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I have to be quick.
@StirredNotShaken, I'm so thrilled to read your enthusiasm for BR2049! I'm halfway through the film now and boy, the photography, the design, the sounds, ... less noir than BR, geometrically more sterile, with vibrant colours and ear piercing synth sounds... I'm all juiced up for specific scenes yet to come, scenes that have been haunting me since Wednesday. I agree with @DaltonCraig007 by the way, that about 20 minutes in, the film reaches a visual height I'm destined to worship the rest of my life.
Villeneuve may have outsmarted Scott...
Al right, I'm ready for part 2. Talk to you guys in about 80 minutes!
I don´t believe a word if Villeneuve claims he wanted the film to sound closer to Vangelis and hence let Johannson go. That is utter **. If it were like that, then why didn´t he make the film in the first place look more like a Ridley Scott film? It´s absolutely fantastic how much liberty Villeneuve and Deakins took in giving this film such a different look from the original. In fact, that is one major reason for the film turning out so absolutely fantastic. All the more so is it a massive shame that the soundtrack department wasn´t allowed similar freedom. And talent.
They still have intermissions where you live in?
I've never witnessed intermission in my life! (30+ years now)
In fact nearly everyone involved (Gosling, Villeneuve, maybe even Ford?) I think has turned out perhaps the best stuff they've ever done.
Look, I love Blade Runner 2049, but Bond is a wholly different beast. Not better, not by a long shot, just different. I'm afraid we'd get another art house Bond.
I really don't think director that make movies like BR 2049, or the original, is right for Bond which is basically your average popcorn entertaiment , which both BR movies certainly are not.
Let's get someone, who's experienceced in action/thriller.
You know, make it more fun (not camp).
Having seen Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival, and now BR 2049, I think Villeneuve has made some brilliant films but is totally wrong for Bond. I agree with you totally that Bond is different.
Does it live up to the hype? Well, in a word, 'YES'.
I went in preparing to be disappointed and harsh and came out highly impressed. It's surreal, dark, existential, deep, atmospheric, meaningful and thought provoking. Most impressively, it's highly engrossing during the very long run time (without an intermission in my case).
In case there was ever any doubt, Roger Deakins is a genius.
Denis Villeneuve must be congratulated for taking on a masterpiece and giving us a worthy sequel. Does it surpass the original? That's a matter of taste and opinion. I'll say this much: I wouldn't blame anyone who thinks it does. I wasn't impressed with Arrival but this certainly restores Villeneuve's credibility in my eyes. As I expected (and as is typical with him) there is a moral quandary facing a character at the centre of it. That's what I expect for B25 should he get that entry, and I'm quite certain that is why Craig is seeking him for it.
I've read comments about this being Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford's best performances. I wouldn't go that far, although they are both very good here. I've seen both of them far better in other films although there's nothing to complain about.
The actresses are who really give this film its heart and who impressed me the most. One in particular.
I was reasonably impressed with Zimmer's effort on this film. It doesn't match Vangelis, but then again I didn't expect it to. It works with the film and evokes the 1982 effort, which is what I expected.
Go see it. Soon. In the best theatre you can afford. Ideally in IMAX. It's well worth your time.
If you watch 2049, there is no one moment (for me a least) where you are just totally immersed in that character, their feelings and their dialogue.
There is so much to discuss (as with all good sci fi.) This is going to be a long and interesting thread /spoiler]
Objective: This film is pretty much flawless. Go see it.
Subjective: This is not the story I would have written. But it was so well done I still say you should go see it.
And now....
Bottom line: if you love BR: The Final Cut you will love this movie.
Hmmm, perplexing... did you feel the new one was too serious? Too brutal? Too clinical?
But I'd have left out
This is film of the year for me. It just about edges out the last Apes film as best cinematic experience so far.
We have them almost all the time, except when a film is really short, say under 90 minutes. A visit to the men's room, or to the concessions stand if your cup needs a refill, can be paid during the intermission. I've come to appreciate the opportunity to be honest.