Sci-fi Noir Masterpiece?

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2017)

After over 30 years, we are finally transcended back to the world of Blade Runner.
This will most likely be just as popular as it's predecessor in the fact that audiences will be split in opinion for this instant classic. The combination of beautiful direction from Denis Villeneuve and stunning visuals by Roger Deakins ensure that you are paying attention from the mirroring (and what some might say as copying) that the opening shot that the original Sci-fi Noir began with.
Although we don't get all of the answers that we so desperately crave, it's safe to say that Villeneuve knew how to keep the audience suspended and craving more. Revelations made through out that were hidden from audiences in the marketing left genuine suspense and jaw- dropping moments from beginning to end.
The cast of the film controlled every second of screen time they had, from Gosling's Oscar worthy and convincing attitude as we follow his pain through discovery and his fear through love as "K". Ford's best performance in years hiding his torment of the past as "Deckard" and Sylvia Hoek's fearful performance as "Luv", the lost angel forever craving approval from her God, Niander Wallace (Jared Leto).
Yes the film may suffer from some overbearing and convoluted moments that perhaps could have been left out of the final draft, however Blade Runner 2049 will go down as one of the most successful sequels in film history. As the credits hit the screen, the first thought that hits you is that It will certainly be widely discussed for a long time and I'm pretty sure that the life of this film won't be getting lost in time.
Will this be the only installment of the universe we receive or will Sony continue with the Replicant Revolution?
I'm sure the Box Office numbers will play a huge part in that.