The first reactions to Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” are in and there seems to be a consensus — that the followup to Ridley Scott’s 1982 film is “breathtaking” and a “masterpiece.”
“‘Blade Runner 2049’ is sci-fi masterpiece; the kind of deep-cut genre film we don’t see anymore. Visually mind blowing, absolutely fantastic,” said Fandango’s Managing Editor Erik Davis. “I think this ‘Blade Runner’ is better than the original, and also proves Denis Villeneuve is the most exciting director working right now.”
It’s one of the “most mind-blowing films,” another said, while another early viewer called it a “rare sequel that actually improves on the original.”
Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Dave Bautista and Ana de Armas star in the sequel to Ridley Scott’s original.
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new Blade Runner, LAPD Officer K (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 (Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
“Blade Runner 2049” opens in theaters on Oct. 6.
See the first reactions here:
I think this Blade Runner is better than the original, and also proves Denis Villeneuve is the most exciting director working right now
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) September 26, 2017
Everyone bow down to Denis Villeneuve. He’s done the impossible and delivered a huge home run with 'Blade Runner 2049'. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/fjhAJgnwqT
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) September 26, 2017
I saw #BladeRunner2049 and it is BREATHTAKING. It's an impressive follow-up, preserving mysteries, adding new ones, expanding the universe.
— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) September 26, 2017
#BladeRunner2049 was one of the most mind-blowing films I've seen. It's breathtaking and transportive. Denis Villeneuve has a masterpiece.
— Jenna Busch-Henderson (@JennaBusch) September 26, 2017
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I've seen Blade Runner 2049 and it was great. Visually stunning, emotionally engaging in a way I didn't expect. And that's all I can say
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) September 26, 2017
BLADE RUNNER 2049 is great. The third act is 🔥🔥🔥. Denis' run continues.
— Brandon Norwood (@bjntweets) September 26, 2017
#BladeRunner2049 is a rare sequel that actually improves on the original. Great Performances & Visually Breathtaking. Villeneuve nails it.
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) September 26, 2017
And best of all, #BladeRunner2049 feels like it was made in the same world. Like they traveled back there to film it. Nailed the aesthetic.
— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) September 26, 2017
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#BladeRunner2049 was absolutely incredible, it had breathtaking visuals, an incredible story with brilliant characters, honestly could see
— Jacob (@JacobFisherDF) September 26, 2017
I've seen Blade Runner 2049 and it's FUCKING INCREDIBLE.
— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) September 26, 2017