Definitely Blade Runner!

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 2017)

Without doubt this is a sequel and not just another remake, touted as a sequel. It is very much it's own movie. And what a bleak, yet beautiful movie it is!
As I said, it very much a new plot. This isn't the 80's Blade Runner with new actors and new effects. It is a thought provoking and neatly constructed detective/meaning of existence story, set against one of the best dystopian backdrops I have yet seen in cinema. I recently watched the first movie, and I have to say, the sequel has a better, much more solid plot than the original.
Hanz Zimmer's score is perfection! It is reminiscent of the first movie, but adds something totally new. It is haunting and oppressive, which sits perfectly into the grimy, rainy scenes depicted throughout.
The acting by everyone involved is excellent. Gosling, as always shines, with a very subtle, often vulnerable portrayal of the lead character, K. Ford plays his usual, but always great, gruff and somewhat exasperated almost-hero, but this time with much more sensitivity. The real stand-out performance for me though, was Sylvia Hoeks as the character, Luv. Though not in the movie that much, she makes a huge impact whenever on screen. Somewhat mesmerizing, while being totally malevolent at the same time. The entire cast, however put in 100%.
If I were to level one complaint at the movie, it would be the running time. It could have been done to the same effect in a slightly shorter time. It can revel a little too long in it's own sense of worth. That being said, it is a visual feast throughout, so you can almost forgive it's pretensions.
If you like sci-fi, with some brains and a lot of feeling, this is possibly the best I have seen in a long while. It's not fast paced, or action packed, but it will make you think. It is also dark, but beautiful. Just be sure to choose a cinema with comfy seating! It is however definitely one to see on the big screen.