Tito :
The reason why many men identify with the characters played by Ryan Gosling, especially in Blade Runner 2049, has a lot to do with how these characters represent silent internal struggles, contained vulnerability and a search for purpose in a world that often seems cold or indifferent.
In Blade Runner 2049, Ryan Gosling plays K, a replicant (android) who, at first, accepts his role as a system tool. But throughout history, he begins to question his identity, his humanity and the meaning of his existence. Reasons why that character resonates with many men:
1 Loneliness and isolation: K lives alone, speaks little, and is mainly related to an artificial intelligence. Many men are reflected in that emotional loneliness or modern disconnection.
2 Purpose search: K thinks it could be special, to have a transcendent purpose. This desire to be meaningful in a world that treats people as replaceable is a common struggle, especially in a competitive or dehumanising society.
3 Emotional containment: K does not usually externalise his emotions, but the viewer feels his pain, doubt and desire. Many men identify with that cultural pressure to repress what they feel, despite experiencing intense internal emotions.
4 Silent sacrifice: In the end, K makes a great sacrifice without seeking recognition, another trait that many associate with traditional ideals of masculinity: protect, help or act with honour even without receiving gratitude.
5 Aesthetics and style: Gosling's characters are usually mysterious, calm, introspective, and visually cool - elements that have been romanticised as the "modern stoic man.
2025-07-12 12:35:20