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Blade Runner 2049 Review
Here is my latest review of Blade Runner 2049:
To start off, you should probably watch the first one, a classic sci fi neo noir movie in the 80s' (1982). It is really good on many levels, and you might wanna watch it more than one if you want to go deeper and analyse it. Because there are several versions of it, I watched the Final Cut version which is better than the original version that came out in cinemas. I might rewatch it again because I didn't fully understand the story at first. Additionally, the 3 prequels set before 2049 but after 2019 are also really good. These shorts give some backstory so you would at least know what's going on albeit not much.
The plot revolves around 30 years later where K, a LAPD officer who "retires" replicants, (I'll spoil a little detail in here) is actually a replicant himself. He doesn't have a name, his neighbours and colleagues call him "skin job". Then he embarks on some sort of journey/adventure to find Rick Deckard, another former blade runner, who has a connection of sorts to the case K has been assigned to follow on. The story starts where K lands on a protein farm, where he's doing his job.... (spoilers end from here.)
About the cast, their performances are pretty good. I generally liked Gosling and Ford's acting chops, but the ladies aren't bad either. Wright is good as being a superior, commanding officer of Gosling's. Hoeks' performance of being a ruthless, cold blooded villain (spoiler there), which I thought was pretty good. The best part was Leto being Niander Wallace, who is a little enigmatic and despite being blind, shows off his talents at acting. I liked a few of the supporting casts, like Bautista's, he has a small role but he showcases his abilities that he can actually act. Last but not least is that Ana de Armas, who is okay in my opinion, but she's relatively new to me, so I think she'll get her chances when she does new movies in the future.
The visuals, the atmosphere, and the music are spectacular. It does capture you and bring you into the world of Blade Runner like the previous movie. Set designs were amazing and the new police spinner looks really sick. Definitely loved the locations around because every scene and shot of it matters. Loved the flow of it and it was like an adventure. I also enjoyed some of the symbolism and meanings behind it, which is similar to the first one.
My main concern or criticism isn't actually a lot to say, but I feel it's just the lack of action and gunfights, and the running time is a little long, so some scenes felt quite boring, but not the majority of it.
Bonus: A few Easter eggs if you are eagle-eyed, minor, surprising cameos from the original cast, I had hoped for Rutger Hauer to be in this movie but he isn't in it :P
Comment below what you thought about it if you've seen it already or also would like to share some ideas.
Blade Runner 2049 Review
Here is my latest review of Blade Runner 2049:
To start off, you should probably watch the first one, a classic sci fi neo noir movie in the 80s' (1982). It is really good on many levels, and you might wanna watch it more than one if you want to go deeper and analyse it. Because there are several versions of it, I watched the Final Cut version which is better than the original version that came out in cinemas. I might rewatch it again because I didn't fully understand the story at first. Additionally, the 3 prequels set before 2049 but after 2019 are also really good. These shorts give some backstory so you would at least know what's going on albeit not much.
The plot revolves around 30 years later where K, a LAPD officer who "retires" replicants, (I'll spoil a little detail in here) is actually a replicant himself. He doesn't have a name, his neighbours and colleagues call him "skin job". Then he embarks on some sort of journey/adventure to find Rick Deckard, another former blade runner, who has a connection of sorts to the case K has been assigned to follow on. The story starts where K lands on a protein farm, where he's doing his job.... (spoilers end from here.)
About the cast, their performances are pretty good. I generally liked Gosling and Ford's acting chops, but the ladies aren't bad either. Wright is good as being a superior, commanding officer of Gosling's. Hoeks' performance of being a ruthless, cold blooded villain (spoiler there), which I thought was pretty good. The best part was Leto being Niander Wallace, who is a little enigmatic and despite being blind, shows off his talents at acting. I liked a few of the supporting casts, like Bautista's, he has a small role but he showcases his abilities that he can actually act. Last but not least is that Ana de Armas, who is okay in my opinion, but she's relatively new to me, so I think she'll get her chances when she does new movies in the future.
The visuals, the atmosphere, and the music are spectacular. It does capture you and bring you into the world of Blade Runner like the previous movie. Set designs were amazing and the new police spinner looks really sick. Definitely loved the locations around because every scene and shot of it matters. Loved the flow of it and it was like an adventure. I also enjoyed some of the symbolism and meanings behind it, which is similar to the first one.
My main concern or criticism isn't actually a lot to say, but I feel it's just the lack of action and gunfights, and the running time is a little long, so some scenes felt quite boring, but not the majority of it.
Bonus: A few Easter eggs if you are eagle-eyed, minor, surprising cameos from the original cast, I had hoped for Rutger Hauer to be in this movie but he isn't in it :P
Comment below what you thought about it if you've seen it already or also would like to share some ideas.