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[jett]

Who's going to watch Blade Runner 1982 final cut before watching this movie?

I think I may watch the theatrical cut, which I have never really bothered with.

I don't know if you knew this, but Vangelis intended to have a three full competitive-level drum lines accompany his synth score.

It was only when Ridley Scott said, "Maybe Deckard should be a unicorn, and unicorns don't play drums" that everything changed.

edit: I assume you're kidding.

 

[robotrock]

Great news for the IP. I'm glad.

Are studios going to make more cyberpunk films after this? Please do.

After this bombs financially, no way

 

[Esiquio]

Great news for the IP. I'm glad.

Are studios going to make more cyberpunk films after this? Please do.

God, I sure hope so. To the other poster above: I'm 100% going to see this movie by myself. There's no way I want to see this movie with anyone I know, and have to explain anything to them or hear their shitty opinions.

I can't believe the reviews are good, but after watching Sicario and Arrival, Denis gave me hope...must....temper...expectations.

 

[Cymbal Head]

I was cautiously optimistic about this up until now. I'm not surprised that it's good, because Denis Villeneuve, but I am certainly relieved.

 

[number11]

. @jowrotethis
Calling BLADE RUNNER 2049 better than the original is some truly hilarious Grade A trolling.

I’m sure this will be a great movie, but i’m not gonna let myself get over hyped from some of these reactions.

 

[Nappuccino]

I think I may watch the theatrical cut, which I have never really bothered with.



edit: I assume you're kidding.

Yes

 

[Steez]

The fans shouldn't be in these threads anymore. We've read enough, just go see the film in a week.

I don't mind spoilers that much.

This whole thing is just so surreal to me.

 

[jett]

. @jowrotethis
Calling BLADE RUNNER 2049 better than the original is some truly hilarious Grade A trolling.

I’m sure this will be a great movie, but i’m not gonna let myself get over hyped from some of these reactions.

Some of these people sound like they're trying to top themselves in how much hyperbole they can throw at it.

This is why it's better to keep expectations tempered, especially regarding a sequel to something like Blade Runner, no matter who is involved.

 

[Icolin]

Denis and Ryan repping Canada well.

I can't wait to see this.

 

[Chained Prometheus]

. @jowrotethis
Calling BLADE RUNNER 2049 better than the original is some truly hilarious Grade A trolling.

I’m sure this will be a great movie, but i’m not gonna let myself get over hyped from some of these reactions.

I think it depends on what you think of the original. I happen to think that it's not quite as perfect as some make it out to be, especially here at NeoGAF, though its status as a classic in film history is absolutely warranted.

 

[Spuck-uk]

Attack of the clones
https://americasuits.com/blade-runner-2049-ryan-gosling-leather-coat

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Long-PU-Leather-Coat/1291232_32823129204.html

If you buy a 250$ leather jacket and expect it to look anything like the one ni the movie, prepare to be very, very disappointed.

Much like those awful Drive jacket knockoffs, they look appalling because they're cheap, nasty and incredibly badly fitted.

 

[Adam Sadler]

I think it depends on what you think of the original. I happen to think that it's not quite as perfect as some make it out to be, especially here at NeoGAF, though its status as a classic in film history is absolutely warranted.

I agree plus this movie is barely coming out. Marinate on it a bit before saying it's better.

 

[Tigel]

Cross-posted from the other thread:

Don't know if this has been posted yet: 13 mins interview with Villeneuve. It's in french though.

http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1058520/denis-villeneuve-sortie-film-suite-blade-runner-2019

I'll translate a quote:

It's a bit arrogant to say that and it's up to the others to judge, but personally, I managed to do things in this movie that I had never managed to do before. I think it's my best film.

I'm particularly proud because Villeneuve is a fellow Quebecquers and Canadian

Hype is through the roof.

 

[ExInferus]

Much like those awful Drive jacket knockoffs, they look appalling because they're cheap, nasty and incredibly badly fitted.

It also lacks the magic movie lighting

 

[Hands of Stone]

Who's going to watch Blade Runner 1982 final cut before watching this movie?

‘Raises hand’

I can’t quite remember which version I watched, but I remember digging the visuals/tone. Don’t really remember anything else.

 

[Einchy]

It also lacks the magic movie lighting

And not being Ryan Gosling also doesn't help.

 

[More_Badass]

Some of these people sound like they're trying to top themselves in how much hyperbole they can throw at it.

This is why it's better to keep expectations tempered, especially regarding a sequel to something like Blade Runner, no matter who is involved.

It has less to do with quality and more to do with the individual’s opinion of the original. Blade Runner is a classic, but it’s not universally loved like a Jaws or Alien

I also think that, thinking film can never match or top the classics of the past is a pretty depressing view of the medium.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

God damn. 97% with an 8.9 average rating? Whew

 

[Any Questions]

All in

 

[jack_package_200]

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blade_runner_2049

Critics Consensus: Visually stunning and narratively satisfying, Blade Runner 2049 deepens and expands its predecessor's story while standing as an impressive filmmaking achievement in its own right.

 

[ZeoVGM]

I can't believe anyone doubted this.

 

[robotrock]

I can't believe anyone doubted this.

i'm still doubting it

 

[Extra Sauce]

I think the movie's going to be good guys

Put that shit on the Blu-ray.

Right between the shopped floating heads.

 

[PositiveGamer]

What did everyone expect??

Denis himself said in an interview.


"When I heard of BR sequel, I called myself the studio and ensure I was going to direct it. Because anyone else will f#ck it up"
I was in peace with that quote.

 

[Chained Prometheus]

It has less to do with quality and more to do with the individual’s opinion of the original. Blade Runner is a classic, but it’s not universally loved like a Jaws or Alien

I also think that, thinking film can never top the classics of the past is a pretty depressing view of the medium.

Ding ding ding!!! (sorry if that was a bit obnoxious btw)

Seriously, film is a medium that's still essentially in its infancy. Is it really such a great idea to say that films like Citizen Kane or the original Blade Runner can't possibly be topped by modern filmmakers or those yet to come?

 

[sleverfunk]

Sheeeet. Can't wait to see it next week!

 

[Fancyarcher]

Great reviews, but Michael Phillips must not much of a fan of the original, considering he only gave the film 3 stars, and called it better then the original.

Seeing it next Friday, can't wait.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blade_runner_2049

Another way too early rotten tomatoes consensus. They really should wait till there's around 70 reviews anyway, even with most of them being raves.

 

[A Serious Man]

I can't believe anyone doubted this.

There really wasn't any reason to considering the pedigree behind the film, but I'm just way too cynical to ever believe it would happen.

 

[HoJu]

Some of these people sound like they're trying to top themselves in how much hyperbole they can throw at it.

This is why it's better to keep expectations tempered, especially regarding a sequel to something like Blade Runner, no matter who is involved.

A lot of people don't like the original that much though.

 

[Steez]

I can't believe anyone doubted this.

You can't believe people doubted a sequel to a 30 year old movie? A sequel that spent a fair amount of time in development hell. A sequel made in present time Hollywood.

Villneuve might be the best working director right now and Gosling is my dude, but nah, the reception is nothing but surprising.

 

[Ithil]

The Roger Ebert that put Blade Runner on his Great Movies list?

Dude putting himself on the same level as Ebert. What a little twit.

 

[piratepwnsninja]

What's the best version of the original to watch? Final Cut? I saw the original way back when in the late 80s, but I was like, 9. I'm also a terrible person for not having watched it again and I know this. I want to fix this.

 

[Mix Master]

What did everyone expect??

Denis himself said in an interview.


"When I heard of BR sequel, I called myself the studio and ensure I was going to direct it. Because anyone else will f#ck it up"
I was in peace with that quote.

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

 

[oneida]

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

was Nolan really in the running?

 

[Poimandres]

i'm still doubting it

Honestly, the prerelease material I've seen wasn't great. That really consists of the first two trailers and some TV spots. I was always hopeful based on the talent involved, but I think many will agree it hasn't been marketed particularly well.

 

[Speely]

I really can't fucking believe we are getting an amazing Blade Runner movie in 2017. WTH? Beyond psyched.

 

[JB1981]

. @jowrotethis
Calling BLADE RUNNER 2049 better than the original is some truly hilarious Grade A trolling.

I’m sure this will be a great movie, but i’m not gonna let myself get over hyped from some of these reactions.

This may come as a surprise but the first movie is not universally beloved

 

[robotrock]

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

The bar has been raised!

 

[Bill R Boggess]

My prediction stands:

Regardless of how good this film is, some people will rally against it for all the wrong reasons, the primary one being that it isn’t the original.

https://celluloidandsilicon.com/201...ctively-impedes-the-fair-analysis-of-sequels/

 

[SomedayTheFire]

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

lmao

 

[Chained Prometheus]

My prediction stands:

Regardless of how good this film is, some people will rally against it for all the wrong reasons, the primary one being that it isn’t the original.

https://celluloidandsilicon.com/201...ctively-impedes-the-fair-analysis-of-sequels/

Yup, I can definitely see this happening.

 

[Inferno313]

lmao

hahaha i like Nolan movies an awful lot, but jesus.

 

[Nibel]

 

[sammex]

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blade_runner_2049

I love how there's that one guy who seems to swim against the tide with every major film just to rake in those clicks.

New Blade Runner 5/10.

Smurfs: The Lost Village 6/10, Power Rangers 7/10, xXx return 6/10, Underworld: Blood wars 6/10, Gods of Egypt 7/10, San Andreas 6/10... etc.

Probably why his profile picture is like this, to get even more anger clicks

 

[Froli]

What did everyone expect??

Denis himself said in an interview.


"When I heard of BR sequel, I called myself the studio and ensure I was going to direct it. Because anyone else will f#ck it up"
I was in peace with that quote.

Can you give the link?

 

[jack_package_200]

Yeeeeeeeee boy

 

[ZombAid82]

Nolan doesn't even nearly breath the same air as Mr Villeneuve!

 

[NoctisVsStar]

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

Fall back fam.

 

[mrjohill]

Hope he wins this year..

 

[Robdraggoo]

Color me shocked!

All hail dennis!

Thank you thank you thank you