And with a noir narrative that trades in hints of everything from Chinatown to Angel Heart, reinterpreting the theme of what makes us human from the original, Blade Runner 2049 still has its own story to tell, and it's thought-provoking and brutal, tense and tender. The terrific score by Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch sets the tone with low thundering bass notes that echo Vangelis' work on the first film but gives this film its own flavor. In a future of high-tech possibility soured by urban and social decay, Deckard hunts for fugitive, murderous replicants - and is drawn to a mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul. Blade Runner 2049 brought up so many thought-provoking ideas about heady issues and themes like love, having a soul, and what it means to be human that I needed to take a walk for a mile or two to process everything. He has crafted a film which has a unique identity, which boasts the quintessential style associated with the filmmaker, yet is so heavily entrenched in everything you'd expect to see from a film set in the Blade Runner universe that it feels like an organic continuation of the original movie.

with film facts, and a reproduction "Spinner" vehicle design blueprint, with the cards and blueprint enclosed in another branded envelope. And the memory moments - both 'remembered' and 'created' makes for some of the most stunningly realised footage you'll ever see. For the rest of the bonus features found on Disc 2 and Disc 4, I will refer you back to our coverage of the previous 2007 Blu-ray release. It's because of these atmospheric settings and stylings that Villeneuve and Deakins captured the film at 3.Lovingly remastered and re-edited by director Ridley Scott, it’s the film as Scott intended it to be seen all those decades ago. Black levels are deep and inky without any contrast issues allowing each frame to enjoy a terrific sense of depth. But those emotions eventually become troublesome as, over time, the Replicants

Whether it's the Brutalist architecture of Los Angeles or the trash mesas of San Diego, the artificial sunlight that drapes the Wallace Corporation's interiors or the arid beauty of Las Vegas, it's hard to look beyond Roger Deakin's Oscar-winning cinematography for how it contrasts the beauty and desolation of this world (although we still haven't been off-world). While some criticize the film for being visually indulgent, style over substance, I would counter that those people just aren't really and honestly looking at the film.

The rigid clamshell box with magnetic closure also contains a reproduction 'Spinner' Vehicle Design Blueprint and eight collectible art cards filled with fascinating film facts. We hope you enjoy our growing collection of HD images to use as a background or home screen for your smartphone or computer.