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[WyndhamPrice]

Just so we're sure. These are critics, right? Not fan boys?

Correct. Jordan Hoffman writes frequently for The Guardian and many other outlets (usually about arthouse films and documentaries).

 

[MutFox]

I stopped trusting the initial impressions,
as they hype up terrible movies...

Though I do trust Villeneuve.
That guy can direct.

Can't wait to see this movie.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

LOL

 

[Inferno313]

Never trust the initial impressions,
as they hype up terrible movies...

Though I do trust Villeneuve.
That guy can direct.

Can't wait to see this movie.

What was the last "terrible" film that critics "hyped up"?

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

It might be able to achieve a similar run as Mad Max.

Why do you think that?

 

[mindatlarge]

Awesome news. Didn't have high hopes for it but looks like it turned out great.

 

[jett]

Damn son.

Villeneuve is unstoppable. My expectations are still in check though.

Any word on the muzak?

 

[Nibel]

What was the last "terrible" film that critics "hyped up"?

I was told today that all these reactions mean nothing because the reactions to Alien: Covenant have been positive as well

 

[CosmicGroinPull]

Wow, now I'm looking forward to it.

Guess it was a good thing the trailers didn't show much of the story.

 

[dmshaposv]

Move over Nolan, Villeneuve is the new hot shit!!

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Move over Nolan, Villeneuve is the new hot shit!!

He's always been better tbh.

You watch something like Sicario, Prisoners, etc. Nolan isn't on that level of film making.

 

[Inferno313]

I was told today that all these reactions mean nothing because the reactions to Alien: Covenant have been positive as well

that 70% and 6.4 avg score is some real high fuckin' praise. lol

 

[Jarmel]

These initial impressions generally don't matter that much but the comments about the pacing/tone are interesting, if expected.

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

Yay!!!! I can't wait to see it!

Villeneuve is our new savior!

 

[Oveja Negra]

Holy crap, I have no problem to admit that my expectations were lower and lower after every new trailer.

These reviews are making me go...

I.CAN'T.WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[metsallica]

You're falling for IMAX's marketing bs. The film is not shot in Imax nor is it designed for it. The aspect ratio might be a little different but more != better unless it was intentionally designed.

Do we know Deakins / Villeneuve had no say in the DMR process?

 

[Bill R Boggess]

He's always been better tbh.

You watch something like Sicario, Prisoners, etc. Nolan isn't on that level of film making.

No need for this.

Both are amazing and talented filmmakers with their own distinctive styles.

I'm glad we have both.

 

[-griffy-]

Do we know Deakins / Villeneuve had no say in the DMR process?

Deakins also did Skyfall, which had the same expanded aspect ratio for IMAX. It looked really good in IMAX too. I have to imagine he has input on the framing.

 

[NealMcCauley]

Do we know Deakins / Villeneuve had no say in the DMR process?

Considering how involved Deakins got in Skyfall's IMAX release it would insane if he had nothing to do with BR's.

 

[More_Badass]

that 70% and 6.4 avg score is some real high fuckin' praise. lol

To be fair, he’s technically right. The first impressions of Covenant were positive, from such esteemed professionals and critics as a radio presenter/DJ, Daily Star columnist, ComicConverse writer, and AvP Galaxy admin

http://www.screenrant.com/alien-covenant-first-reactions-ridley-scott/

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

Man, art doesn't become meaningful because of the circumstances of it's creation. It becomes meaningful because of the completed work, that's it. 'Lest we consider The Revenant the greatest film this decade (it's a bad movie).

There's any number of wonderful, meaningful, nuanced films coming out every year.

The circumstances and set conditions don't define the quality of a film, but they certainly affect it. This is well documented in Blade Runner's case. Nobody could make a film like Blade Runner today. It could never happen.

 

[Ashhong]

You're falling for IMAX's marketing bs. The film is not shot in Imax nor is it designed for it. The aspect ratio might be a little different but more != better unless it was intentionally designed.

Not sure how the filmmaking process works, but wouldn't whatever gets sent out from the studio/Denis be how it was intentionally designed? Or do the directors sometimes not have a say in that?

 

[Dash_]

Hope rising. : )

Damn son.

Villeneuve is unstoppable. My expectations are still in check though.

Any word on the muzak?

From earlier in the thread:

Feels like Vangelis, so it's great.

It's great. Gets darker and more oppressive than Vangelis' more dreamy numbers but still true to his spirit.

 

[Trago]

The fact that a lot of the impressions mention how visually stunning the movie is is reassuring. I never doubt Dennis as a filmmaker, but having the visuals stand up to the original is probably the hardest thing about making a Blade Runner sequel. Blade Runner's biggest contribution to film and pop culture is arguably the visual style.

I literally can't wait to see this movie!

 

[Kibbles]

It's gonna be like Skyfall where the AR will be opened up to 1.9:1

This reminds me of watching the Transformers on my projector with friends, shit was annoying how every damn cut was a different aspect ratio in action scenes like wtf. Shit was awful and there were at least 3 different ratios.

 

[pestul]

I can't wait to see this in true IMAX format when I'm in Montreal next month... so hyped.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

No need for this.

Both are amazing and talented filmmakers with their own distinctive styles.

I'm glad we have both.

I'm glad we have both as well.
Just because some of us believe one is better than the other doesn't mean there can be only one. This isn't highlander, yet.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

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

Please let Blade Runner be a financial success or just slight disappointment instead of a bomb. I don't want anything standing in Denis' way to making the Dune film the world deserves.

 

[Don'tBeWeird]

That Villeneuve is so hot right now. His current form reminds me of Nolan's run of movies pre-Inception.

 

[Jarmel]

Considering how involved Deakins got in Skyfall's IMAX release it would insane if he had nothing to do with BR's.

Yea Deakins is likely involved with the DMR process with this. IMAX is probably the way to go.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

What‘s his highest grossing movie?

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Very excite.

 

[AgentChris]

What‘s his highest grossing movie?

 

[chaislip3]

What‘s his highest grossing movie?

Arrival grossed a little over $200 million WW.

Never doubted this movie for a second. Villeneuve is one of the best in the business right now.

 

[Soda Mixer]

Please let Blade Runner be a financial success or just slight disappointment instead of a bomb. I don't want anything standing in Denis' way to making the Dune film the world deserves.

With Movie pass, I'm considering going to see this 4-5 times in the theater to do my part. As a wise Ben once said: with great value comes great responsibility.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian:
https://twitter.com/PeterBradshaw1/status/912751373502046209

 

[Shake Appeal]

Still refuse to believe this is good. I'm not excited. You're excited.

 

[Jarmel]

I'll just settle for this movie breaking even, if it's good. That by itself should be a momentous task considering the budget.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Going to watch Blade Runner FC tonight, been a while.

 

[Iceman]

Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian:
https://twitter.com/PeterBradshaw1/status/912751373502046209

Oh, crap, wow!

 

[itwasTuesday]

Do we know Deakins / Villeneuve had no say in the DMR process?

1.9:1 is not an aspect ratio common for IMAX. If the Deakins and Villeneuve wanted the story to be framed that way they would have done it. There is no reason why 1.9:1 couldn't be played on a regular theater screen. I think i'm fine with the cameras they used, it's more an aspect ratio/framing thing for me.

So It feels like either they are giving the short stick to regular theater goers, or to IMAX goers.

Camera
Alexa Mini 
Arri Alexa XT Studio

Open gate on the xt studio is 1.55:1 which looks like this

In closing, if your end goal is all the Blade Runner in your eyes that you can handle. You'll get more from the IMAX showing.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Roger Deakins when asked whether to see 2D or 3D:

We shot the film in 2D and in a wide screen format.

wide screen format

Take what you will from that.

Regarding DMR:

We did NOT use the DMR process for the IMAX version of 'Blade Runner 2049'. I had experience testing this process when finishing 'Skyfall'. I didn't like the effect it was going to do with that film so we made our own transfer of 'Skyfall' for IMAX and everyone was very happy with the result.

Many films still go through the DI process as 2K files. I think many people would be surprise by some of the titles.

https://www.rogerdeakins.com/film-talk/blade-runner-2049-2d-or-3d/

 

[PanSexual_Peacock]

Why do you think that?

I'm just comparing it to Mad Max because it is a sequel to an old movie that never had wide audience appeal. Fury Road didn't exactly light the box office on fire so I don't see why Blade Runner can't do similar business.

 

[mrkgoo]

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.

Not to mention the Lego movie was kind of "live action" in that it was mimicking a stop motion style and actually had love action in it.

I think some people make comments not stopping to think what they're actually saying.

Maybe he meant "for kids", but you know, "duh".

 

[Stinkles]

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

UNNNNFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

 

[PhoncipleBone]

My first time seeing that gif. What the hell?

Roger Deakins when asked whether to see 2D or 3D:





Take what you will from that.

Regarding DMR:



https://www.rogerdeakins.com/film-talk/blade-runner-2049-2d-or-3d/

Deakins saying go to Dolby Cinema for it.

Dolby Cinema is the best expierence to watch Blade Runner 2049:

-4K DCP
-Perfect black levels
-Dolby Vision HDR (this film is so colorful, this will be stunning)
-Dolby Atmos for the finishing touche.

I don't like 3D either:
-2K deliveries
-Less brightness
-Most 3D movies have DNR applied (wax effect)



I don't like (lie) IMAX as well:
-95% 2K deliveries
-Fake DMR process by IMAX

 

[Beer Monkey]

Deakins saying go to Dolby Cinema for it.

Unfortunately my only local Dolby Cinema screen is one of several that has a red cast on the bottom 1/3 of the screen; bad theater design!

So I will be seeing it in a very good ATMOS auditorium that I love and see most AAA films in.

 

[mrkgoo]

Oh crap, this comes out next week!

 

[number11]

Dolby Digital it is. Looks like I can save money by not going the IMAX route.

 

[Einchy]

And there were those who doubted Denis Villeneuve.