All Things:Science Fiction/Fantasy

[jerseydevil]

‘Annihilation’: Natalie Portman Investigates an Alligator in First Image from Sci-Fi Thriller
http://collider.com/annihilation-movie-image-natalie-portman/#alex-garland

 

[ucsdguy1]

‘Annihilation’: Natalie Portman Investigates an Alligator in First Image from Sci-Fi Thriller
http://collider.com/annihilation-movie-image-natalie-portman/#alex-garland

Give me Bridget Fonda and Bill Pullman!

 

[jerseydevil]

Phil Lord and Chris Miller Set to Direct ‘Artemis’ from ‘The Martian’ Author Andy Weir
http://collider.com/phil-lord-chris-miller-artemis-andy-weir/

 

[jerseydevil]

 

[jerseydevil]

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Anime Prequel Introduces New NEXUS 8 Replicants
http://collider.com/blade-runner-anime-explained/

‘Underworld’ Franchise Moving to TV with Creator Len Wiseman
http://collider.com/underworld-tv-series-len-wiseman/

 

[JWR]

 

[orpheus]

 

[jerseydevil]

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Writer Reveals Which Version of ‘Blade Runner’ to Watch Before the Sequel
http://collider.com/which-version-of-blade-runner-should-you-watch-before-blade-runner-2049/#images

 

[jerseydevil]

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Is A Gorgeous Return To A Wearisome World
http://uproxx.com/movies/blade-runner-2049-review/

 

[jerseydevil]

BLADE RUNNER 2049 PROVES SCI-FI SPECTACLE CAN ALSO BE THOUGHTFUL (REVIEW)
http://nerdist.com/blade-runner-2049-review/

 

[LetTigerIn]

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Is A Gorgeous Return To A Wearisome World
http://uproxx.com/movies/blade-runner-2049-review/

I have high anticipation but low expectations for this, so hopefully that should help me enjoy it.

 

[RockPile]

I have high anticipation but low expectations for this, so hopefully that should help me enjoy it.

I shared the exact same sentiment, but the following article is raising my hopes a bit.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...ryan-gosling-sequel-masterpiece-a7974406.html

 

[jerseydevil]

I shared the exact same sentiment, but the following article is raising my hopes a bit.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...ryan-gosling-sequel-masterpiece-a7974406.html

I KNEW Villeneuve would nail it. Seriously guys...Arrival.

 

[chaingunsofdoom]

Two thumbs up for me on 2049! Would not bother with the 3D though if I were you (3D was the only showing I could get to).

 

[jerseydevil]

 

[santiclaws]

Two thumbs up for me on 2049! Would not bother with the 3D though if I were you (3D was the only showing I could get to).

It was damn good. A timeless classic? Probably not. But very good. Well worth seeing on the big screen, it's beautifully shot.

 

[darby]

I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about it.

It doesn't help that I'm trying to process it as 3 things - a standalone film, a sequel to a classic, and a sci-fi movie.



Overall, I was at least fine with it, though I felt like it was a bit needlessly long in places. I get the beats it was trying to establish, and it had the style of the original to match up to. But still, there were times where I felt like, "Okay, we got it. I think we can move one."

I was glad I saw the shorts before I went. I would've been fine without them, but it was nice having that context.

 

[santiclaws]

I like that they tried to establish that this is a different universe than the one we live in. And while they did have a few nods to the original, they didn't overdo it.

****MINOR SPOILER ALERT****

The Pan Am sign was a very nice touch with respect to both of the above.

 

[darby]

****MINOR SPOILER ALERT****

The Pan Am sign was a very nice touch with respect to both of the above.

And the giant Atari billboard.

 

[roenick]

And the giant Atari billboard.

So I saw it last night. I am a huge fan of the original. To me it was going to be hard to top no matter what. Simply put 2049 was one of the most visually stunning movies I have ever seen. The script and directors vision was an enormous challenge but the story was a basic straight forward narrative, which I liked as it allowed me to enjoy the visual spectacle.

I spent some time trying to process it and have to say I liked it. The great shout outs to the original - the Atari and Pan Am call outs - but also the character surprises were great and I very much enjoyed them. I will say it seemed bloated by some minutes and that director is obviously the biggest proponent of pregnant pauses and plaintive looks I have seen and he could've cut a few of those. Tyrell's "gift" was big surprise and I have to admit I did think about that over the years. The fact they did it was a great twist. I liked Gosling as well as Leto. It was well acted. Just very much liked it. I need to see it again and I urge anyone who wants to see it - SEE IT IN THE THEATER!