'Blade Runner 2049' Early Reaction Thread
Oct 5, 2017 21:03:24 GMT
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Post by kevin on Oct 5, 2017 21:03:24 GMT
Original post: Just watched the movie. I'll edit this post later, but for now all I'll say is: it's a masterpiece, a beautiful masterpiece. Denis, you have officially entered legendary status.
Edit:
2049 is even better after a night of sleep. I can't think of anything else right now than 2049. All of this is non-spoiler btw. It'll be interesting to have a spoiler discussion later when everyone has seen it, because there's a lot to discuss.
So yeah, I'm still stunned. There weren't moments when I teared up, but somehow this is still one of the most emotional movies I can remember. The plot twists are just so elegant, I had no idea what would happen. You think you know what's going to happen and then you're wrong. But even if you try to think steps ahead and be like 'this is just what they want me to think' you're still not able to predict what'll happen. So please see this movie fresh without having the plot spoiled.
First off, many scenes in 2049 look like a futuristic set of paintings. It reminds me of Kubrick, the way the camara and especially color is used is unbelievable. The first Blade Runner had an unreal soundtrack, 2049 (while also having a killer soundtrack) distinguishes itself with the most beautiful use of color I've ever seen.
All the acting performances are top notch and there isn't a single person miscast. Ryan Gosling is perfect as one of the major characters and will probably get awards recognition. De Armas is great, Leto is spectecular when he's on screen. He's the type of actor that's terrific in a good movie and not so terrific in a bad movie. Robin Wright, Dave Batista (he definitely isn't Guardians-like comic relief this time) & Mackenzie Davis are also very good. But to be honest there are 2 performances that stand out: Sylvia Hoeks has solidified her position in Hollywood with her performance. And of course Harrison Ford, he knocks it out of the park and then some. Wouldn't be surprised if he also gets a lot of awards recognition.
The atmosphere of 2049 is very special and it is paced so well, it was almost 3 hours but I wouldn't mind if it was even an hour longer. That's because it doesn't feel like a small movie, this is an epic, gigantic in scope while also paying so much attention to detail and for example facial expressions.
The themes that are being discussed have been discussed many times in movies, but almost never as deep and beautiful as here. Ford was right, The script is indeed a masterpiece. The writing is just so good, there's a scene with Leto's character that contains incredible dialogue. I haven't talked about the plot so far and I don't intend to. You have to experience this story yourself, just like Arrival all the storylines and plot points fall together so perfectly when the movie ends that I get chills just thinking about it.
One last thing I want to say is that this isn't an action movie. It's an experience, an atmospheric sci-fi epic about life and its meaning. There are still a couple of action scenes in there and they are amazing (I'm running out of superlatives). There are two specific action scenes that are honestly two of the best action scenes I've ever seen. Especially during one of them, my jaw dropped on the floor. The thing is, many movies have a climax containing the best scene of the movie. But every scene in 2049 feels like 'that one best scene'. I can't tell because of spoilers, but I already just thought of 4 other scenes that are masterpieces in their own right.
See this movie if you love movies, you will not regret it. Denis Villeneuve has done the impossible: make a sequel to a classic, in this day and age where making a big budget movie with 100% artistic freedom is nearly impossible, that may even be better than the original. 10/10 best of year so far.
Edit:
2049 is even better after a night of sleep. I can't think of anything else right now than 2049. All of this is non-spoiler btw. It'll be interesting to have a spoiler discussion later when everyone has seen it, because there's a lot to discuss.
So yeah, I'm still stunned. There weren't moments when I teared up, but somehow this is still one of the most emotional movies I can remember. The plot twists are just so elegant, I had no idea what would happen. You think you know what's going to happen and then you're wrong. But even if you try to think steps ahead and be like 'this is just what they want me to think' you're still not able to predict what'll happen. So please see this movie fresh without having the plot spoiled.
First off, many scenes in 2049 look like a futuristic set of paintings. It reminds me of Kubrick, the way the camara and especially color is used is unbelievable. The first Blade Runner had an unreal soundtrack, 2049 (while also having a killer soundtrack) distinguishes itself with the most beautiful use of color I've ever seen.
All the acting performances are top notch and there isn't a single person miscast. Ryan Gosling is perfect as one of the major characters and will probably get awards recognition. De Armas is great, Leto is spectecular when he's on screen. He's the type of actor that's terrific in a good movie and not so terrific in a bad movie. Robin Wright, Dave Batista (he definitely isn't Guardians-like comic relief this time) & Mackenzie Davis are also very good. But to be honest there are 2 performances that stand out: Sylvia Hoeks has solidified her position in Hollywood with her performance. And of course Harrison Ford, he knocks it out of the park and then some. Wouldn't be surprised if he also gets a lot of awards recognition.
The atmosphere of 2049 is very special and it is paced so well, it was almost 3 hours but I wouldn't mind if it was even an hour longer. That's because it doesn't feel like a small movie, this is an epic, gigantic in scope while also paying so much attention to detail and for example facial expressions.
The themes that are being discussed have been discussed many times in movies, but almost never as deep and beautiful as here. Ford was right, The script is indeed a masterpiece. The writing is just so good, there's a scene with Leto's character that contains incredible dialogue. I haven't talked about the plot so far and I don't intend to. You have to experience this story yourself, just like Arrival all the storylines and plot points fall together so perfectly when the movie ends that I get chills just thinking about it.
One last thing I want to say is that this isn't an action movie. It's an experience, an atmospheric sci-fi epic about life and its meaning. There are still a couple of action scenes in there and they are amazing (I'm running out of superlatives). There are two specific action scenes that are honestly two of the best action scenes I've ever seen. Especially during one of them, my jaw dropped on the floor. The thing is, many movies have a climax containing the best scene of the movie. But every scene in 2049 feels like 'that one best scene'. I can't tell because of spoilers, but I already just thought of 4 other scenes that are masterpieces in their own right.
See this movie if you love movies, you will not regret it. Denis Villeneuve has done the impossible: make a sequel to a classic, in this day and age where making a big budget movie with 100% artistic freedom is nearly impossible, that may even be better than the original. 10/10 best of year so far.