Blade Runner Review

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2017)

To start this off honestly, when I first viewed the Blade Runner I was bored to death. I as also in high school and didn't really appreciate quality cinema/sci-fi. As I entered my mid 20's I revisited Blade Runner and fell in love with its Neon Noir and dystopian look.
Blade Runner 2049 was breathtaking. The cast, the sets, the dialogue, the effects, the lighting, the cinematography - all of these elements were so meticulously crafted.
The sequel stayed loyal to its predecessor. Denis Villeneuve is able to maintain the look, feel & tone of the original and builds upon the Blade Runner's central theme: what does it mean to be human.
As far as Sci-Fi movies go, I really love that they didn't go overboard on the expositions - especially for a sequel. The movie utilizes brevity so elegantly. Every scene, every word of exchanged dialogue has a purpose.
Great movie, even better film.