Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Thewaffle — 30 Dec 2017
Blade Runner 2049 is a slow and methodical film with plenty of interesting ideas and visuals, but it struggles through the second half. Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright, Ana de Armas, and even David Bautista are excellent.
The opening act was a joy to watch as this cast effortless draws you back into the alienating world of future LA. Unfortunately, that strong beginning gives way to a meandering film that falls back on nostalgia for the original and struggles to forge a compelling new path.
The villains feel superfluous and there are hints of a broader world that never really take shape. I wish I could rate this film more highly, but it just doesn't stick the landing.
This review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was written by Thewaffle on 30 Dec 2017.
Blade Runner 2049 has generally received very positive reviews.
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