The early reactions to Blade Runner 2049 are in and they are overwhelmingly good.
Sequel plans to the classic Ridley Scott sci-film were met with a healthy dose of scepticism initially, but as time went on, and with the trust so many have in director of the film Denis Villeneuve, a more optimistic outlook was quickly adopted.
And now it seems that any remaining fears can be put to bed as those critics lucky enough to see the film early have reported back with tremendous praise for the movie, Villeneuve, and legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins.
The founder of Fandango.com, Erik Davis, tweeting that the film was a “masterpiece” and others have even compared it favourably to the original movie.
BLADE RUNNER 2049 is sci-fi masterpiece; the kind of deep-cut genre film we don't see anymore. Visually mind blowing, absolutely fantastic pic.twitter.com/A1d6ohmj3s
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) September 26, 2017
To say Blade Runner 2049 has gone down well among critics is an understatement but we will have to wait and see how these short reactions are reflected in the full reviews.
We have compiled some of the best reactions to Blade Runner 2049 below:
Watched entire #Bladerunner2049 twice, 2hrs, 43 mns, inclding credits. Moved me even more than classic original. Didn't think that possible
— Bryan Alexander (@BryAlexand) September 26, 2017
#BladeRunner2049 is real sci-fi filmmaking. It makes the new Star Wars films look like live action LEGO movies.
— GenreVision.com – @drewdietsch.bsky.social (@DrewDietsch) 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
Blade Runner 2049 really is next-level staggering. I'm still processing how good it is
— Peter Bradshaw (@PeterBradshaw1) 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
The response to Deakin’s cinematography is particularly glowing:
So Roger Deakins may land his Oscar at last after seeing Blade Runner 2049, which is STUNNINGLY beautiful.
— Anne Thompson (@akstanwyck) September 26, 2017
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.@BladeRunner 2049 is phenomenal. Visually mind-blowing sci-fi w/ noir roots shining through in a tight, twisty mystery. Best of 2017 so far pic.twitter.com/kT4ZzWWlOQ
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) September 26, 2017
SEE ALSO: Blade Runner 2049 gets a batch of new images
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD 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 LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
Blade Runner 2049 is set for release on October 6th and sees Harrison Ford reprising the role of Rick Deckard alongside Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista, Jared Leto and Edward James Olmos.
Originally published September 27, 2017. Updated April 18, 2018.
