Why? #:-)
well, does that put to rest the idea that Deckard was a replicant?
Still have to see the first one.
Quote from: bayonetbrant on December 19, 2016, 02:28:47 PM
well, does that put to rest the idea that Deckard was a replicant?
seems like it.
Quote from: bbmike on December 19, 2016, 02:35:05 PM
Still have to see the first one.
Personally I like the version with Harrison Ford Naration. The Director's Cut is mostly what you find everywhere that lacks it. Either is worth watching. I believe i read somewhere Harrison ford is on board with this new one too.
Well, it feels like Blade Runner. I've always loved Vangelis' score from the original and this new film sounds like it pays homage to that.
Quote from: ghostryder on December 19, 2016, 06:10:30 PM
I believe i read somewhere Harrison ford is on board with this new one too.
You obviously haven't watched the trailer...
Hmm trailer doesn't show much but I like the vibe. Gotta rewatch the original.
As I said before, my favorite Christmas movie!
Quote from: panzerde on December 19, 2016, 06:35:07 PM
As I said before, my favorite Christmas movie!
Do androids dream of electric sugar plums?
Triss sugar plums
She had sweet sugar plums.
Looks good. I see it FINALLY stopped raining in the L.A. of the future though it's still dark in 2049. Must be Global Darkening.
Maybe they will finally incorporate Mercerism, though it will probably end up as some kind of gov't/multinational conspiracy.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 20, 2016, 08:17:42 AM
Quote from: bbmike on December 19, 2016, 02:35:05 PM
Still have to see the first one.
Don't bother :-"
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/33f7c21a61e18c4922648f84e3066835/tumblr_inline_ntsz5vC8x71rkf4dx_500.gif)
;D
Quote from: Staggerwing on December 20, 2016, 06:51:41 AM
Maybe they will finally incorporate Mercerism, though it will probably end up as some kind of gov't/multinational conspiracy.
It was such a big part of the novel. I've always thought it was a shame they didn't incorporate it into the film.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 09:01:26 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 20, 2016, 08:17:42 AM
Quote from: bbmike on December 19, 2016, 02:35:05 PM
Still have to see the first one.
Don't bother :-"
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/33f7c21a61e18c4922648f84e3066835/tumblr_inline_ntsz5vC8x71rkf4dx_500.gif)
;D
Dislike of Blade Runner is one of the replicant flags on the Voight-Kampff test.
I've heard that only people that support mutant Nazi apes have not seen Blade Runner.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 09:20:36 AM
I've heard that only people that support mutant Nazi apes have not seen Blade Runner.
Exactly! These are dangerous times...
:o
MAYBE THEY'RE WHAT INVADED THE ISLE OF WIGHT?!?!?!?!1
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 09:20:36 AM
I've heard that only people that support mutant Nazi apes have not seen Blade Runner.
Well, them and Scots. You can't really blame the Scots, given the climate and their propensity for being miserable. All the rain in the film reminds them too much of Scotland.
Hadrian's Wall did not work.
I think the monkey wall of feces and banana peels is their only option to keep the Scots out right now.
I thought Newcastle and Bawb were there to keep the Scots in line? Isn't that one of the main reasons he's been entrusted with the luft 'stache?
Quote from: panzerde on December 20, 2016, 09:30:53 AM
Well, them and Scots. You can't really blame the Scots, given the climate and their propensity for being miserable. All the rain in the film reminds them too much of Scotland.
And let's face it, most Scotsmen are about as happy as your average replicant.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 09:20:36 AM
I've heard that only people that support mutant Nazi apes have not seen Blade Runner.
It was a duck and run comment - but only because I know it's revered.
I have actually seen it. I didn't see it "back in the day", so I don't have the rose tinted glasses everyone else has :peace: But I sat and watched it recently. Whilst not a terrible film, it just was meh. I'd love to tell you what was bad about it but just don't recall. Special effects were terrible...flying cars just dropping in by crane obviously and some ridiculously under-pressured steam coming out the bottom. Granted, "back in the day", that wasn't particularly bad - but watching it now - without the wow from the past - makes it look ummm.
The story didn't make any sense. We had this guy who was amaze balls at spotting replicants who was sooooooo amaze balls that he was called back to find some rogue replicants - only thing was, he had to ask 50 questions before he could actually decide whether they were or not - often resulting in the deathness of the questioner.
As for Harrison Ford - he really, really can't act. Sorry - but it's true. He's been in some good films - but the films were good.
Quote from: panzerde on December 20, 2016, 09:30:53 AM
Well, them and Scots. You can't really blame the Scots, given the climate and their propensity for being miserable...
aw come on. I'm happy as a sand boy!
Quote from: panzerde on December 20, 2016, 09:30:53 AM
...All the rain in the film reminds them too much of Scotland
Now that is true
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 09:32:15 AM
Hadrian's Wall did not work.
I think the monkey wall of feces and banana peels is their only option to keep the Scots out right now.
Bless you - thinking that's going to work. Have you not seen what they're trying to get away from?
Quote from: panzerde on December 20, 2016, 09:35:33 AM
I thought Newcastle and Bawb were there to keep the Scots in line? Isn't that one of the main reasons he's been entrusted with the luft 'stache?
That is true - and there are instructions for invasion detailing Bawb's whereabouts and goings on
Quote from: mirth on December 20, 2016, 09:37:30 AM
And let's face it, most Scotsmen are about as happy as your average replicant.
Seriously? We're doing the "miserable Jock" thing again.
:smitten:
Well, other than the music, that trailer left a rather crappy taste in my mouth.
Ryan Gosling, playing Blade Runner Jr!? Wonder if they considered Rachel Mcadam's to play Rachel 2.0 :timeout:
Quote from: Rekim on December 20, 2016, 10:16:05 AM
Wonder if they considered Rachel Mcadam's to play Rachel 2.0 :timeout:
I was hoping for Anna Kendrick.
Well as for harrison ford's acting--this is probably the best film to allow any acting in. most of his other films was centered around action. I believe I read he was discovered when he was a doorman --- and the director liked his looks. But overall most of the big name actors really can't act. Most just pout through a movie---Willis, Stallon--it works okay for action flicks---as for females it's even easier--inflate your lips with botox and wear tight leather....guys have to try harder.
Stallon would be great in Blade Runner. "Are you a Replicant? No? BLAM! Just in case". :cowboy:
I'm a bit iffy on Gosling being a Blade Runner. But I'll wait & see. I just couldn't get into that one movie, in which he's some quiet getaway-driver-for-hire. People seemed to think he played a brilliant quiet tough guy in it, but I was completely "meh".
Kinda agree with opinions that someone like Tom Hardy would've been a better option.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 20, 2016, 03:19:14 PM
Kinda agree with opinions that someone like Tom Hardy would've been a better option.
Bane Runner?
Mutant Nazi apes?
Mutant Nazi ape replicants?
Quote from: mirth on December 20, 2016, 03:45:35 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on December 20, 2016, 03:19:14 PM
Kinda agree with opinions that someone like Tom Hardy would've been a better option.
Bane Runner?
Mad Max Runner?
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or
some dude obsessed with hunting replicant pelts?
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The Reveplicant
Speaking of The Revenant...
well.. the
other Revenant..
We need to weaponize more of the undead, like so:
:bd:
New Gosling-Runner trailer:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1856101/?pf_rd_m=A2FGELUUNOQJNL&pf_rd_p=2990970242&pf_rd_r=0HJDSKP54324VJ3AQ9VT&pf_rd_s=hero&pf_rd_t=15061&pf_rd_i=homepage&ref_=hm_hp_cap_pri_1
I really need to watch the first one.
Quote from: bbmike on May 08, 2017, 05:07:44 PM
I really need to watch the first one.
Don't bother :-"
I wonder how long it takes them to make Harrison Ford look really old in those films? I just hope he's flying any planes in this one. :coolsmiley:
Quote from: MetalDog on May 08, 2017, 07:34:07 PM
Quote from: bbmike on May 08, 2017, 05:07:44 PM
I really need to watch the first one.
Don't bother :-"
this is why you have the kharma that you do.
A rumor that has gained a lot of traction at work is that Harrison Ford's character is actually a replicant.
Why his partner hated him in the first movie, because the partner would lose his job to a replicant.
Quote from: besilarius on May 10, 2017, 06:49:45 AM
A rumor that has gained a lot of traction at work is that Harrison Ford's character is actually a replicant.
Why his partner hated him in the first movie, because the partner would lose his job to a replicant.
IIRC, that idea was actually one of the unresolved questions in the original Phillip K. Dick novel that Bladerunner is based on. It is also implied in later editions of the film when the deleted Unicorn Dream/Origami sequences were added back in to the film.
http://bladerunner.wikia.com/wiki/Deckard_as_Replicant
And remember the trailers are supposed to be the impressive parts. :hide:
The trailer for Alien Covenant was better than that.
Hollywood ruins everything it touches.
This movie is going to be abysmal.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 22, 2017, 02:20:25 PM
Hollywood ruins everything it touches.
That wasn't always the case, back when they took chances on movies. Now they use their little formulas to plug in the same stupid ideas (lame love story, pandering to Asian market, utilize nostalgia to milk it further, etc.) each time, and even if a movie sucks it still makes a billion dollars. And if they make a billion each time, they have no reason to try any other formula. Except when they redo Ghostbusters and totally screw the pooch.
Quote from: BanzaiCat on August 24, 2017, 07:49:01 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 22, 2017, 02:20:25 PM
Hollywood ruins everything it touches.
That wasn't always the case, back when they took chances on movies. Now they use their little formulas to plug in the same stupid ideas (lame love story, pandering to Asian market, utilize nostalgia to milk it further, etc.) each time, and even if a movie sucks it still makes a billion dollars. And if they make a billion each time, they have no reason to try any other formula. Except when they redo Ghostbusters and totally screw the pooch.
This.
They just choose from the same handful of plots, and jam the same kind of tired action scene focus into many.
Many of the big budget movies just draw from the same formulaic pool over & over. Even when they're supposed to be a remake of an oldie that didn't fit those few formulae, they'll still jam in what they believe to be the tried & true go-to crap.
Old classics are often considered so because they
weren't something you'd see all the time. Apparently the orgs funding Hollywood movies are terrified of risking their millions in order to make a big blockbuster. Settling for small gains via repeatedly running the same movies in different guises. Even if those guises are the flayed skin of an older, and more unique, great movie.
It's a large part of the reason American moviegoer numbers have steadily dropped over the years, having been subjected to the repetition. We've become jaded with that crap. Whereas places like China aren't since they've only recently
had many big movies playing in their theaters.
https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/blade-runner-prequel-2036/
"prequels" that are bridging the gap btw the 2 movies
Interesting, but not overwhelming. You've got my attention because there's so little else worth watching. So, play-on.
The short was okay. Still not terribly excited about the movie.
This prequel short was quite enjoyable.
I still hope the actual movie doesn't turn into another 80 minute explosionfest chase scene in a 90 minute movie, like so many others. Fingers crossed it's more like this short.
I'm quietly hopeful for this movie. I was really impressed with Denis Villeneuve's Arrival.
Quote from: Pinetree on September 02, 2017, 06:22:57 PM
I'm quietly hopeful for this movie. I was really impressed with Denis Villeneuve's Arrival.
Good to know. I've been thinking of watching 'Arrival' this weekend. After 'Awesome Mixtape #2', that is.
He's the only decent thing to come out of Quebec - other than Mitsou 8)
What about caribou?
Caribou are awesome however 'Arrival' was not. To me anyway. I can't justify my dislikes without major movie spoils but the whole world-wide reaction thing struck me as very unlikely. And the aliens weren't hot, naked chicks with laser rifles. >:(
Quote from: Pinetree on September 02, 2017, 06:22:57 PM
I'm quietly hopeful for this movie. I was really impressed with Denis Villeneuve's Arrival.
Arrival's not the only good movie he's made. He's got a pretty strong overall filmography backing him up. In my opinion, he hasn't made a bad one yet.
Also of note, after Blade Runner, he's the one Legendary pictures has tapped to do Dune. He says he wants Dune to be the film he's remembered for, and his passion for the projects he's worked on has been more than palpable. So yeah, I'm really pulling for him to keep succeeding.
Quote from: mirth on September 02, 2017, 07:17:22 PM
What about caribou?
Never had the same impact on me as Mitsou. But i know a few guys...... :timeout: I better stop there!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/arts/blade-runner-2049-ryan-gosling-harrison-ford-ridley-scott-denis-villeneuve.html
I really need to watch Blade Runner. :-\
Yes you do.
Hmm. Now here's a curious thought.
For a philistine who has never seen Bladerunner, is it better to see the original, with the voice over happy ending, and then the Director's Cut?
Or skip the original and only see the Director's Cut?
I can't see any point in seeing them out of order, so that's not worthy of discussion.
Directors cut all the way. You can be a retro hipster here for the first time
The Directors Cut and Theatrical versions of Blade Runner are almost entirely different films thematically even if they share 95% of the same footage. They have very different interpretations about who and what Rick Deckard is. The voice over in the Theatrical is also really beyond awful, and you can tell Ford has no desire to be doing it.
The Director's cut is vastly superior, and is from everything I heard the version of the story that the sequel is following.
The Final Cut is probably the one to see. It's Ridley Scott's preferred version and answers the film's core question.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-a-brief-history-of-whats-happened-between-blade-r-1797159511 (https://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-a-brief-history-of-whats-happened-between-blade-r-1797159511)
2019: Blade Runner Rick Deckard flees Los Angeles with a replicant named Rachael.
2020: The Tyrell Corporation introduces a new replicant model, the Nexus 8S, which has extended lifespans. (Dave Bautista plays one of these Replicants in 2049.)
2022: An EMP detonation causes a global blackout that has massive, destructive implications all over the world.
2023: A Replicant prohibition is put into effect.
2025: A new company, Wallace Corp., solves the global food shortage and becomes a massive super power.
2030: Replicant prohibition is repealed.
2049: Life on Earth has reached its limit and society divides between Replicant and human.
First impressions are out. The word masterpiece is being thrown around.
Doesn't look like there's a review embargo, so we'll be hearing full impressions soon.
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/blade-runner-2049-buzz-critics-are-raving-about-the-long-awaited-sequel/
I have to admit I'm kinda looking forward to seeing it.
Quote from: mirth on September 26, 2017, 05:19:36 PM
I have to admit I'm kinda looking forward to seeing it.
If you're on the fence maybe they can work Bill Murray in for some reshoots for the DVD release.
A Blade Runner/Groundhog Day crossover would be fantastic
Quote from: mirth on September 26, 2017, 05:49:56 PM
A Blade Runner/Groundhog Day crossover would be fantastic
Blade Runner: Infinity
A Ghostbusters reboot-reboot set in the Blade Runner universe. Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd are put into suspended animation like in Demolition Man, only to be awoken to deal with the greatest ghost ever known to mankind: the shadow of Harrison Ford's career. ;D
Maybe Gosling will turn-out to be Ford's long-separated son that then kills him like his other kid, Kylo Ren did. "Father, will you help me"? This time say, "Hell No"! And then blast that little shit before he does you. I'd pay $12 to see that.
Quote from: mirth on September 26, 2017, 05:19:36 PM
I have to admit I'm kinda looking forward to seeing it.
Got my hopes up when I read that it's actually a new movie, and not another damn remake. Or an ostensibly "new" movie that's just a remake in disguise. :coolsmiley: :clap:
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 26, 2017, 10:54:54 PM
Maybe Gosling will turn-out to be Ford's long-separated son that then kills him like his other kid, Kylo Ren did. "Father, will you help me"? This time say, "Hell No"! And then blast that little shit before he does you. I'd pay $12 to see that.
deckard shot first?
Where the hell have you been?
waiting for the one thread i could post a snappy reply to
4 months!!!!!!
That's a long wait for sharp wit. Work on it.
Quote from: undercovergeek on September 27, 2017, 07:33:24 AM
waiting for the one thread i could post a snappy reply to
4 months!!!!!!
and counting :P
touche
lol
welcome back! ;)
'geek?
BOB!!
cheers mirth
Happy I could bring THE UCG back! Next I'm working on bringing back the Corvair. It's not too late.
Bring back Firefly while you're at it.
I'll vote for that!
I already did but I'm keeping it just for ME. :coolsmiley:
We wants it precious, yes we does.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/29/blade-runner-2049-review-ryan-gosling-harrison-ford-denis-villeneuve?CMP=share_btn_fb
Sounding better and better.
Currently at a 98% and 8.7 out of 10 on RT. Seems impressive so far. The one negative review isn't really that negative.
In depth (and favorable) Variety review
Spoilers! (duh)
http://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/blade-runner-2049-review-1202576220/
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/blade-runner-2049-keeps-the-best-part-of-blade-runner-whether-you-like-it-or-not
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 02, 2017, 03:28:28 PM
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/blade-runner-2049-keeps-the-best-part-of-blade-runner-whether-you-like-it-or-not
Wow. The praise continues.
I didn't realize it's so long. Will have to remember to dehydrate the night before the theater. ;D
How It Should Have Ended dubs
Blade Runner.
:D
0:40 is the start..
Here's the other 2 short films:
the anime one is superb.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/10/07/box-office-blade-runner-2049-bombs-with-disastrous-13m-friday/#70a1d4b14f15
"Early in the 21st Century, HOLLYWOOD advanced movie evolution to the NOSTALGIA phase -- films virtually identical to the original -- but still technically
Sequels."
I'll go see it tomrrow, or the day after.
Then you can get the real dope.
I should add that despite his sourly sarcastic opening monologues (yes, there are two such opening monologues, before the episode intro even rolls), MovieBob actually liked the film and felt pretty satisfied by it.
This review argues that it's probably better than the first one.
Went to a late evening show.
Quite enjoyed it.
If you're looking for an action movie, this isn't it. The movie's long, and a slow burner.
But it was a beautifully dark world, and lets you soak up that sweet dystopian flavor. Also - not for those who dislike dark moody shit. I was locked in for the whole 2 hours and 44 minutes, or thereabouts. Soakin' it up. Immersed in it.
In other words, if you enjoyed the original Blade Runner, you'll enjoy this one. Go see it. :bd:
Hollywood didn't sodomize the property with it's cookie cutter bullshit in this sequel, as they've done to so many remakes & reboots in recent years. Feels true to the original. 8)
Mike and Jay liked it!
...but thought the pacing was too langorous. Or however the French spell that word. Their general comments suggest agreement with "Mr. Sunday": arguably better than the original.
Quote from: Nefaro on October 10, 2017, 01:20:43 AM
Went to a late evening show.
Quite enjoyed it.
If you're looking for an action movie, this isn't it. The movie's long, and a slow burner.
But it was a beautifully dark world, and lets you soak up that sweet dystopian flavor. Also - not for those who dislike dark moody shit. I was locked in for the whole 2 hours and 44 minutes, or thereabouts. Soakin' it up. Immersed in it.
In other words, if you enjoyed the original Blade Runner, you'll enjoy this one. Go see it. :bd:
Hollywood didn't sodomize the property with it's cookie cutter bullshit in this sequel, as they've done to so many remakes & reboots in recent years. Feels true to the original. 8)
Nice. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Ha! "What I'm trying to say is that... Blade Runner 2049 stole from Star Trek Voyager. ....and there's nothing more embarrassing than that." -- Mike from RLM
(But to reiterate, they both liked the film and even think it's objectively better than the original.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 10, 2017, 08:43:19 AM
Ha! "What I'm trying to say is that... Blade Runner 2049 stole from Star Trek Voyager. ....and there's nothing more embarrassing than that." -- Mike from RLM
(But to reiterate, they both liked the film and even think it's objectively better than the original.)
People corrected them on that point in the comments. Regarding Voyager stealing it from Red Dwarf. ;D
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 10, 2017, 08:11:21 AM
Mike and Jay liked it!
...but thought the pacing was too langorous. Or however the French spell that word. Their general comments suggest agreement with "Mr. Sunday": arguably better than the original.
And they hate nearly everything. ;D
I was concerned about the runtime, before going in. But I made it all the way through, and was glued nearly the whole time. Except part of what passes for a weird sex scene lead-in. No actual sex scene, though, so no foul.
Even if you thought the original movie was decent, but very flawed, I think you'd like the new one much better.
**
I do recommend watching the 3 shorts on YouTube, before going to see it. Or, at least, the two live-action shorts. Don't need to, but I think it helped solidify some of the background details that the movie only very briefly mentioned, and may not have expressed well enough to understand some bits.
While there is a couple moments where the movie gives a callback to earlier things, it still often depends on the viewer remembering earlier bits to get that "Ahh-ha!" reaction. Seemed to have less hand-holding than many big budget movies today, which is great.
I'm not sure I can stay awake for 3 hours straight. I may need a nap half-way through.
Sir Slash's day:
5:00 a.m.: Wake up
5:15 a.m.: Tinkle
5:30 a.m.: To Denny's for his Grand Slam Breakfast
5:31 a.m.: Tinkle
5:50 a.m.: Yell at kids skateboarding through parking lot
6:05 a.m.: Mow front lawn
6:06 a.m.: Tinkle (while on front lawn)
...
6:00 p.m.: Wheel of Fortune
6:06 p.m.: Doze off
6:07 p.m.: Tinkle
6:09 p.m.: Wake up, go to bed
;D
You forgot about 'yells at cloud'
Quote from: Gusington on October 10, 2017, 12:24:12 PM
You forgot about 'yells at cloud'
He does that while he's whizzing on the lawn.
You forgot, 10am & 3pm: Posts corny stories and bad puns on Grogheads.... while whizzing on the lawn.
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 10, 2017, 02:06:12 PM
You forgot, 10am & 3pm: Posts corny stories and bad puns on Grogheads.... while whizzing on the lawn.
The highlights of my day!
...of ALL our days!
Just for variety's sake, he should get a cat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRXJXaLV0n4
Quote from: BanzaiCat on October 10, 2017, 12:07:11 PM
6:00 p.m.: Wheel of Fortune
6:06 p.m.: Doze off
6:07 p.m.: Tinkle
6:09 p.m.: Wake up, go to bed
If he does it in that exact order he'll need to get the TV couch spot-shampooed quite often.
Depends
Watched it this evening. I liked it but I thought the first film was better. The visuals and atmosphere in the first half were great but the last third of the film kind of dragged for me.
I thought the bit with the virtual girlfriend was alright. Certainly not as creepy as the one that's available in Japan right now.
Glad it's a Happy Marriage because that guy's going to be in it by himself for a very long time. L:-)
saw Bladerunner (original) on Monday
on the projector in the man cave to get into the mood and refresh what was Bladerunner all about in detail
saw Bladerunner 2049 yesterday eve.
GrogAdvice
your best approach to see the movie is: like if your in the internal mood for going to an vernissage of modern art with interlude sessions of modern dance theater Pina Bauch Style. or some other heavy culture stuff
Its Art, its strenuous and it takes its time.... its not a SiFi flick, its not popcorn, and the 180° opposite of let's say a Transformers or Bond movie or such refreshing lighthearted entertainment
If you know that before, it is enjoyable! Not as cheap escapism entertainment more as an (art)experience.
(think Apocalyse Now Redux ...the last two third)
What added to my movie eve was that it was shown in an old cinema not in the multiplex and the large old art-deco theater-style room was fricking cold, which added somehow to the atmosphere
(uncomfortable without jacket and to narrow with it)
The art design of the movie is great, ... a good transition from 2017 to 2049 in the Bladerunner universe, and you can marble at all the (disturbing, often Kafkaesque) scenes and details.
and so capturing the dystopian feeling very well. Also it does a trick with the pace on you to get you into the dystopian unsettled mood yourself. its hart to describe: all shots are a just a tiny bit tooo long, just as if the frame freeze sometimes and you are (kind of forced) lookin at a painting, then the scene continues. its not boring, its kind of a surly intended mind trick.
Also with the fitting audio, there seems to be no film music, there are back ground noises (industrial, and drone) and often a total silence! (so quiet you could hear a pin drop - literally in the quite empty on a Tuesday cinema)
The plot is developing slow but continues and had twists too.
Overall it was a good experience, and i am not sad for the time or the 9€ spend.
i was entertained but in a different way, felt not unwinded more like coming from a lengthy lecture instead
I see it being likened to a "high budget arthouse film".
Not sure that would be quite how I put it, but good enough for one phrase.
I'm on the fence with this one. I'll be honest, I'm not a "deep" guy. I like shit blowing up and fake ta-ta's. I might be too low brow for this artsy-fartsy stuff
Better stick with Robot Sorority Sisters from Pluto.
acctingman, don't worry
you may like it, now were you don't expect a casual fast paced SiFi action firework
there is action too, suspense, shootouts, chases and even a chuckle-moment here and there too.
the artifical-holoprojection girlfriend of the protagonist is hot and also the female killer, who is always about to get him, has something... i dig her more then the silly puppet, (i like cold and dangerous women ;) )
the Bladerunner world is plausible and immersive.
but it is slow paced, scenes often even very slow compared to contemporary standards of only split-seconds long scenes edited together, inspired by MTV music video clip art.
i didn't felt the 2h 44 minutes , was never bored, but at the end exhausted not refreshed, more thoughtful then unwinded.
I really hope this movie's great. That would make this the best year for Hollywood in a long time with most of the movies I've seen this summer being very good. Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Spider-Man Homecoming, Dunkirk, It, and this one. Are they allowed to make 5 good films in one year? :wow:
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 11, 2017, 10:29:54 AM
Are they allowed to make 5 good films in one year? :wow:
I think the rule is you get as many good films as hurricanes that make landfall in the US.
This should be a great year, then.
Damn straight!
My wife wants to see it - but she likes visual candy. I'll probably get bored.
If you want entertaining popcorn flick, go see Kingsman 2 in the theater.
Quote from: MikeGER on October 11, 2017, 09:23:53 AM
acctingman, don't worry
you may like it, now were you don't expect a casual fast paced SiFi action firework
there is action too, suspense, shootouts, chases and even a chuckle-moment here and there too.
the artifical-holoprojection girlfriend of the protagonist is hot and also the female killer, who is always about to get him, has something... i dig her more then the silly puppet, (i like cold and dangerous women ;) )
the Bladerunner world is plausible and immersive.
but it is slow paced, scenes often even very slow compared to contemporary standards of only split-seconds long scenes edited together, inspired by MTV music video clip art.
i didn't felt the 2h 44 minutes , was never bored, but at the end exhausted not refreshed, more thoughtful then unwinded.
Agreed.
Including the dark-haired replicant lady named, "Luv". Same tastes, I suppose. ;D >:D
Quote from: Nefaro on October 11, 2017, 07:20:44 PM
Including the dark-haired replicant lady named, "Luv". Same tastes, I suppose. ;D >:D
....the secret is
Luv's face is given by a 34y old Dutch ! model /actress (who is actual blond! , atm) ...go figure
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Is that the Brandenburg Gate she's standing in front of? Is this turning into a German/Nazi conspiracy thing? Cause in that tight, leathery outfit she could be a really hot Gestapo agent. She could beat me with a rubber hose! :D
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 12, 2017, 10:08:45 AM
She could beat me with a rubber hose! :D
Ohhhh.... I think you'd also really like her in the movie.
;D
Really!? Should I bring my own rubber hose or does she carry? ^-^
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 12, 2017, 02:14:06 PM
Really!? Should I bring my own rubber hose or does she carry? ^-^
Don't need one at all. She can give a similar effect with the stern looks she pulls off. ^-^
Stern.. and rather psycho.. looks.
I'm all.. :hide: :dreamer: :hide: :dreamer:
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^mirth likey
She looks angry enough to pass for a Lesbian Vampire. <:-)
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 12, 2017, 06:45:56 PM
She looks angry enough to pass for a Lesbian Vampire. <:-)
More like a Bunny Boiler with issues.
;)
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:bd:
I really liked this - and I wasn't a huge fan of the first one, having only seen it a year or so ago for the first time.
But this one O0 O0 O0
Finally got to see it today. The movie's freaking awesome.
The ad campaign was absolutely not representative of the final product, if that's holding anyone back.
It may be a bit slow for some people's tastes, it gravitates a lot more towards philosophical questions and detective work than action or excitement. It doesn't hold the audience's hand or even tie up a lot of loose ends. It's both an ugly and beautiful thing at the same time, intentionally.
Not at all surprised it's failing at the box office though. It has a distinct lack of frenetic action with explosions, body humor, zany sidekicks and sight gags.
Anyway, if you love Science Fiction Drama with a touch of film noir, I can't recommend it enough.
Good to know. Does anyone get their fingers broken one at a time in this one? If not, that's fine by me cause mine still hurt from seeing it the first time.
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 17, 2017, 11:05:20 PM
Good to know. Does anyone get their fingers broken one at a time in this one? If not, that's fine by me cause mine still hurt from seeing it the first time.
There's plenty in the film to make you say ouch. It's bloodier than the first.
Oh Hell! :o
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 17, 2017, 11:05:20 PM
Good to know. Does anyone get their fingers broken one at a time in this one? If not, that's fine by me cause mine still hurt from seeing it the first time.
Some hand ouchies are definitely involved.
I had stayed out of this thread until a chance to see the flick, and finally did. At a premium theatre too, with Laser projector and top notch audio, 60 speakers around the room or something like that.
Before, I also watched the Final Cut with the kids. They approved, and went to see 2049 at the opening night. The older one went to see it the second time. A most gorgeous film, was all they said, as I had warned them that if they give out any spoilers I will cut them off from any and all inheritance. Not that they would want my stock of board games anyhow, but they obliged, the good kids that they are.
So, yesterday I finally went and watched it. Kids were worried before: "you can't watch this at home, this is premium theather stuff dad".
And so it was. Wow. Simply. Stunning. :o
And there was a line in Finnish as well, to top it off. Tää jätkä on Blade Runner. Se on vitun vaarallinen. Annetaan sen olla. O:-)
So yeah. Guys: this is premium theatre stuff. Don't wait out.
Quote from: SirAndrewD on October 17, 2017, 06:53:58 PM
Finally got to see it today. The movie's freaking awesome.
The ad campaign was absolutely not representative of the final product, if that's holding anyone back.
It may be a bit slow for some people's tastes, it gravitates a lot more towards philosophical questions and detective work than action or excitement. It doesn't hold the audience's hand or even tie up a lot of loose ends. It's both an ugly and beautiful thing at the same time, intentionally.
Not at all surprised it's failing at the box office though. It has a distinct lack of frenetic action with explosions, body humor, zany sidekicks and sight gags.
Anyway, if you love Science Fiction Drama with a touch of film noir, I can't recommend it enough.
I'd even say that, if you like film noir with a touch of sci-fi, this is it. If ever there's a prequel, Humphrey Bogart would fit in just nicely O0
"Here's looking at you, Kid". "Now I have to kill you cause you've lived too long". Could work. :coolsmiley:
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 20, 2017, 11:37:36 AM
"Here's looking at you, Kid". "Now I have to kill you cause you've lived too long". Could work. :coolsmiley:
I was born when you kissed me. I died when you left me. I lived a few weeks while you loved me. 8)
Seeing Tuesday night with a couple buddies.
The visuals are certainly wonderful, and definitely something you want to see in the theater.
I think the reason I really liked it was due to the way the characters were portrayed. The subtle dreariness of their lives, and the way many of the characters each have a certain social need that's not actually being realized, or mistakenly so. Fortunately such undertones in the movie aren't brutally or clumsily force fed to the viewer.
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