If the original Blade Runner defined the cyberpunk aesthetic, 2049 refined it into high art. Cinematographer Roger Deakins (who finally won an Oscar for his work here) paints with light and shadow in a way that is breathtaking.
The movie received immense critical praise, particularly for its cinematography by Roger Deakins and visual effects, winning Academy Awards for both. Despite this, it was a box office disappointment, failing to reach its $400 million break-even point. Legal and Ethical Context (Moviesda and Piracy) Blade Runner 2049 Moviesda