Can a Blade Runner sequel be 'just ok'?
In other words, will audiences tear this film apart if it is merely decent, instead of a masterpiece?
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MovieChat Forums > Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Discussion > Can a Blade Runner sequel be 'just ok'?
Honestly, it can't just be decent.
I've thought a lot about this.
Here's what I've come up with:
1. BR is a film that, even if a person is excited to see this new movie must admit, never needed a sequel. The original is not a science-fiction movie like Star Wars where from the get-go it is built with the possibility of serialization.
2. It is debatably one of the best movies ever made. Even if a person doesn't particularly like the film, its aesthetic and philosophical(however elementary its heady themes may be communicated in the actual film) influence across all sorts of mediums are undeniable.
BR is truly a blockbuster in a league of its own and this sequel needs to be lights out to justify its existence.
Sorry if this comes across as sort of crazy fanboy talk, but I really feel like there's a lot of truth to my assertions.
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So I should lower my standards?
There's this weird, modern mindset amongst the current population that if a person wants to have realistic expectations, or not lower their standards for what they consider a good movie/show/book whatever, then they should be considered pessimists or have a crappy attitude.
With that said, of course I'm going to see this movie.
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I believe a movie as good as Blade Runner is possible to make
Only if you make something that hasn't been done before. I've already experienced Blade Runner and everything that comes with it. Going through it again will never have the same impact. I was 18 when I saw Blade Runner in an empty theatre and the timing was perfect. Certain things you can't repeat.
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It lacks a strong enough narrative - both co-writer David Peoples and producer Ivor Powell admit that. Even Scott said the film lacks momentum.
Can you provide a link or source? I'm not disagreeing with you (in fact, I think that's part of the magic - Blade Runner dwells on atmosphere, worldbuilding and on the viewer projecting themes - that's why Blade Runner can be different things to different people) but I hardly believe that these people have said that. Perhaps you haven taken things out of context?
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No. If it's just ok or merely decent, I won't pitch a fit about it myself but that's how moviegoers and fandoms especially are these days. It's either the best thing ever or the worst thing ever.
Whatever you are, be a good one.
The film wont' work because it has already been proven that most sequels don't do well. Take TFA for example. Blade Runner 2049 should not have been made unless the original idea was to make BR a franchise like Star Wars. Blade Runner 2049 is made simply for the money and not for the art of moviemaking like the original was. Blade Runner was more art film than science fiction film. People seem to forget that.
shareSince Blade Runner was only just ok, I see no reason why the sequel can't just be ok also.
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WORDS MEAN THINGS! Also, before you come to bitch about a plot hole, rewatch the show/movie.