Ford gives a very different portrayal of Deckard from the first Blade Runner, showing a man who is a bit more vulnerable, tragic and sympathetic while Leto comes off as a very creepy and intriguing villain. While Harrison Ford and Jared Leto aren’t in the film too much, they each make the most of their time. Much like Gosling, Hoeks’ delivers on the physical aspect of her performance with her animated expressions and fighting style. Hoeks is a scene stealer throughout the film, giving a very intimidating presence. The next two standouts of the film are Ana de Armas as Joi, K’s personal AI, and Sylvia Hoeks as Luv, a replicant constantly monitoring K. The further along the journey he goes, the more K changes in ways both noticeable and subtle.

He puts a lot of nuance into his performance, in particular his facial expressions, mannerisms and speech. Gosling perfectly displays the conflict within the character throughout the film as he toes the line between being a machine and what it might mean to have a soul. Ryan Gosling gives a great performance as K, a replicant blade runner tasked with hunting his own kind. Villeneuve retains the look and feel of the original, making 2049 a gritty sci-fi film noir that focuses more on the characters than action.

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