Not for everyone

Rating: 10/10 (14 October 2017)

This is not a film for the general public. If you are big Star Wars or Transformers fan, a horror junky or even the usual sci fi fan you may get bored or confused early. Alternately if you liked Koyaanisqatsi or Ex Machina this may be for you. You MUST see the first Blade Runner first to set up this world. ( It may also help to have a general sense of the major themes in western philosophy.) You have to pay attention and think through this one. This is for people who are inclined to see films as a legitimate tool to help imagine the future. Not sure if 2049 is the right date, but we are surely headed there.
I would not worry about the poor attendance or low box office returns. People will be watching and talking about this film 50 years from now and it is a good idea to see this film in theaters on a big screen while while it is possible. This is an exceptional film, unlike any you have ever seen. A real shock.
Alert: I have just seen this film for the second time (in 3D) I suspect that this film has been now shortened in the second week. Perhaps the studio is taking note of comments that the film is too long (not) and cutting sections while it is still in theaters. I hope this is an illusion of some kind.