Blade Runner 2049
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Blade Runner was one of my favorites, but I don't go to the movies often, so more than likely I'll wait until it comes to Amazon and rent it.
It was a zillion years ago and I quit after about 15 minutes.
Steve_In_29
Semper Fi
There are several versions of the original....iirc the director's cut is the best and added deleted scenes back in. There are also 3 short films on youtube that fill in the timeline between the original and this one...2029...2039...2048.
No, but it is SciFi in case you don't like that.
The original movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/
Background details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner
Very groundbreaking when it came out in 1982.
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The funny thing was that the original had mediocre at best box office receipts - and then went bonkers when released outside the theaters. I've also heard that 2049 has gotten pretty good reviews. I'll need to see the original - or the director's cut - again and will try to see the new one.
I have heard you will better understand the new movie if you've seen the original one...
Been looking for this thread. The wife and I went two nights ago so here is my review. It’s good, it’s troubling , it’s Very long. You don’t have to see the old one to enjoy the new one. But it might not be a bad idea.
Just keep in mind that Replicants are 100% bio engineered organic. They are not androids or mechanical in any way.
The hologram is very sweet. But then she is designed to be.
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Just keep in mind that Replicants are 100% bio engineered organic. They are not androids or mechanical in any way.
The hologram is very sweet. But then she is designed to be.
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Sweet as in HOT, or as in nice?
zincwarrior
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The wife loved the original but fell asleep three times during the show. It is really really slow and really really long.
My wife and I went on Friday, it is long but I wouldn't say it's slow. It is not the typical modern day sci-fi with a ton of CGI-created action, it's definitely has a plot that needs to be followed. It's obviously more of a thinker's movie than someone who prefers brainless action and special effects.
We both found it to be an excellent film, it answers some (but not all!) questions from the original then adds more to the mix. Gosling did an excellent job in his role as did Harrison Ford and most of the cast. It does help to know what happened in the original but I explained it to the wife during lunch prior and she was able to follow along. What is interesting has been the number of conversations we've had about it since, even my son (who has yet to see it) and I talked about it in depth over breakfast yesterday. It is that great of a movie. I honestly think it is one of the best films I have seen in a long time, and I watch a lot of flicks on trans-oceanic flights.
I also think it needs to be seen on the big screen. The special effects--which do a great job of supporting the story line line without overshadowing it like most movies these days--and soundtrack are made for the theater, although I will admit it was difficult to follow some of the quieter dialogue but that may be my deteriorating hearing. But anyone who is even remotely a fan of the original should see this movie in a theater. In fact, we will probably go see it again in a few weeks...
But yes, it is long (2 hrs 45 min) and anyone who isn't remotely familiar with the original won't understand it as well. Plus there is a 30-year gap between the two that some aspects of which don't get fully explained. Still, it's a must-see and easily the best movie of 2017!
Cheers! M2
We both found it to be an excellent film, it answers some (but not all!) questions from the original then adds more to the mix. Gosling did an excellent job in his role as did Harrison Ford and most of the cast. It does help to know what happened in the original but I explained it to the wife during lunch prior and she was able to follow along. What is interesting has been the number of conversations we've had about it since, even my son (who has yet to see it) and I talked about it in depth over breakfast yesterday. It is that great of a movie. I honestly think it is one of the best films I have seen in a long time, and I watch a lot of flicks on trans-oceanic flights.
I also think it needs to be seen on the big screen. The special effects--which do a great job of supporting the story line line without overshadowing it like most movies these days--and soundtrack are made for the theater, although I will admit it was difficult to follow some of the quieter dialogue but that may be my deteriorating hearing. But anyone who is even remotely a fan of the original should see this movie in a theater. In fact, we will probably go see it again in a few weeks...
But yes, it is long (2 hrs 45 min) and anyone who isn't remotely familiar with the original won't understand it as well. Plus there is a 30-year gap between the two that some aspects of which don't get fully explained. Still, it's a must-see and easily the best movie of 2017!
Cheers! M2
Used my GoogleFu, thanks...
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