Run like Blade Runner.
Denis Velleneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 is everything what the
hype has promised. It’s a sequel of visual sensations and ample entertainment.
Thirty years after the original film, LAPD Officer K (Ryan
Gosling) is a replicant blade runner who unearths a secret that could possibly
commence a war in a dystopian world. For those who failed to watch the first
instalment, a “replicant” is a fictional bioengineered or biorobotic android while a “blade runner” is a
police officer charged with killing, or "retiring," replicants. K
discovers the remains of a pregnant replicant. His superior, Lt. Joshi (Robin
Wright) instructs him to destroy all evidence related to it, including the
child. This also leads him to a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a
blade runner missing for decades.
If you are not a fan of neo-noir dystopian science fiction,
watch it for its art. It’s as visually stunning as Ryan Gosling’s face. No
matter how dirty and dark the setting is, the camera works of the great Roger
Deakins is vibrant and enchanting. Also, watch it for its engaging
storytelling, as written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. This film
strengthens Villenueve’s mark as one of the best contemporary autuers with the
successful Sicario and Arrival under his belt.
Dave Bautista, Ana de Armas and Sylvia Hoeks are also part
of the cast. Blade Runner 2049 is now showing on Philippine cinemas.
Special Thanks to SM Cinemas.
Text by Aga Posadas.
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