Blade Runner 2049 Review

[WillBrink]

For those who have not seen then, does actually fill in some gaps between movies. A well done ongoing Blade Runner anime series would be cool. I actually get more of the original vibe from this anime than I do from 2049 and the music is better:

[Det-Sog]

It'll be interesting to see if, 20 years from now, this movie will have the same cult status as the original.

IMHO... No way.

Just my two cents.

[SteyrAUG]

IMHO... No way.

Just my two cents.

Have to agree. I don't think this one will ever surpass the original.

[WillBrink]

Have to agree. I don't think this one will ever surpass the original.

Agreed, not gonna happen.

[Moose-Knuckle]

So I was fortunate enough to find it showing on an XD screen (IMHO better than IMAX) that has a custom JBL sound system and the brightest digital images delivered by a Doremi server and a Barco digital projector.

This was a bold, BOLD undertaking and they did not **** this up. This IMHO is the best movie I've seen since the first one.

Denis Villeneuv really hit this one at the park and I'm glad he directed under the watchful production eye of Ridley Scott.

The only thing I was disappointed in was they did not bring on Vangelis to do the soundtrack and score. Benjamin Wallfisch and Hans Zimmer did a great job with the new one though I would have liked to have seen err heard Atticus Ross compose and perform it since they did not bring back Vangelis.

I geeked out seeing all the hologram advertisements for Pan-Am, Atari, and Coco-Cola and the plug in for Sony!

Loved that they brought back Sean Young and Edward James Olmos to reprise their roles. Olmos's Gaff even made us an origami sheep a direct hat tip to Dick's novel.

Some of the Easter Eggs I spied so far (only seen it once):

The opening scene of Sapper Morton's retirement was originally story boarded as the opening scene in the first film.
There is a mother ****ing Space Jockey in Wallace's collection. After all Eldon Tyrell was Peter Weyland's mentor.
Also of note that in their timeline the CCCP is still alive and well, reminded me of the Watchmen and that ain't a bad thing.
Johnnie Walker Black Label made it into this one from the original.
David Peoples was a co-writer for the original and wrote the film Soldier hence that film's Tannhauser Gate reference, note the waste disposal plant that was once San Diego and the one on Arcadia 234 where Todd is exiled.
Nabokov's Pale Fire was referenced through out the film.
Peugeot automobiles, that has to be from Villeneuv no doubt as he is French.
Also Roy Batty's famous monologue is referenced by Dr. Ana Stelline when she is talking with K.

[WillBrink]

On rental now. Need to watch it again and glad i did. I was able to look at little details and such. I came to conclude my biggest worry for this movie, the casting of Gosling, was not only unfounded, I think he's probably the best part of this movie. He really does a fine job of if. If anything, felt like Ford was phoning it in a few times. This really is a solid film, and needs to be seen a second time to appreciate a lot of subtle stuff perhaps not seen on first viewing. There were a bunch of seemingly minor, but important details I didn't see/catch the first time that, like the first, really adds layers to this film. In parts, it tries a little too hard to live up to the first film (like when the creator kisses his creation, etc), and some of the music a bit heavy handed to cause a sense foreboding where it was nit needed, it's a must see re viewing if you enjoyed this film.

Other than a fee minor thins covered in my first review, and considering what they had to live up to, a damn fine attempt and credit where credit due.

It's always a great thing when an actor you thought was a light weight fluff actor turns out to have what it takes, and some inherent screen presence no one can give them. I'd thought Leonardo DiCaprio was a fluff actor till he did Blood Diamond, and I realized the kid could really act. Till I saw Drive, I thought Gosling was also a fluff actor. Glad I was wrong about that.

[Moose-Knuckle]

On rental now. Need to watch it again and glad i did. I was able to look at little details and such. I came to conclude my biggest worry for this movie, the casting of Gosling, was not only unfounded, I think he's probably the best part of this movie. He really does a fine job of if. If anything, felt like Ford was phoning it in a few times. This really is a solid film, and needs to be seen a second time to appreciate a lot of subtle stuff perhaps not seen on first viewing. There were a bunch of seemingly minor, but important details I didn't see/catch the first time that, like the first, really adds layers to this film. In parts, it tries a little too hard to live up to the first film (like when the creator kisses his creation, etc), and some of the music a bit heavy handed to cause a sense foreboding where it was nit needed, it's a must see re viewing if you enjoyed this film.

Other than a fee minor thins covered in my first review, and considering what they had to live up to, a damn fine attempt and credit where credit due.

It's always a great thing when an actor you thought was a light weight fluff actor turns out to have what it takes, and some inherent screen presence no one can give them. I'd thought Leonardo DiCaprio was a fluff actor till he did Blood Diamond, and I realized the kid could really act. Till I saw Drive, I thought Gosling was also a fluff actor. Glad I was wrong about that.

If you haven't seen it, The Place Beyond the Pines is a great film and Goslings second best IMHO behind Blade Runner 2049.

[Doc Safari]

I saw it a few nights ago.

The bad:

Of course it doesn't surpass the original. Are you nuts?

The good:

It does advance the story and in fact raises a couple of "wish I'd thought of that" plot turns.

It helps to re-watch the first movie before viewing the sequel, just because it refreshes your memory of the zeitgeist created by the first film.

[Moose-Knuckle]

I saw it a few nights ago.

The bad:

Of course it doesn't surpass the original. Are you nuts?

The good:

It does advance the story and in fact raises a couple of "wish I'd thought of that" plot turns.

It helps to re-watch the first movie before viewing the sequel, just because it refreshes your memory of the zeitgeist created by the first film.

When I got home from the theater I watched Blade Runner: The Final Cut on DVD.

For me it was like going to church.

[WillBrink]

If you haven't seen it, The Place Beyond the Pines is a great film and Goslings second best IMHO behind Blade Runner 2049.

I'll check it out. I assume you saw Drive?