Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Dimitri F — 21 Oct 2017

I canâ??t look away.

    In the age where most Hollywood movies canâ??t go longer than two minutes without some tween sarcasm, unfunny joke, gunshot, explosion, or expletive (sometimes in that order) Blade Runner 2049 starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford is a breath of fresh air. Sometimes itâ??s the silent surreal scenes and moments in a film that stand out over all the rest which is why the Blade Runner movies stand among the greatest movies ever made. They bleed cool.

    Every scene was bleeding cool and the intense soundtrack made them even cooler. Quiet beautiful shots were well placed among loud pinnacle scenes throughout the entire film. Every moment seemed well placed and very much needed. Every characterâ??s dialogue was well used. Unlike most blockbuster movies there wasnâ??t any cringeworthy jokes or just grade A DUMB superhero lines.

    Without getting too much into story the acting was superb. The cinematography, topography, and visuals were perfect. The quiet was perfect and every scene no matter how action-less had me saying to myself â??I canâ??t look away,â?? and I didnâ??t, couldnâ??t really. It was just that wonderful.

    Blade Runner 2049 was an exhilarating thrill ride that was well paced, detailed, and executed. This is the level that all directors, filmmakers, screenplay writers, cinematographers, editors, and producers should strive for. This film hit all the right notes and left a lasting impression. Donâ??t see it once, see it twice and I guarantee you you canâ??t look away. Every element was carried out perfectly. The narrative, cinematography, acting, sound, mise-en-scene, and editing all went above and beyond.

Pros.

Beautiful visuals.

Superb acting.

Atmospheric sound.

Deep, deep plot.

Expert timing.

Con.

Lack of Harrison Ford bad-assery.