Second time I watched it, first time was during its theatrical release.
Still a very powerful movie. The slow rhythm and the cinematography create a very heavy atmosphere, fit for the universe and message the movie conveys.
Some of the shots give a Dune vibe, nice to see this so many years before the first Dune movie.
Definitely recommended if you like SF and dystopian universes
I also saw it in the theater. So tragic that it did so poorly in theatres.
Visually stunning. There are some amazing looking scenes, standout being the huge holographic woman.
Tragic storytelling. These poor goddamn replicants who are so close to human.
Fascinating characters both real and virtual.
Instant classic. Different from the original and both better and worse.
I own this on blue ray. Thanks for the reminder, I need to rewatch both of these awesome films.
I watched the original before the sequel just so I could follow the story after hearing so many people recommend the sequel. My thoughts on the original are it has an awesome vibe and cool music, but the story didn’t capture me because I didn’t know what characters I should be rooting for. Add that to the overall depressive nature of the directing, and it bored me.
The sequel took all of what I thought was cool about the original - that unique vibe and music and art - and put it into a fresh story, with clearer characters that evolve throughout the story, a plot with heaps of important characters that makes you think about something besides only “Is the main character a replicant?” Plenty of small characters that are interesting and essential to the plot, and not throwaways. The original felt like it set up the entire fabric of the sequel, but man does the sequel create a beautiful final product.
The storyline with Jared Leto (also the weakest aspect) goes nowhere. I think it falls apart in the end. Visually great but pointless. It felt like a waste of time.
Heavy spoilers ahead for anyone who is, for some reason, in this thread having not seen it
Obviously you’re 100% entitled to feel however you feel about the movie, but I am a little confused by this. Wallace (Leto’s character) was the driving force behind basically the entire film. K got accidentally wrapped up in Wallace’s attempt to find the replicant child. That’s what Dave Bautista’s character was hiding at the start, it’s why Luv went to capture Deckard, and learning about it is what ultimately motivated K to go rescue Deckard in the end.
Idk how the guy keeps getting cast in stuff. I don’t hate him but he’s just not that compelling as an actor. And has he been in anything successful?
I really liked it, I thought it was a terrific sequel and brought a lot of interesting new ideas to the table - the girlfriend in particular. I still think the original is a better film, though, 2049 felt a little unfocused and Leto’s character was nowhere near Roy Batty.
Interesting. IMO BR2049 is a super rare case where the sequel can arguably be considered an equal or better film than the original. Sure, the original set the theme and tone, and the sequel just built on it; but the execution is what separates 2049 from other sequels to classic films.
