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Where to even begin. If you're expecting crazy action this episode, don't. However, it's still attracting through Matt's personal life and the legal aspect and case with Hector. Great themes of what it is to be a hero and the complex nature of them. The acting is great along with the dialogue. The cinematography continues to be decent enough ti give that mature and gritty feeling. Like I said, the pacing is definitely slower but great storytelling, nonetheless. Not much need for effects other than practical and has it's grounded feel. The music hits and and makes an emotional scene stand out. The directing is great and White Tiger's storyline is in good hands and being handled great and respecting the source material. I wouldn't say it's the perfect episode but a great one.

This is one of the few times where the sequel is better than the original. Although, it needs the original for many reasons, it does everything twice as good. The plot has more of a connection to our protagonist than the first one did with Deckard. And for that, it keeps the film attracting. The theme of having a protagonist actually matter when he feels like he doesn't is what makes him so likable and even relatable. Everyone gives a great performance but Ryan Gosling is just amazing and gives some chilling scenes. The dialogue, like the first one, is realistic to keep you in the moment but it is a quiet film overall. Easily some of the best cinematography I've seen. The pacing may feel slow to some and it is a long film but it shouldn't bother most. Great blend of practical and special effects like its predecessor. The sound fits with its surroundings. Great score like the first one and again, being one of the better parts of the film. Denis Villeneuve did a perfect job with the Blade Runner sequel and I would easily call this film a masterpiece and one of a kind.

10/10. A+.

The lore of Blade Runner is rich but the plot is simple enough to keep the majority of audiences engaged. The theme is humans destroying everything we touch because we think we're superior to everything else. Some may argue that we are, but the characters of the film were man made and yet they still live in fear from us. Even though these man made characters were not in the right they still have their reasons for their actions. Harrison Ford and the rest of the cast all give great performances. The actor that stands out the most would be Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty. Watch the film and you'll know why. The dialogue and writing is realistic to keep you in the scenes and moments. The cinematography still definitely holds up and looks beautiful. The editing and pacing is good enough and no scene is too long or too short. The effects hold up and especially when it's practical. Sound is awesome and fits in with its futuristic surroundings and feel. The score is one of the better things of the film. Ridley Scott did a great job with Blade Runner. While this may not be one of my favorites, I still recommend it for those who haven't seen it yet.

9/10. A-.