumb posing as smart, for a Blade Runner obsessive like myself, Blade Runner 2049 is pretty much a worst-case outcome from the decision to “reboot”.

It combines the ultra-slow pacing of a Russian art-house movie, with the implausible action sequences of a mainstream blockbuster. It has intellectual pretensions, but no real ideas, other than some half-baked biblical referencing. It takes a lazy, hand-waving approach to its plot and world-building. For me, that’s all unacceptable. If you decide to make the sequel to one of the most revered movies of all time, you need to get your quality bar pretty damn high. Blade Runner made its name by being genuinely intellectual, and having an insane level of attention to detail. This film fails to achieve either.

There are plots holes you could fit the Tyrell Corporation's headquarters through. I can’t talk about those without spoiling, but lets just note that the core premise of the movie as spelled out in the opening crawl, the invention and legalisation of unquestioningly obedient replicants, is in direct contradiction to almost everything that follows, including the rationale for the mission the protagonist is sent on. The acting is fine, good even, BUT the actors are doing their best with horribly written characters who constantly make decisions that are absurd, often in order to set up action scenes that shouldn’t logically occur. Where the original revelled in moral ambiguity, we get a cartoonish boss villain who looks and talks like an evil-yoga instructor and appears to live in a health spa, and an even more cartoonish hot-lady-assassin henchwoman. In keeping with that Holywoodisation, all the women in the film are presented as lust objects, either evil or victims, and not in the knowing sense of exploited Zhora or Rachel, but as sadistic titillation.

There are a bunch of scenes basically nicked from other movies, in particular Spike Jonze’s brilliant Her.

Where the original asked genuinely profound philosophical questions about what it means to be human, this one has some quasi-religious guff about miracles and souls that jars badly with the paranoid, psychological Dickian source material and the post-religious bio-technological world that was presented in the first film.

The world building is terrible.

The world we are shown also doesn’t tie in with the mostly deserted, “kibble” strewn dying earth of the original. That was a place where almost all the able-bodied have left for the off-world colonies and the only remaining animals were manufactured. Despite some kind of second eco-disaster and a tech disaster both fleetingly referred to in the opening crawl (and in Matrix2esque short films on youtube), the world presented here is less dilapidated, more progressive, more organised, etc. than in the original. Fading art -deco has been replaced by Scandinavian design.

The technology is all over the place. Again, that’s hard to talk about without getting into spoilers, but basically the film assumes that flawless AI’s and super functional “normal” robots/drones exist, and then doesn’t in any way address the ramifications of how those facts would impact the whole idea/purpose/issue of replicants, and how and why they are used, and how/why Blade Runners are used to track them down. I think that comes back to a recurring problem ideas being included because someone thought they were “cool” rather than being story/world driven.

There are constant heavy handed and unconvincing analogies beween replicants, and real-world slavery and racism which the film then does nothing to explore.

In some ways it’s a bit like the Force Awakens, another recent reboot that I hated. It’s a technically competent film that heavily references the original, in terms of props, characters and art style. It even features Harrison Ford. It has a plot driven by a series of improbable coincidences and chance discoveries that seems more like an excuse for “cool visuals” than a logical, character driven progression. But whereas the Force Awakens knew exactly what it wanted to be, going unashamedly for a nostalgia-fuelled, international, mass market audience, B2049 falls between stools.

I feel a lot of people are going to disagree with my negativity on this one. There’s massive hype and hope around this movie, and it is mostly beautiful. Understandably, Blade Runner fans will want to like this movie. but going back to the Force Awakens comparison, after six months have passed, and people have moved through denial and anger stages, the sad reality of how average this film is will sink in.

I went in to this one with mixed expectations. I loved Arrival, the director’s previous foray into SF, but on the other hand I thought that a reboot of Blade Runner was an inherently bad idea. For me, this one failed hard, both as a sequel and as general entertainment.… Expand

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brucecook99Oct 6, 2017

This is visually exciting and a feast for the ears. Unfortunately every shot lingers on the screen for 3 or 4 times the length necessary to tell the story. And the story is hampered b y a lack of logic. When the villain Wallace tells Ford heThis is visually exciting and a feast for the ears. Unfortunately every shot lingers on the screen for 3 or 4 times the length necessary to tell the story. And the story is hampered b y a lack of logic. When the villain Wallace tells Ford he can take him off-world to torture him and get an answer he wants...he could do the same thing in the room he is in. And the big secret is obvious from early in the script.

This needs a rewrite from a skilled screenwriter and then a serious editor to trim out the fat...by which I mean you could keep every shot cut to the length to make the next story point and the movie would be less than 100 minutes.

The audience I saw it with was restless. There was no applause at the end, they just filed out in dispirited fashion.… Expand

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maksprofitOct 7, 2017

While the film wasn't terrible, it wasn't amazing either. The interactions between characters was superficial and their motives were as well. There was nothing profound like there was in the first Blade Runner. The scenery and sets wereWhile the film wasn't terrible, it wasn't amazing either. The interactions between characters was superficial and their motives were as well. There was nothing profound like there was in the first Blade Runner. The scenery and sets were beautiful, as were some of the special effects, but a film can't be based solely on these things alone. It needed to have a villain, but it lacked this entirely. There was barely an iota of conflict during the film, it was simply void. We didn't know why the 'villains' were doing the things they did. The problem was again that these villains didn't have real motives. Nothing was believable, there was simply fabricated disdain and strife which didn't serve the purpose of creating a compelling story line. Also many of the scenes were too long, drawn out and weighed down with superfluous pause.… Expand

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nanokiwiOct 7, 2017

Movie seemed intent on putting moviegoer to sleep and then waking them with loud bangs. I would awaken to think I was watching some kind of cruelly beautiful Czechoslovakian arthouse film.

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EstaimOct 6, 2017

Style over substance, pretentious emulation over valiant ambition. It's corious that this movie, in a sort of meta-narrative way, tries its best to be a replicant of the the original masterpiece but it totally fails to be what a replicant isStyle over substance, pretentious emulation over valiant ambition. It's corious that this movie, in a sort of meta-narrative way, tries its best to be a replicant of the the original masterpiece but it totally fails to be what a replicant is to a human, a perfect alternative of the original. 163 minutes of Gosling boring looking expression while not a single thought is passing through his damn head, cliché insane villan with zero substance and his clichè nazi dog kicking asses around for reasons. Wrong photography all over: it's a **** noir with a white and orange palette, totally lacking the oppressive atmosphere of the original movie. Plot bad written and bad narrated, full of plot holes and incongruencies. This is not only a bad movie compared to the original, this is an atrocius sci fi movie to the level of 2017 GoTS.… Expand

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ronzoroOct 6, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The new Bladerunner is so wrapped into symbolism, metaphors and themes that it forgets to make sense of it's world building, storytelling, character definition. Completely void of any inner logic, it falls short of even being a movie: it is indeed a magnificently crafted slow motion picture consisted of ingenious albeit often out of place designs and populated by a very talented crew of actors. Technically superb on a visual level, it is a gorgeous eye candy that gives you amp time to observe it's visual mastery and wonder why the heck couldn't they find someone to write for it, not that fanatic Ridley Scott that ruins Alien franchise with his last movies. The story is a series of most amazing coincidences that lead up to nothing at all, leaving you with deep questions like what do 12 hives of bees eat in a mad max fury road wasteland.… Expand

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DrakorthaOct 6, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Contrived story and Pretentious story telling. Over the top exposition that drones on and on to overly explain and give feeling of importance to an unimportant plot. So the plot goes something like this; Rachel and Deckard had a child. so the movie spends 2 hours trying to convince you its important somehow. CGI Rachel was the lowest point of the movie, with the villain suggesting that it was planned for Rachel & Deckard to meet in some sort of master plan.

There are a handful of good scenes in this movie. Such as the opening scene, or in some of the visuals. But much of it is style over substance. The good pieces are far and few. And in between are just horribly long expository scenes where characters you dont care about talk about nothing at all. Nothing important or interesting happens throughout this entire movie. Just some stuff happens, some nice visuals thrown in, then it's over. I just wanted something to happen that I could care about. ANYTHING. go down in the streets. show what life is like down there. Let things happen on screen. Get me invested in a character or in the world. I just got so tired of boring people talking. Many of the sets are bland and uninspired. Bland white walls and bland white floors. or yellow walls and yellow floors. Don't bother if you enjoy the small details, because they aren't there. Many of the environments look sterile and lack the Blade Runner 1982 details. The Original movie wasnt like this at all. The environments were dirty, messy. unorganized, and lived in. You don't get that feeling at all in 2049. I get it that its supposed to be like 30 years later. But come on. This isnt meant to be **** star wars.

The soundtrack was calm and sentimental at times, and then at other times very obnoxious and loud. I didn't enjoy the tone of this movie. The original soundtrack by Vangelis was beautiful. But this was like a dying cat at times. Also, dubstep. Really? What I would have liked to see in a new Blade Runner film would be a grounded movie about a Blade Runner who hunts replicants. We got that in the opening scene like an appetizer. But then the rest of the movie is just up in the clouds, trying hard to push its meaningless plot as interesting and meaningful when in actuality it isn't. Blade Runner 2049 is style over substance.

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

True homage to the original. A great sequel. Truly refreshing. The ending tapered off and some characters should have been better developed for a trade of some of the other scenes. A must see, especially in 3-D.

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ZaarekDec 27, 2017

I loved everything about this movie. This is the kind of movie that makes you travel to another world but at the same time treats of very concrete human topics. It is so rich, it's full of information and questions at the same time. It makesI loved everything about this movie. This is the kind of movie that makes you travel to another world but at the same time treats of very concrete human topics. It is so rich, it's full of information and questions at the same time. It makes you travel both visually and mentally at the same time. During the whole movie you'll be wondering if it is science-fiction or anticipation? Some philosophical topics are treated without getting boring. What's the meaning of destiny or sense of purpose? What's the difference between man and machine if both are capable of having feelings and emotions? Denis Villeneuve, his crew and the cast just set new standards to what a masterpiece can be. Well done guys.… Expand

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SkywalkerMcDFeb 28, 2021

Honestly, I rented this a year or two back, must not have been in the right mood, wrote it off as boring and never watched it through. Mood has a lot to do with our perception of a movie. I was 100% wrong about this movie. It’s deep,Honestly, I rented this a year or two back, must not have been in the right mood, wrote it off as boring and never watched it through. Mood has a lot to do with our perception of a movie. I was 100% wrong about this movie. It’s deep, it’s dark and intelligent. No spoiler, but it does tie into the original. I absolutely loved its quiet suspense filled build up and futuristic atmosphere. It’s an awesome movie! Make sure you are in a calm, settled mood going in. It’s not going to blow you away with over the top action and if you don’t pay attention you will totally miss the plot. Hoping there is a sequel!… Expand

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Toten79Mar 10, 2021

This is just a movie that standstoe to toe with its original. And being that the original was one of the best movies ever made, that´s saying something. I would even say that, in some aspects, it´s even better.

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RazorRegimentMar 17, 2021

A masterpiece hands down.I enjoyed this film.Hopefully it gets more sequels.

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RobwinzAug 7, 2020

Blade Runner 2049 is honestly a masterpiece and a half, the movie's got a great story.

The story is pretty much about this lad called Officer K (Ryan Gosling) who's an officer with the Los Angeles police department, he finds out a big secretBlade Runner 2049 is honestly a masterpiece and a half, the movie's got a great story.

The story is pretty much about this lad called Officer K (Ryan Gosling) who's an officer with the Los Angeles police department, he finds out a big secret which could end up starting lots of chaos.

He later goes on a mission to find a former blade runner called Deckard (Harrison Ford) who's been missing for the past three decades.

The acting from all of the cast throughout this movie is honestly brilliant, especially from Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, those two are honestly amazing in this movie.

The dialogue which is given throughout this movie is honestly brilliant, the dialogue never feels too forced. It just feels very natural and it's really well given from all of the characters who are in this movie.

Also, the chemistry between Officer K and Deckard is great and it's built up so well throughout this movie.

The movie's even got some beautiful music composed by Hans Zimmer, Benjamin Wallfisch, Ron Bartlett and Michael Hodges. Those four do a great job on composing this beautiful soundtrack as a whole.

The pacing throughout this movie is honestly great and each moment is built up very well.

The cinematography from the man, the myth and the legend Roger Deakins is honestly so beautiful. He captures the scenes so beautifully and he does such a great job at capturing the moments so well.

Finally, the action sequences throughout this movie are very clever and very graphic and they're also very well done.

The CGI effects hold up pretty well and they don't look very outdated at all, which is really good.

The green screen effects throughout this movie also hold up very well and they're very aesthetically pleasing to look at.

The movie's even got some great visuals which also hold up very well and they have such a unique look to them.

The set designs for this movie have a very beautiful and unique look to them, which I thought made them look very unique.

Overall, Blade Runner 2049 is honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a great story, brilliant acting, brilliant dialogue, great chemistry, beautiful score, great pacing and some beautiful cinematography.

The movie's even got some very graphic action sequences, great CGI effects, aesthetically pleasing greenscreen effects, great visuals and some very beautiful set designs. I'd honestly recommend to watch this movie straight after watching the original Blade Runner (1982) it's honestly worth the watch.… Expand

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AlekszanderDec 6, 2020

Best film I have ever seen at the theatre. EVER. Hands down! I can't add anything that's already been said about the pure brilliance of this film. The sound design, Deakin's cinematography, Villeneuve's directing and fantastic acting by all.Best film I have ever seen at the theatre. EVER. Hands down! I can't add anything that's already been said about the pure brilliance of this film. The sound design, Deakin's cinematography, Villeneuve's directing and fantastic acting by all. A Masterpiece that is flawless in every way. my first ever 10/10! Can't wait for DUNE!… Expand

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ErickgMedeirosAug 6, 2020

At first I thought this movie shouldn't be made. Oh boy I was wrong. Somehow it managed to be better even than the original. World-building, atmosphere, cinematography, visual effects. 2 hours and 45 minutes that I barely felt going by.

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Benoni_judgeDec 1, 2020

Possibly the greatest follow up movie in the history of cinema. It even beats the Empire Strikes Back. A very worthy successor to the original.

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JoeHammJan 4, 2021

literally a masterpiece . great acting amazing cinematography as well as the soundtrack okay plot , but that's not what I love this movie for .

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Rhaegar1980Jan 1, 2018

A great sequel, with just one problem: 10-15 minutes too long.
Beside that: awesome atmosphere, visuals, audio and storytelling.
A simple story for complex characters.
New classic together with the immortal first chapter.

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SolariumJan 12, 2020

A+, One of the best sequels ever, brilliant on all levels.

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laoighisApr 2, 2020

A cinematic masterpiece. Excellent storyline, simple ideas yet captivating. Acting is as expected from Gosling and Ford. Villenue’s direction accompanied by Deakins’ cinematography and Wallfisch/Zimmer score truly make this film the classicA cinematic masterpiece. Excellent storyline, simple ideas yet captivating. Acting is as expected from Gosling and Ford. Villenue’s direction accompanied by Deakins’ cinematography and Wallfisch/Zimmer score truly make this film the classic finish to a riveting franchise.… Expand

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geewahJan 9, 2021

Never imagined there being a sequel to Blade Runner, but this effort is exceptionally good.
While not as moody or atmospheric as the original it is still a fantastic movie in it's own right.

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ANTNSHNDec 15, 2020

Stunningly beautiful shots, the atmosphere of noir and cyberpunk is transmitted luxuriously, looks in one breath. the actors play at the highest level, the film keeps in suspense until the very end.

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GrendizerOct 3, 2021

Clearly a movie not for the mainstream audience. It's long and not action packed as the usual Hollywood movies. It takes its time to tell a story, focus on the character and expand the universe, scene by scene. Cinematography is great, theClearly a movie not for the mainstream audience. It's long and not action packed as the usual Hollywood movies. It takes its time to tell a story, focus on the character and expand the universe, scene by scene. Cinematography is great, the music of Vangelis fits as in the 80s movie.

My only gripe is, that we knew from the trailers that Harrison Ford will be in it. Could have been a nice reveal. Denis Villeneuve is clearly, after seeing Dune, one of the best film makers to date. Too bad, we live in a world where this kind of movies doesn't attract the masses and does good money for the studios. Films like this is why I go to the cinema.… Expand