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[ReplacementPelican]

You’re kidding me, great reviews!

I lost my father six months ago, Blade Runner was his favourite movie and we always watched it together. I’m glad this is good, can’t wait to see it, just wish he could too.

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

I'm curious how many years from now will it take for gaf to turn on Ville as well lol

I think that both Nolan and Villeneuve make really good movies and the real winners are us, the audience. Thank you

gotta wait for this movie to cement it but if it is great, he will join GOATlan by turning super sayian and turning into VilleGOAT as the two best (new) directors of this century.

 

[Trago]

LMAO

 

[HoJu]

I think that both Nolan and Villeneuve make really good movies and the real winners are us, the audience. Thank you

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

This is actually true. Denis' BR will probably get the Oscars Nolan wanted with Dunkirk. LMAO

 

[SomedayTheFire]

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

yeah. he's one of my favourite directors but that shits laughable if serious

 

[NealMcCauley]

It is kinda amazing that this pretty much reset awards buzz in the space of 72 hours.

 

[RSTEIN]

You’re kidding me, great reviews!

I lost my father six months ago, Blade Runner was his favourite movie and we always watched it together. I’m glad this is good, can’t wait to see it, just wish he could too.

Someone's cutting onions around me.

Enjoy the movie.

 

[Atraveller]

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

lmao

Denis is a lot more consistent.

 

[Mr. Hyde]

To be fair, if film was never again able to match old classics or produce new classics, then the state of the medium would be quite sad.

I agree with that. I'm glad this seems to be an amazing film. When I heard Denis and Deakins teamed up for it, I had faith it would at least be visually arresting but I'm glad they managed to pull off everything else.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

You’re kidding me, great reviews!

I lost my father six months ago, Blade Runner was his favourite movie and we always watched it together. I’m glad this is good, can’t wait to see it, just wish he could too.

I hope you enjoy the movie!

 

[robotrock]

This is actually true. Denis' BR will probably get the Oscars Nolan wanted with Dunkirk. LMAO

Oscars might hate Villeneuve even more than they hate Nolan

 

[Artdayne]

Denis is f'ing great and Deakins is a god. It boggled the mind that people were actually questioning this movie.

 

[MrPink93485]

This is actually true. Denis' BR will probably get the Oscars Nolan wanted with Dunkirk. LMAO

It's not likely for either BR or Dunkirk to win Best Picture or Director, but Nolan probably has the better shot with Director than Villenueve does.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Hoped it would be good but these reviews are far better than I expected, so that's great to hear. I will definitely checking this out at the cinema.

 

[Blackthorn]

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

Nerds, please watch more than superhero and Nolan movies.

 

[MrPink93485]

Oscars might hate Villeneuve even more than they hate Nolan

Why? He has a Best Director nomination. The same can't be said for Nolan.

 

[Atraveller]

Oscars hate Sci-Fi tho.

 

[Truant]

Both Sicario and Arrival are amazing, so I'm not surprised the reviews are good. Can't wait!

 

[Messofanego]

He really said that? Shiettttttt

GOAT director, even surpassed nolan imo.

gotta wait for this movie to cement it but if it is great, he will join GOATlan by turning super sayian and turning into VilleGOAT as the two best (new) directors of this century.

This kind of speak is one of the reasons why I hate gamers 😝

 

[jon_i634]

Oscars hate Sci-Fi tho.

Yup. It'll probably be a Mad Max: Fury Road situation where it'll get nominated for a buncha stuff, but only win technical awards.

 

[Kayhan]

Oscars hate Sci-Fi tho.

The Oscars are shit anyway.

 

[Prompto]

Yup. It'll probably be a Mad Max: Fury Road situation where it'll get nominated for a buncha stuff, but only win technical awards.

Maybe Deakins can win an award finally at least?

 

[jack_package_200]

Maybe Deakins can win an award finally at least?

Its such a crime that Deakins hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves.

 

[HariKari]

Only negative review on RT so far is from someone that didn't like the original.

8.9/10 average is really damn good.

 

[Bloodporne]

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.

I'll go drop money at the cinema despite my skepticism just for that quote. Oh yeah, and the insanely good reviews.

Trying to keep the hype in check since this all sounds almost too good to be true but man, it'd be amazing if it turns out to be that nice.

 

[jon_i634]

Maybe Deakins can win an award finally at least?

God I hope so. He should've won like half a dozen times by now, but if the buzz is behind him this time, hopefully he'll win.

 

[Artdayne]

LOL At these Nolan super fans. It harkens back to the IMDB days when Nolan fans review bombed the Godfather so that Dark Knight would claim the #1 spot on the all-time list. I like Nolan quite a lot but let's not be ridiculous.

 

[oneida]

Only negative review on RT so far is from someone that didn't like the original.

8.9/10 average is really damn good.

it will come down, I expect 92% RT when the dust settles
It's a long movie that (seemingly) takes itself very seriously and before you quote this post with 2001 a space odyssey, that combination isn't going to work for everyone

 

[Magwik]

Time to watch Blade Runner I suppose

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Oscars might hate Villeneuve even more than they hate Nolan

I think Denis is the kind of film maker who doesn't give a shit. He just makes the movies he wants to make, he doesn't go to studios and pitch a movie from a business perspective unlike Nolan does. I get the feeling Nolan wants to please his investors, and simultaneously wants to get artistic praise. After a few successful projects Nolan felt dat thirst for artistic recognition, so he made Dunkirk, ticking all the boxes,in his mind. The crazy thing is that 2049 will potentially have much larger artistic ramifications.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

The Godfather Part 2 of Blade Runner.

Does this mean Scott will be back for the third one and it will be pure crap?

 

[robotrock]

Your finest work yet. thank you

 

[jett]

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.

It's more about some of these professionals calling it a masterpiece and an instant classic after a single viewing (and then they award it 3/4...mmk). Those are the ones I'm absolutely going to cast doubt on. Especially when one of this reviews describes something like the soundtrack as oppressive and percussive and in the very same sentence they say it's faithful to Vangelis. What are you even taking about. How am I supposed to take that guy seriously for instance?

Clearly BR2049 turned out good, great even! Denis for sure didn't shit the bed, and that's enough of a win for me. But I'm gonna take a pass for the time being on the more ridiculous superlatives.

 

[Window]

I cannot believe how much people obsess over RT and Metacritic scores.

 

[kmax]

* Hampton Fancher (OG scriptwriter of Blader Runner) writing
* Denis Villeneuve directing
* Hans Zimmer scoring
* Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Jared Leto starring.

Currently 97% on RT.

 

[Tankard]

Villeneuve, you magnificent man.

 

[robotrock]

I cannot believe how much people obsess over RT and Metacritic scores.

This is literally all I have left. Please show some respect.

 

[Chained Prometheus]

it will come down, I expect 92% RT when the dust settles
It's a long movie that (seemingly) takes itself very seriously and before you quote this post with 2001 a space odyssey, that combination isn't going to work for everyone

Just like 2001: A Space Odyssey.

 

[drhankmccoyphd]

Probably asked already but whats the preferred way to view the original Bladrunner ahead of seeing 2049?

 

[Mr. Sam]

Final Cut blu-ray, I think most would agree.

I'm yet to be as blown over by a Villeneuve movie as many others, and I doubt this will break the streak, but I'm glad that it's likely a lot better than the trailers made me fear.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

This kind of speak is one of the reasons why I hate gamers 😝

Sounds like you hate goats instead.

 

[Inferno313]

Probably asked already but whats the preferred way to view the original Bladrunner ahead of seeing 2049?

Final Cut, probably. It's a great film regardless, though. Whatever you can get your hands on will ultimately do the trick.

 

[zsynqx]

Oh man, Villeneuve delivers!!

 

[sflufan]

Probably asked already but whats the preferred way to view the original Bladrunner ahead of seeing 2049?

The Final Cut is considered to be the "definitive version" of the original.

 

[Window]

Probably asked already but whats the preferred way to view the original Bladrunner ahead of seeing 2049?

At a movie theatre screening at your local art house cinema. A lot of them are showing the Final Cut of the original before 2049 comes out.

 

[Crispy75]

Probably asked already but whats the preferred way to view the original Bladrunner ahead of seeing 2049?

4k Final Cut

 

[Addi]

I agree with this. I hope Blade Runner 2049 and The Disaster Artist take all the Oscars. Justice for Deakins and Wiseau!

it will come down, I expect 92% RT when the dust settles
It's a long movie that (seemingly) takes itself very seriously and before you quote this post with 2001 a space odyssey, that combination isn't going to work for everyone

That just shows RT's weakness doesn't it? Favouring conformity.

 

[Fancy Clown]

I hope the Tarkovsky vibes are more than just a few visual allusions

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Instant.

Classic.

Denis Villeneuve. The god.