Blade Runner 2049, released in October 2017, was directed by Denis Villeneuve, with cinematography by Roger Deakins and an original score composed by Hans Zimmer. Blade Runner 2049 Review

Overall Thoughts

Blade Runner 2049 is a futuristic masterpiece that’s sure to delight sci-fi fans. The film takes place thirty years after we first meet Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who is forced out of retirement and must help LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling) stop a renegade replicant from seeking revenge against their creators, forcing him to confront his own humanity.

What We Liked Blade Runner 2049 Review

Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival), Blade Runner 2049 does what all sequels should do: it builds upon its predecessor. With a strong sense of visual language and soundscape, Villeneuve crafts an immersive film that’s as memorable as it is beautiful. We loved all of Ryan Gosling’s character, Officer K’s interactions with other characters in his world—especially Ana de Armas who plays Joi.

What We Didn’t Like

Overall, we enjoyed Blade Runner 2049, but it wasn’t a movie without its flaws. There were several plot holes and elements that didn’t add up for us—which made it difficult to suspend our disbelief at times. If you’re looking for a good movie with a smart storyline and cinematography—go see it!

Final Thoughts/Recommendation

Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies. I loved it and couldn’t wait for a sequel. While I wasn’t disappointed, I was left feeling conflicted because there were so many creative liberties taken with narrative devices and character interpretations that, while entertaining, are far from what makes Blade Runner so great. That being said, if you are a fan of either science fiction or detective films then you should definitely check out Blade Runner 2049.

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What I liked about the movie Blade Runner 2049 Review

Ryan Gosling gives a powerful performance and Harrison Ford reprises his role as Rick Deckard. The cinematography and overall look of Blade Runner 2049 is stunning. The movie feels like a true sequel to Blade Runner, picking up where it left off while standing on its own. I enjoyed that they played with your expectations, changing things up in new and exciting ways.

What I didn’t like about the movie

It felt like it was too slow in parts. The plot just seemed to have some holes in it. But even with those flaws, I think it is a great film. A masterpiece by director Denis Villeneuve and screenwriter Hampton Fancher. The acting from Ryan Gosling was great as well as Harrison Ford who has proved he can still pull off an amazing performance at his age. If you’re a fan of science fiction, I highly recommend seeing Blade Runner 2049 on your next movie night!

What I was expecting from this movie

That it would be something like The Martian. A very well executed sci-fi action movie that moves at a quick pace and has an edge of your seat feeling to it. I also wasn’t expecting much from Harrison Ford, but seeing as he played Rick Deckard in Blade Runner (1982), I assumed he wouldn’t have any trouble with his role in Blade Runner 2049.

How do I think it stacks up against original?

While Blade Runner was not a box office success, it has become a cult classic. It’s been praised for being one of Ridley Scott’s best films and is frequently listed as one of best science fiction films of all time. The original had such an impact on pop culture that it’s easy to compare anything to it, so I want to start off by saying that I think Blade Runner 2049 is a worthy successor.

My Final Thoughts on the Movie

The original Blade Runner is among my all-time favorite movies. It’s a sci-fi classic, with a thought-provoking story and characters you can get wrapped up in. I was skeptical about whether or not a sequel could live up to its predecessor—but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The cinematography alone makes it worth watching, but there are also great performances from Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling (who plays K). If you like science fiction films, definitely check out Blade Runner 2049!

Blade Runner 2049 Review
Blade Runner 2049 Review

Blade Runner 2049 Cast: Meet the New Faces

The original Blade Runner movie was a cult classic, with an all-star cast and profound questions about humanity, morality, and what it means to be human. The new movie, Blade Runner 2049, will star Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling among others, and follows the story of K (Ryan Gosling), a police officer tasked with hunting down rogue replicants. But who else will be in the cast? Read on to find out more about who will be playing major roles in this upcoming film!

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Ryan Gosling

In addition to acting in movies like The Notebook and Crazy, Stupid, Love., Gosling has written and directed a number of short films that have appeared at Sundance. However, Blade Runner fans are likely most excited about his role as Officer K in 2049.

Harrison Ford

Although Harrison Ford’s character, Deckard, is not a new addition to Blade Runner 2049, he is indeed back as an integral part of what’s happening in the movie. He reprises his role of Rick Deckard, a former LAPD Blade Runner who has been missing for 30 years and has now found himself thrust into a deadly scenario where he must find out if he still has it in him to retire replicants.

Sylvia Hoeks

It is no secret that director Denis Villeneuve had some big shoes to fill when it came to replacing Rutger Hauer as villainous replicant manufacturer, Niander Wallace. Though Hauer’s likeness was used in a cameo at film’s end, Villeneuve went with Dutch actress Sylvia Hoeks as his new nemesis.

Robin Wright

An actress who has appeared in hit films such as The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump, and Charlie’s Angels. Wright is also popular for her role as Claire Underwood in Netflix’s House of Cards. She will appear as Lt. Joshi, a blade runner for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Although she usually plays more villainous roles, she excels at portraying characters with mystery and intrigue, making her perfect for Blade Runner 2049.

Mackenzie Davis

In her mid-30s, Davis has become a critically acclaimed actress. Her breakout role was on Halt and Catch Fire as programmer Cameron Howe, where she worked alongside Lee Pace and Scoot McNairy. Since then, she’s appeared in small roles in large movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, A Bigger Splash and soon in T2 Trainspotting . She will star opposite Harrison Ford as Mariette in Blade Runner 2049 .

Lennie James Blade Runner 2049 Review

James currently stars in AMC’s The Walking Dead, and will be reprising his role as Morgan Jones in Season 9. James is also known for starring in HBO’s series Hung and for his lead role on Showtime’s Six Feet Under. He will play a character named Frankenstein, according to IMDb.

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Dave Bautista Blade Runner 2049 Review

One of Bautista’s earliest roles came in Spike Lee’s drama Summer of Sam (1999), after which he was cast as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns (2001). In 2002, he signed a contract with WWE and went on to hold a total of seven championships between both Raw and SmackDown. During his first stint with WWE, he also made an appearance in World Championship Wrestling.

Jared Leto Blade Runner 2049 Review

Jared is an actor, singer, and songwriter. He is also a director and producer. Leto has earned several awards for his work in film and music. For example, he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Dallas Buyers Club (2013). Jared also won MTV Video Music Awards twice. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award three times as well as five Screen Actors Guild Awards.

blade runner 2049 joi Blade Runner 2049 Review

Joi is played by Ana de Armas. De Armas got her big break in 2015, starring opposite Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz in Pedro Almodovar’s Julietta. She also stars in TNT’s sci-fi drama series The Last Ship. Interestingly enough, she beat out fellow actress Jessica Chastain for a role on Woody Allen’s 2017 film Wonder Wheel—one that was ultimately cut from its final version.

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The new cast for Blade Runner 2049 is pretty stellar, featuring Academy Award winner Jared Leto, as well as Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Ana de Armas. It’s hard to predict how they’ll stack up against old favorites like Harrison Ford, but we do know that director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) will be in good hands. While he could have gone with another big-name actor for some of these roles, all of these actors have a history of delivering excellent performances.

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There’s a fair amount of interest in seeing how director Denis Villeneuve will follow up his Oscar-nominated hit Arrival with Blade Runner 2049, but that’s not what’s going to draw most viewers to theaters. It’s star power and nostalgia.

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The film, set several decades after Ridley Scott’s 1982 original, stars Ryan Gosling as K, a blade runner for LAPD who unearths a secret that leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who has been missing for 30 years. Blade Runner 2049 also stars Jared Leto and Ana de Armas. Robin Wright plays K’s boss, while Sylvia Hoeks is his replicant love interest.

Does Blade Runner 2049 have any epilepsy triggers?

Since release, it’s been revealed that a scene in Blade Runner 2049 includes flashing lights and a strobe effect to imitate old televisions. These scenes may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy. If you are one of these people, we recommend you proceed with caution when viewing Blade Runner 2049.

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