Blade Runner 2049

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright, Ana De Armas and Jared Leto

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Release Date: 2017

Running Time: 2hrs 45 minutes

Genre: Sci Fi

Rating: 15

Format: Theatrical Cinema Release

Synopsis:

Young Blade Runner "K" discovers a long buried secret, that will help him track down former Blade Runner Rick Deckard who has thought to have been missing for 30 years. 

In 1982 Ridley Scott delivered quite possibly one of the most iconic Sci Fi movies of all time "Blade Runner", thirty years later, the story still continues! Set in Los Angeles 2049, Blade Runner "K" finds the remains of a woman whilst out on a mission to retire an old replicant Sapper Morton, K however finds himself wrapped up in an even bigger investigation, who is this woman? The LAPD believing her child may still be alive somewhere "K" is sent to find them, the clues that begin to unfold however lead to an even bigger mystery. A blackout has occurred in the last thirty years and Blade Runner Rick Deckard has gone missing.

The first film is thought to be one of the best Neo-Noir Science fictions movies of all time, was it a risky move for Director Denis Villeneuve to attempt a sequel after such a long time? Yes. Is it a disappointment? Absolutely not. Villeneuve has quite possibly delivered one of the most spectacular sequels of all time. Beautifully directed and fantastically futuristic, the storyline will have you hooked from beginning to end. The best stories are the ones that make you think, make you ask questions, the best part about this film is that you find yourself asking a daft amount of questions, however you also find them being answered too.

Ryan Gosling is terrific as Blade Runner "K" Gosling delivers a brilliant amount of characterisation and emotion to his role. Completely immersed into his job, he seeks friendship from hologram Joi performed magnificently by Ana De Armas. Armas delivers such a spectacular performance that at moments throughout the film its difficult to work out whether she is physically in the room with "K" or simply CGI. The special effects are absolutely remarkable, Cinematographer Roger Deakins has worked amazingly alongside Denis Villeneuve in creating a very dark and eery dystopian future. Where has Rick Deckard been all this time? His character may come as quite a surprise in this film. Ford delivers a superb performance offering a terrific amount of mystery to his character.

Visually one of the most breathtaking films shown in Cinema in a very long time. Although cinematographer Roger Deakins has chosen to use more colour in the sequel, it still has a fantastic dystopian feel to it, making room for colour only when needed. Terrifically fascinating to see how the city of Los Angeles has changed in thirty years, the structure, the attention to detail in each building is really quite spectacular. Hans Zimmer's incredible soundtrack adds the perfect touch to a spectacular looking movie, brilliantly thought-provoking and emotional, it really allows you to get lost in the film. Absolutely amazing. A must have for any "Blade Runner" fan.

5/5 stars

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