We live in the era of remakes and sequels to franchises that triumphed in past decades. Today we face one of those events, one that sparks curiosity and intrigue while making us wonder whether it will match the effectiveness and brilliance of its predecessor. Blade Runner 2049 has all the pieces to be even better than the original, and we're here to tell you all about it.
Two minutes of trailer were enough to show us everything we wanted. That aesthetic, that music, every carefully crafted shot, that neon Atari sign in the first seconds. Everything that Los Angeles gave us in that past 2019 is delivered again by this sequel, thirty years later. As for what we're shown, they show us a lot but tell us nothing. Ryan Gosling as K, a new Blade Runner, who is searching for Rick Deckard, protagonist of the first film, played by the great Harrison Ford.
For context, Blade Runner was released in 1982, directed by Ridley Scott and based on Philip K. Dick's 1969 book "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?". It is a pillar of science fiction in cinematic history. That futuristic city, those neon lights, and that cyberpunk style defined a decade.
The director of this sequel is Denis Villeneuve, known for works like Arrival, Interstellar, Incendies, and Prisoners. That gives us some peace of mind. This director is characterized by particular rhythms, sometimes a bit slow but with the depth this film might need.
In addition to Ford and Gosling, the cast includes Jared Leto, Ana de Armas, and Dave Bautista. The latter, part of Guardians of the Galaxy as Drax, has stated: "I think it's going to be better than the first one since the script is better and deeper. I think it's a better story, better told, and it answers many questions."
We'll probably have more previews. But for those who don't want spoilers in an era where not only social media sabotages us but trailers also do their thing, we recommend waiting until October 6 to see if 35 years have been nothing for this gem of science fiction.
