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Deckard is a replicant....
He was always a replicant. The theatrical release you may remember just hides the original intent of the film; but the original intent was always for Deckard to be a replicant, and the scenes that demonstrate he actually is a replicant aren't easily dismissed.
In fact, there is no reasonable way to interpret the Directors Cut, whatsoever, other than Deckard being a replicant. The Final Cut adds a touch of the ambiguity back in, but only for effect; it's still the same outcome.
The unicorn dream in itself makes any other interpretation impossible. But Gaff knew Deckard was a replicant, he was his minder essentially.
Also, curious as to why you thought 2049 was better than the original?
SPOILERS BELOW
You're right of course, but it bothers me and I refuse to go along with it. Damn that unicorn. It's just that I, like the principal actors, much prefer the idea of jolting the human experience. More compelling is all. Last version I watched was the Final Cut ( 1.5 years ago).
The new one isn't essentially a better film by definition (The OG was a much more original and striking piece of filmmaking for its time), but I found myself more enchanted by this world. Felt less artificial.
Joi was a huge reason. I'm convinced of a future with that in it, and it's startling how well they nailed that concept of artificial companionship. The actress being gorgeous didn't hurt, either.
Even though Gosling is dangerously close to playing the Driver in every movie, thought his tone was great. His growth of consciousness felt right, and his ultimate realization had the right amount of weight to it.
I was amazed at how good of a foil Luv was. So rare in film to have such a flat character work so well and not feel comical. "You tiny thing".
Sound was on point. Saw the 2D IMAX and the sound in my theater was incredible.
Overall, the film really worked for me. Whereas in the original I was bothered by some story elements (and certain parts feeling dated) this one was completely immersive. Loved it.
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