A "keep it to the essential" review

Rating: 7/10 (5 October 2017)

Is this a worthy sequel to one of the greatest films ever made? Yes.
Does it achieve or surpass the brilliance of the original? No.
Are there surprises compared to your usual Hollywood blockbuster? Yes.
Are there surprises comparable to Villeneuve's Francophone films? No.
Will this likely win Academy Awards for F/X, cinematography and camera? Yes.
Will this likely win Academy Awards for any of the actors? No. Liev Schreiber and Robin Wright make a lot out of very little though.
Why will some people love this movie? The optics. The sound effects. Nostalgia. There's nothing else worth watching on the big screen - don't wait to watch this at home, you'll probably be disappointed.
Why will some people loathe this movie? The story makes very little sense. The plot holes are as deep as the Grand Canyon. It drags in the middle for about 30 minutes. The villains are comic book material. From a female perspective the women in here may seem written awkwardly.
In short: It's definitely worth seeing, but not an epiphany. There's a chance for another sequel, but I hope they'll give it a pass.