An experience

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2018)

Bladerunner 2049 picks up the story somewhat after the original Bladerunner. Replicant K is a police hunting older versions of replicants. At his latest mission he got word of a miracle, the start of a mystery that threatens the order of the world. There is talk of a replicant giving birth, which makes K question his loyalties, and his own identity.
I really loved this. There is a feel to the movie, that is hard to match. I was impressed by the use of colour, light, framing and sound. Visually and audibly, this is stunning. The mystery plot don't lack much either. For once the story is given time, time to develop, time for the audience to reflect, think and feel, not just force fed action-scenes. There is time to give the pictures, the sound and colour, space to work. The pace is rather slow, making the movie rather long (almost three hours) but it is really worth it. There are some good action now and then, but the point of the movie is the mystery, and the questions of identity it rises. If you want it, there is depth. I really liked that, although it is long, no scene is unimportant. There is toughts, clues and developments everywhere. Even the reappearance of Deckard has a crucial part to play, and is not at all just a wave to fans of the old movie. I am utterly impressed by the work of director Villenueve , cinematographer Deakins and the other crew.
Ironically, many of the main characters not being human, the acting is great. That Gosling and Ford are quality actors are established but both Hoeks and de Armas was pleasant new actresses. Funny that de Armas virtual character perhaps is the most human of them all.
To sum up, this movie got it all. Watch it!