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I enjoyed it a lot. Not as much as the original, but that's a tough act to follow.
The good:
Well made and well acted. Obviously breathtaking special effects. Thoughtful story that, while a times bit predictable, takes a nice twist at the end. I particularly liked the relationship between the main character and his girlfriend, which I won't elaborate on. Enough nods to the original to be nostalgic without being duplicative. And look for Part III, because it definitely sets up another sequel.
The not so good:
It was probably a bit too long and a little too in love with itself. The score was often too loud and at times a bit jarring - I found myself missing Vangelis' work quite a bit. That's probably my biggest complaint. And the primary villain paled in comparison to Hauer's Roy Batty, but again, those are big shoes to fill. Leto was excellent as usual, but I wish he'd been in the movie a bit more.
Certainly a better follow-up to the originals than the new Alien stuff is.
Anyway, it mostly rocked. Definitely passed the I-Don't-Feel-Cheated test. I recommend it.
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