'Blade Runner 2049' Review: A Film Featuring the Best Music and Cinematography This Year
As the most anticipated sequel to a classic, "Blade Runner 2049" was facing high expectations since it was first announced and in the final weeks leading up to its release. The cast and crew worked hard to keep the hype up, even going so far as releasing three shorts videos that can be considered as the prequel to the film.
Considering how they got the director of "Cowboy Bebop" on board, fans are interested if the final output actually meets the standards. Here is what critics have to say about "Blade Runner 2049."
According to a review by Polygon, the most commendable aspect of "Blade Runner 2049" is its soundtrack. The music was capable of bringing the tensest moments on the film into reality by inducing a sense of panic to its audience. The cinematography is also noteworthy as it is capable of bringing in vibrant colors at the right moments.
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The details that the cast and crew put into the set of the film is representative of the time and effort they poured into it. Despite these commendations, it seems that "Blade Runner 2049" may not be successful in terms of box office sales.
"I'm disappointed we didn't have a larger result this weekend on behalf of the owners of the film, Alcon," said Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros., as reported by The Guardian. "We had bigger expectations for the weekend. The tracking and the advance sales indicated that there would be a stronger number."
The lower than expected sales may be attributed to the less than stellar aspects of the movie. This includes the lengthy nature of the film, which had the tendency to waver the longer it went on. Regardless, "Blade Runner 2049" definitely exceeds expectations, and fans are urged to head to theaters and see if it was worth the hype after all.
