Ugh...A Tedious Mess

Rating: 3/10 (17 October 2017)

Two words of advice to Denis Villeneuve on directing upcoming Dune redo... Story-Boards.
There seems to be no planning involved in BR-2049. Just LONG drawn-out dreary scenes with occasional meaningless dialogue delivered in mumbled whispers by a talented, but poorly utilized (and clearly bored) cast.
Roger Deakins' cinematography is the only "bright spot" in this tedious film, and for his brilliant work, the movie goes from a 1 to a 3 rating.
Perhaps Denis' thinking was "Let Roger do his thing, and the audience will overlook the unengaging scenes and dialogue."
But even Deakins cannot save this film. which begs to be cut down by 45 minutes (another word of advice to the Director - EDIT!)
I am certain many will rave about Blade Runner 2049 - I am just not one of them, and calling it like I see it - I cannot fathom how any critic can honestly give this movie a good review.
This is pure dribble and now my "worse movie of 2017" choice. Not an easy feat as this year has been one of the worse for new production releases. I just hope there is not another release this year that ranks lower. ðŸ˜‘