A thinkers movie. Stay away if you have ADHD

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2017)

I can't believe they pulled it off. Sequels are almost never as good as their originals, and this one is a sequel/revisit by another director.
Sci-fi can have a bit of everything. This one will have you questioning everything through its artistic imagery both in scenery and cinematography, twists, and excellent performances. This movie does a lot without getting pulled in a million directions. It is a detective movie, so there is a mystery... no surprise there. But, you may not even notice it's a mystery. I'm sure people could watch it many times and find different aspects to focus on.
2 and a half hours felt right to me. Any less would take away from the atmosphere, any more and my bladder would have burst... I nearly thought it would half-way through, so stay away from the large caffeinated beverages while watching it in a theater.
This one is missing the element of near psychedelic rage that Rutger Hower's character portrayed. This movie is a bit more refined, the sides are not clear. The madness of some of the characters is subtle. If Blade Runner explored psychosis through the replicatants. This one explores where sanity and humanity takes root after enduring trauma. It may redefine who and what you think can be sane.
My only gripe is the ambient sound track music was too similar to the original, and not quite as well done. It was still done better then most movies, and though it was noticeable, it was not a distraction.
Any movie that is worth holding my pee for an hour and a half, and on my own has got to be really good. This one will hang around for a while and be remembered.