Sigh. Hollywood will never learn.

Rating: 1/10 (10 October 2017)

Suffice it to say, I consider the original to be one of the defining moments of sci-fi cinema, and I love the book it was based as well ('Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' for those of you unfamiliar).
There is simply no reason for this movie to exist. Even putting aside that fact, this is not the film that should have attempted to carry on that non-existent legacy. This is yet another Hollywood attempt to cash in on the nostalgia generation with a soulless excuse for a film that occasionally hits the right triggers. It is very well made, but seriously: what isn't in the 21st century? That just can't be used as a qualifier anymore (for proof, see how well made Bollywood films are these days). If anything, in this era of effortless movie magic, even MORE emphasis will fall on things like story, direction, etc. to carry a film. Blade Runner 2049 falls short in every single one of these areas. It is boring. It is inconsistent. It is in no way an extension of what made the original great. I'm sure Harrison ford was paid handsomely, and that is all he cared about.
I can't really recommend it to anyone. Even as a standalone film it is plodding, boring, over-long, forgettable. If you want a classic, see the original with the understanding that its impact was perhaps more profound during the era in which it was released. Afterward, accept that it was the end and pretend this pile of poo doesn't exist.
Supremely disappointing, shame on you yet again, Hollywood. There isn't a single, tiny shred of originality, integrity, or courage left amid those palms.