Stunning achievement; better than original

Rating: 10/10 (8 November 2017)

I would have preferred to simply have "stunning" as my review, but it falls well short of the minimum size for a review! The movie will probably only appeal to a small percentage of the population because it is so slow-moving, but I consider the pacing a positive as it allowed me to luxuriate a bit longer in the visual world the director/writer created. A moody, visual masterpiece that combines the film noir aspects of the 1940s and 1950s with the futuristic sci-fi world view.
The performances are purposely understated and all actors put in excellent efforts. The music offers homage to the original but offers new explorations.
The movie might be a little difficult for those not familiar with the original, so I would suggest watching/reviewing that film beforehand.
I rarely go out to the actual multiplex, but I wanted to see it on the largest possible screen. I actually went twice!