Blade Runner 2049 [DVD] [2017]
![Blade Runner 2049 [DVD] [2017]](https://k4s.uk/posts/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/811SfzRngzL.jpg)
Blade Runner 2049 [DVD] [2017]
Also Available In 3D & 4K HD
Watch Blade Runner 2049 in 3D or 4K HD and take your viewing experience to another level.
| Dimensions: | 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 cm; 80 Grams |
| Dimensions: | 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 cm; 80 Grams |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
Nobody needed a Blade Runner sequel – the original stands perfectly on its own. Nonetheless, 2049 is a good time. Visually glorious, with a solid story that mulls over similar questions as its predecessor (and whose interpretations and inferences I found meaty enough to keep thinking on days later), and a cast full of great performances given room to unfurl. I do think some of the dialogue is a bit ropey in spots, but it doesn’t massively diminish the film overall. A solid recommendation.
Set decades after the the first, decade and Rachel have vanished and the authorities believe she had child
Who could change the future now , the new replicants walk among the the population and are still hunted by the blade runners including inept who is not sure if he is a replicant and is desperate to prove he is
After having watched so many times the brilliant original “Blade Runner” I was at first rather dubious as to whether this could meet the same flow and story … now, everyone will have their own view and opinion on Blade Runner 2049, I’ve got better with this film having watched it a couple of times and have now “binged watched” them together to stick with the continuation.
Being an avid fan of the original Blade runner movie in all its flowerings, including the over dubbed original although the final cut is the best. I was not looking forward to the sequel and hoped I would dislike it. I was so wrong it gripped me from the outset and the story is well crafted. The actors shone and the CGI blends in flawlessly. Ryan Gosling definitely lifted his acting to a whole new level….Bag of popcorn and enjoy the journey. While not essential it does help if you have seen the original.
To their credit, all the actors do a great job with their role. This is Ryan Gosling’s best role, in my opinion. He does a great job of coming across like a soulless machine slowly gaining his humanity. It is also nice seeing Harrison Ford looking like he actually cares for the role, unlike his recent Star Wars outings. He shows a great range of emotions and has got himself into good physical shape too. Luv (Sylvia Hoeks) is awesome, Joi (Ana de Armas) is charming and beautiful and even Dave Bautista was convincing, even if his time is limited. It’s a very solid cast but the movie isn’t just about them.
There is a serious artistic side to this movie and by that I mean the Roger Deakins cinematography, the overall art style and the booming soundtrack by Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch. The movie has some fast paced action sequences, but they are few and far between. Instead, the movie takes its time. It gives us these beautiful audio and visual landscapes, let’s us see the actors work their way through it and gives us just enough time to process it. Those not there for small details will definitely find it a bit empty and longwinded as they glance over the film, it’s perfectly understandable to a point. But those looking for a piece of art (like the original), will find the world of Blade Runner 2049 not only faithful to the original but perfectly adapted to modern times.
I recently picked up the 4k transfer for a nice discount. I originally acquired a 4k player for the new Star Trek remasters and needed something to test it out. This was my pick and it was a perfect choice. The clarity and depth of this transfer is incredible. The colours are very strong and vibrant. There’s no artefacts, no damage or anything of the sort on screen. It’s as pristine and beautiful as a movie could be. It may very well be one of the most impressive looking films I have seen. The soundtrack is also very nice, if not a little loud. With the settings just right, the Hans Zimmer soundtrack works perfectly and sounds magnificent through my 5.1 surround sound system.
I have seen a lot of fans of the original Blade Runner complain about this movie. It’s an embarrassment to the original, it should never have been made etc. I have also seen non fans complain about how slow it is. The latter is understandable (to a point), but I’ll never understand how a Blade Runner fan can hate this film. It’s not a straight up sequel and has been well written and directed. The way the film was made makes the Deckard character feel like he is there by coincidence instead of being forced in for commercial reasons. It’s trying to do its own thing and I think it does it very well.
I honestly couldn’t recommend this film more, especially if you’re a fan of the original. They play wonderfully back to back in 4k and has basically become mandatory viewing in my household. If you want a couple of fantastic films to try out your new 4k television or sound system, the two Blade Runner movies is where you should be looking.
The soundtrack is superb and the cinematography at scale is good and I think in keeping with the original.
I think there is a touch too much broodiness in the acting, which makes it hard to get attached to any of the characters. The only character that showed any real warmth was Goslings hologram girlfriend. That said I think this is an effort to remain in keeping with the original. I was most confused by Jared Leto as the bad guy. He didn’t do much, express much or say much and so his real motivations were unclear throughout.
I was confused with Villeneuve as the director. I think the size of shoes that he was trying to fill were too daunting for him and as a result I think he has not shown how capable he is as a director here. Assuming Ridley Scott was a non-starter, I would actually have chosen someone like Nicholas Winding Refn or Guillermo Del Toro. Both are excellent at dark, yet large scale movies with tricky characters and are able to hold that complexity together whilst bringing the characters to life. An opportunity missed I feel 🙁
Now I know that I have been critical, but in reality I enjoyed the film, but it could have been so much more…
Having watched this several times now, I have no reservations in declaring this an excellent sequel to the original; the visuals — though bleak, which is very much in keeping with the original`s dystopian vision – have a kind of sweeping grandeur about them, enhanced by the synth-based musical score that clearly references that of Vangelis.
The plot is well-considered, relatively easy to grasp and like the original poses many questions about future human relationships with artificial intelligence; just like the original`s source (Philip K.Dick`s novel) it throws up many more questions than it answers and provides intriguing possibilities for a third film.
It`s a thoughtful storyline and the makers have been true and respectful to the highly regarded classic Blade Runner.
The standard UK DVD has three short prologue films by two other directors (the first is an anime) introduced by director Denis Villeneuve totalling about 26 minutes and a series of very short featurettes on different aspects of the main feature.
Ignore the negative reviews, watch it and make up your own mind — this is a fine film.
Set thirty years after the events of the original Blade Runner movie Denis Villeneuve’s sequel is as visually stunning and narratively satisfying as its predecessor. However, unlike the original film replicants, far from being banned from earth, are now integrated into its economy as compliant, productive, placid “skin-job” slaves; apart. that is, from the older Nexus-8 models who are still being hunted by a specialist LAPD detective/assassin; not Harrison Ford’s (is he a replicant?) Deckard but Ryan Gosling’s (he is most definitely a replicant) KD6.3-7, or K for short.
The movie opens with the aforementioned K on a seemingly routine hunting trip to “retire” a recently unearthed Nexus-8. However, K makes an unexpected discovery which might potentially threaten the existing delicate balance between replicants and humans. What follows is a masterfully plotted tale which manages to combine a McGuffin mystery with some barely hidden-beneath-the-surface existential explorations. In this way the film both expands and extends its predecessor’s examination into the nature of identity, belonging and our place in the universe. The film also speculates about the inevitable future conflict between humans and their AI android slaves, reminiscent of Spielbergs’ 2001 movie AI and the British SF television series Humans.
At around 160 minutes I feel that the length and pacing of the film is appropriate to the challenging themes addressed in the movie, while Roger Deakins’s Oscar-winning cinematography is breath-taking; from the rain-soaked neon decadence of Los Angeles to the surrounding pale-grey misty countryside, from the rust-crusted junkyard of San Diego to the sand-infested Ozymandian necropolis of Las Vegas. Ryan Gosling’s taciturn performance as the Pinocchio-esque android is sublimely affecting, his hopeless melancholy and loneliness reflecting the film’s overall grim fatalistic tone. The interactions between Gosling’s android and his virtual girlfriend Joi (marvellously played by Ana de Armas) are particularly touching, reminding me of Spike Jonze’s gentle 2013SF movie Her. There are also strong performances from Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis and Jared Leto, while Harrison Ford’s depiction of an older and wiser Deckard is particularly noteworthy.
In my opinion Villeneuve’s film is a classic SF film and one of the best sequel movies ever made.
There are three short films commissioned by the director and available on YouTube which give context to the movie and provide a commentary on events which occurred in the thirty years hiatus after Ridley Scott’s original film, which I highly recommend watching.
This film seemed like it was a cynical cash-grab. After the disappointlment that was Prometheus, when it was announced that Riddly Scott would revisit Blade Runner for a sequel it felt like a film that had no need to be made. Then the early reviews started coming in and at once it became a must-see for me. It is a very complex film and for me better than the original. To me, Blade Runner – while being a milestone in visuals and style and playing with important philosphical points – does not have any particularly instresting main characters. Deckard is pretty flat. His relationship with Rachel seems to come out of nowhere and the plot/story is almost underwhelming – the most interesting characters are Pris and Batty who don’t have that much screentime. Now, in Blade Runner 2049 the visuals are much more grand and ‘smooth’ (no doubt due to improved SFX) but the story and characters are more involved. K and Joi and their relationship seems much more interesting than Deckard and Rachel and the supporting characters pique your interest but are perhaps underused (especially Jared Leto’s industrialist). It’s not perfect – there are scenes that go on too long – even allowing for time to take in the beauty of the cinematography, the plot has a few holes (for example – it seems like both the ‘good guys’ and the antagonist are trying to achieve the same goal – thinking that this will achieve both their aims. But over all I was transfixed for the entire running time. The soundtrack too is excallent, drawing reference to, but never copying, the iconic original. The mournful Sea Wall being a stand out.
On disc the film looks great. To be upfront I don’t have a 4K tv yet so I can’t comment directly on the UHD picture quality. I’m a bit disappointed there is no Dolby Vision layer, but any HDR presentation of this film should look amazing. The Blu Ray is very good (watched in 1080p with DTS-MA sound). The extras include some excellant ‘world building’ shorts focusing on the Black Out that is mentioned in the film and expands Jared Leto and Dave Bautista’s characters. Sadly there is no commentary track or evidence of the extra scenes that lead early cuts of the film to top 3 hours of run time. An Ultra Violet code completes the package – but note that as of this review (February 2019) it has been announced that the UV system will be shutting down in the Summer. Also the film is distributed by Sony Pictures in the UK and Warner Brothers in the US so the UV rights from this film will not transfer to any US-based accounts such as VUDU that you may have.
Overall this is a far better film than a 35-year later sequel has any right to be. It’s not for those who want fast action and easy to follow or spoon-fed plots, but for those who appreciate deliberate, character-building, beautiful films and who aren’t afraid of science fiction, give it a whirl.
I had a strange experience with this film. I watched the film in 2D first and thought it was OK, a bit overlong maybe. But watching it a second time in 3D I was amazed to be sucked in to the film’s world the way I was. It isn’t even that strong a conversion, with many scenes shot in such a way that the 3D struggles to make much of an impact. But simply having depth and volume to people and objects, having flying cars actually flying out in a 3D space, well that makes all the difference and delivers the immersion that a 2D viewing just can’t.
I haven’t had such a transformative experience in a long time and it’s 3D I have to thank for that. Watching movies like this in 3D is like living in the future, after doing that you just can’t go back to 2D without feeling a great sense of loss.
My only regret is not seeing the movie on the big screen. The run was too short. However, this Blu Ray version has some plusses – the Extras. These are well worth watching, especially the ‘prologues.’ You might just look at these before watching the main feature.
This is grown up science fiction cinema. It is not for everybody, but those who do enjoy it will do so over and over again.
The irony of my dvd being faulty actually helped me to enjoy the film alot more – i started paying immediete attention the Frankenstein like story line.
The film works – the vision is even starker perhaps than the original – more plastic clarity – more clean. The lighting softer and yet more Carravagio like (the birthday cake dream….
The evolution of cyborgs is used as a suitable parody or play on gender / animal / life rights. Often touching, the often ignored original premise of Do Androids Dream of ELectric Sheep (a must read) is explored much more than in the original movie. Whilst the sheer class of Bladerunner is not ever eclipsed visually or musically, the atmosphere is often equally interesting and the story feels like a believable next step. It never feels convoluted, the mysteries unfolding are not too surprising, but they are always somehow touching and relevant and poignant. The film is well directed and acted. Gosling is really good as the lead – his characters journey a reflection on the heart of the matter in this world vision. When do our creations become their own entity? Where does life start? What do we mean by soul? When will we completely lose our humanity? Will we notice?
Ah , brooding existential questions – ok there’s more to it than that though – some great action and the ideas implicit in the future tech constantly evolving in the movie also adds sparkle to what could have easily been a moot point of a movie. The revelations work …. In the end this film will be rewatched and enjoyed again…….I hate to say what everyone else says because I like it and I instinctively want to look at the film subjectively, but since its a sequal, ithat’s impossible….so here goes……I agree……Its just somehow not as good as the first…..
I really appreciated the length and slow pace of the film, it gave the story room to breathe, the viewer a chance to explore the concepts raised, an opportunity to marvel at the visuals and space for the actors to stretch out in. We live in a short attention span world where so much cinema and TV is now ridiculously frenetic with camera angles constantly changing, shots that never linger more than a split second and camera effects thrown in just because they can not because it suits. This film is a hugely welcome antidote to all that.
Let’s be clear, nothing is going to touch the original film. But this is an excellent sequel and I liked how it linked into and answered some of the questions posed by the original, paid homage but also did it’s own thing. Harrison Ford’s involvement isn’t much more than an extended cameo really, although necessary for the story to work. He did a decent job, but the more engaging acting came from the other main actors. Ryan Gosling was wonderfully nuanced as his character slowly started to develop and betray emotions, a great example of when less is more. Ana de Armas was convincing and complex as his virtual girlfriend and Sylvia Hoeks was just plain scary, but also in a very nuanced way. All the other actors brought something interesting into the plot too.
I really enjoyed the plot development, it had enough twists and secrets without becoming a tangled mess. A few things were left unexplained, but like with the original the hints are probably there and deliberately left open for debate, which rewards repeat viewing. There’s sufficient plot closure if a further sequel doesn’t happen, but the door is left ajar enough if they wanted to.
Visually the film is stunning and at times breath taking, with long, lingering, slow panning shots that allow you to really drink it all in. Yes it’s a grim and oppressive dystopia, with the gloom barely punctured by the neon, always drenched in bad weather and pollution. But that’s Blade Runner’s take on the future. The sound track was excellent, immersive and not too intrusive, with a nice nod to the original.
All in all, a worthy sequel that stays true to the original but is brave enough to do it’s own thing rather than descend into sci-fi action tropes and cinematic cliches.
Bought this on 4k/uhd download. Excellent picture and sound, and the film’s visuals and production values are of the highest quality. Having seen this at the cinema and found it too long, I thought it deserved a second chance.
I still think it is 30mins too long for a story that is your basic detective – join the dotted lines. The scenes with Joi could have saved the 30 mins. Inspite of this, this is a good film and deserves a viewing. It is let down by various plot holes and a tendency to put form before function. It’s not soulless as some say but there are few memorable lines unlike the original.
Questions.
What the hell is baslineing and why is it carried out? In the original replicants were given memories to help control their emotions. Now it seems killer blade runner replicants are not allowed to get upset.
If replicants are in such short supply, why “retire” the old models?
Declared states it was his job to stay away from his daughter to protect her identity, yet he risks visiting her?
Is Deckard a replicant? If not how does he survive radiation poisoning in the wastelands?
Why are Police stations so insecure that killers can just wander in at will?
Doesn’t K wonder who made the missile attack in the waste dump people and report it?
Blade runner K is very attached to his “Joi” holographic AI/phone. But as per the skyscraper sized adverts for “Joi” imply, identical replacements are available so why worry? Why do all Joi’s look the same anyway?
If your looking for an exciting thriller full of action, then you will be disappointed but if you are patient and appreciate the cinematography you can immerse yourself in this movie that gives an interesting alternative, albeit a strange but possible view of the future.
Some people have complained about the length but I like it, to get a better experience and better value when buying; also I’m used to watching 10 hour plus tv shows so 2.5 hours is nothing really plus you can pause it.
If you want purely entertainment then you will find this very boring but if you love film and special effects then you will love this especially in UHD.
I would give it a 4 star review because the story could of been better, however I am already looking forward to watching again so for me it’s worth a buy.
It’s a bigger more desolate world than the original film was set in which leads to less glossy and magical scenes and it’s also missing Vangelis, which was a huge factor in the first film. But get over the slightly jarring change in aesthetics and it’s a clever and engaging tale which shows the ongoing emergence of the replicants. Both Gosling and Ford are great in this and the cinematography, whilst different from the original, is spectacular enough in doing its own thing.
There are “Hey, but hold on a moment” questions that pop into your head as the film goes along and the great thing is, it has the answers. No spoilers here but, when Joe provided a key piece of information towards the end of the movie, it was one of those, slap your forehead “of course” moments.
Couple of things let it down, the AI love story was overblown and frankly at times ludicrous. Bad guy Wallace was every pontificating, narcissistic wind-bag villain ever and really took momentum from the story. There’s a scene I won’t spoil but all I’d say is the technology ain’t there yet guys…it was horrible.
But, a stellar film…loved it.
You have no chance of getting into this if you haven’t seen that. So it’s really about time you watched if you haven’t. You’ve had over thirty years, after all!
Blade Runner 2049 takes place thirty years after the original. The city doesn’t look much different. If anything, conditions have gotten worse. Tyrrell corp is gone. A new company and a type of replicant have appeared in the meantime.
Main character K [Ryan Gosling] is both a replicant and a Blade Runner. A thankless job, as he has to kill his own kind and most humans hate him. He has only a holographic companion for company. But when a seemingly simple case turns into something far more, secrets start to come out that could change the world. The key to it all might be finding Rick Deckard. Who nobody has seen in decades…
Sequels, especially ones that come out quickly after the original, can end up being quick cash ins designed to make money and nothing more. But Blade Runner 2049 is the best kind of sequel. Because it’s obvious as you watch it that everyone involved really cared about what they were making.
The style is the same, so it’s a continuation of things and the world that came before. It’s got some great acting, particularly in the shape of marvelllously understated but very sympathetic lead performance from Ryan Gosling. It is good strong proper science fiction. Like the best of that, it considers the big questions of existence and makes the viewer think about them. And the plotting is absolutely superb. A good strong mystery story with many twists and turns and developments along the way.
The running time is long, and possibly a little slowly paced at a few points, but it never feels it’s dragging at all.
This was worth the wait. It’s as perfect a sequel as it could be. It does leave the door open for so much more as well. Although a slightly underwhelming box office means we might have to wait another thirty plus years for any more. Which is a shame.
The disc has the following language and subtitle options:
Languages: English. Spanish.
Subtitles: English, Spanish.
It’s also English audio captioned.
It begins with an anti piracy ad, that can be skipped via the next button on the dvd remote.
Extras:
Three prequels. These can be watched individually or all in a row. All have a short introduction from the director of the movie. And these are three short films he got friends of his to make, all of which fill in some of the story of what happened between the first film and this.
2022: Blackout. Runs for fourteen mins and is an anime, telling how a major change in society came to be. It’s stylishly animated and manages some very good characterisation.
2036: Nexus Dawn. Runs for five mins of live action and is the story of how the new corporation came into power. It’s interesting exposition.
2048: nowhere to run. Five mins of live action filling in the back story of a character you meet early in the film. Strong characterisation with an emotional impact makes a short that will stay with you for a while.
Blade Runner 101:
six short items, none longer than ninety seconds to two mins, with cast and crew talking about cetain aspects of the film:
The replicant evolution.
Blade runners.
The rise of wallace corp.
Welcome to 2049.
Jois.
Watch the skies.
All are a bit short to have much impact, but are quite interesting viewing while they last, so they’re worth a look.
It also has the usual flyer with a code for downloading a copy of the film onto a digital device.
The original Blade Runner is one of my most favourite films of all time. I was not disappointed by this sequel. Ryan Gosling is superb – his portrayal of his growing humanity is incredibly moving.
I can completely understand why it did not break box office records as it is not a film for those who think that ‘biff, bam, boom’ Marvel comic movies are artistic or clever in any way. They simply don’t compare. They are certainly good for a laugh and full of action but that’s where it stops. If you want fast paced, killing spree movies with implausible heroes saving the world (always Americans!) and simpering heroines, you’re probably not going to like this movie! Blade Runner 2049 is full of pathos, astounding scenery and artistic visual effects with a stonkingly good soundtrack.It indulges all the senses. I cried unashamedly at the end. The only thing I missed was the beauty of Roy Batty’s dying words from the original. The original film was groundbreaking but it took a long time to be recognised by all those except the early fans (like me) as the incredible achievement that it was – and I hope that this will be equally recognised as time passes. I can’t wait to watch it again!