Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police
Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge
what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find
Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30
years.
Director: Denis VilleneuveRelease Date: Oct 06, 2017
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Robin Wright, Lennie James.
Rated PG-13 for language, Brief Suggestive Content, Sequences of Sci-Fi Action and Violence
Runtime: 2 hr. 43 min.
Genres: Suspense/Thriller, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Review:
Making a sequel to a
seminal sci-fi film is a huge task, especially 35 years after the fact. Denis Villeneuve and his cinematographer
Roger Denkins deliver a visually mesmerizing film that’s gorgeous from start to
finish. It’s an impressive
accomplishment that honors the original but also expounds on it. Ryan Gosling ably leads the film with an
understated performance that’s surprisingly nuanced and layered. Those expecting a heavy dose of Harrison
Ford’s Deckard will be left disappointed since he’s only
in the film for a small amount of the film’s runtime. While it’s hard to ignore the high level of
craftsmanship and artistry, you do have to wonder if Villeneuve fell a little
in love with his creation. The film’s
nearly 3 hour runtime isn’t necessary since some scenes seem inconsequential to
the overall plot. That’s not to say the
film isn’t enjoyable or engaging but I can’t help but feel like there’s a
tighter more efficient film in there somewhere.
B+
awwww man. I really want to see it.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a film you should see on the big screen, it's just beautiful to look at.....
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