Awesome

Rating: 10/10 (11 October 2017)

I saw the first blade runner at age 13, and it had a profound effect on me. This film manages to continue and expand that sense of wonder. Thank God that Ridley was only executive producer. After his truly awful efforts with the Alien franchise recently, I am glad he was not front row centre on this one. many, many other reviewers have said it : Denis Villeneuve does a really good job at directing this. The cinematography surpasses the first film, and the CGI is restrained and unnoticeable, as it should be. Hampton Fancher's script is well thought out and considered. My only small gripe is that Zimmer's soundtrack is a bit jarring in some scenes, with too much crescendo and fanfare, where more restrained, orchestral overtones would have proved more memorable. But my bias for Vangelis' superb original is perhaps coming through. Otherwise, best film I have seen in ages. Well done to all for not ruining my childhood memories !!