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@ErikDavis
BLADE RUNNER 2049 is sci-fi masterpiece; the kind of deep-cut genre film we don't see anymore. Visually mind blowing, absolutely fantastic

@colliderfrosty
Everyone bow down to Denis Villeneuve. He's done the impossible and delivered a huge home run with 'Blade Runner 2049'. Loved it.

@jhoffman
Good news! BLADE RUNNER 2049 is a terrific continuation and expansion of the orig. Wasn't hoping for much, ended up LOVING it. (Even Leto!)

@djkevlar
I've seen Blade Runner 2049 and it's FUCKING INCREDIBLE.

@jasonosia
BLADE RUNNER 2049: The thrill of mood and extensional joys of self-reflection. Villeneuve's slow-burn obsessions have never felt more SEEN.

@JennaBusch
#BladeRunner2049 was one of the most mind-blowing films I've seen. It's breathtaking and transportive. Denis Villeneuve has a masterpiece.

@jessehawken
All I can say about BLADE RUNNER 2049 is...give Roger Deakins the Oscar now. Absolutely stunning visuals

@eeisenberg
.@BladeRunner 2049 is phenomenal. Visually mind-blowing sci-fi w/ noir roots shining through in a tight, twisty mystery. Best of 2017 so far

@DrewDietsch
#BladeRunner2049 is a true sequel in tune with the mood, pacing, tone, contemplative nature, and stark visual splendor of the original.

#BladeRunner2049 is real sci-fi filmmaking. It makes the new Star Wars films look like live action LEGO movies.


#BladeRunner2049 is NOT some action blockbuster. It is a hard sci-fi detective drama. They didn't reshape this to fit the mainstream.

#BladeRunner2049 is nearly 3 hours and kept me entranced, tense, and engaged the entire time. That speaks volumes. The time flew by.

All hail King Villeneuve

 

[Ridley327]

Being nearly 3 hours long is kind of crazy, on top of all the other crazy things the film is doing.

 

[Prompto]

Cant wait. When do reviews drop?

 

[epmode]

Having ignored practically everything about this film, I assumed it was going to be garbage. This thread was a nice surprise.

 

[Ecotic]

Whoa, completely unexpected. These revivals don't have a good record.

 

[Lima]

Never doubted Villeneuve. Now give me that Dune bruv.

 

[QuantumZebra]

PRAISE BE OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR OF CINEMA

 

[Inferno313]

Sounds fucking great. Absolutely cannot wait.

#BladeRunner2049 is real sci-fi filmmaking. It makes the new Star Wars films look like live action LEGO movies.

This is dumb. Star Wars isn't going for the same thing as Blade Runner, not even remotely. Nor do I even understand what the "live-action Lego movie" dig is supposed to tell me... Because The Lego Movie is a fucking masterpiece.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

 

[border]

In Villeneuve we trust.

But still, how many of these are just random Twitter users?

 

[GavinUK86]

Wow. Sounds amazing. Blade Runner is such a masterpiece, I'm glad it seems like DV has done the impossible and made a good sequel.

 

[duckroll]

Looks like the road to Dune is paved with good movies.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

This is a pretty solid group of initial impressions via a sampling of the enthusiast press.

Deakins is finally getting his Oscar this year. Been feeling like that since he got announced.

(then again, I always feel like that)

 

[inky]

Villeneuve da god.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

I always had faith

 

[Inferno313]

In Villeneuve we trust.

But still, how many of these are just random Twitter users?

Most of these are professional critics and film bloggers. You could've clicked through and seen that for yourself.

 

[Ridley327]

Cant wait. When do reviews drop?

I believe the embargo ends sometime this weekend, but I'm not 100% on that.

 

[Courage]

Cautiously optimistic. Villeneuve is a bit hit or miss for me, but everything I've seen or heard about this sounds good.

 

[BoogieWoogie]

Wow, I actually thought this was going to be terrible from the trailers.

 

[BronsonLee]

This is a pretty solid group of initial impressions via a sampling of the enthusiast press.

Deakins is finally getting his Oscar this year. Been feeling like that since he got announced.

(then again, I always feel like that)

Deakins confirmed to not only not get his Oscar this year, but be taunted by the Oscar Meyer Twitter and Weinermobile

 

[moltonasty]

Fuck yeah. Though I expected no less from Villanueve the king

 

[TheGreatDirector]

Looks like the road to Dune is paved with good movies.

Shit, I forgot he was directing that too.

Damn, Villeneuve is on a roll.

 

[GavinUK86]

This though. Wow.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Neat.
I'll keep my expectations in check though since I thought Arrival was a tad disappointing.

 

[sflufan]

Absolutely glowing, breathlessly hyperbolic early impressions from "film bloggers" of a highly-anticipated film?

I'm shocked...SHOCKED I tell you!

 

[KraftyKrankins]

Sounds fucking great. Absolutely cannot wait.



This is dumb. Star Wars isn't going for the same thing as Blade Runner, not even remotely. Nor do I even understand what the "live-action Lego movie" dig is supposed to tell me... Because The Lego Movie is a fucking masterpiece.

Be happy he didn't call it "the Citizen Kane of Sci-Fi movies"

 

[Transistor]

Wow, I actually thought this was going to be terrible from the trailers.

Yeah, the trailers didn't look that great. But I trust Villenueve

 

[Diprosalic]

Any good critics in there?

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Villeneuve is fucking masterclass.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Dang, didn't even realize this comes out next week.

 

[taybul]

Wow, I actually thought this was going to be terrible from the trailers.

What could possibly make you think that? The trailer looked amazing!

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

This is dumb. Star Wars isn't going for the same thing as Blade Runner, not even remotely. Nor do I even understand what the "live-action Lego movie" dig is supposed to tell me... Because The Lego Movie is a fucking masterpiece.

"Pretentious" isn't something I use often but that is pretentious.

 

[Bronx-Man]

I saw it, and I can safely say this is the Citizen Kane of sci-fi movies.

 

[muteki]

Villeneuve is fucking masterclass.

The true "tensai".

 

[Mahonay]

Any good critics in there?

I'm curious too. These "first impressions" are usually extremely hyperbolic and not a great indication of how good the film actually is.

I really want this movie to be great (and it sounds like it is), but keeping my expectations in check.

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

This will be the best birthday present ever.

 

[number11]

Lol at all the hate this was getting during the build up. How can you not trust Villeneuve at this point.

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

I think "hard sci-fi detective drama" has sold me on it.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Just give me those impressions on the soundtrack, please. :}}}

 

[FTF]

niiiice, can't wait!

 

[demosthenes]

I am so happy.

 

[Sai-kun]

hhnnnngggg

 

[Courage]

Any good critics in there?

Only you can answer that question. Read up some of their thoughts on other films and see if they align with yours.

 

[DouglasteR]

Looks like the road to Dune is paved with good movies.

Dont give me false hopes

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Damn, those impressions are hype. When is this due out, by the way?

 

[Violence Jack]

All hail the new King in town. I absolutely think this could have a chance of being better than the original.

 

[IronRinn]

#BladeRunner2049 is NOT some action blockbuster. It is a hard sci-fi detective drama..

Should this be the case, I'll be happy.

 

[Fancyarcher]

Hopefully the reaction leads to great reviews. Everything prior, including an interview with Villeneuve had me worried that it was going to get mix reception and not do well financially, but this is very encouraging. The detective drama aspect could turn the film off for some people though, and it needs to do a lot to be successful, since its budget is so big. Fingers crossed that the reviews are actually superb.

This is dumb. Star Wars isn't going for the same thing as Blade Runner, not even remotely. Nor do I even understand what the "live-action Lego movie" dig is supposed to tell me... Because The Lego Movie is a fucking masterpiece.

Yeah that's just a critic probably being pretentious as all fuck.

 

[nOoblet16]

Yes yes yes !

 

[Subterranean]

Just what I was waiting for, tickets bought.