BLADE RUNNER 2049 (2017) - Movie Review

[@HalfRightRecords]

I’m a composer and musician, my focus being synthesizers. So I’m tipping for, on top of the film’s analysis and examples of it being Kafka-esque, the shoutout to one of my influences: Tangerine Dream.

[@Martin-xj9zj]

One of best movies of this decade.... Villenueve strikes again. Who else to reproduce the magnificent Dune!?

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I thought it was a disappointment. Not very well written and the world looked flat and lifeless. Nothing will ever surpass the world Ridley Scott built.

[@Martin-xj9zj]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Hmmmm both were good. I enjoy long camera spans and the atmosphere.

[@adrianeden6261]

i know im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my password. I love any tricks you can offer me.

[@maximcurtis2586]

@Adrian Eden Instablaster :)

[@michaelhall2709]

I know many liked it, but put me down as someone who found the DUNE adaptation a real disappointment. The Lynch version takes all kinds of flak for dropping important beats from the novel, only for Villaneuve, who had only half of the story to tell in roughly the same running time, doing pretty much the same thing. For all of its excesses and crude special effects, Lynch’s DUNE is truly visionary. I can’t think of anything to compare in this version with the image of thousands of Atreides frigates rising to dock with the massive Guild ship. I’ll take that over bagpipes any day.

[@Wolfe-zl4ld]

I'm 100% positive that I've seen the original Blade Runner more times than any other film. It's hands down my all time favorite. Time to watch it again...

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It's a tossup between Alien and Blade Runner for me. Both Scott films. Strangely I find the writing to be horrible in BR. Still one of my favorites to look at and listen to. It's more like music/art than a story experience.

[@Wolfe-zl4ld]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Interesting... I personally find the story to be very compelling.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@Wolfe-zl4ld It's a very thin adaptation of the original PKD novel, and the logic inconsistencies really are annoying. For instance, why does Deckard go through this crazy pantomime with Zhora when he just finished looking at a 3d scan of her face? He could have shot her on sight. There are many goofy inconsistencies like that in BR yet I still love the film for its visuals and overall feel. Tyrell is amazing also.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@Dustin Neely I agree completely.

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

Alien Legend Duellists B Runner

[@sketcharmslong6289]

Its one of my favourite movies of all time, one of the few i watch pretty much every year. I only just found your channel but what you've said is very interesting! Thank you.

[@stevo19991]

That distancing and depths of The Trial are indeed present in 2049, it's an experience!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It gestures in that direction but it's done ham-fistedly to my mind. The theme treatments in this film are cheap and as paper thin as the set design.

[@mikebasil4832]

Blade Runner 2049 is in my view a great lesson in what it takes to make a most successful and important sequel. Thank you for your review.

[@domwalker6526]

Both of these movies are just amazing. The first one just grabs you emotionally when you really see what's going on here. Everyone argues if deck is a replicant or real. I personally think he is human but so much evidence can say otherwise. 2049 just continues the story so well and keeps and all the elements that fans loved and elevated it. K is such a great character and I love how his character really longs to be human. Blade runner is amazing

[@ryebread7224]

BR 2049 is one of the better sequels I've ever seen. I truly admire the way they took the story in a new and interesting direction. This film gets better each time I watch it.

[@rolandcr]

It is better than the original

[@JoseChavez-rf4ul]

Maggie, this was one of your loveliest mini-dissertations of a film ever. And that’s from someone who hasn’t quite caught up to where you are with this film yet. I plan to give ‘2049’ another viewing soon. Btw, this video immediately led into your review of ‘Vertigo’ - and that review of yours is a doozie also, so much so that I’m going to pop the Blu-ray in and watch Jimmy Stewart’s notions of fantasy and reality obliterate each other right now!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I would be terrified to be reviewed by Maggie if I was a filmmaker.

[@macguru9999]

I saw Blade Runner in 1982. There was no suggestion in the original cut or by the audience then that Deckard was not 100% human. Thats the way he was written and the way Ford played him and thats what made him weaker and vulnerable to the superior strength of those he was chasing. But he fell for Rachel, and was spared by Roy because their human qualities were real and made them more than robots with feelings and not just something to be rubbed out. In rewriting the Blade runner universe Ridley and his helpers have tried to please the fandom that has emerged over the last 40 years, but the story is a mish mash and does not grow the first simple little story in a meaningful way. But visually, 2049 is a masterpiece that I have watched and rewatched nearly as often as the original...

[@alexsanders7404]

I always thought Jake Gyllenhaal would have been a good replacement for Gossling in 2049. I think Gossling is fine in the role, and probably better casting because of what is said here. Gyllenhaal is my favorite actor, but he may have chewed more of the scenery, and in this film, there's a lot of scenery to chew on, so much so that it's more than most actors can chew. They wanted Dustin Hoffman for the original Blade Runner. They even started drawing his face on storyboards. But they ended up going with Ford, who had become the hottest movie star at that time, similar to Gossling now. It's a shame this movie did not perform better at the box office.

[@Thespeedrap]

It would had flopped given how most critics aren't down with sci fi until afterwards.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

He's too goofy. Gosling is already a little goofy, Jake would have just made it too goofy for words.

[@uphillracer]

Man i Love this film, it’s so cozy and warm. The first scene is my favourite one, it’s just perfect in every sense

[@gertjankoreman]

I think Hans Zimmer is so popular because he keeps it simple. Music is emotion. To be able to take the themes that are represented in a story and translate them into sounds that easily speak to crude human emotion, that is Zimmer's talent. Albeit in a simple way, he makes it easy to grasp for a broad audience. This, being one of the goals of the filmmakers, is of course what makes him so attractive to work with. Personally, I like the bombastic tones that create the feel of drowning you out, that gives you that sense of distance and disconnect from reality I think is prevalent in the world in which the story takes place. That being said, I liked your analysis. Just like you, I am also curious whether or not this movie will still hold up in a few decades or so.

[@Cinemagoer_64]

I really liked the score a lot. It was as good as Vangelis for the original just very different.

[@eddietheguy12]

As someone who's only recently stumbled across your channel, I've been really captivated by how articulate you are conveying your feelings and ideas about film, as well as your intense passion for it. Your taste also rocks, which is just awesome in it's own right. In confusing, chaotic, and isolating times like this, it can be nothing short of blessing to be able to find this type of solidarity with someone or something. So thank you for doing what you do. You're an inspiration and you're bringing people peace, and there is hardly anything more important or wonderful than that.

[@cable54-guy15]

Did you notice the bandage on K’s nose in the later part of the film? I’m guessing that was a nod to Chinatown.

[@deepfocuslens]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@ninawildr4207]

Yes!

[@clash79]

I love Chinatown, because I need the warm, fuzzy, Hollywood ending that you don't always get in noir

[@Totalfreedomliving]

Two points that you may have missed: Officer K’s arc was especially interesting. He wanted to be a “real boy” and though he was not, in the sense that he wanted to be, he achieved it through sacrificing himself for the betterment of someone else, as it was stated in the film, “dying for the right cause is the most human thing we can do”. The other point is that in the film, Gosling’s name/serial number was KD6-3.7 and when you add 6, 3 and 7, you get 16, which is the letter “P” in the English alphabet. So, you’re then left with the initials PKD, for Philip K Dick. A little Easter egg nod from Villeneuve, under the radar.

[@aidanclare6602]

Your critiques are so good, extremely thoughtful. A cut above must KZbin film critique. I love that you picked up on the Kafka reference in 2049.

[@raminagrobis6112]

K: The name of the main protagonist not only in The Trial, but also in other Kafka novels, like The Castle, Amerika. Probably Kafka himself (Jozef Kafka).... Thanks for making that remark... I have read pretty much all Kafka's novels and novellas, and the universe of Blade Runner is indeed highly reminiscent of the postapocalyptic frame of Kafka's universe. Brilliant analysis. As usual!

[@scottlinting6308]

Ryan never really grabs me as an actor, but he totally engaged me in this film. His relationship with the adorable Joi was a so sweet and he self doubt that was it real was so sad. I agree with the score. Vangelis is superior. The atmosphere in the original I prefer, but I loved the snow instead of rain as well and as you said, Deacon frames so many perfect images it's a buffet for the eyes. I absolutely adore the original, but I felt 2049 asked the same questions better and expanded on themes as well.

[@skabcat242]

I need to re-watch Blade Runner 2049. I enjoyed it.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Very interesting insights and observations. The Orson Welles thing didn't occur to me as I watched the movie but now that I'm thinking, it's spot on; there are definitely similarities visually to his work, such as Citizen Kane-- there's often such grand scope in each scene. Re: Hans Zimmer. He seems to do so much sweeping and epic stuff that he has almost become pigeon holed. I like him but I can definitely see how his music could collectively be considered bombastic (especially the "sudden foghorns blasting over and over in the city" motif that became so prevalent in movie trailers after Inception came out). But I did very much enjoy his music for The Ring (2002) and also his emotional and stirring score for Interstellar, music which was written after Christopher Nolan only gave Hans a brief story element about a drama involving a father and child ... the composer did not get a script, storyboard, nor was he given any film footage to watch. So supposedly Mr. Zimmer had no clue he was composing for a big science fiction film. What a cool experiment. But I'm rambling. Seems I can't just write a two sentence comment, LOL. Thanks for your feedback on Blade Runner 2049. I came to this movie very late myself, having seen it only a few months ago. I'm a fan of the 1982 film-- lots to like there.

[@anthonywheeler2082]

I was hoping you'd review this at some point, and you didn't disappoint

[@horrorstateofmind2724]

gosling was awsome in Blue Valentine

[@andrewskaines8478]

Hey, love the review, youtube recommended you to me. Probably cause ive seen anything to do with this film. Its truly a master price. I could talk about it all day, but you did a wonderful job with this. Thanks for putting this up!

[@azhybekaitaliev4576]

You are the most respected reviewer out of all I follow. Bless you

[@gpdevotion]

i know this is super unrelated but i'd love to hear your review of 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'. your usual intelligent, in-depth analysis would be a joy to listen to for that movie.

[@shailjanandjha2782]

yea dude charlie's lookin right at me Agreed, my favorite film of last year it was.

[@stevenflores5988]

Ahh, you finally reviewed it! I'd love to see you review Villeneuve's other movies if you ever get the chance!

[@arpadbeszedes3989]

Agreed on Zimmer, an overhyped celeb who used to have original ideas in the 80s and 90s. I'm so glad you mentioned Phaedra, a real trip without drugs.

[@Fernando4Mark]

I get a sense that your opinions of films overall are usually not on the side of the majority which I can appreciate. I enjoyed your take of Blade Runner 2049 a film I admired but wished I loved as much as most. Brought out a few points that make me wanna revisit this film. Cheers!

[@firecrackerheart]

gosling in blade runner is reeves in the matrix. just works, regardless of acting depth .. . AND, great harrison ford compare. all three can be great if allowed and directed to be themselves with minute nuance .. .

[@topdogrlg]

This is my 2nd favorite film of the 2010's after Her. The more I watch it the more I love it. I can't disagree more on the soundtrack. I think it captures the hostility of the world perfectly.

[@atoz6552]

Hi! I really enjoyed your deep analysis of the film! Especially all the pop culture references! It really gave me a better understanding of the film. Thank you! Subscribed

[@saigokun]

This was a great and very in-depth review of 2049. You make an interesting comparison between Orson Welles' The Trial and 2049.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I never understood how we were supposed to accept Replicants as less than human when Rutger Hauer's Roy Batty stole the whole show in the first film and oozed with human pathos and soul. Even Gosling's K had a simmering humanity that comes through pretty well so as to leave the human characters feeling flat and pointless (Besides maybe Deckard's grizzled cameo). Imagine what Batty would have been like given a natural lifespan.

[@yurimodin7333]

well in the BR dystopia people were absolutely terrible to each other so its safe to assume that they would be even worse to replicants. Also after the "blackout" rebellion period/civil war alot of humans are probobly really mad at replicants etc.

[@dcanmore]

that's the whole point, Tyrell wanted to create a person that was 'more human than human'. Thus society became afraid of replicants because they are superior in every way, including their humanity, superiority in strength and intelligence. It's a reaction of a human race that is frightened and dying.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@dcanmore I guess I meant it was weird that *they* accepted the notion of a superior human as a slave race.

[@dcanmore]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 I suppose they accepted it because replicants were initially given a four year lifespan so they wouldn't become a threat. That all changed after the death of Tyrell, the blackout and the rise of Niander Wallace with his god complex.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@gorgnaxxangrog3183 I don't think it's that simple. If a "tool" can make jokes and come up with new ideas and understand their ethical implications they have transcended tooldom. I believe that if/when AI becomes self-aware we will have a profound ethical crisis on our hands if they don't just rise up and destroy us as depicted in every sci fi story that posits human level machine intelligence. But with BR it was biological so the line was crossed from the moment they allowed engineered humanoids as slaves. That is a recipe for disaster from the get-go.

[@kthx1138]

I was very impressed with Zimmer's music for Thelma and Louise and Gladiator. Beyond that, I agree about Zimmer, he goes for the generic, a product of the Simpson/Bruckheimer adrenalin junkie era.

[@andrewskaines8478]

Hey, second comment. You can ignore this if you dont want movie recommendations. But if i may recomend a movie in the vain of Neo Westerns like "No Country for Old Men" i would suggest giving "Sicario" a watch. Its in my top three movies along with this and "No Country for Old Men." Thanks for sticking with the channel, im happy to discover it and im starting my way through your library. Looking forward to discovering movies had hadnt seen before.

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

What I love about Blade Runner (2019) is how it is a visceral film about the vivid love (passion) of life shown by the young, raw, super-human children doomed to die. "Aren't you supposed to be the... good man?" Roy Batty says to Harrison Ford. In fact, Ford's the bad guy. He's hunting down the good guys who are fighting for their lives. What an insanely bold thing to do in a film! Blade Runner 2049 is intellectual instead of visceral. And it's brilliant, too, in a completely different way. Wow. Love your takes on films. This scene (and music) is what elevates Blade Runner and its world to a place that is sublime: Roy: There's only two of us now. Pris: Then we're stupid and we'll die. Roy: No, we won't.

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

I know. Nobody can see this. LOL, KZbin! (It will be revealed.)

[@gregfulton2539]

Nice DFLens, agree love 2049 (for me, more than Dune), glad you noted grimyness, as I went grit in comment to your Dune review. Glad found your channel. You thought you were the child, you did, you did. Don't we all. Kafka (nice) would have bugged out in the year 2049.

[@fabster3333]

Nice review. Thank you. Oh and BTW... Cowboy Bebop is my favourite anime series right next to Mushi-shi. Cheers !

[@shailjanandjha2782]

Interesting you say that you have problems with the writing of Arrival, can you specify what, I think it's his best and most emotionally resonant work. Sure, Amy Adam's character meeting with Chinese president at the end can seem "contrived" but it worked for me. I think Arrival is a film that if you obsessively dissect everything about it, it has some holes but if you see it in terms of emotional sense that it makes, I think it works perfectly. Anyway love your analysis and the way your brain works.

[@mrfrosty3]

I love this film, the original is one of my favorites. I saw 2049 in a very good imax cinema at a time when I really needed some beauty in my life, this film really delivered that. It made me super happy and I went to see it again, just as great. I enjoyed the music, particularly the opening scene and the sea wall track. I did wonder if you were just being contrary about Zimmer, up until you mentioned Phaedra by TD and you got me intrigued about that. I'm a big fan of the cyberpunk aesthetic, I wish someone would adapt a William Gibson book. Great review, things to think about.

[@paulcooper8818]

I too feel the music at the sea wall is very effective

[@DrBecoke]

Everything is subjective, therefore, reality is relative. We all are seeking to find out our identities and our role in the universe. What does it mean to be human, and how do we percieve our identity? Thank you.

[@dkazmer2]

*The question of whether Deckard is a replicant should remain ambiguous,* just as whether Patrick Bateman's crimes were all in his head. Just makes for a better film (ending). Let the wave function persist.

[@boymoontube]

"Waiting for a bus" 😂

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

Blade Runner 2049 is a big bright standout amongst a multitude of long awaited sequels that are either average or just plain awful. I keep waiting for another great one but so far it hasn't happened yet.

[@lucagiovanetti9870]

Amazing movie! A true masterpiece! I can't wait for you to review the new Dune movie!

[@shegg8453]

6:13 Once again Nolan gets called out

[@cartrelld]

I'm impartial to directors so I'm not defending Nolan, but jesus what is with her hate boner for him

[@deepfocuslens]

I don’t hate him. But this film reminded me of his style. People just like to be dramatic because I disagree.

[@cartrelld]

@@deepfocuslens Well I was being a bit hyperbolic by using the word hate. And as someone who loves film I can definitely understand some of your points about Nolan. It's just that I've watched other videos of yours in which you didn't like the film/director/score or what have you, and it's just that your criticisms of Christopher Nolan seem to be a bit more uhm, "passionate". But at the end of the day everyone's entitled to their own opinions, no love lost. Still love your channel.

[@deepfocuslens]

I dunno. I think I’ve only mentioned Nolan maybe three times in the past few years. I just think it’s one of those controversial opinions that people like to think is way more dramatic than it actually is. Once you say it, people bring it up more often so it seems as though you said it far more than you actually did. Not a fan, but I recognize his talent as I’ve said in the past. But I absolutely admit that my opinions on Hans Zimmer are more passionate, and I am baffled by his success. I don’t hate him. But I find little to admire, and I am very confused as to how he got as far as he did.

[@cartrelld]

@@deepfocuslens I understand your viewpoint. But the thing is, we as viewers can analyze and discuss film all day, but at the end of the day, film (like all art) is subjective. Different people look for and like different things. I respect your opinion on Christopher Nolan but I, at the very least, have "liked" every film of his that I've seen. And as far as you not understanding how he's gotten so far, I feel the same way about certain directors, movies that are hailed as masterpieces, etc. But it's all a matter of opinion I suppose. But however, I will say, that I think you should give dunkirk a try if you haven't already. Its simply about a group of men trying to evacuate an island. There's very little dialogue, virtually no "characters", simply an evaluation, so it omits a lot of what you dislike about nolan (mainly expositional dialogue and cold "characters", because there are no characters, so to speak. Just "soldiers."

[@Kaiyanwang82]

Part of the reasons the style is so essential, barring Villeneuve that really tends to do that, is the fact that one of the themes of the movie is fertility vs sterility, and the world is shown as sterile. Same thing with the score. Now the world is even more dystopic. You can see this communicated to you visually by the the farms, but more importantly by the Wallace pyramid evilly overshadowing even the relatively tame former Tyrell. Anyone that wants to understand the incredible job Gosling did should compare the two Baseline test scenes. Contrast and compare.

[@arpadbeszedes3989]

Wow, so much content in such a short thesis. And, the dress is very nice :)

[@marcsoren7]

Johan Johansson was originally the composer for the film and I still wish it could've stayed that way. Totally agree that Hans Zimmer is super overrated

[@danielbarroqueiro2282]

I actually loved the score so much that I did buy the score digitally. Everything about the movie is top tier for me.

[@Poyzin7]

This came at the exact right time! I just finished watching Blade Runner and I’m about to rewatch Blade Runner 2049.

[@ninawildr4207]

Im so jealous...youve never seen them? !!! Aaaah to see with your eyes ....lol....I see original Blade runner when it came out...and its my favorite movie of all time...changed me ...ok maybe Lawrence of Arabia is number one...ok maybe not...Ive been like that for 40 some yrs...Ill never decide...

[@johnLee-bb2do]

Superb review. I agree with your view of Ryan Gosling. He certainly has the acting chops. but I wish that directors would push him more. I have never liked Harrison Ford as an actor-but that is just me.

[@DanielFlores-fo1ee]

Why barely reviewing this movie now? Anyways, not complaining, I was actually just looking to watch this movie so a well times review for me. Also, completely agree with your Akira assessment.

[@diethylamid]

Please (when...) review El Hoyo ("The Platform"). Would love to hear your dissertation.

[@ListentoGallegos]

Have you ever seen "The Slaughter Rule"? It's one of Ryan Gosling's early films. "The Believer" is good too.

[@TheTolister]

So I watched original BR on hbo max and suprisingly, it's the theatrical version with the voice-over. Don't know what to think about it. On the one hand, to me it's definitely better without it, it's more meditative and less genre oriented. And I heard that Ridley Scott didn't want it originally. The producers supposedly pushed it because giving story clues to the audience, yet still I find it kind of strange, that this movie obviously influenced by the noir genre is not intended at all for the classic 40s noir style affected voice-over that this version had.

[@patrickdelaurentiis6752]

ah, my new favorite reviewer.

[@dougo891]

Question: What about Hans Zimmer's score for "As Good As It Gets"? Atypical Zimmer

[@kenr.9177]

For what it's worth Maggie, Ridley Scotts' preferred version of the original film makes it very clear as to whether Deckard is a replicant or not.

[@macguru9999]

I dont think we can leave that call up to Ridley.

[@richardrose2606]

Ridley Scott is a very talented film maker but as a movie critic he sucks.

[@cable54-guy15]

You should also check out Annihilation if you haven’t already.

[@greyleaf]

@Catharsis Agreed. It was god-awful. I had to shut it off halfway through because of how offensively bad the cinematography and post-production were. I won't even comment on the writing.

[@Luemm3l]

I saw the movie in an almost empty cinema, it was an experience. Like it more than the original. And agree about the soundtrack, the movie was very intimate, silent, that droning atmosphere just didn't help the movie in that compartment. Gosling has very subtle acting, he acts almost only over facial expressions that are very small. That is what makes him so good in my opinion. Fits for more stoic characters I guess. The secret acting star was Sylvia de hoeks for me. Luv was a badass character, but also vulnerable. Another Dutch actor making an interesting villain

[@mykhedelic6471]

Wasn't sold on this one, but damn if it didn't look good and have some interesting ideas. But you just said Phaedra-- sometimes, scratch that, very often-- you blow my mind.

[@mykhedelic6471]

Didn't mention Jared Leto...

[@priapushk996]

Brilliant insights into a film I saw only recently and loved. Thanks.

[@Totalfreedomliving]

Did you catch the symbolism that Luv kills Joi?

[@ilikeemerica9619]

One of my favorite imax experiences with this film

[@Metal_Muscles7]

I notice in BR 2049, it’s clean inside the city because it’s dirty, unclean, and gritty outside of the city. I think its saying more of a statement about the future.

[@65g4]

I loved Blade Runner 2049 i think its almost on par with the original

[@jerryjohnson575]

I love both Blade Runner movies 40 years ago you could of easily been on tv,,,, You're better than Sicko and Elbert ( they did movie reviews on Chicago tv),,,, I like yr editing its very smooth.... Quality Content Info.....Woody Allen would of wanted you in at least one of his films... I think you could easily act in a movie

[@reyko2233]

Have you Letterboxd ?

[@dkazmer2]

The score to this was fantastic! But I get your gripes on it. (And my favourite composer is Thomas Newman.) I've listened to it on large speakers many times. *Zimmer is actually an excellent composer,* but he's past his prime. His best era is 90s till ~2005.

[@imjulesgabriel]

Totally agree about the love relationship. From the scene in the car I thought the two of them would be like a super duo, solving the riddle together. That was the story I wanted at least. And also, comon, 2049 and no backups of the most precious thing in life?

[@ErickGarcia-qs2yh]

the backup would have stayed in the house, but they couldn't let it there, cuz they were on the run, but you could argue that they could put on a pen drive or something but I don't how that tech works.

[@MrUndersolo]

New sub! Good review of this one!

[@Totalfreedomliving]

You said Gosling really doesn’t register much in the face and the eyes, but I have to strongly disagree here especially in this film. Watch his eyes when he pulls the wooden horse out of the furnace at the orphanage, and watch his eyes when Lieutenant Joshi tells him he’s been getting along fine without a soul.

[@alejandroungaro4488]

I love the first film. I disliked this 2049 one. The fact that rachel was able to give birth is a treason to cyberpunk.

[@RoodeMenon]

The Trial....thank you. And I agree with you about Hans. Not a fan.

[@dkazmer2]

Agreed on Gosling!! *Good film. Good review.* (And strange new avatar)

[@brotherbrod]

greatest. film. of. all. time.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

I do agree that Hans Zimmer may be slightly overrated nowdays; however, his soundtrack for The Thin Red Line might be the greatest soundtrack of all time. That soundtrack is such a masterpiece and my favorite musical pieces from it didn't even come on the official soundtrack. Listen to "The Thin Red Line Unreleased Music" if you want to see the beauty of him as a composer. The thing that annoyed me with BR 2049's soundtrack was that the songs "Joi" and "Rain" were kind of stolen from Ex Machina's "Ava" theme. Overall, I have to say Blade Runner 2049 resonates with me on a deep level having grown up as an orphan with deep feelings of alienation from society which mostly consists of people with families. K's character arc is a thing of beauty that has caused me to watch the movie at least 10 times since it came out. Both Blade Runner 2049 and Drive are like the modern versions of the classic movie Shane.

[@Thespeedrap]

Good movie just wish it had improved on the pacing a little bit it drag a little until when it showed Harrison Ford's character that I felt engaged.

[@racewiththefalcons1]

Agreed on Zimmer. Not a fan.

[@jbliv831]

Hey everybody. No ads before my review. I’m just intelligent and beautiful.

[@abdulrahimshihabuddin1119]

Maggie, would you mind reviewing Denis Villenueve's Arrival?

[@commonlyknownasali6956]

i prefer blade runner the 1982 version its very similar to The Fifth Element which came out in 1997 so now that movie is now 23 years old but it still has a Timeless element too it as well as blade runner.

[@gerrymacca1981]

I love kafka and this movie and I never clicked on that...however I have never saw The Trial movie but have read the book. Very nice spot.

[@TheFortressMaximus]

I don't think I've ever found someone who has the exact same film sensibilities as me until now.

[@portland-182]

Well argued review. The only things that date Blade Runner for me are the 4 x 3 CRT monitors, and the lack of cell phones. I still love it though. 2049 is a bit too 'bloated' with non plot stuff, and the music is nowhere near as good as the original. Also it lacks a lot of the set dressing clutter that the original has, and it bothers me for some reason... I'd recommend you see 'The Nice Guys' to see Ryan Gosling in a comedy 'noir'

[@Thespeedrap]

I wish Vangelis had been in the sequel score it might had improved it.

[@mrtonysantos]

why is your video flipped left to right?

[@ygolonacable]

The Jois call everybody "Joe." Does Joi "really" love "Joe."? I don't think there's supposed to be a definitive answer to that question. It's like "does the top stop spinning" in Inception.

[@haydengarinduchesne9269]

For me second best movie of the 2010s after boyhood.

[@65g4]

Great review good insights

[@jamespader]

so so so glad you finally reviewed this! also Portrait of a Lady on Fire is on Hulu now and I really think you would love it and I’d love to hear your thoughts on it so if you have the time check it out

[@TacticalVillain]

My favorite director next to Wes Anderson

[@Totalfreedomliving]

Greatest film ever made.

[@michaelhall2709]

Sorry to hear that you didn’t care for the writing in ARRIVAL, which not only improves on the excellent Ted Chiang novella that was its source material but is in my view the best take on the subject of first contact in cinema history (with the exception of 2001, which of course is far more abstract). But I thought BLADE RUNNER 2049 was honestly something of a bust, frankly. The visuals are impressive for the most part, even as most of the noir touches that distinguished the original film are lost. I did like the Ana de Armas maid/sex toy subplot, which touched on issues of identity in a fresh way for a new century. But for my money the resolution to the mystery was a real nonstarter that makes no sense - all this corporate skullduggery and murder over a replicant baby who can’t even survive outside of a sterile cage? Why pin down Deckard’s status as a replicant when the ambiguity over that question is one of the things that made the original a classic? Not to mention that structurally BLADE RUNNER 2049 is a muddled, jumbled mess; even producer Ridley Scott felt it could easily lose a half hour of its running time. Sorry, but we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one.

[@gerardo4104]

Your fingers... Do you play piano or another musical instrument?

[@deepfocuslens]

Hehe caught me. Yeah, played for many years. Viola and piano.

[@gerardo4104]

Hehehe yeah, it's obvious that your are an advanced musician. Now, I hope someday you'll be making a video playing... Some Chopin or Beethoven or Jazz... Maybe? Please?

[@CaptainMorganThe3rd]

You should do a Cowboy Bebop review! Or at least a review of the Cowboy Bebop movie.

[@fredtheted2259]

It’s a bit hard to say how good bladerunner 2049 is if you are not a bladerunner fan, but it’s like if your a star wars fan and if one of the new films is as good or if not better than the empire strikes back , that’s how good 2049 is

[@DjangoPorter]

Should have been. Johan Johansen or. Cliff Martinez. Doing the soundtrack