Blade Runner 2049 - Part 2

[Tacit Ronin]

Also, what's "disturbing" about a film that looked great from its very first trailer (or even director announcement) to get good reviews???

The critics disqualified themselves after not giving a masterpiece like BvS great reviews. So obviously it means the movie they do give good reviews to must suck.

 

[I Am The Knight]

How disturbing!

 

[TheVileOne]

Disturbing is a strong word. But everyone here is clearly being sensitive if critics don't give the "right" opinion for this film.

 

[titansupes]

Starting to get all worked up for this, but may have to wait a week due to work.

 

[Elayis]

I hope the score retains the jazz elements of the original. The saxophone solos, particularly in tracks like "Love Theme" were some of my favorites. Jazz combined with synth is a rare combination.

 

[OfficerK]

From what i've heard about the score it's more atmospheric and complimentary than front and center like in the first movie. Not as 'song' like and more brooding synthy stuff. I'm not sure how much time and resources they had to do the score. But i'm not expecting it to be some kind of multi instrumental masterpiece.

 

[Niander Wallace]

I dont see much spoiler in the Guardian and Variety reviews. Those details were cleraly in some way stated in the trailers/clips.

 

[harlequinade]

Well I ain't checking what I heard, trying to stay away from spoilers and I don't know when I will get to see the film

 

[BatofGotham]

Here is a SPOILER-FULL plot summary for Blade Runner 2049:
https://pastebin.com/czS2udB0

Don't read it if you don't want to spoil the film for yourself. But if you're like me and you love spoilers then be my guest.

 

[Elayis]

From what i've heard about the score it's more atmospheric and complimentary than front and center like in the first movie. Not as 'song' like and more brooding synthy stuff. I'm not sure how much time and resources they had to do the score. But i'm not expecting it to be some kind of multi instrumental masterpiece.

Bummer. I know that Zimmer and Wallfisch started on the film in April or so and finished a couple months ago. It wasn’t a last minute rush job. But with Zimmer busy with Dunkirk and his live tour, and Wallfisch working on IT and other projects, I wonder how much creative energy they had left for this. Or maybe the film (or the director) required something different, something more subtle.

I just rematched the original in preparation for the Thursday night showing, and I was surprised by how front and the center the score was mixed. Apart from the setting (and maybe the characters) it really was a major component of the film. Not many movies have a score that plays such an integral part (aside from Star Wars and Christopher Nolan’s films).

This is why I think belated sequels like this are such a risky move. Comparisons are bound to be made, and are usually less than kind. Too often they’re only interested in the superficial things, too focused on nostalgia and fan service, instead of continuing the spirit of what made the original so great in the first place. But hopefully 2049 will the exception.

 

[Fallen Angel]

As someone who doesn't mind getting spoilt (?) too much just read a review from someone basically the first paragraph he pretty much spoils the first and last acts. I mean who does that?

 

[I Am The Knight]

Hey you still have some surprises left in the second act!

 

[Web-Head]

Got my tickets for Thursday night in IMAX!

 

[kguillou]

Bummer. I know that Zimmer and Wallfisch started on the film in April or so and finished a couple months ago. It wasn’t a last minute rush job. But with Zimmer busy with Dunkirk and his live tour, and Wallfisch working on IT and other projects, I wonder how much creative energy they had left for this. Or maybe the film (or the director) required something different, something more subtle.

I just rematched the original in preparation for the Thursday night showing, and I was surprised by how front and the center the score was mixed. Apart from the setting (and maybe the characters) it really was a major component of the film. Not many movies have a score that plays such an integral part (aside from Star Wars and Christopher Nolan’s films).

This is why I think belated sequels like this are such a risky move. Comparisons are bound to be made, and are usually less than kind. Too often they’re only interested in the superficial things, too focused on nostalgia and fan service, instead of continuing the spirit of what made the original so great in the first place. But hopefully 2049 will the exception.

Man, I tell you, despite my lukewarm feeling on the original, Vangelis' soundtrack remains my favorite movie soundtrack of all time, and believe me thats saying something because I listen to a TON of movie scores. I'm very big on music in cinema. "Blade Runner Blues" and "Sweet Solitude" are some of the most beautiful pieces ever. I hope this new movie retains that same jazzy melodic sound.

 

[OfficerK]

Well its dropped to 96% on rottentomatoes, due to one negative review from someone who has awful taste. Most of the people giving this movie **** are those who didn't like the first. No real surprise there though.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Nah, he/she has a different taste.

Anyway, the average rating is at a fantastic 8.5 (Top Critic Avg rating also at 8.5). Plus BR2049 has 83 out of 100 on Metacritic with a solid 7 raves (100s).

 

[DeadPresident]

I'll be seeing this next week Thursday, I'm glad it's getting such good reviews. I only watched the first a few years back and it's a fantastic movie, hopefully this at least manages to live up to the legacy in the long run.

 

[DKDetective]

As someone who doesn't mind getting spoilt (?) too much just re koad a review from someone basically the first paragraph he pretty much spoils the first and last acts. I mean who does that?

Which review was that? So I know to avoid it.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Not a major publication nor one of the reviews posted on here man. You'll be fine.

 

[TheVileOne]

Well its dropped to 96% on rottentomatoes, due to one negative review from someone who has awful taste. Most of the people giving this movie **** are those who didn't like the first. No real surprise there though.

Why do they have awful taste?

 

[OutOfBoose]

Looks like someone has decided it's a masterpiece before actually seeing it.

 

[OfficerK]

Why do they have awful taste?

She gave Transformers age of extinction an A and Interstellar a C (and rated Sharknado movies B or higher) And thats just a couple of several examples under her ratings history. Granted she can certainly have and express her opinions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bladerunner/comments/73nxru/weve_got_our_second_rotten_review_reading_it_is/?st=j89cjm8q&sh=81866841

She's not getting any love from the folks on there either.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

She gave Transformers age of extinction an A and Interstellar a C (and rated Sharknado movies B or higher) And thats just a couple of several examples under her ratings history. Granted she can certainly have and express her opinions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bladerunner/comments/73nxru/weve_got_our_second_rotten_review_reading_it_is/?st=j89cjm8q&sh=81866841

She's not getting any love from the folks on there either.

Aren't movie reviews opinions? So can you really be wrong about whether you liked it or not?

 

[Fallen Angel]

Sharkanado's are classics bruh.

 

[Drizzle]

I'm excited for this, but 2 hours and 43 minutes? Holy numb ass, Batman...