Running Away With That Cinematography Oscar
I would of never imagined there would actually be a sequel to Blade Runner, however, now in the modern day where we have sequels and reboots everywhere it is no surprise that a Blade Runner sequel exists. The curious part of the original Blade Runner now is that it is almost set in the modern day so how does one create a sequel that is set later. I can’t exactly explain to you the plot of the film or the ideas placed in it but I can say that the film pulls it off quite well and the cinematography makes me excited about our sci-fi future.
Blade Runner 2049 is, as you could’ve guessed, set after the original Blade Runner and follows the replicant ‘K’, Ryan Gosling, as he is seeking to find the truth about a mystery he has discovered that could change the world. Thats about as much as you need to know, apart from seeing the first Blade Runner, when going into the film. The film is filled with twists and turns that a few simple descriptions could ruin. It makes the film exciting as most of cinema these days is spoiled in trailers, reviews (sorry) or annoying people commenting on social media. If Blade Runner 2049 is anything it is surprising.
Blade Runner 2049 is also a visual treat as you can see clearly above. The cinematography, by Roger Deakins, is some of the best cinematography I have ever seen. The mixture of a wasted world and the futuristic technologies create a landscape that Deakins uses to his advantage. The main aspect here is colour and getting the correct mixture of what is meant to feel real and what is meant to feel like technology or in your face advertising, similar to that in the first Blade Runner which is filled with ads of modern day companies in the future.
The story and character in the film are great and each get their own time in the spotlight. The twists and turns make the long two hours and forty minutes worth it, even if at times you think you’ve been watching for a whole day…its not the fastest paced film thats fro sure. Ryan Gosling is great as ‘K’, Harrison Ford is still great as Deckard and Ana de Armas is a new stand out as Joi as her character is quite a surprise and an interesting addition the main characters. Damn it is really hard to talk about the film but trust me its worth going in blindly.
Blade Runner 2049 isn’t the amazing masterpiece that I think I hyped up in my head to be. Visually it is a masterpiece but story wise some of the twists could’ve been a lot more grand. The film could’ve done with more of a purpose and a little bit more of a surprise but I’m not in charge and maybe the twists that do exist are the best outcome. Later on I’ll write n article about it but for now it’s best not to get that word out there. Watching Blade Runner 2049 for the first time is a real treat and will definitely contend for your film of the year. It has everything you love from the first and from director Denis Villeneuve’s talents as well as being visually beautiful. i just think the second viewing might not be as mesmerising.