Virtual Revolution

I cannot really label myself a sci fi aficionado in the sense that I do not go looking for sci fi movies. I generally prefer my sci fi as context, as opposed to focus of a movie.

This movie surprised me because while it was sci fi, the sci fi simultaneously was context for discussion of the state of society, and how trying to fix society without obtaining buy in of society eminently can backfire.

That the ending was somewhat dystopian seemingly was fitting because it was the choice of the people, as opposed to an imposition of say, a dictatorship.

This movie is not particularly original, but it doesn't slavishly copy any other film. The noir atmosphere is nicely done. The characters are interesting, and really live in the future in believable ways. The plot is decent. There are no big surprises, but my interest was kept until the end. The film ends with an unsettling ambiguity in probably the nicest touch.

Movie Math: (Blade Runner 2049 + Ready Player One) Full Moon Features = 2047 Virtual Revolution

I thought it was fun. It reminded me of one Charlie Bands old movies.

If you could program a perfect life for yourself, but it wasn't real and you could not go back, would you do it? Is life about experience or is it about soldiering on in the real world, however depressing it might be?

This movie is yet another exploration of this theme. But I think it does it well and has a new take upon it.

The rest of the movie was a nice b-movie, watchable with some weaknesses and some cringe. But I liked the basic theme and I do not regret watching this movie at all. Give it a go if you are into these sort of thing.

Ever wonder what Blade Runner would have been like if it had been an action film with a plot a hundred times less imaginative? Watch 2047: Virtual Revolution and you'll know.

Six stars for decent technical execution.