A worthy sequel

Rating: 10/10 (23 October 2017)

I am a big fan of the original Bladerunner I have seen the original many many times and up until now hated any thought of a sequel or 'spin off'. Up until release I pretended Bladerunner 2049 didn't exist I kept telling myself nothing can be as great as the original. I saw some trailers and again persuaded myself 'it's just an action film'. Then a friend said i'm going to see the new Bladerunner on opening night so I booked the tickets sat in the cinema and from the very first second the film started till the second it ended I was back in the Bladerunner universe.
The music is subtle and powerful it uses key tones from the original Vangelis soundtrack but it's so subtle if you do not know the original you won't know it's there. It seems to me every sound, soundtrack has been lovingly placed you really feel what the characters feel.
There are many references to the original so you know it has been treated in very high regard, Ryan Gosling was perfect as K and his love interest Ana De Armas is stunning and beautiful (trying so hard not to give anything away).
The sets are lovingly made there is CGI of course but some sets are real and they are stunning to behold you feel it's a real city, like the original every bit of technology shown has a purpose.
I have seen some reviews some very harsh critics out there today but I would say to them how could you do the original justice the original will always be there but for me there's enough space for 2049 to happily settle in.
Please go and support the film if you are a true Bladerunner fan you owe it yourself to make your own decision.
Bryant : Drink some for me huh pal...