There's always the debate of whether to see a film in 3D or not – is the extra cost worth more than just the glasses, or do you put the money towards more snacks instead?

Well, if Blade Runner 2049 is the one you're debating, it seems like the film's cinematographer might sway it – he advises not to see it in 3D.

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Roger Deakins replied to some comments on his website about the topic and revealed the film was shot in 2D with a widescreen format, with all the 3D elements added in later.

He explained the reasons for his preference and said it all boils down to image quality, and that can get lost in 3D versions.

"I think I said previously that I oversaw the timing of all the versions of 'BR2049' including the HDR version," he wrote.

"My preferred version is the standard 2D widescreen version. A problem I have with some viewing systems is their use of silvered screens. The image projected on a silvered screen lacks saturation as well as density as it falls off from a hot spot in the center of vision.

"This may not be so apparent for someone sitting in the optimum viewing seat but it is a compromise in terms of image quality wherever you are seated, though it maybe a compromise worth accepting if you are a fan of 3D."

3D or no 3D, despite the pretty great reviews, the film completely tanked at the US box office.

Blade Runner 2049 is in US and UK cinemas now.

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