Blade Runner 2049: New Vangelis Cut

I really enjoyed this and appreciated the decision to eliminate some of the ickier bits from the narrative.

The new score achieves everything that’s possible within this film, and the feel and atmosphere of it becomes incredible. The score is mesmerizing, ethereal, celestial… It changes the film for the better, every scored scene has its meaning changed / intensified.

The ending song, in particular, was pure perfection; it changed an ending that didn’t “click” for me into one that really works (coupled with a short video edit).

The video changes and the small edits and reordering of scenes all contributed to create a better, more streamlined story. I particularly enjoyed the removal of many of the fanservice moments.

Cheers!

Essentially perfect.

All of the new music matches up well. There were two moments where I felt myself missing/expecting the original score, but the substitutions were nonetheless inspired, so I can't find fault.

While this cut largely removed material, it somehow resulted in Luv's character having a more robust role, in my opinion. Maybe it's just something about percentage of screen time (having reduced Wallace's time), but I empathized with her more in this cut. An unexpected change, but a welcome one.

Everything I enjoyed from the original is still here but with improved pacing and more memorable music. This'll be my go-to.

the original 2049 was not a perfect sequel by any means, with its unnecessary revolution sub plot and fanservice moments that added nothing to the story.
This version fixes that, making it a much more enjoyable experience along with the music from Vangelis that fits perfectly into this films world just as it did in the original. This is an amazing edit and I recommend it to any blade runner fans to give it a watch.

Everything it said it was, everything I hoped it would be.
Outstanding!