I went to see this film over the weekend but I was not blown away by it. I thought it was okay, especially the visual effects and sets. I liked the protagonist's quest to solve the mystery of the film, which pretty much remains a mystery up until the very last minute, and even when its over there are unanswered questions. I was left to wonder if there will be additional films in this series, and whether I would be interested in the characters enough to want to see additional films in a possible series (I might skip them if they come out). The original
Blade Runner from 1982 was a great film that stood alone well by itself, and in my opinion this new film isn't necessary. There were also some awkward comedic moments in the film, especially with Harrison Ford's character Deckart, who has been in hiding for 30 years since the original film's ending. You would never expect a futuristic thriller like this have "cameos" by Elvis and Frank Sinatra, but they do appear, and it's feels awkward. Also, a few more familiar faces from the 1982 film make short appearances in this movie, but they probably didn't need to be in it, really. The movie is long, almost 3 hours. I wouldn't recommend unless you are a huge fan of the first film and absolutely want to see more to this story. This is the kind of film where you really should see the first movie to understand the second.
