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[Blade30]

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

This sounds exciting. From most of Villeneuve's movies I've seen, Denis does a great job of doing slow-burn/building and holding the tension throughout the movies, which fits perfectly well to Blade Runner.
I'm going to re-watch the movie this weekend, I haven't seen the movie in years nor the final cut version.

 

[golem]

👍

 

[OdysseusVA]

But what about the soundtrack

 

[strafer]

Kinda lost interest when I heard that JJ left the scoring.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Best director working right now

 

[Floex]

*Reads OP*

It’s beautiful

 

[Boem]

Man I want to believe. I like Villeneuve, love Blade Runner, but I was sure that's just one of those classics that you can't really touch anymore without it feeling like a lesser retreat (my biggest fear) or something completely unrelated, losing the essence of what made the original work (which could still result in a good movie mind you). The prequel shorts really didn't work for me (I know it's not Villeneuve) because they did feel more like imitation rather than natural continuation to me - both in presentation and the story they suggest.

But hell, if I'm going to be wrong about my expectations for any upcoming movie, I'll be very happy if it's going to be this one. We'll see, I'll be keeping an open mind.

 

[MrS]

Best director working right now

Haneke though

Finally booked tickets for this and I have no doubt it'll be excellent. Can't wait.

 

[Loxley]

Oh hell yes.

 

[SuperBanana]

I need to rewatch the first before I see this. I saw it ages ago and barely remember any of it. Is the Final Cut the one to see?

 

[Carbonox]

denis da gawd

I will watch anything with that man's name on it.

 

[Hatefilled Vengeance]

Guess I'll let myself get excited for this...

 

[Mr. Hyde]

The way he builds every set instead of relying solely on green screen tells me he understands the material. He's a rare type of director whose work never fails to impress me. He's extremely dedicated and I hear wonderful to work under. I'm so excited for this film.

 

[Diprosalic]

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

A good critic doesn't have to align with my taste in movies though. These youtube critics are usually bad.

 

[Kibbles]

The Even Leto! comment is bullshit, just because he had a bleh superhero movie role doesn't mean you can discredit his past as an excellent actor.

Glad to hear about the movie though, can't wait to see it

 

[Inferno313]

Best director working right now

The Coen Brothers didn't go anywhere.

A good critic doesn't have to align with my taste in movies though. These youtube critics are usually bad.

I don't think any of these folks are "Youtube Critics"

 

[Boem]

I need to rewatch the first before I see this. I saw it ages ago and barely remember any of it. Is the Final Cut the one to see?

There are going to be a thousand opinions on this one, but yeah, probably. I don't agree with 1 or 2 choices because I actually disagree with Ridley on the meaning of his own movie (yeah yeah, I know), but I do think it's safe to say it's the version that works the best.

You can always read about the differences between versions later if you're into that stuff. But Final Cut is the generally recommended version these days.

 

[TheGameshark]

Damn, this sounds legit. Need to get IMAX tickets asap.

 

[Tony Redgrave]

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

Blade Runner is my favorite film and I'm incredibly glad reading these first impressions but just thinking about Dune fills me with even greater joy.

 

[strafer]

on another note, I will be 62 years old in 2049.

 

[Moff]

I never doubted Villeneuve, but this still excites me.

 

[Courage]

A good critic doesn't have to align with my taste in movies though. These youtube critics are usually bad.

You're right, but the critics I read mostly have some overlap with my tastes.

Like, I don't know if I can take a guy that so confidently proclaims it's better than the original Blade Runner so seriously.

 

[Pattycakes]

PRAISE BE

HYPE THRUSTERS ARE ENGAGED!!

 

[Inferno313]

on another note, I will be 62 years old in 2049.

I'll be 56, old man

 

[kingocfs]

Give it to me

 

[blastprocessor]

Can't wait for the 4K UHD BluRay!

 

[Diprosalic]

I don't think any of these folks are "Youtube Critics"

Fair enough but i don't think any work for a website i enjoy. Keeping my expectations in check.

 

[Adry9]

Please be good please be good please be good please be good please be good please be good please be good...

 

[Robot Pants]

Kinda lost interest when I heard that JJ left the scoring.

Your loss

 

[Darth Pinche]

I am so happy to hear that they were able to deliver. Can't wait for this.

 

[Hesemonni]

Never doubted Villeneuve. Now give me that Dune bruv.

Hear hear!

 

[hydruxo]

You're right, but the critics I read mostly have some overlap with my tastes.

Like, I don't know if I can take a guy that so confidently proclaims it's better than the original Blade Runner so seriously.

I mean maybe he just didn't like the original as much as this one. Doesn't mean his opinion is the gospel.

 

[Kazuhira]

You did it again,the king is back! Yeeeeessss

 

[NullPointer]

If only I could see what they've seen with their eyes.

Quite an experience to live in hype, isn't it?

 

[Slixshot]

Looks like I need to watch the original now. Any recommendations as to what version? Anything I should note that doesn't age well so I can be prepared?

 

[kris.]

villeneuve you dog, ya done did it again!

fuck i can't wait for this.

 

[Pattycakes]

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

Fuck I forgot he's doing Dune next

Holy shit I'm so ready for that

 

[Beer Monkey]

Protip: See this in ATMOS if available in your area.

 

[noomi]

Glad to hear the positive impressions, definitely on my watch list.

 

[Screaming Meat]

Awesome to hear!

PRAISE BE OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR OF CINEMA

Wait, he looks like Paddy Considine!

 

[wazoo]

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.

I want to believe the movie is great and I like Villeneuve a lot.

BUT, this looks like any first hand preview of any blockbusters "best movie ever" of the week.

 

[soundscream]

Fuck I forgot he's doing Dune next

Holy shit I'm so ready for that

THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKEN!

 

[TheGreatDirector]

If only I could see what they've seen with their eyes.

Quite an experience to live in hype, isn't it?

They've seen things you people wouldn't believe.

 

[F0rneus]

As expected from Dennis Villeneuve. I legit can't wait for this, and Dune.

 

[Chained Prometheus]

You're right, but the critics I read mostly have some overlap with my tastes.

Like, I don't know if I can take a guy that so confidently proclaims it's better than the original Blade Runner so seriously.

I mean, I said months ago that I thought that Villeneuve could potentially beat the original with 2049 and people called me crazy then.

I do love the original film and I don't think 2049 will ever be as utterly groundbreaking a film as the first, but the first film does have its weak points. One thing everyone involved has been talking about with 2049 is the story- if Villeneuve nailed the story, I could absolutely see there being a serious argument to make that maybe 2049 might be a better film in and of itself than the first.

I'm very eager to see how it all plays out and what I'll personally think of the film when I see it next week.

 

[Courage]

I mean maybe he just didn't like the original as much as this one. Doesn't mean his opinion is the gospel.

I didn't imply his opinion should be treated as gospel. He is, however, one of the few people who have seen the film so many of us are trying to gauge these impressions.

 

[Fluffhead14]

impossibly hyped for this.

never had a doubt.

 

[Ric Flair]

FUCK YES, give it to me baby!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=1dNIQVYGXbM

 

[Snaku]

 

[Tylercrat]

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.

It means it is a movie about toys and specifically trying to appeal to children. Nothing wrong with that. I am glad they are making more adult sci-fi as well.