Blade Runner 2049 (2017), directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a stunning sci-fi sequel that deepens the philosophical legacy of the original. Ryan Gosling stars as Officer K, a replicant uncovering a buried secret that could reshape the world. With breathtaking visuals by Roger Deakins and a haunting score, it’s both spectacle and meditation. The film explores identity, memory, humanity, and what it means to have a soul. A bold, melancholic masterpiece of future noir and cinematic poetry.