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[BobTheFork]

I'll believe it when I see it. Of course, with these impression I WILL be seeing it.

The thing that stands out to me the most about the original is that even though it's a long slow paced movie, Bladerunner always flew by for me. It starts ending and I always say 'already?!'


Looking forward to how the new one stacks up.

 

[dancingphlower]

I can't wait. Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival...and now this. Truly a master director for the modern age.

 

[F0rneus]

I saw Blade Runner on a big screen. Big moment.

I have compassion for people saying they will look at it on google play. You waste your time.

Fucking telephones!

 

[zeemumu]

I should watch the first

 

[Chained Prometheus]

Nah, it’s one of the most perfectly executed films in my eyes. What are these “incredible flaws”?

I wouldn't call it a "flaw" per se, but let's be honest- the actual story of Blade Runner isn't all that impressive. It's more focused on acting as the metaphorical vehicle used by the film in order to share a) Roy Batty, b) the central themes and c) essentially the entire Cyberpunk aesthetic (looks and sound) all at once. Which is fine, because those three main goals all work astoundingly well.

I adore the film, but I can absolutely see the new film improving upon the original if it has a better story at its core. It probably won't be as massively groundbreaking, but I can see a case being made for it being a better film overall than the original.

At the end of the day, whether the majority of people end up preferring 2049 over the original or not, I think it's a safe guess at this point that we're looking at a sequel film that's right on par with the likes of Mad Max: Fury Road in terms of sheer quality.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Just saying, not everyone can go to that though. But thanks to that post I just found this double feature offer at Dolby for the price of one! Will definitely be buying tickets

https://www.fandango.com/bladerunner:thefinalcutdoublefeature2017_110776/movieoverview

They lost me at "buttkicker recliners".

 

[Kenzodielocke]

So can you explain a bit what's so boring and flawed about it?

I never said anything about flaws. I think its a great looking and sounding movie, with a nice beginning and ending. I am just not getting warmed up towards it. I don‘t need to explain why I find something boring, it is just a subjective feeling .

 

[Ashhong]

They lost me at "buttkicker recliners".

Say what? lol

The recliners at mine at least are fucking amazing. Especially with the Atmos sound all around. Can't wait for it, although 5 hours is a long time to be sitting and watching movies

 

[Baltic]

I never said anything about flaws. I think its a great looking and sounding movie, with a nice beginning and ending. I am just not getting warmed up towards it. I don‘t need to explain why I find something boring, it is just a subjective feeling .

I remember my high school English teacher fussing about it. Looking at pictures and the poster then made me think there was no chance something great would come out of it.

Ended up watching it and I was greatly impressed. But I do like a lot slow movies and great shots, so maybe that's why it worked. That would be my subjective feeling too!

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

YES!

YES!

FUCKING YES!

The trailers looked good but I had a bad feeling reviews were going to be, "The trailers didn't live up to the movie."

 

[BobTheFork]

YES!

YES!

FUCKING YES!

The trailers looked good but I had a bad feeling reviews were going to be, "The trailers didn't live up to the movie."

I didn't think that was going to happen. The trailer to me was lots of great scenery and tone setting, not the normal explosions or 'dumb shit that isn't even in the final film, we just shot it for the trailer'.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Say what? lol

The recliners at mine at least are fucking amazing. Especially with the Atmos sound all around. Can't wait for it, although 5 hours is a long time to be sitting and watching movies

Yeah the only theater here showing the double feature (with BR in 35MM they say, though I think that may be an error) has "buttkicker recliners" aka I'd be sitting on a subwoofer.

Bastards.

 

[Tuorom]

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

Yea, Villeneuve is a must see movie director. I will be excited for anything he puts out after seeing Enemy, Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival. Jesus what a line up. He joins Nolan, and anything Daniel Day-Lewis is in, on my list of gotta see it.

But I wasn't expecting this kind of reaction. Fucking stokeddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd.

DENIS VILLENEUVE FOR EPISODE 9!!! or a daring side story

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

Cant wait. When do reviews drop?

haha that's awesome. Can't wait for this. Most anticipated movie left for this year

 

[Kazuhira]

I can't wait. Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival...and now this. Truly a master director for the modern age.

What about Enemy?

 

[Glass]

Wow, I was holding my hype in check but now...

 

[Figgles]

I had faith in Denis, but Ridley Scott was also involved, so I was cautiously optimistic. It looks like Denis had total control.

 

[Farside]

I can't wait. Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival...and now this. Truly a master director for the modern age.

Don't forget Enemy. (And in before some wise-ass posts we already did). Weird film, but very good.

And I'm quite happy to hear the good impressions.

 

[freethoughtbubble]

Anything Villeneuve is an instant watch for me. Excited to see everyone raving! Now to finally watch the original!

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

I can't wait. Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival...and now this. Truly a master director for the modern age.

I need to watch Sicario smh Prisoners was fantastic, and Arrival is a masterpiece.

 

[Altazor]

goddammit, this isn't good for my hype.

Must. Keep. Expectations. In. Check.

 

[The Jazz Cabbage Master]

Sooooo in. Arrival is one of my favorite movie experiences of all time.

 

[HariKari]

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

Oh thank god.

 

[Kazuhira]

I need to watch Sicario smh Prisoners was fantastic, and Arrival is a masterpiece.

Go watch it,if he can turn such a generic plot about mexican cartels into an amazing and intense thriller then Denis can do anything.
One of the best perfomances i've seen from Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro.

 

[Myriadis]

Huh, I need to check out his movies. Arrival is one I always wanted to watch but couldn't find the time to.

 

[Einchy]

Orignal is pretty and boring. So yeah, easy.

This is why we can't have nice things.

 

[StrangeRoboMemory]

The original is one of my favorite films...super suspicious of every franchise revival of the last 15 years, so this has work to do. These early thoughts have me optimistic, but I'm gonna be cautious.

 

[JB1981]

So where are we at with accepting these reactions at face value?

 

[Monocle]

Hnnnnnnggg, hype rising.

Orignal is pretty and boring. So yeah, easy.

I'd expect nothing less from this site's prime reserve of garbage movie opinions.

 

[MadLaughter]

So where are we at with accepting these reviews at face value?

They're generally from known names at solidly trusted online publications, rather than rando fans or whatever.

 

[Discotheque]

Hnnnnnnggg, hype rising.


I'd expect nothing less from this site's prime reserve of garbage movie opinions.

Real classy post.

 

[Ashhong]

Yeah the only theater here showing the double feature (with BR in 35MM they say, though I think that may be an error) has "buttkicker recliners" aka I'd be sitting on a subwoofer.

Bastards.

Just DO IT

 

[Haines]

Guess im going to have to give the original another go and try to enjoy it more. Maybe it will click so i can see this in theatres

 

[HiiiLife]

I still haven't seen the original. I know the directors cut is gonna be at a few showings around the US, but idk if I feel like waiting.

Is directors cut the recommended version?

 

[Aters]

Keeping my expectation low, but it's hard not to get excited for thw sequel of Blade Runner.

 

[Discotheque]

I still haven't seen the original. I know the directors cut is gonna be at a few showings around the US, but idk if I feel like waiting.

Is directors cut the recommended version?

Final Cut. Yeah it's the best one to see

 

[amaretto]

Yea, not sure how anyone could doubt the same director of Arrival (one of the finest movies of this century).

Very excited.

 

[mortal]

Was there any doubt?

Villeneuve & Deakins, what a team.

 

[RBelong2Us]

Like I said in the other thread. Villeneuve has made a few of the best films of the 21st century. To think he would totally botch this was far fetched. Dude is too good for that .

 

[Ashhong]

Was there any doubt?

Villeneuve & Deakins, what a team.

Look no further than every trailer thread for doubt. I never lost faith though.

 

[davepoobond]

Seems like I might watch it in theaters. I didn't really like Sicario that much though

Arrival was really good

 

[pswii60]

Came in here expecting a bunch of negative to mediocre impressions.

Nope. Woah!

That aside, I absolutely love Blade Runner, but thought Arrival was a big stinking turd. So, we'll see..

 

[III-V]

Can't wait.. Give me anything approaching this and I will be thrilled. I have high expectations, but this rollout has bene incredible. I know this film will deliver.

 

[FunkyMunkey]

wow @ this getting that kind of initial reception, and at 3 hours long

hell yeah

 

[DrSlek]

That's surprising...but I remain unconvinced. I'll probably wait a while before deciding whether to blow some cash on seeing it.

 

[HariKari]

So if Denis pulls off Blade Runner AND Dune, where does he rank among directors? That's some heady stuff.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Clicked on this thread with bated breath.

It's exciting to see good early impressions but i guess that's par for the course.

 

[Jaraghan]

I fucking knew it when I watched Prisoners that Villeneuve was going to outstanding in the future. God I am so excited for this movie. This guy never fails to deliver for me.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Just DO IT

No, I don't want to sit on a subwoofer. And I need Atmos. I know which theater I'll be going to, double feature be damned.

I did see the Final Cut DCP on a lovely screen last year, it was wonderful.

 

[a916]

They lost me at "buttkicker recliners".

Butt kickers are soooo awesome. I have my theatre room wired for the day that I finally cave and install buttkickers on the seats.