Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Ishaan023 — 11 Oct 2017

Enthralling,mesmerizing,visually stunning,masterpiece and a future classic are the words that suitably describe Blade Runner 2049.

Blade runner 2049 is an exquisitely crafted sequel which stands shoulder to shoulder with its predecessor,Blade runner,one of the greatest movies ever made.

The neo-noir setting with an unwavering sense of impending doom amplifies the eeriness and adds dimensions to the film.The plot is solid , rich with characters and minor details all building up to an intense climax.Ryan Gosling , Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, Jared Leto, Sylvia Hoeks act masterfully in their respective roles .Ryan Gosling plays the role of the lead perfectly .The characters are well built and rounded .Much is left to be desired out of Jared Leto’s character who feels kind of left out in the movie plot but is sure to play a major role in future sequels ,if any are made.The direction and cinematography is where the movie hits a homerun.Denis Villeneuve has created a mindblowing, sci-fi masterpiece no doubt.He is hands-down one of the best directors in the industry at the moment.Villeneuve has done a great job by skillfully integrating suspense and tension with the core of the movie plot.Roger Deakins does an amazing job as the cinematographer .The cinematography is one of the best I have ever seen in a movie.Every shot tells a story ,represents a theme chaos,beauty,love,fear,tension,insecurity etc.The production design and quality is top notch.The cinemascore and sound effects are amazing.

The plot pacing is where the movie dips and could be turn off for some moviegoers.The movie is long,plain long(163 minutes) and the pace is slow.Not all moments are part of the main movie plot ,but introduced for possible movie sequels.

Final Verdict:Blade runner 2049 is a plot driven,intense,lengthy and a mindblowing sci-fi movie not less than a piece of art.If you love this kind of cinema this movie is for you.If your movie preference is the cars blowing,fights-breaking,explosion occurring every 15-min Michael Bay movie then this is not for you as you would lose all patience by the time movie reaches its climax.