Every rule has an exception, and my belief that 90s and 2000s movies are better than modern films is no different. Despite being released in 2017, Blade Runner 2049 has become one of my favorite movies. This masterpiece has by far the best cinematography I have ever seen. Every single frame of this film feels like a piece of art. The film uses its futuristic setting to incorporate bright neon lights that look beautiful on screen. Also because of its futuristic setting, the film uses a substantial amount of computer generated imagery (CGI). Normally, I would hate this as I feel it gets used too much in today’s film world and often takes away from the feel of the movie. But in Blade Runner 2049, the CGI is so well done, and incorporated perfectly, that it adds a substantial amount of ambience to the film, just as CGI should. The movie also uses weather to add that much more to each shot, reflecting the main character, Joe’s, emotions and path. The harsh rain that beats down on Joe adds a somber and hopeless ambience. The blinding orange dust storm comes at a time when Joe himself is blind and does not know what he is doing. Then, the film closes with snow gently falling as Joe lays on the ground, giving the scene a peaceful, calming, end to his story. Coupling all of this art with a star-studded cast of Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Harrison Ford and Jared Leto. The film became an instant classic and a true masterpiece.