Much more enjoyable on second viewing.

Rating: 6/10 (25 June 2018)

When I first saw Blade Runner in the theaters it was not my favorite film. It seemed obscure, hard to relate to, I couldn't get into it. Maybe being young I was wanting something more friendly, more lightweight. I knew it was something special but I couldn't relate to it.
Decades later I saw Blade Runner on DVD and I fell in love with it. It just seemed so timely.
When I first saw Blade Runner 2049 I thought it was a mess and I couldn't relate to it. I thought they blew it. But.....months later I've re-watched it and.......I like it! It isn't perfect, I'm not quite sure of the beginning, seems a little grim but I do like it.
It would be nice if the hologram partners could have been male. Why does a helpful, loving hologram ALWAYS have to be some sweet, slightly vulnerable female? Starting to become predictable and tired.
May have to see this twice to really get it. Give it a chance.