I have misgivings when it comes to sequels/remakes, I'm however pleased to note that this film is an exception. What gives humans the right to lay claim to a planet that animals populated for millions of years prior to our emergence? What gives humans the right to cage an animal and/or experiment on one? One will find oneself ruminating on these, and other questions of great consequence upon viewing this.
Despite the film's central figure being a robot, what I most enjoy about this particular picture is the ever present human element which pervades through it. Most fascinating is the idea of consciousness and the ability to create and allocate it; a most intriguing ethical and moral debate indeed.
This is the only film that moves me to tears upon every viewing. Janusz Kaminsky's stunning photography turned me into a cinematography enthusiast; that combined with John Williams' score make this a must-see film.