Brilliant

Rating: 9/10 (31 March 2020)

Brilliantly shot, directed, and acted- Blade Runner 2049 may not live up to the hype as one of the greatest sequels ever made, but it certainly a worthy sequel to one of the greatest sci-fi classics of all time. Ryan Gosling leads the film as the Blade Runner referred to as K. Through Gosling's great acting, as always, and the deep insight to the characters life, the performance doesn't just seem like a standout but truly one of the greater characters portrayed in a sci-fi movie period. Harrison Ford also returns as Deckard Shaw, but his part is smaller than I expected, and seemingly pointless. At times, the film can seem a bit tough to follow, which can be even more troublesome considering how long it is (around 2hr and 45 min). But despite the overstuffed story, the film does delve into some great conversations and worldbuilding that makes the film ever the more interesting. The cinematography in the film is fantastic, with more great shots than I could count. Denis Villeneuve again provides excellent direction, and brings the films to new heights, that are both fresh and quite compelling. In the end, Blade Runner 2049 can be a bit hard to understand at times, but is full of fun twists and turns that are more than interesting. The sci-fi worldbuilding in the film is phenomenal, along with its cinematography, and performances. The film feels very real, which is tough to do, considering the already stellar circumstances of the first film, but it nails it. It may not be quite as compelling as the original,but for fans and many more, it still deserves a place in our hearts.
My Rating: 9.5/10