Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Mahmus — 21 Oct 2020
When I heard they were making a sequel to Blade Runner, one of my favorite films at that time, my reaction was "No! Leave the original alone!". Thank God they didn't because Blade Runner 2049 is just as good, if not better than the original.
I remeber my biggest fear was that they would drop the slow pace and noir atmosphere for more action and explosions, but thankfully, the film remains just as slow and just as great for it as the first one.
The effects are outstanding and sure to stand the test of time just like the original's. Roger Deakins' cinematography is stunning in every way. The performances from Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Harrison Ford are spectular.
I love how realistically the technology has progressed since the first once. Everything's just a little more advanced after thirty years.
I also love how it subverts the "chosen one" trope.
K may not have been a real human bean, but he sure was a real hero (sorry).
Rarely does a movie come around and blow away all my expectations like this.
This review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was written by Mahmus on 21 Oct 2020.
Blade Runner 2049 has generally received very positive reviews.
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