Blade Runner 2049 - Part 2

[jabolino]

Nice

 

[Blitzkrieg]

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(((Eric Eisenberg)))
@eeisenberg

.@BladeRunner 2049 is phenomenal. Visually mind-blowing sci-fi w/ noir roots shining through in a tight, twisty mystery. Best of 2017 so far

Denis Villeneuve is unquestionably one of the elite working directors & there's no excuse if Deakins doesn't win the Oscar #BladeRunner2049

 

[Fallen Angel]

My boy Denis Villenuve did it. HE THE MAN!

 

[harlequinade]

Well this is glowing so far

 

[Blitzkrieg]

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Steven Weintraub
@colliderfrosty

Blade Runner 2049 is absolutely loaded with spoilers. Even the plot of the film is a spoiler. If you are going to see it avoid reviews.

 

[Jekecy]

Sounds exciting. I'm having a feeling I spoiled the big plot accidentally from a redditor's interpretation of the latest trailer. Which to its credit is damn amazing even just conceptually, but I'd be bummed if I'm coming into it with that as an expectation.

 

[harlequinade]

Sounds exciting. I'm having a feeling I spoiled the big plot accidentally from a redditor's interpretation of the latest trailer. Which to its credit is damn amazing even just conceptually, but I'd be bummed if I'm coming into it with that as an expectation.

Spoiler

The Rachel thing? Something about replicant/human hybrid?

 

[TheCardPlayer]

As expected from Villeneuve. Man is cinematic perfection. Easily IMO, the best director working today.

 

[JtheDreamer]

I need this film to run a train on my eyeballs.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Regarding the score by Hans Zimmer

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The Bibbidook
@William Bibbiani

Feels like Vangelis, so it's great.

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Drew Dietsch
@DrewDietsch

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

 

[Stringer]

Curious to see what the criticisms are.

 

[Fallen Angel]

In testing they said that it's a slow burner of a movie and modern day audiences don't seem to like those very much. But if you loved the original then it's all good. Also maybe the first act is a bit too long.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Not a huge fan of the original but have been looking forward to this, nice to see the good reactions.

 

[kguillou]

These reactions sound awesome. I'm not a fan of the original either precisely because it was so slow BUT, I feel like there's different types of "slow." If this movie is a slowburn in the vein of Arrival, Sicario and Prisoners then I'll have no issues because even though those movies took their time, the plot and characters were always engaging and never boring.

 

[BaelaTargaryen]

A reaction from Awards Watch forum:

http://awardswatch.com/forums/showt...c-Sheep-The-BLADE-RUNNER-sequel-Thread/page43

It's been ranked on my top 10 since I saw it in June. I've always loved it, but I do think it's basically what pundits were wrongfully trying to label Arrival as. It's a super contemplative slow burn that's devoid of almost any emotional undercurrent.

Found the third act reveal problematic and first act a bit poorly paced (could've been fixed) and maybe slightly overlong, but it's a very moody, brooding, reflective and quiet film. First half is Under the Skin-in a sense with noir-esque elements embedded. Don't think there's a plethora of story nor enough dialogue to justify an adapted screenplay nomination. Not joking how slow of a burn this is (like peak Villenueve on that), I think audiences could give it the cold shoulder if they're going into it expecting a straight sci-for action blockbuster. It's well more arthouse in general feeling than that. It's the type of movie that could have an excellent guild run, but miss out on Best Picture. I would be more confident if we still had a grouping of 10, and Villenueve is definitely possible in director with all these flop awards pictures from the Fall.

 

[kguillou]

It's a super contemplative slow burn that's devoid of almost any emotional undercurrent.

That...could be an issue for me. I have a hard time getting into movies where the characters are stoic and dont give you anything emotionally (like Drive, for example) . But, Villaneuve hasn't steered me wrong and I trust him.

 

[Jekecy]

Spoiler

The Rachel thing? Something about replicant/human hybrid?

Spoiler

I’m only going off memory and warning if it’s not something you’ve come across already, but something about how the [blackout]real human population got wiped and everyone in the modern civilization were advanced replicants; including Gosling[/blackout] Only a few individuals are aware of this fact, and it’s “the secret” being referenced as world-changing.

 

[JackWhite]

That is some high praise. I'm very stoked for this and plan on seeing it opening night.

 

[OutOfBoose]

I'm suspicious about these opinions, because Arrival and Sicario were just as praised, but I didn't feel that strong about them. Well, I'm glad it gets glowing previews. Perhaps there's hope.

But what if it's THAT great?

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I'm suspicious about these opinions, because Arrival and Sicario were just as praised, but I didn't feel that strong about them. Well, I'm glad it gets glowing previews. Perhaps there's hope.

But what if it's THAT great?

Did you see the Anime prequel short?? Did you like it?? That should be more up your alley, right??

 

[OutOfBoose]

Not yet. But I'm not an anime buff.

I liked some of Japanese animation during the era when it was made with hand-drawn cels. When it went digital, I dropped it entirely.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Not yet. But I'm not an anime buff.

I liked some of Japanese animation during the era when it was made with hand-drawn cels. When it went digital, I dropped it entirely.

Here you go

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[OutOfBoose]

Thanks.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Thanks.

 

[Hurm...]

I haven't been this hyped for a film in ages. Amazing reactions and an incredible short.