“Blade Runner 2049” is a solid sequel that could have been a much better standalone sci-fi film. The overall atmosphere is very respectful towards the original, but the retro sci-fi imagery and desperate need to include old characters sometimes feel like a creative limitation as well as an obstacle for new viewers. As with most Deakins-Villeneuve collaborations, once we become used to the breathtaking impact of the visuals and start to focus on the storytelling, it’s sometimes hard to get emotionally invested in the plot and characters. We have the same old dilemmas about identity, humanity, and memory, even though except for a more sentimental approach to love stories, there is nothing really new. Definitely not enough to justify the film’s excessive length. The slow pace is surely one of the trademarks of the original, but here things simply drag on in an attempt at building arthouse depth and at the same time keeping the doors open for possible sequels.
Nevertheless, an enjoyable sci-fi blockbuster with some of the most beautiful cinematography of the decade.
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“Blade Runner 2049” is a solid sequel that could have been a much better standalone sci-fi film. The overall atmosphere is very respectful towards the original, but the retro sci-fi imagery and desperate need to include old characters sometimes feel like a creative limitation as well as an obstacle for new viewers. As with most Deakins-Villeneuve collaborations, once we become used to the breathtaking impact of the visuals and start to focus on the storytelling, it’s sometimes hard to get emotionally invested in the plot and characters. We have the same old dilemmas about identity, humanity, and memory, even though except for a more sentimental approach to love stories, there is nothing really new. Definitely not enough to justify the film’s excessive length. The slow pace is surely one of the trademarks of the original, but here things simply drag on in an attempt at building arthouse depth and at the same time keeping the doors open for possible sequels.
Nevertheless, an enjoyable sci-fi blockbuster with some of the most beautiful cinematography of the decade.