Blade Runner 2049
Directed by Denis Villeneuve8.088%88%7.6
Thirty years after the events of Blade Runner (1982), a new Blade Runner, L.A.P.D. Officer "K" (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former L.A.P.D. Blade Runner, who has been missing for thirty years.
Blade Runner 2049 Ratings & Reviews
- Tubeman727d agoDirector Denis Villeneuve is an artist, and he will always let you know that there is no arguing about that. All of his films are beautifully shot, often have thoughtful conclusions, and they never lose sight of character development. He wanted to give his latest creation, 'Blade Runner 2049', the same Villeneuve treatment at all costs. Many other colleagues would not be able to do justice to a sequel to 'Blade Runner' from 1982. Always so modest, those artists. But let's be honest: the best man has a point. The original film (in which so-called Blade Runners hunt indistinguishable robots called Replicants) was one of a kind and introduced a graphic style that has since been adopted by dozens of science fiction and anime films. Issues about created life also arose and are the reason that not all questions about the film have yet been answered. In addition to reinventing the style in an interesting way and answering any ambiguities from the previous part, the sequel to 'Blade Runner' also had to stand on its own and introduce new locations, characters and conflicts. Basically standard requirements for a sequel film, but in the world of 'Blade Runner' standard is not an option. After all, the level of the beloved original must be achieved and even better exceeded, something that perhaps one in twenty sequels achieves. But Villeneuve does it and hits the mark on every level. In collaboration with his team, he releases a film with 'Blade Runner 2049' that moves the viewer and makes them think, in a world that is beautifully completed by varied environments, colorful characters and generally full of cool sci-fi gadgets. And this is where cinematographer Roger Deakins comes into the picture, who brings the world of 2049 into the spotlight in such a way that every shot would not look out of place in any museum. It is grand and realistic, as if it were a place one could actually visit one day. It shouldn't be a surprise anymore with Deakins, he proves once again why he is one of the best cinematographers. It's starting to feel like nothing but praise, but the cast and writers are also at the top of their game. Michael Green (who also co-wrote the phenomenal 'Logan' earlier this year) and Hampton Fancher (the screenwriter of the first film) deliver a plot in which new and old characters go through some very interesting developments. These are so numerous and clever that even a general story description would detract from the film. Furthermore, Harrison Ford is great again as the old worn-out Blade Runner Deckard, but it is Ryan Gosling who steals the show as the young agent K. Jared Leto also jumps off the screen as the terrifying businessman Wallace and leaves a decent impression with the minimal time he is on screen. All in all, “Blade Runner 2049” is a special kind of movie, to say the least. Fans of the original have of course been looking forward to it for a long time, but newcomers may be a bit hesitant. The fact that plot descriptions can shortchange the film can therefore either work to its advantage or disadvantage. Hopefully the first is more true, because to be honest, despite the long playing time (2 hours and 43 minutes), this second part is more accessible than its predecessor. And not only that, it is also more beautiful, more personal and above all, simply better. Villeneuve and his team simply managed to deliver a modern science fiction classic two years in a row ('Arrival' remains highly recommended). A film made for the end-of-year lists.
- MikeOctober 11, 2024Blade Runner 2049 is a slow paced and beautiful work of art, that immerses you into the world of Blade Runner "Is it the same now, as then? The moment you met her. All these years, drunk on the memory of its perfection. How shiny her lips. How instant your connection. Did it never occur to you that is why you were summoned in the first place? Designed to do nothing short of fall for her then and there? All to make that single perfect specimen. That is, if you were designed. Love, or mathematical precision? Yes? No?" After watching Blade Runner 2049 a couple of times I initially did not like it, but something kept pulling be back. I started to appreciate it more and more, and it eventually became one of my all-time favorite films. We don’t see it very often that the sequel is as good, or even better, than the orginal. I really liked the story and the plot, which felt solidly structured throughout. It also had a perfect ending, which was a beautiful manifestation of the philosophy of Blade Runner 2049. ".....is the most human thing we can do". The plot is structured so that the viewer has the same perspective as the protagonist, Officer K. As Officer K, played by Ryan Gosling, discovers more and more about the truth, the viewer does too. Officer K does not show a lot of emotion throughout the film, but when he does the impact is much bigger. Especially since Ryan Gosling is capable of showing a lot of emotions with minimal facial expressions. This journey of discovery, combined with the slow pacing that provides the viewer with time to absorb and process the emotions, results in an impactful and captivating story that has you immersed throughout. During his journey Officer K is accompanied by Joi, his artificial love interest, played by Ana De Armas. Ana created a strong emotional connection between Officer K and Joi, which we as the viewer feel too. Officer K also meets the antagonist Luv, played by Sylvia Hoeks. Sylvia showed the emotional confusion within her character in a strong but balanced way, which made the viewer realize how unstable Luv actually is and how well she could hide it. Ofcourse you also have Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, which was a great connection to the original Blade Runner but felt a bit unnecessary for me. The character I was most interested in was Niander Wallace, played by Jared Leto. Jared made his character feel disconnected to every other character, which is a good thing. Niander Wallace was a mysterious, philosophical and powerful entity... stuck in his own ideology and driven by the motivation to reproduce replicants. As if he is a God. Read full review at Letterboxd: Mike_v_E
- ToxiqSnaiQ7d agomost visually beautiful film ive watched
- JakeysDecember 27, 2025As stunning and thought provoking as the original. Gosling delivers, but the story falls a bit flat in the third act.
- Marc MarcDecember 27, 2025I feel this movie is a bit of a stab in the dark lets see what works sequel that is attempted with a lot of classic sci-fi movies, its a very colourful spectacle and some plot points connect to the original movie, this is probably one of the last half decent sequel movies Harrison Ford made before he started to look too old to be taken seriously as the tough guy, but Ryan Gosling’s character feels a bit vacant and lacking purpose and a lot of characters introduced are left without a satisfying conclusion. It lacks the dark gritty aspects of the first film, I don’t really feel like it gets the emotional meaning from the original and ultimately it’s somewhat unsatisfying towards the end. Fun Fact Harrison Ford actually did punch Ryan Gosling in the face accidentally during takes of the casino fight scene.
- ChrisLCarrDecember 20, 2025Loved it
- illegalgamer5000July 2, 2025this guy mr gosling is really like me
- flavo43November 24, 2025Blade Runner 2049 was the sequel I’d been waiting decades to see, and it delivered on nearly every level. As someone who loved the original film, I was thrilled at how faithfully this one followed in its footsteps—philosophically, visually, and thematically—while also evolving the world in bold, meaningful ways. The film expands the mythology of replicants, deepens the mystery around Deckard and his daughter, and raises fascinating questions about identity, memory, and what comes next for humanity. If there was one element I found unclear, it was the ultimate motivation of the villain. Was it money, power, legacy, or world domination? His endgame felt ambiguous compared to the otherwise meticulously crafted narrative. But beyond that, everything else was nearly perfect. Denis Villeneuve created a masterpiece—honouring the original where appropriate while imprinting his own unforgettable vision on the franchise. Blade Runner 2049 stands as a worthy successor that enriches an already legendary world.
- nachopapaNovember 12, 2025Well, the sequel actually sequeled with this one. Bassed
- TheMovieHoardMarch 17, 2025A LEGIT sequel to the 1982 original, and that's an act to follow for sure, a cult classic. I appreciate the nods to the originals aesthetic and the subtle updates to the technology that drives home the simple truth that the more things change they stay the same. Also the expanded world does justice to the world presented in the original. Although this movie lacks the 'unicorn' moment that makes you question everything you just watched nor the villain isn't as menacing as the original. The ending is quite satisfying and you don't feel cheated or your intelligence insulted.
- Michael SurberNovember 5, 2025I almost have no words for this review. I've watched the original Blade Runner many times in all it's incarnations and was waiting impatiently for this one to be released. Initially I was confounded by how slowly it moved and how confusing things were but then I remembered feeling the same way back in the '80s when the original came out. After repeated viewings, I finally realized that this film is a masterpiece of sci-fi. The camera melts into invisible status and all viewers see and feel is the immensity of it. Best viewed on the largest screens possible with the audio cranked up to enough volume to rattle the walls when ships take off. Done right, you will lose yourself for two plus hours. Recommended.
- Nathan MagretaNovember 3, 2025Before this, I never cared for Blade runner. Denis Villeneuve really had to give us an action-packed, clever sequel with one Great Ryan gosling. Even though it has it's pacing problems, it's still a great film in my book.
- Vigilante77October 29, 2025I mean it's a good movie but still I expected more from this, as someone who loves cyberpunk dystopia settings this didn't really satisfied my expectations.
- madgittyOctober 23, 2025Ok but not as good as the first, slow film , probably never watched it again
- RyAugust 17, 2025Slow paced and artistic, and one of the best sci-fi movies of this generation. A perfect follow up to the original classic.
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Blade Runner 2049 Trivia
Blade Runner 2049 was released on October 4, 2017.
Blade Runner 2049 was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Blade Runner 2049 has a runtime of 2 hr 43 min.
Blade Runner 2049 was produced by Broderick Johnson, Cynthia Sikes, Bud Yorkin, Andrew A. Kosove.
The key characters in Blade Runner 2049 are 'K' (Ryan Gosling), Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), Joi (Ana de Armas).
Blade Runner 2049 is rated R.
Blade Runner 2049 is a Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action film.
Blade Runner 2049 has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.