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Blade Runner 2049 Review Thread
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Forbes Contributor posts clickbait article to generate traffic (and pad his paycheck).
News at 11.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Wu-what this is THAT good?? I'm legit shocked. What is with all these amazing sequels to 30 year old films lately? What a time.
Oh man those facial reactions are hilarious.
Inceptional
Member
That's puzzling me too. Is the soundtrack being kept secret or some shit?
Nintendo's Witch
Member
Oh man i'm excited
Mister0079
Member
is there a way for humans to hibernate for a week
this is important
this is important
Monocle
Member
Damn, hype reaching critical levels.Another glowing review, this time from NPR. There's some spoilers in the latter half of the review, I think, but I'll just quote the opening three paragraphs, though I'm spoiler blocking the opening line a bit (it's nothing major, but I'm sure some folks would be upset if they see any sort of spoiler, period).
http://www.npr.org/2017/09/29/554271617/-blade-runner-2049-even-sharper-than-the-original
Whew...
someone avatar that shit
CaviarMeths
Member
It's enough to know that it's being done justice. I don't want to know any plot details going in. So excited for this.
Lol though.
Every fucking time I see his face next to his rotten review of a movie that everybody else loves, it makes me laugh. Look at that face. He knows why you're clicking that Forbes link.
Lol though.
Every fucking time I see his face next to his rotten review of a movie that everybody else loves, it makes me laugh. Look at that face. He knows why you're clicking that Forbes link.
CaviarMeths
Member
I was always worried that a follow up to Blade Runner wouldn't be needed, but have you not seen anything else by director Denis Villeneuve? 'Stylish but bad' isn't his thing.
Depths of Orion
Member
I mean, all you have to do is look at the movies Denis Villeneuve has directed. I never doubted him for a second. I love all his movies and I think he's the most consistent director in Hollywood at the moment.
That's brilliant
Lifejumper
Member
Lmfao that's amazing.
I'm not a big Villeneuve fan but do believe he has made good films (has yet to make a great one) and it was apparent from all the films that he has made that he is brilliant at mood and atmosphere, which is what made me believe that he would deliver with Blade Runner.
Just came back from a screening of the Final Cut. It was wonderful seeing it for the first time on the big screen. People really undersell just how weird and original the film really is. Scott and team were working in some other plane of existence when they came up with this stuff.
Just came back from a screening of the Final Cut. It was wonderful seeing it for the first time on the big screen. People really undersell just how weird and original the film really is. Scott and team were working in some other plane of existence when they came up with this stuff.
Heckler456
Banned
I'm not reading any reviews, but for those that have: Are there any comments on the 3D? My cinema for some reason only has IMAX 3D available in the openings week, so I bought two tickets for that, thinking that I'll catch the regular version on bluray once that releases anyway.
TheMagician
Member
This guy should have directed Episode IX.
Necron
Member
I'm curious which other sequels you're referring to?
I too am stunned this turned out to be good. Need to watch it soon.
I needed a new cover photo on Facebook... 🤔
Ocarina_117
Banned
Pls, let's not waste Villanueve on star wars.
Don'tBeWeird
Member
He's too good for Star Wars.
IMO Sicario is a great film. Bold, daring, beautiful, moving.
Bill R Boggess
Member
No offense to you personally, but Ive never understood people who held that impression given the immense talent behind this production.
From my perspective, the surprise would have been if this film had turned out to be anything less than stellar.
Prophet Steve
Member
I'm happy it turned out so well. The trailers visually looked great but I wasn't sold on the rest of it even with Villeneuve behind it. Wasn't sure how much Ridley Scott would be involved with it either.
Bill R Boggess
Member
Yes, by all means, let's not recruit one of the best directors in the industry to work on one of the most iconic franchises on the planet.
Maybe we should wait and see what Rian Johnson brings to the equation before assuming that somebody like Villanueve is "too good" for the series.
That said, I want him to do DUNE first and foremost.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
This is so good.Ford's face is amazing
"I'VE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE"
Lifejumper
Member
Gotta love the elitism.
Yes, by all means, let's not recruit one of the best directors in the industry to work on one of the most iconic franchises on the planet.
Maybe we should wait and see what Rian Johnson brings to the equation before assuming that somebody like Villanueve is "too good" for the series.
That said, I want him to do DUNE first and foremost.
Star Wars as a series has only two amazing movies ( A New Hope and Empire Strike Back ), the rest of it is trash to mediocre, Star Wars is not a series with much things to do, the universe is very limited and manichean, we don't need to waste Villeneuve on it, especially now that Disney is involved, you can be sure that almost no creativity is required or needed.
Freewheelin'
Member
He isn't too good for Star Wars. He just isn't right for Star Wars.
Mad Max? Creed? The Force Awakens?
-Plasma Reus-
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People saying Sylvia Hoeks is the stand out performance.
Nice to see the tradition of Dutch actors being the best performers in Blade Runner continue.
Nice to see the tradition of Dutch actors being the best performers in Blade Runner continue.
Denis should demake Interstellar.
Yes, by all means, let's not recruit one of the best directors in the industry to work on one of the most iconic franchises on the planet.
That's not what Disney wants on their Star Wars projects. They want safe and compliant. Preferably cheap too.
If he can pull off Dune, he can do whatever project he wants.
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Denis is in the prime of his career. I'd rather not inundate his filmography with franchise movies.
Star Wars isn't a budget series. The idea that they're trying to save pennies on the fucking director is beyond the pale. The last two movies made over $3 billion. Come on.
Preferably cheap? Are you for real, my guy? JJ Abrams made over $40 million on TFA. I won't even guess how much they paid him to drop everything and kick Episode IX into shape.
Star Wars isn't a budget series. The idea that they're trying to save pennies on the fucking director is beyond the pale. The last two movies made over $3 billion. Come on.
tonysidaway
Member
That's not the insult you think it is, when discussing the quality of film making. I find it a little disconcerting that gaffers are suggesting that a film maker who has made some amazing standalone films should be shepherded into directing some of the hoariest, most overbaked franchises, such as Star Wars and Bond.
If Blade Runner 2049 is as good as the critics say it is, Villeneuve will be at a career peak, and arguably the most bankable director in Hollywood. Why would he go for ancient properties after this? Why would he be willing to accept the creative restrictions that go along with accepting a studio franchise?
Lifejumper
Member
Nah I agree that he should not direct franchise films right now. Just commenting on the too good for Star Wars comments.