Blade Runner 2049 (2017) R rated
2 hours 43 minutes

Saw this in Real3D format at a local cinema on October 6, 2017

I loved this movie. I am glad that I had avoided most of the teasers, trailers, and ads on this movie. The only thing you need before seeing Blade Runner 2049 is a viewing of the original film from 1982 (probably the "final cut" version).

The movie begins with a screen shot of six sentences which will bring even a non-viewer of the original Blade Runner (1982) up to speed. While not a prerequisite, knowledge of that original movie will enhance the viewer's enjoyment. I did not see those 3 shorts (taking place in 2022, 2036 and 2048 order) that Denis Villeneuve authorized, until after seeing Blade Runner 2049. For me that worked out.

The cinematography was beyond dreams. The plot was not overly complicated, but still enough to hold the viewer's attention. While a long movie (2 hours 43 minutes), the visuals, acting, world building are all enough to make that time seem short, not rushed or overly packed with details. The acting by all whether primary or secondary characters made these people far more real than one could hope in a science fiction movie. There is one well-known actor, who is in only 2 short scenes at the beginning of this film. His performance was amazing with sensitivity and emotion. Reprising his role (Deckard) from the original movie, Harrison Ford's best scene was at the film's conclusion with only his face and the movement of one hand silently but instantly expressing Deckard's feelings. Ryan Gosling (as "K") was equally as good in this movie.

Blade Runner 2049 is available in regular format, Real3D and IMAX. I saw the movie in Real3D. Perhaps my theater had worn out equipment, but the 3D was not worth the extra dollars. I do intend to see this movie again, but probably in regular format.