Review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Joshua M — 31 Dec 2017

Most definitely the best movie out of 2017, and the best sci-fi/cyberpunk movie ever made.

This review of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was written by Joshua M on 31 Dec 2017.

Blade Runner 2049 has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Laoighis (1) on 02 Apr 2020

A cinematic masterpiece. Excellent storyline, simple ideas yet captivating. Acting is as expected from Gosling and Ford…

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By Kretas (3) on 22 Dec 2020

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By Solarium (13) on 12 Jan 2020

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By Awesom-0 (164) on 29 Jan 2020

This is a beautiful movie and it captures the essence of what the first movie was about. It does so in a different way, and does so with heart…

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By Dav5811 (2) on 18 Jun 2020

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By Antnshn (1) on 15 Dec 2020

Stunningly beautiful shots, the atmosphere of noir and cyberpunk is transmitted luxuriously, looks in one breath…

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By Andri K (125) on 23 Jan 2019

A visual masterpiece with a plot that nods to the original without completely relying on it. New characters are well written…

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By Hunterlize (1) on 22 Jul 2021

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

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By Geewah (593) on 09 Jan 2021

Never imagined there being a sequel to Blade Runner, but this effort is exceptionally good…

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By Luis Fernando Galván (195) for En Filme (289) on 20 Jan 2019

An expansive and inspiring followup to the Ridley Scott classic. [Full Review in Spanish]…

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