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WanMan
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 3:48 pm Post subject: Blade Runner 2049 |
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From what I understand this movie didn't do well at the box office. The reviews seem binary at best and I went into it without any preconceived notions--which was shocking considering I've seen the original BR movie more than any other film by far. I like Harrison Ford as an actor, Ridley Scott as a director, Vangelis as a music composer, Sid Meade as a visionary, etc., etc., etc.
The new movie was directed by Denis Villeneuve and I have to say I think I like his style without even knowing who he was or is. In fact, I just went on Wiki to see his filmography and was surprised that he also directed The Arrival, which I also took visual pleasure in. And now, without spoiling the moive itself I will say this treatise is one I will enjoy watching again.
How did all of you find the film?
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garyfritz
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Blade Runner 2049 |
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| WanMan wrote: | | From what I understand this movie didn't do well at the box office. |
BoxOfficeMojo says it only returned $92M domestically on a $150M production cost -- not good. But it did better internationally, with $260M worldwide. And that's before the ongoing revenue of disks, streaming, etc. But you also have to factor in promotional costs &etc. I've read that a movie has to make roughly double its production cost to really "break even" and be profitable. So BR2049 isn't quite there yet.
I found the film great visually, but I couldn't really enjoy it. The theater I saw it in had sound issues. The "synthesized background noise" or whatever it was was usually louder than the dialog. I missed most of the storyline because I couldn't understand half of what was said. I'll have to see it again -- probably in my theater this time.
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WanMan
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Yes, the sound was immense and I can only wonder what I missed by not having an Atmos (sp) setup.
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ElTopo
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Awesome movie.
One of the best movies i've seen the last 20 years.
Like Inception that gave me also a WOW effect i saw it the first time.
Enjoy 
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thoroughly enjoyed it! the original remains one of my favorite movies for showing off CRT projection.This is a worthy sequel that could easily stand on its own merits.
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UncleWill
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Great film. Saw it 3 times in theaters!
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WanMan
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It is strange that when I originally heard that Ryan Gosling was playing the lead I said, "What are they thinking?" Then I completely forgot that it was him as I got involved in the story. Now I think he was very appropriate.
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Ron W
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I believe it could be possible that because this follow-up version was so far removed from the first(!981-2017), that unless one saw the original this sequel would not have made a lot of sense, hence, perhaps the disappointing box office results. I purchased the 4K BR and enjoy it, however, if there is one drawback, it is its length(2 hrs. 43 mins.).
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draganm
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best flick of 2018 , one of the few i was looking forward to that actually left me feeling engaged and satisfied
| Ron W wrote: | | I believe it could be possible that because this follow-up version was so far removed from the first(!981-2017), that unless one saw the original this sequel would not have made a lot of sense, hence, perhaps the disappointing box office results. I purchased the 4K BR and enjoy it, however, if there is one drawback, it is its length(2 hrs. 43 mins.). |
I couldn't believe it was that long, so engrossing it felt like an hour movie, even the 2nd time i watched it
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