This coming October will see the release of probably one of the most anticipated sequel release in recent memory,Blade Runner 2049.It's been 35 years since the original and the fans had quite the wait to once again delve into the mastercraft world that Ridley Scott built and who else could do it better than probably the best director of this generation Denis Villeneuve.Before the film is released 3 prequel shorts are being released to let the viewers know what awaits them and the final short which is an anime is directed by one of my most favorite director Shinichiro Watanabe. First of all lets get thisout of the way,it's a Watanabe work.Of Course it's gonna look absolutely gorgeous.This short takes place 3 years after the main events of the original.I'd like to delve into the plot but it's only 15 minutes so,I can't say anything without spoiling it.It took me 3-4 minutes to get into the plot because I haven't watched Blade Runner in more than 2 years.A nice reminder though to revisit the original.This is a very short and compact thought provoking work jammed with breathtaking action sequences.Specially the scene towards the end was brilliantly well choreographed.The original Blade Runner is one of the most though provoking work I've seen across any medium of entertainment and is probably just beaten out by 2001:A Space Odyssey and End of Evangelion.The animation is gorgeous.Watanabe masterfully jumps back and forth between different animation styles.The CG is a bit off though.There's a lot of easter eggs for the fans of the classic.Specially towards the end there's a certain symbolism that was a reminiscent of the original's brilliant ending.Watch out for an absolutely brilliant ending track.I've been listening to it all night.
I know that I am coming across as a fanboy of the classic 1982's Blade Runner but it's because I am one.It's one of my all time favorite film heck it's one of the greatest film ever made.If you have not watched this masterpiece than I implore you go and watch it now and then watch all three short pieces.The shorts are nothing short of brilliant.