A true masterpiece of a sequel for lovers or the original movie

Rating: 9/10 (10 October 2017)

Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 is probably the best sequel to a movie that I have ever seen, & it's on a par ( if not better ), then the original movie.
Not to say thought, that this movie will appeal to all, as the original Blade Runner movie was a big flop at the box office when it was originally released, as it was way before it's time, & proved to be a little too deep & slow paced for the audiences of the mid 1980's, & it's only reached cult status as the years have rolled by, when si-fi fans begun to appreciate it for what it was, & that is a magnificent work of art.
Just like the originally, the visuals in this movie are stunning, but more so, thanks to Roger Deakins magnificent cinematography, & the soundtrack, that has been written by legendary composer Hans Zimmer & Benjamin Wallfisch, also sticks close to vangelis's masterful soundtrack to the original movie, & is a feast for the ears.
I also have to add that ( in my opinion ), Harrison Ford also gives a career best performance in this movie, & Ryan Gosling also gives a strong & touching performance, & there's strong support from all of the other main cast members also. Most notably Sylvia Hoeks who seems to command the screen whenever she appears on it.
Just like the original Blade Runner movie, Blade Runner 2049 is a movie that leaves the audience with some tantalising unanswered questions, & just like the original movie, it's a movie that will stick in your mind for a very long time after viewing, if not for years to come, just like the original movie. However, as I have already said, this movie will not be for all, as for all it's strengths, some will still find it a little slow paced ( just like it's predecessor ), especially at nearly 3 hours long. However, Blade Runner 2049 ( just like it's predecessor ), is an art movie, & is meant to be savoured as such, & is not one of these fast paced action flicks that they turn out by the bucket load.
To sum up, Blade Runner 2049 ( just like it's predecessor ), is true work of art, & a magnificent achievement.