Technically A Masterpiece

Rating: 8/10 (5 October 2018)

Whether or not you agree with a sequel to the original classic or not you must pay homage to Ridley Scott's absolutely incredible use of special effects for their ability to truly create an immersive world for a cinematic experience. Clearly following the logical progression from the previous installment set approximately 40 years prior to this film Scott uses his visuals in such a way as you feel that the world of Blade Runner has simply aged appropriately.
This film was billed in it's previews as a Harrison Ford vehicle, however, his role is not nearly at the forefront until well past the halfway mark of the film. Ryan Gosling plays his role perfectly as does Jared Leto in this underappreciated appearance. All subsequent secondary characters are well designed and thought out and the plot, arguably, is quite intriguing.
In regards to all the failures in reboots we have seen in the past five years this stands out among the ones that are done correctly and at a time appropriate for their revival.
A film well worth watching even at the run time of 164 minutes.