Is there anything more relatable than a hero who… doesn’t really matter?
Classic storytelling follows a certain set of rules. This isn’t a bad thing, because these rules work at effectively conveying themes and ideas to an audience. Elements like a protagonist, linear storytelling, and a clear resolution are what we expect from a story. So when these elements are messed with or broken, it’s helpful to understand why that story worked.
Blade Runner 2049 starts off acting like it will make those same conventional choices of storytelling, but the story takes a hard left turn because we find out that Joe (Ryan Gosling) isn’t anyone important.
Shane Bertram breaks down how Denis Villeneuve’s sequel to Blade Runner perfects a hero that is unlike any that we’ve seen before. You can check out his full video below, and then we’ll talk after about what you can achieve from writing a meaningless hero.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
