Masterful

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2017)

Whether it was anticipated or dreaded by its many fans who have elevated the original to cult status, it was good to finally end it's 30 year gestation.
Many questions have been asked, namely; Why ruin a classic with a cheap follow up?, Will it be true to the paperback sequel?, Will it be an aberration of its sequel? Will Harrison reprise his iconic role? and Will it have the same writer and director?
Having sat through two viewings (I usually let the movie take me on its journey in the first viewing while in subsequent viewings I usually see the less obvious, the directing and scripting and other subtleties), I can summarize Blade Runner 2049 as follows:
No, it does not follow the written version and Yes, it is a credible story that does tie up several loose ends, It manages to seamlessly continue the narrative while retaining the gritty, futuristic feel of the original.
The negative comments from those who no sequel will ever satisfy, those who believe that sci-fi is only about action, explosions, CGI and witty dialogue and those who believe that a good critical review must consist of nothing but criticism.
I was not disappointed and will gladly add this to my collection.
Go see it, especially if you liked the original and understood its message.