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Post by registerme on Oct 13, 2017 23:21:50 GMT
Bladerunner 2049 is very, very good. Beautifully shot, well acted, clever, lots of references, intricate, ambiguous, and I want to see it again (and probably again). Is it perfect? No. Is it a masterpiece? Not sure yet. But it just might be. No spoilers please  . |
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skippyonspeed
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Post by skippyonspeed on Oct 14, 2017 7:58:23 GMT
I don't know if I want to see the new Blade Runner film in case of disappointment. The original film is by far my favourite movie, with the wonderful Vangelis soundtrack link, and that magnificent final scene link |
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Post by SteveT on Oct 14, 2017 8:28:14 GMT
Personally I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. “Awesome” is the word that sprung to mind after watching 2049 (in the original sense of the term!)
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Post by registerme on Oct 14, 2017 8:40:28 GMT
I don't know if I want to see the new Blade Runner film in case of disappointment. The original film is by far my favourite movie, with the wonderful Vangelis soundtrack link, and that magnificent final scene link I was worried too. Like you the original is one of my favourite films of all time, and the "tears in the rain" scene is possibly my favourite scene in any film, ever. 2049 is a worthy successor. EDIT: Put it another way, if you didn't enjoy the first one you probably won't enjoy this one.
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Post by skippyonspeed on Oct 14, 2017 8:57:33 GMT
I don't know if I want to see the new Blade Runner film in case of disappointment. The original film is by far my favourite movie, with the wonderful Vangelis soundtrack link, and that magnificent final scene link I was worried too. Like you the original is one of my favourite films of all time, and the "tears in the rain" scene is possibly my favourite scene in any film, ever. 2049 is a worthy successor. Mine too, I think because your attitude towards Batty is totally changed in a few brief moments of his monologue and demise.
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Post by twoheads on Oct 18, 2017 11:46:32 GMT
It is claimed that Rutger Hauer improvised much of that speech. I don't know if that's strictly true but I'd like to believe it. The claim is made here for example. |
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Post by registerme on Oct 18, 2017 11:52:44 GMT
It is claimed that Rutger Hauer improvised much of that speech. I don't know if that's strictly true but I'd like to believe it. The claim is made here for example. Yes, which only makes it more remarkable. I am fairly sure that I have watched an interview with him, in front of some drama students somewhere, in which he states that a lot of it was improvised, but can't find a link. This gives a little more background info too.
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Post by twoheads on Oct 18, 2017 13:00:40 GMT
Yes, which only makes it more remarkable. I am fairly sure that I have watched an interview with him, in front of some drama students somewhere, in which he states that a lot of it was improvised, but can't find a link. This gives a little more background info too. I've seen that interview, many years ago. May have been on Dutch TV - I spend a lot of time on business over there.
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Post by ilmoro on Oct 18, 2017 19:10:08 GMT
Listen to the Ridley commentary on the Final Cut version. He does indeed credit Rutger with revising the speech but suggests it was done before the take and with his agreement.
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