Question about Blade Runner 2049 (no spoilers)

[Orrex]

Is there an ongoing voiceover? Much like Ridley Scott himself, I find the voiceover cut of Blade Runner to be intolerable, in large part because the VO mostly just tells us what we're watching on the screen while we're watching it. Harrison Ford famously wasn't a big fan of it, either.

Does the new film have such a voiceover? I can't imagine that they'd do it, but I HAVE TO KNOW!!!!!

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

1. From my understanding no

But

Ridley Scott is known for surprises before Prometheus was released he stated twice it had nothing to do with alien.

I am hoping for NOTHING is used from the book do androids dream of electric sheep. The most awful book ever imo

[Orrex]

2. LOL

If you think it's the most awful book ever, then I can recommend some even awfuler Philip Dick books for you!

I love Alien & the director's cut of Blade Runner, but overall I'm not a great fan of Scott. More than anything else, his "surprises" re: Prometheus seem more like "holy shit, I hope people don't realize that this movie sucks."

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

3. I always thought dick was a perfect name for his books

I have tried to read more than one ugh

[Orrex]

4. He's a tough read, yes

I've read most of his novels and nearly all of his short fiction, and he's one of the classic examples of "yeah, but his ideas are great!"

He often has moments of brilliance, but these are often surrounded by clunky writing and weak characterization.

On the other hand, I find his non-fiction writing to be quite strong, and he had a lot of terrific pieces about writing and the genre.


On the other other hand, his Exegesis can be a tough slog. Read at your own risk!

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

5. I plan to see the new blade runner it's long though 2:45 minutes

Looking for theatre with comfortable seats.

I have the blue ray of both versions I can deal with both the original voice over or not.

I like most Ridley Scott movies although some made me go he directed that? Hannibal and black hawk are 2

[Orrex]

6. I just re-watched Blade Runner on Monday

Don't know if I'll get to see the sequel in the theater, but I'd really like to.

In addition to Batty's legendary soliloquy, Gaff has one of my all-time favorite movie lines, too:

"It's too bad she won't live. But, then again, who does?"


Magnificent.

[Dave Starsky]

11. Ha ha! He's my favorite writer.

But I understand how is work may not be for everyone.

Try reading Samuel Delaney's "Dhalgren" sometime. That's another book heralded as a science-fiction classic, but it makes anything Phil wrote look like a Jack Reacher episode.

[Ohiya]

10. Aww...

I have fond memories of this book. I bought it from a vending machine in Prestwick Airport in Scotland in the late 70's. I was on my way home from a Navy tour and this book helped pass the time on the flight.

[Not Ruth]

7. No voiceover

Amazing movie sonically, visually and as a long imagined sequel. For every 10 questions it answered, it brought up another 20. Not as iconic as the original but still WOW!!!!

[Orrex]

8. I've heard nothing but good things about it so far

One review on NPR yesterday was lukewarm but positive, and everything else has been openly praising the visuals and the overall direction.

Very glad there's no VO!

[exboyfil]

9. I was not nearly as impressed

I thought the soundtrack was off putting (the loud rumbly sounds throughout the movie). The villains were one-dimensional (contrast with the first movie where the biggest villain was probably Deckard). The final 1/3rd of the movie was weak which is awful considering the last 1/3rd of Bladerunner made the movie.

On the plus side the continuation of the story was fantastic. A couple of very well done switches in direction. The interaction of Gosling with the AI girlfriend was tremendous. The visuals were stunning like the first movie.

I give it around a 6/10. Bladerunner is one of my all time favorite movies. My childhood was not defiled (like it was for Phantom Menace), but it was a missed opportunity.

[Not Ruth]

12. I loved the sound, really got me drawn in

I did not love the fighting. Weakest part IMO. Jared Leto was also underwhelming.

Not a big fan of Gosling, mostly he looks cute, and is a contemporary male. Unlike Deckard.

The story (continuation) which preserved a few central themes, tied in perfectly.

The women were amazing, on both sides.

Deckard was far better than expected, maybe I came in with low expectations.

What I loved a lot was how familiar some things were, not saying any more......

Movie was great til the last second, incredible given the running time.

[Not Ruth]

14. I forgot the exact line that I liked most

Something like "Do your fucking job"

Which showed early on who was running the show.

[Dave Starsky]

13. Ridley Scott got so much shit for the original movie's voiceover...

that I doubt anyone would ever try to do that again.

[edbermac]

15. Which version?

Saw the original in theaters with the voiceover, but Scott has reedited this pic about a dozen times. I have a DVD where it's been dropped.

[Orrex]

17. Yeah, I have one of the director's cuts. God knows which one.

Voiceover? No.

Redundant scene with Deckard's boss? Yes.

Unicorn dream? Yes.

[Not Ruth]

16. Is Trump a replicant?

Tyrell or Wallace?

[Not Ruth]

18. This movie flopped in the box office

“Happy Death Day” has cause for celebration.

The latest from Blumhouse and Universal is leading the box office this weekend with $26.5 million from 3,149 locations. That puts it far ahead of “Blade Runner 2049,” which is skidding to $15.1 million during its second weekend at 4,058 locations, down 54% from its disappointing opening weekend.

A horror spin on “Groundhog Day,” “Happy Death Day” centers on Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) as a woman who wakes up to the same day — her birthday — every day, and is murdered every time. Christopher B. Landon directed the film based on a script by Scott Lobdell. The film, which earned a B CinemaScore (good for a horror flick), particularly appealed to female and younger moviegoers — the audience was split 54% female, as opposed to 46% male, and 63% was under age 25. The release date was pegged to Friday the 13th and the weeks leading up to Halloween.

[MountainMama]

19. Go see it....

I thought it was magnificent. Harrison Ford was great. I loved seeing Robin Wright be a tough cop. It looks wonderful and tells a great story.

[Orrex]

20. I SAW IT!

I loved every frame. A really great film and a brilliant complement to the original!