Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Alexander B — 09 Oct 2017

Surpasses the original. Movies will be made in this film's image. A true masterpiece.

This review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was written by Alexander B on 09 Oct 2017.

Blade Runner 2049 has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kawan (5) on 06 May 2019

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I though that I wouldn't like the movie, to be honest. But, then, I let it play and wow…

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