My post was condescending I can see that, sorry. But I stand by my opinion about the pacing and writing. I dont hate the movie and I appreciate the directing in most scenes, but this hyperbole annoyed me I guess. I remember a similar situation with Gravity, a movie that was a great ride but completely shallow and even dumb in its writing and hamfisted symbolism.
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'Blade Runner 2049' Is A Box Office Disaster With Poor $13M Friday
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My post was condescending I can see that, sorry. But I stand by my opinion about the pacing and writing. I dont hate the movie and I appreciate the directing in most scenes, but this hyperbole annoyed me I guess. I remember a similar situation with Gravity, a movie that was a great ride but completely shallow and even dumb in its writing and hamfisted symbolism.
SamuelSupreme
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Blade Runner 2049 is the SECOND best film of 2017.
After Get Out
After Get Out
Isaac Otherworld
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Hot Take On Me. Hot Take Me On.
Familienoberhauptvogel
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When I rewatched Blade Runner on saturday in preparation I realized everything looked like mass effect, the city, the cars, the music and the ads being played 24/7.
Blade Runner influences run deep.
I see what youre saying, but its a flawed way to look at a business.
The decisions Im questioning happened before the movie was even made. Why this much money for this property?
Ocarina_117
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I need to see this film again.
It's been 24 hours and I just NEED to experience it again.
This film tanking is a travesty. I understand with the first as the theatrical release wasn't as captivating as the DC or FC. But this film is fantastic.
Alongside revenant and baby driver as a movie I'm just glad I saw in a cinema, on the big screen.
It's been 24 hours and I just NEED to experience it again.
This film tanking is a travesty. I understand with the first as the theatrical release wasn't as captivating as the DC or FC. But this film is fantastic.
Alongside revenant and baby driver as a movie I'm just glad I saw in a cinema, on the big screen.
old manatee
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There are like 8 theaters near me. Half of them aren't even showing Blade Runner, and the other half haven't had an evening showing all weekend. It's just matinees. Weirdest thing. It felt like it had a ton of marketing and then at the last minute they just sent it out to die in my area.
Sounds like 2049 should've been given $20m. Or possibly have the whole movie take place in Gosling's apartment.
Dreams-Visions
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All of this.
If the movie ends up being a slow burn like the original, so be it. We should all hope BR2049 has an impact on all of Sci-Fi. I felt like I saw something special when I saw this on Saturday. Something like this doesn't come around very often, especially in sci-fi.
If money was lost here, thank them for their sacrifice and make plans to buy the blu-ray.
Best movie I've seen in 2017.
LegendofDragoonLives
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What a weird defensive post. It's a topic about how much money it made sparky, and that it's bombing. Which is certainly not a good thing and relevant for a movie that clearly had sequel tints added towards the end of the movie signifying at least a trilogy for the franchise. I'd like to see another movie if the right group of people are on it, but it doesn't look likely with these sales. Hopefully it does better in China and Europe :\
ElBoxyBrown
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I bet people would see a Cyberpunk Marvel 2099 or Batman Beyond movie. Maybe Cyberpunk needs superheroes to sell it to a mainstream audience. lol
Passion for film and the love for the art of cinema.
Honestly I don't know, but I don't mind either.
eot
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It would, but the movie is happening, so...
WhiteWaterM00se
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Batman beyond with Michael Keaton as old Bruce Wayne could be huge!!!
That is...wow, a really interesting idea actually.
Going to rewatch Blade Runner Final Cut tonight, then buy tickets to the theater for tomorrow. I'm so sad this film is tanking
ShadowKingpin
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It's pretty depressing that this is the reality of the film industry right now.
afternoon delight
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Im loving the abuse of the word capitalism in this thread.
More_Badass
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What were the sequel hints? Nothing here suggests a trilogy any more than the original Blade Runner suggests a sequel
Because ART.
Captain Skeleton
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Glad I wasn't the only one! Thought I might have been reaching.
I think sequel hopes come from the people who want to see the rebellion on screen and Wallace dealt with. Could they make this film? Probably. Would it be what we expect? Probably not. Are we going to get a third film? Doubtful.
Blade Runner is all about ambiguity and viewer participation. I am more excited to hear about fan-created what ifs and the ideas from those involved, versus actually having a trilogy. I am ok with two films.
Edit: if people want more from this universe just watch Alien and Aliens
AuthenticM
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What are the odds that this movie gets all the oscars?
More_Badass
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I have no doubt they're going to push this movie very hard. Especially for cinematography and director
Dreams-Visions
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Expect it to be a slow burn. That will have to be fine given its depth and complexity. It will make its budgets back I'm sure. I'm certainly in for the 4K blu-ray, but I'm not paying for another $14 movie ticket. lol
Given its my movie of the year so far, I expect it to be on many short lists. If it does well in awards season, we can probably expect a theatricals rerelease.
Outstanding. Keep spreading that word of mouth, my children.
ThatCrazyGuy
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My theatre was pretty full. Probably rare it seems. Sucks if it bombs. It's a great movie
Sato Koiji
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Nobody remembers Blade Runner among the cool Transformers and Twilight youth.
At least it looks like its opening weekend turned out a bit better than expected:
https://twitter.com/GiteshPandya/status/917396096909041666
VistraNorrez
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I think sequel hopes come from the people who want to see the rebellion on screen and Wallace dealt with. Could they make this film? Probably. Would it be what we expect? Probably not. Are we going to get a third film? Doubtful.
Blade Runner is all about ambiguity and viewer participation. I am more excited to hear about fan-created what ifs and the ideas from those involved, versus actually having a trilogy. I am ok with two films.
Edit: if people want more from this universe just watch Alien and Aliens
I'd want a sequel set in about 2149. After the rebellion and when things have settled down. Replicants and Humans are interbreeding, and there is a stable coexistence, but you have different factions trying to disrupt the "peaceful" society.
Dreams-Visions
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Those who wee young when Transformers and Twilight were new have likely never seen Blade Runner in the first place.
Very Berry Sunday
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My theatre sucked.
This old couple behind us was narrating the whole movie
This is why I prefer to watch at home, so I have control when I can watch, pause, set volume.
This old couple behind us was narrating the whole movie
This is why I prefer to watch at home, so I have control when I can watch, pause, set volume.
More_Badass
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Liking and/or seeing Blade Runner has nothing to do with youth IMO, and everything to do with interest. If you like cyberpunk, sci-fi, noir, sci-fi noir, thoughtful sci-fi, are interested in classic/influential films or cinematography, then you probably have seen or are familiar with Blade Runner. That's not an age thing
AuthenticM
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I hope so. It deserves it.
yeah, this is what I was thinking. I want this movie to make a fuckton of money. Not only does it deserves all the oscars, but those oscars could help it make more money if it was rereleased. Didn't that happen with The King's Speech?
Not surprising. I felt like the writing was a little lazy compared to other superhero movies. Having just one kind of mutants ("replicants") felt pretty lame and there wasn't much in terms of superpowers and funny banter either. Why not throw some aliens or at least a second kind of mutants into the mix?
I asked myself whether I would buy an action figure of any of the characters and I certainly would not, there's no real standout like Iron Man or Thor. No laughter in my theater whatsoever either. Marvel would have never released a flick like this imo.
I asked myself whether I would buy an action figure of any of the characters and I certainly would not, there's no real standout like Iron Man or Thor. No laughter in my theater whatsoever either. Marvel would have never released a flick like this imo.
Bill R Boggess
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The irony is that what happened to the original is now happening to the sequel:
Brilliant, evocative, and very cerebral genre film is released but alienates casual moviegoers.
What happens now will also mirror history:
Blade Runner 2049 will gradually become accepted as a masterpiece of filmmaking and will inspire ridiculous amounts of discussion and debate for years to come.
As it should.
Im very glad this film got made, even if the box office tally is soft.
Brilliant, evocative, and very cerebral genre film is released but alienates casual moviegoers.
What happens now will also mirror history:
Blade Runner 2049 will gradually become accepted as a masterpiece of filmmaking and will inspire ridiculous amounts of discussion and debate for years to come.
As it should.
Im very glad this film got made, even if the box office tally is soft.
ShadowKingpin
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Blade Runner less than Transformers 5? What the hell is wrong with people?
Very true. Even as early teen some of my favorites movies were dramas or other "slower" films and movies made before my time. Ofcourse I loved some action, comedy etc movies too, just like like now. Very often when we apply something we see as negative traits to kids and youth, those exact same qualities can be found on adults too.
ShadowKingpin
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If you were in Nashville, I would totally join so that I could watch it a 3rd time.
ShemhazaiX
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Actually the original was critically panned, which is the opposite of what happened with 2049.
People have no taste.
Bill R Boggess
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Gravity Ill grant you is incredibly on the nose at times I liked the film but didnt venerate it as some did.
Blade Runner 2049 on the other hand is worthy of all the praise and then some. Its a brilliant film and incredibly complex; I could literally analyze that film for the next couple of years straight and probably not exhaust its nuances.
That isnt hyperbole, thats my genuine response to seeing this film actually surpass the original, which is one of my favorite films, and take it to an even deeper and more interesting place.
But hey, plenty of people dont like the original either so to each their own.
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