Not What I Thought It Would Be, But Wonderful, Nonetheless!

Rating: 8/10 (12 October 2017)

The movie was not what I expected, but it was captivating. It was, complex, intriguing and mesmerizing - keeping my attention focused through the entire 2 hours and 44 minutes. I felt the movie left the viewer wondering if they plan on a third installment - they certainly could go that way.
The one thing I felt sorely lacking was the music. The soundtrack in the original Blade Runner was an integral part of the ambiance; the soul and heart of the film. When I hear the music from the original soundtrack, I am immediately transported to a scene, a moment seared forever in my memory, another place and time surreal to our present world. The original soundtrack by Vangelis was haunting, unique - it was the heartbeat of the movie, like blood flowing through the body, the music flowed through the film, imbuing it with a life of its own.
Acting was top-notch. The sets and imagery were outstanding, immersing the viewer in the world of 2049. Just as with the first movie, there were enough plot twists, questions left unanswered - while other questions were answered, but done so that the viewer was left with more uncertainty.
And what of the dog? :-)