Saw Blade-runner 2049 yesterday. I recommend this film to anyone who enjoys going out to the movies. It deserves to be seen on the big screen.
Blade-runner 2049 is a visually rewarding film, particularly in the first hour. Design, sets, lighting, special effects and cinematography (again primarily in the first hour) are worthy of Oscar nominations. Sound and soundtrack, not so much.
The performances by the leads were solid, though sad to say, this film is too “big” for Harrison Ford at this stage of his career. (Or perhaps, like Nora Desmond, he has remained big while the movies have gotten small.)
The highest quality acting came from the supporting cast, in particular Carla Juri. Such a marvelous performance in a small part! Truly memorable.
Kudos also to Dave Bautista in the kind of role he was meant to play, and even also to Lenny James who sets aside his usual restrained film persona and showed the courage to undertake a less than flattering portrayal of a less than likeable character.
Sylvia Hoeks owes half her paycheck to Tatiana Maslany. It’s not that she didn’t do well in her role. She did a superb job. But the look, if not the personality, of her character was ripped directly from Maslany’s portrayal of Allison Hendrix.
MacKenzie Davis disappointed. Love her to pieces in Halt and Catch Fire, but here she was grossly underutilized.
Going out on a limb here and predicting: Ana de Armas is going to get a Best Supporting Actress nomination...and win.
I recorded the original a few weeks ago but have not watched it yet.
I vaguely recall the name, but I do not recall ever watching the original. It would have been on TV, if I had watched it.
Thanks for the review Ben. I’m hoping to see it this weekend.
I’m surprised they didn’t get the sound right. Vangelis’s work with the analog synths totally made the first movie, along with the visuals of course.
Just finished binge watching the last season of Orphan Black. Sorry to see it go.
Thanks, BenLurkin. Excellent review.
I echo your review and recommend Blade Runner 2049 highly, particularly with all the bells and whistles - large screen, 3D and Dolby Atmos sound system. The sound track and effects were so dramatic that there was considerable physical impact and immersion in the action.