Just came back from 'Blade Runner 2049' and I was completely blown away. It is a modern masterpiece and as good as the original. The story, the acting, the visuals and the music are all so mesmerising. And it hasn't lost its ambiguity, maybe this one is a little less ambiguous but cerebral nonetheless.
I absolutely loved the understated approach. And there is a possibility of another sequel.
If I had to pick a fault then I would say Jared Leto was not suited for that part. He wasn't terrible but in his opening scene he felt unconvincing. And it was an important scene to establish the villain. Everyone else is brilliant, though.
Both wife and I are going to go again for a second viewing.
And I guess it's time we put Denis Villeneuve in the same bracket as Scorsese, Kubrick, Nolan, etc.
On a side note, if you have watched the new movie or are planning to see it, then here are the three shorts you MUST see. They chart the important events that take place between the two movies and provide a clearer understanding of the changes that take place in that world.