A slow moving art film that has an engaging yet provocative concept, nonetheless an immersive experience with incredible atmosphere and ground-breaking visuals.

Rating: 8/10 (16 October 2017)

Only several criticisms that came to my mind in this futuristic mystery noir about a missing child, and the existential crisis that engulfs not only the officer investigating the case but the very nature of our very own existence. The story again revolves around several characters that were placed in a grand, epic environment, hence creating a small plot that implored more substance to other branches in the existing world. The unanswered question still clouded over as to why Tyrell Corporation intended to create near perfect replicants when they were only used as slave labour?
The biggest concern probably is the existence of government/military supervision (and that's whether they will occur in future instalments/sequels remains to be seen) hasn't yet intervened after so many years? There is also no mention of pharmaceutical companies which may have also benefited in terms creating vaccines or genetically modified transplants which questions the very existence of A.I. and its purpose in a volatile environment in which humans incurred a famine, blackout, etc within the 30 year time period.
Perhaps the film would have benefited by expanding the dystopian future, delving more into the co-existence/relationships between humans and the highly advanced versions of bio-engineered androids within each sector from education/technological advancements in health/rehabilitation to governing cities/countries. Why again is there only a single megalomaniacal industrialist seeking his own ambitions in order to fully utilise and strengthen the existing populace of replicants? A minor glitch is that there is no mention of contention from other corporations/factions that may seek supremacy or political gains.
Most concerning, as mentioned before in the original film is why did Tyrell Corporation intended to create androids that were indistinguishable than the human counterparts? After all they were only intended to be used as slave labour/servants for elite corporations on earth, and on other planets presumably excavating various natural resources for exactly what purposes?
Due to the long duration, the film may not have covered the many complex issues that will inevitably arise as technology progresses over the years and how it will affect the existence of humanity and future generations, I was still fascinated by the many other questions raised in the film surrounding our very own existence between humans and androids which will eventually over time lead to larger and more sinister plots/story lines in order to fully realise this long and perilous journey (A geisha taking a red pill to see how far the rabbit hole really goes in the real world, as seen in the original film). Regardless, a repeat viewing is still required to fully grasp the merits it's still one of those rare, visually spectacular, thought- provoking and profound experiences I've encountered on the big screen; highly recommend the IMAX version, preferably in 3D.