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[George Oscar Bluth II]

Wish we had Dolby Cinema in the UK.

 

[Jarmel]

Deakins saying go to Dolby Cinema for it.

That post you quoted wasn't from Deakins. Deakins only responded to it.

 

[NealMcCauley]

My first time seeing that gif. What the hell?


Deakins saying go to Dolby Cinema for it.

FYI someone named Zippy said that, not Deakins.

 

[snacknuts]

I have actually never seen the original Blade Runner, so I just rented it on Google Play and will be watching it tonight. The trailers for this have made me very interested, so I am glad to hear that it's apparently great.

 

[Ragnarsson]

Not sure if serious.

I am serious. I find it highly overrated. It's not a bad movie, but it's not that great. It's beautiful to look at but incredibly shallow (though it seems to think that it's much more interesting than it actually is).

 

[Moonkid]

Hype is too damn high 😧😧

 

[Beer Monkey]

FYI someone named Zippy said that, not Deakins.

Deakins did say '2D and a wide screen format' and I'll bet you anything that means that the shots were primarily composed for the 'scope ratio and protected for the tall screen IMAX ratio.

 

[Oveja Negra]

I am serious. I find it highly overrated. It's not a bad movie, but it's not that great. It's beautiful to look at but incredibly shallow (though it seems to think that it's much more interesting than it actually is).

 

[mlclmtckr]

I'll watch it, but the "legacy pull" still looks offensively stupid. I hope Harrison Ford isn't in it very much.

 

[More_Badass]

This doesn't surprise me. The original Blade Runner isn't especially great or interesting (the visuals and soundtrack notwithstanding, which deserved to be put in a way better movie). I am starting to eagerly anticipate this one, however.

I thought this recent video was a short basic primer on what made Blade Runner unique and interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tbvMzqk3F4

Blade Runner was the first film to take the thematic elements of classic film noir and bring them into a sci-fi, dystopian future. This video analyzes those elements and examines why the private detective of classic film noir is the perfect fit for the world of Blade Runner.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

That post you quoted wasn't from Deakins. Deakins only responded to it.

FYI someone named Zippy said that, not Deakins.

Derp. The avatar next to it messed with me. My bad.

 

[PersonAndStuff]

They finally a good Blade Runner.

Spoiler

Only half joking. The original Blade Runner is definitely good but it's a deeply flawed movie.

 

[Screaming Meat]

I am serious. I find it highly overrated. It's not a bad movie, but it's not that great. It's beautiful to look at but incredibly shallow (though it seems to think that it's much more interesting than it actually is).

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I thought this recent video was a short basic primer on what made Blade Runner unique and interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tbvMzqk3F4

This guys videos are really good.

 

[Iceman]

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

No, no. Dobly Cinema: https://www.dolby.com/OneColumnWide.aspx?pageid=11930&LangType=1033

 

[Shalashaska]

No, no. Dobly Cinema: https://www.dolby.com/OneColumnWide.aspx?pageid=11930&LangType=1033

Ugh none in Canada =(

 

[Anth0ny]

first impression tweets are bullshit, but I trust in Villeneuve.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

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.

I don't think it has enough appeal to reach Mad Max's numbers.

 

[JB1981]

Wish we had Dolby Cinema in the UK.

It's good but honestly ehhhhh not THAT much better than a good Cinema

 

[Beer Monkey]

It's good but honestly ehhhhh not THAT much better than a good Cinema

Atmos is a big upgrade over standard surround sound though.

 

[Crankshaft]

None of my family or friends care about this movie but I absolutely cant wait to go see it.

 

[ezekial45]

That Michael Green kid is having quite the year.

Alien Covenant was a bit of a dud, but I blame that mostly on Scott's ideas for what kind of story it should be. But yeah, he's done a hell of a job with most of his output this year. American Gods was amazing, and Logan was fantastic, so Blade Runner turning out well makes him a pretty solid guy to have on big films like this.

 

[QuantumZebra]

This though. Wow.

VILLENUEVE DA GAWD

Spoiler

I have no idea how true this could be but my god

 

[BotoxAgent]

maybe Villenueve can save aliens too

 

[JCHandsom]

Day One

All aboard the hype train motherfuckers

 

[PanSexual_Peacock]

So is Dolby Cinema the way to go or IMAX? I can either go to the IMAX at Lincoln Square or AMC Empire for Dolby Cinema.

 

[Fancy Clown]

maybe Villenueve can save aliens too

Gotta save Bond first tho

 

[Ninjimbo]

First impressions don't mean shit anymore especially from blowhards in the media. However, it's Denis and he has never made a bad film. I expect something that's at least competent.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

No, no. Dobly Cinema: https://www.dolby.com/OneColumnWide.aspx?pageid=11930&LangType=1033

I've been to one of those. Its kinda nice, but not worth the $15 ticket.

 

[Ragnarsson]

I thought this recent video was a short basic primer on what made Blade Runner unique and interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tbvMzqk3F4

I saw that a while ago and it's a great analysis. Yes, the movie is structurally interesting, it's beautifully shot, it has an amazing soundtrack. That's basically undeniable - that and the fact that it's such a culturally relevant movie, paving the way for the whole cyberpunk aesthetic. What completely turns me off is the annoyingly uninteresting way it deals with very interesting ideas (e.g. what it means to be a human, the whole concept of Replicants...). I just kept thinking that everything could have been explored so much more, so much deeper. It's just frustrating because everything else was there, but it didn't engage me as much as, say, Tarkovsky's Solaris (which I had seen a few days prior to that). It's just incredibly frustrating.

 

[thelatestmodel]

Wow, I didn't expect the reactions to be this positive. I generally don't get excited for movies any more but I've got a good feeling about this. Definitely day one.

 

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

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

Almost literally my irl reaction.

 

[Dash_]

First impressions don't mean shit anymore especially from blowhards in the media. However, it's Denis and he has never made a bad film. I expect something that's at least competent.

Peter Bradshaw's raving about it, so my hype is rising.

 

[More_Badass]

I saw that a while ago and it's a great analysis. Yes, the movie is structurally interesting, it's beautifully shot, it has an amazing soundtrack. That's basically undeniable - that and the fact that it's such a culturally relevant movie, paving the way for the whole cyberpunk aesthetic. What completely turns me off is the annoyingly uninteresting way it deals with very interesting ideas (e.g. what it means to be a human, the whole concept of Replicants...). I just kept thinking that everything could have been explored so much more, so much deeper. It's just frustrating because everything else was there, but it didn't engage me as much as, say, Tarkovsky's Solaris (which I had seen a few days prior to that). It's just incredibly frustrating.

...The video released 4 hours ago

Anyway, isn't that kind of like criticizing Traffic for not going into its themes with the same depth as The Wire? Blade Runner is exploring its themes through the lens of cyberpunk sci-fi noir, but it's still a sci-fi cyberpunk noir. Solaris is a philosophical rumination of its themes, solely focused on exploring those questions.

 

[Sanke__]

Fuck yes
Never doubted Villeneuve

Side note: if this and Dune are both good, does Villeneuve become the God of sci-fi for the rest of time?

 

[MiloHoffman]

Villeneuve > Nolan

 

[Insane Metal]

I FUCKING KNEW IT

Villeneuve is awesome. I can't wait to see this. Hype through the roof. Ugh

 

[Timeaisis]

I'm still trying to temper my expectations, the original being my favorite film of all time.

 

[Metalmarc]

A good Cyberpunk Movie in 2017 cool, I am excited by that
(But there again I liked Ghost in the Shell)

Oh yeah Talking about isn't Ruiner out today too? And the Blade Runner Anime

What a Time to like Cyberpunk.

 

[Beer Monkey]

I'm still trying to temper my expectations, the original being my favorite film of all time.

I feel you.

It's the only film that I watch repeatedly.

 

[Oveja Negra]

Fuck yes
Never doubted Villeneuve

Side note: if this and Dune are both good, does Villeneuve become the God of sci-fi for the rest of time?

Almost. He needs to do an Asimov's Foundation adaptation.

Then the circle will be completed -_-

 

[The Maverick]

I was waiting on this. Day one.

 

[Rhaknar]

Blade Runner 2049 is the Anti-BronsonLee of Sci Fi movies.

Put that in the poster.

 

[gdt]

Villa the god

 

[shandy706]

Can't wait! Hoping to watch the original again before I go see this.

 

[shnurgleton]

Denis the Menis

 

[Addi]

Oh, hype is rising!

Watched Blade Runner again last week, Director's cut on 35 mm. I definitely liked it more this time around, just flowing with the vibe a lot more.

 

[ghostjoke]

This was the perfect thing to see right after finishing Black Out 2022. Keep this train going all the way to Dune.

 

[7he Talon]

This thread has given me the hope I need.

 

[Ashhong]

My first time seeing that gif. What the hell?


Deakins saying go to Dolby Cinema for it.

Hm he says he doesnt like LieMAX, but what about real IMAX?