Agreed! Great summarybpp wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:05 amAs a fan of the original, I watched Blade Runner 2049 and really enjoyed it. I'm not usually a fan of sequels or remakes, but this was well done. Amusing to see some of the corporate logos from the early '80s revived, such as Pan Am and Atari. Even the Soviet Union is apparently still a going concern in this timeline.Polymath wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:47 pmI don't think it is a requirement but certainly helps to provide context on Deckard the character. There is much to consider and think about in each movie, so this is an example where I actually advocate taking time between films to consider the plat, meaning, questions etc. Its not like watch two Toy Stories back to back, . If you liked the original cinematography you will like the sequel.JBTX wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:21 pmI want to see this too. Do you need to have seen the original? I recently rewatched the original on TV. I don't think my wife has seen it. I loved the original for the cinematography, especially for its time, and just the general futuristic - bleakness feel of the setting, but thought the plot was kind of "meh".Polymath wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:45 pm Blade Runner 2049. Highly recommended if you are a scifi or film fan. Impressive accomplishment feeling like a genuine sequel of the original.
I especially liked the measured pace of the film. Similar to Arrival, which I also recently watched and loved (and then found out they are from the same director). Movies that give time to think, and feel, what is going on. Poetic pacing.
I have seen reviews comparing BR2049 to Tarkovsky's Stalker. I can see the Tarkovsky part, but thematically I should think Solaris would be the obvious comparison; Hari is, after all, similar to a replicant, created fully-formed with implanted memories, and turning out to be capable of free will.
Anyway, two thumbs up for both Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival.
I went and saw BR2049 at a late showing a couple of nights ago and really enjoyed the experience. You nailed it on the pacing.