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Blade Runner 2049

  • 2017
  • R
  • 2h 44m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Harrison Ford, Jared Leto, Ryan Gosling, and Ana de Armas in Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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Young Blade Runner K's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former Blade Runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years.Young Blade Runner K's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former Blade Runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years.Young Blade Runner K's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former Blade Runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years.

  • Director
    • Denis Villeneuve
  • Writers
    • Hampton Fancher
    • Michael Green
    • Philip K. Dick
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Ana de Armas
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    714K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    328
    115
    • Director
      • Denis Villeneuve
    • Writers
      • Hampton Fancher
      • Michael Green
      • Philip K. Dick
    • Stars
      • Harrison Ford
      • Ryan Gosling
      • Ana de Armas
    • 2.6KUser reviews
    • 590Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 100 wins & 163 nominations total

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    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Rick Deckard
    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    • 'K'
    Ana de Armas
    Ana de Armas
    • Joi
    Dave Bautista
    Dave Bautista
    • Sapper Morton
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Lieutenant Joshi
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Interviewer
    Vilma Szécsi
    • Angry Old Lady
    Wood Harris
    Wood Harris
    • Nandez
    David Dastmalchian
    David Dastmalchian
    • Coco
    Tómas Lemarquis
    Tómas Lemarquis
    • File Clerk
    Sylvia Hoeks
    Sylvia Hoeks
    • Luv
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Gaff
    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Niander Wallace
    Sallie Harmsen
    Sallie Harmsen
    • Female Replicant
    Hiam Abbass
    Hiam Abbass
    • Freysa
    Mackenzie Davis
    Mackenzie Davis
    • Mariette
    Krista Kosonen
    Krista Kosonen
    • Doxie #2
    Elarica Johnson
    Elarica Johnson
    • Doxie #3
    • Director
      • Denis Villeneuve
    • Writers
      • Hampton Fancher
      • Michael Green
      • Philip K. Dick
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Blade Runner 2049' is lauded for its visuals, world-building, and themes. Performances by Gosling and Ford, and Villeneuve's direction receive acclaim. Criticisms include slow pace, lack of originality, and plot issues. Some find it inferior to the original, while others see it as a successful expansion. Length and pacing are frequent drawbacks, though many appreciate its artistic ambition and thought-provoking nature.
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    8wolcottalexander

    Quality Sci-Fi

    The user reviews seems to be over-run by a troll. Lots of repetitive 2 and 3 stars reviews that all read like they're written by the same person.

    It's a relief they still make movies like this; movies for adults. Yes it's a sequel, but it's quality and it stands on its own. This is real sci-fi, made with a proper budget and brought to life by artists. It's serious and paced so that you have time to think. If you're a fan of the genre and can appreciate some ambiguity and a little space for questions to breathe then I think you will appreciate this film. But if you can't remember the last time you read a book then maybe you will find this movie long and boring.

    The cast, acting, and plot are all quite good with only a few misses. The soundtrack doesn't blow me away but it's suitable. The visuals are incredible though and where this movie really shines; I can't think of a single moment in the film where I felt like the vision was held back by the technology available. And the scene at K's apartment with Joi (you will know it when you see it) pushed the envelope of what I thought was possible to do in a film. This one is a real stunner visually. Like the original, I expect Blade Runner 2049 to hold up extremely well over time.
    9dasdemirovdursun

    Future classic

    With great acting, great screenplay, incredible cinematography Blade Runner 2049 is one of the best sequels ever made!
    8CANpatbuck3664

    Beautiful Atmosphere and an Interesting Mystery Help Blade Runner 2049 Continue a Classic Story

    I've only seen the original Blade Runner once and it was a long time ago. I liked it but I just haven't got around to revisiting it. I mention this because even though I'm not a die-hard fan of Blade Runner, I still found the plot of 2049 engrossing. It's a well put together mystery, I found that they constantly took the plot in unexpected directions and other than the trailer spoiling the return of Deckard, I was always excited about what was going to happen next. The movie pulls an excellent bait and switch at the end that really surprised me. They made the right decision to not repeat the formula of the first one and take the story to a new place. They also create some compelling subplots which is something that few movies get right.

    The biggest star of this movie is the cinematography and the excellent work of Roger Deakins. The original was noteworthy with the special environment that Ridley Scott and his creative team brought to the screen. That was continued here if not improved upon. The look of L.A. in 2049 they decided to go with isn't completely distinct but it was a little more understated (I'd compare it to the 2017 Ghost in the Shell but less fantastical). My favourite scene might have been a shootout in a defunct club where the lighting and the background show are turning on and off. I don't hesitate to praise when a movie looks good but this is an exemplary example of using visuals and atmosphere to help build on a strong story.

    Blade Runner 2049 returns very few of the characters from the original film but they manage to breathe life into this movie through the new ones they created. Officer K isn't the most lively protagonist but he gets an eye-opening character arc that kept me involved. Deckard doesn't appear till later in the movie but he remains interesting and what they decide to do with him makes his appearance worthwhile. I also really liked some of the smaller supporting characters. Sapper really helps kick off the movie, what Joi represents is extremely emotional and Mariette is so mysterious that her involvement brings up more and more questions. Add in that Niander Wallace and Luv make for pretty menacing villains and you have a pretty well-rounded and fascinating script.

    I don't think that the actors/actresses will be the focal point of the awards attention that this movie will get but that doesn't mean there aren't exemplary performances. Gosling is good as K, he's deliberately robotic and he accomplishes a lot through his subtlety. Harrison Ford isn't in the movie as much as I wanted him to be (he's still one of my all-time favourite actors) but he holds up his end. He works with Gosling well and they have a solid rapport. Surprisingly, I really liked Sylvia Hoeks. She stole a lot of her scenes and I thought she was great even acting against a stacked cast. Dave Bautista showed he has a lot more range than people give him credit for. Jared Leto is in a very Jared Leto role (deliberately weird and hard to understand) but he does it well and although he might be a little creepy, the guy is still a great actor. I also want to credit Ana de Armas, she was distinctly warm and she showed a lot more emotion than I had seen from her previously.

    There were points in this movie I could have rated this a 9/10 but some small things that I had to dock the movie for. Even with a compelling story, the movie has such a long run time that it couldn't help but drag. There are certain scenes where the movie wants you to really drink in the environment but they could have edited it a little tighter. They also couldn't help but lose me at points through how much artistic flair the utilize. Villenueve is an authority in this area and while I appreciate an artistic approach to this science fiction tale, for me they overdid it a little.

    I was surprised how much I ended up liking Blade Runner 2049. I think if you're a big fan of the original, you'll love this to bits. This is successful in bringing in the uninitiated but I think fans will enjoy this even more. I haven't been on board for all of Villenueve's films but this is a good combination of his artistic style with enough of a commercial element for the masses. I'd give this somewhere between an 8-9 but with the extremely long run time, I'll give this an 8/10.
    8Serge_Zehnder

    The Truth in the Rain

    To chase after an iconic masterpiece, to imitate or to try and supplant its rightful place, is a fool's errand.

    Thankfully director Denis Villeneuve along with his talented collaborators never succumbs to imitating or trying to super-cede Ridley Scott's 1982 landmark "Blade Runner".

    Hampton Fancher, who created the story of the original, has crafted a new screenplay with Michael Green, that not only builds on the themes of "Blade Runner", but ties them together with larger questions about the current human state and its challenges.

    Ryan Gosling stars as a replicant of the latest generation, who tries to solve a puzzle that leads him into the realm of real and manufactured life, and walks along the same noirish paths that made the original so gripping. Gosling imbues his character with a very compelling façade, which starts to crumble as his humanity takes over his mechanical design.

    The equally thrilling performances by Jared Leto, Ana De Armas, Robin Wright, Carla Juri and of course Mr. Harrison Ford, forge a credible bond with the audience and enhance the visual grandeur created by cinematographer Roger Deakins and production designer Dennis Gassner.

    And although "Blade Runner 2049" may not achieve the same level of force as its predecessor, it is a tremendously immersive, philosophical and touching experience, that should be enjoyed on the largest screen possible.

    The movie's pace is deliberately patient, which may confuse some members of the audience. But by slowing down and observing, the audience can revel in the immensity of the images.

    The more we move, inexorably it seems, towards the do-or-die reality of "Blade Runner", the more vital these stories become.

    Whatever the box-office-fate of "Blade Runner 2049" will be, the long wait has paid off. It is far more than just a quick cash-in on a cult classic or an overly devoted sequel. It stands on its own and adds many new layers to the question: "What makes us human?"

    And it urges us on to find the truth in the rain.
    9kosmasp

    Slow and beautiful

    I guess if the producers wanted to make another Blade Runner, they totally succeeded - at least so far. As with the original Blade Runner the visuals are the ones that people will refer to when it comes to this movie. And it's not just because of the Academy Awards. You can tell all by yourself and I reckon even without having seen it on an IMAX screen (though I would have recommended it and still am).

    Having said all that, the movie has also the same irritating feeling about it, that the original Blade Runner had. So in almost every aspect it is a successor to it. Story wise obviously too, though I guess this one has a couple of shorts that play before this movie, that are supposed to get you in the mood. They are not necessary to watch, but they are also very well made. This movie is an experience and it is one you have to be willing to make.

    While it does have some action scenes, while it is Science Fiction, it does play more like a slow moving drama with a lot of mystery elements to it. If that sounds intriguing to you, with some added social commentary flavor, than by all means watch it. But beware that you have to have patience with it ...

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    • Trivia
      The first letter of the names of each of the wooden animals that Rick Deckard carved in this movie: Rhino, Antelope, Cat, Horse, Elephant, Lion, spell "RACHEL".
    • Goofs
      (at around 2h 30 mins) At the end of the film when K leans back against the steps, you can see an indention in the snow where his elbow is about to be placed, leading one to believe that this is a continuity error and that the indentation is from a previous take. However, if you look as he sits down, he places his hand on the step to lower himself down, creating the indentation where his elbow will later rest.
    • Quotes

      Niander Wallace: Pain reminds you the joy you felt was real. More joy, then! Do not be afraid.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits, and the title proper is not shown until the ending credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The IMAX print viewed by Turkish film critics at the movie's press screening in two days advance of its Turkish theatrical release censors nudity by digital zooming. Since the movie had not yet been classified by Turkish censors at the time of the press screening, this intervention appears to have been carried out by Sony Pictures for the Turkish market, as well as for some non-Western markets in general.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode #46.1 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Summer Wind
      Written by Johnny Mercer, Hans Bradtke and Henry Mayer

      Performed by Frank Sinatra

      Courtesy of Frank Sinatra Enterprises, LLC

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Spain
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Acid Zoo
    • Filming locations
      • Stock Exchange Palace, Szabadság Square, Budapest, Hungary(casino entrance)
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Sony
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $92,071,675
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,753,122
      • Oct 8, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $277,937,605
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Auro 11.1
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Sonics-DDP
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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