I Don't Know What You Were Expecting Either..

Rating: 9/10 (12 September 2015)

I'd like to preface this review with a statement to those who found this movie to be overrated, underwhelming tripe. What exactly was it that you were expecting? Did you want a film that flowed along the same lines as the very dated original film? Did you expect a wry, sophisticated thriller that generated line after line of unforgettable genius? Honestly, I'm unsure of what a well-versed movie-goer would have wanted and expected from this film upon admission to their local theater.
Those of you who live in the present will understand that this is a high mark for this generation, in action and stunning visual creation, that need not be taken for granted. The acting was not at all legendary, and it didn't need to be. The story was not at all realistic. And it wasn't supposed to be. The film, as a whole, was pretty much void of deep character progression. And it HAD to be. This is one of those films that you watch, and as it all unfolds and comes to a close, you sit there in your seat and think to yourself, "I hope to God they make a sequel so that I can further explore this vivid, raw, and highly imaginative world." That is, in my opinion, an obvious mark of fantastic storytelling. Everything about this film demanded descriptions like 'high-octane' and 'thrill-ride' like no movie before it. Its entirely unique, yet somehow comfortable enough to the common moviegoer rather quickly, and connections are made without the need for forced complexity or cadence. This film is bold and assertive, and unapologetic. A landmark; an absolute masterpiece.