Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Reiki S — 13 Jan 2018

Maybe I just don't get it, but I found it mired in its own existential pretentiousness.

This review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was written by Reiki S on 13 Jan 2018.

Blade Runner 2049 has generally received very positive reviews.

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