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Blade Runner 2049 Review Thread
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PeskyToaster
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I got the Final Cut from amazon. Gonna watch it tonight then go see the movie maybe tomorrow.
Inferno313
Banned
I haven't seen the film yet, but I know this right here is nonsense.
The Gos' is one of our very best right now.
Chained Prometheus
Member
Yup. The Gos knocked it out of the ballpark with this film. Loved him as K.
AMxKaOtIcDeV
Member
So wrong, Gosling is literally one of the best leading men we have.
Inferno313
Banned
I was talking to my fiancé about the fact that I think there's an argument to be made that Gosling's track record is actually the more consistent between him and Ford, as much of an absolute legend as Ford is.
Drive, La La Land, Place Beyond The Pines, Blue Valentine, Lars and the Real Girl, The Nice Guys, Half Nelson, now Blade Runner 2049? Dude just keeps fucking hitting it outta the park.
The original score is so good and definitely worth listening to even independently of the movie imo.
I have multiple GB's worth of compilations and bootlegs in an effort to collect every piece of music that was made for Blade Runner (since none of the official releases have even come close to being complete).
TurboButts
Member
I know Final Cut is the one that everyone always recommends, but for people that have seen 2049 - does it solidify in any way that final cut is the canon cut? I'm not familiar with all the differences. Probably going rewatch the original later before seeing 2049 tonight.
Not really. Gosling is great. Dude has played a more diverse selection of roles than people realize.
Inferno313
Banned
Anytime someone make a joke about him being one-note or robotic, I think to myself:
"So you've seen exactly one Ryan Gosling movie?"
I have no idea why you're having a pop at Gosling, given he's pretty damn versatile and can jump between stuff like Drive and stuff like The Nice Guys almost effortlessly.
Like he's, empirically, a guy who loves stretching himself. Dude was criticised for mumbling in films so he did a Shane Black film and then a friggin musical. The performance in Drive is nothing like The Nice Guys is nothing like La La Land.
The guy has more range than Harrison Ford ever had at his peak. If "modern day Hollywood" is one that's filled with multifaceted actors then it's a Hollywood I'll gladly take.
The "Ryan Gosling is one note" hot take hasn't been hot since like 2011.
Nope. Only the theatrical cut doesn't fit the continuity.
Ryan Gosling?
BotoxAgent
Member
Gosling is a god damn professional. The man puts in the work.
Inferno313
Banned
I'm fucking HERE for this Ryan Gosling love-in.
The music in this movie couldn't be more Johann Johannsson if it tried.
Yes. He is best man on Earth. I really like him.
I'm fucking HERE for this Ryan Gosling love-in.
Tarantino better cast Gosling before he wraps it up. Gosling and Gogglins as a duo would be some omega shit
StWilson85
Member
Yeah, ok, you've convinced me. It's wrong to criticise any film ever made. Well done. Have a 100 internet points.
Jared Leto? Gaff? Harrison Ford?
Inferno313
Banned
Depending on how you take "In Hollywood", I think that might disqualify him.
Dude hides out in London and Ireland, popping his head out to take on a single role every 3-5 years...
But yeah, he's the king.
Lol, this is the dumbest response.
Harrison Ford puts out a much better and charismatic performance in the film, IMO.
Ryan does a fine job, I just don't think he's quite as good as people say he is.
Inferno313
Banned
I wonder what the fuck Johann was doing, then... Given that Denis copped that he let Johann go to back to something closer to the original Vangelis.
Shabadoo69
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Do I have to watch the first blade runner to understand the new one?
Biggest-Geek-Ever
Member
Retired.
Chained Prometheus
Member
Ryan's performance is more understated, but nuanced. There's a bit of a French New Wave thing kinda going on with him in the film.
He's not my absolute favorite performance of 2049, but I think Ryan did a better job here as K than Harrison Ford did as Deckard in the original film.
I agree with your assessment of Gosliing. The script and direction also contributed to the flat performance. I guess I like emotional range in actors, a lot of people don't seem to care if they have it or not.
broncobuster
Banned
Ryan Gosling is a versatile actor and a treasure of modern Hollywood. Dude can do it all. He was the leading man in the best comedy of 2016, The Nice Guys. In the same year he sang and danced his little heart out. And remember Remember the Titans? He was in that, too.
Beer Monkey
Member
Still haven't seen the movie. Got back from a business trip last night, turned out the arcade bar down the street was having a Blade Runner themed trivia night. We were winning but ended up tied at the end; the tiebreaker was top score (one attempt) at Crazy Taxi; we lost.
Still, our team of three got two BR2049 shirts, one LED umbrella, and 24 bucks in Fandango cash each to buy a pair of tix to go see BR2049. Plus 10 bucks in bar credit for getting second place.
FWIW of the four rounds one was Blade Runner themed and we aced it.
Still, our team of three got two BR2049 shirts, one LED umbrella, and 24 bucks in Fandango cash each to buy a pair of tix to go see BR2049. Plus 10 bucks in bar credit for getting second place.
FWIW of the four rounds one was Blade Runner themed and we aced it.
He's better.
Again, the same guy was criticised for being monotone and mumbling and lacking charisma. So he made a Shane Black film and was hilarious. Then he made a musical despite having minimal dance and singing experience.
It seems like you have a weird issue with him, but in versatility alone he's in his own league.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Just left the cinema a few minutes ago.
Whew lad
I loved it but I think, like the first film, it'll need a rewatch to truly shine.
The projection at my screening was kinda shitty, though. Could barely read the credits 'cause it was so blurry.
Whew lad
I loved it but I think, like the first film, it'll need a rewatch to truly shine.
The projection at my screening was kinda shitty, though. Could barely read the credits 'cause it was so blurry.
StWilson85
Member
It's the appropriate response to that load of twaddle.
N7 MRP Weasel
Banned
God dam!
Watched the movie last night, slept on it and fully digested it.
The atmosphere is so good, i love the always raining, dirty, cold unfriendly world that Los Angeles is displayed as again, this time around is so much better than the last.
I hope Cyberpunk 2077 displays night city like this considering it's pretty much the same location, a little north of the mega city Los Angeles has become.
Such a beautiful movie, i hope it wins an Oscar for cinematography or something.
Watched the movie last night, slept on it and fully digested it.
The atmosphere is so good, i love the always raining, dirty, cold unfriendly world that Los Angeles is displayed as again, this time around is so much better than the last.
I hope Cyberpunk 2077 displays night city like this considering it's pretty much the same location, a little north of the mega city Los Angeles has become.
Such a beautiful movie, i hope it wins an Oscar for cinematography or something.
Inferno313
Banned
The consensus here is that yeah you should.
It's honestly a mystery to me. The musical connections this score has to the original are mostly subtle and minimal. 99% of it doesn't resemble Vangelis at all.
This is like the third time he's retired, and there's still one upcoming film of his.
Well if it bombs it will definitely cement its status as a proper Blade Runner movie.
My weird issue is that I haven't seen anything he's done that's really blown me away, as an actor. Maybe I need to watch Shane Black then.
I'm not saying he's not hard working or is bad of course. I thought he had a scene or two in Blade Runner that fell flat. But he was generally good.
I think Harrison Ford is much, much better overall, even if he hasn't done as many different kinds of roles as Ryan.
Inferno313
Banned
His post is the fucking opposite of twaddle. Just because he disagrees with you doesn't make it "twaddle." It's a pretty well-written post, you don't have to agree with it.
StWilson85
Member
It tells me that I don't understand cinema because the film has plenty of dull sections, and seems to think that I have incorrect expectations and don't know how to watch movies. It's utter twaddle at its finest.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Loved the movie except for 3 or 4 handhold on moments.
Phenomenal special effects and cinematography, the soundscape and score and acting all top notch.
But man, those handheld story moments need to be excised in a directors cut/workprint/final cut. Pronto
Phenomenal special effects and cinematography, the soundscape and score and acting all top notch.
But man, those handheld story moments need to be excised in a directors cut/workprint/final cut. Pronto
Yeah there were a few heavy handed scenes for sure.
tonysidaway
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It's not my favourite cut of Blade Runner, but what is it about the theatrical cut that doesn't fit in with the sequel?