The replicants right eye twitches when he is told to choose a life between wallace or his own as if he wants to rebel but has to obey. Great acting from everyone in this short.
@@NinjaCat91 Wallace was so obsessed on achieving his goal of having the perfect replicant "who obey" that he didn't notice that by creating the perfect replicant that is "more human than human" he would unwillingly and unknowingly be a major part in starting a revolution by the year 2049.
yet trailers were totally keen to display joker frequently. Not that I watched Suicide Squad, it was a trash, I couldn't bare to watch even 10 minutes, but seen all the trailers, and there were lots of joker scenes.
What makes Wallace such a terrifying villain is his unshakable belief that the things he does are necessary. He is all about Purpose and if you have no purpose in his great plan you are to be removed. He doesn't even hate you really he just doesn't need you. He's like some kind hyper-intelligent hive-minded insect that only looks like a human being.
TheMuph it’s like what is terrifying about ants and they only don’t worry you because they are so small. But it’s ants could have higher intelligence without loosing the organization and oneness they would be terrifying.
You seem to miss the point. He lacks emotional intelligence which is the whole point of being a human being. Like the comment above, its called being a psychopath. But even in our own world history psychopatsh somethimes achieved things which you could debate are for the greater good.
Today he would be canceled for his beliefs when is only concern is the survival of the human race. There are no politics, only facts. Amazing character! Kenosha Wisconsin
have you noticed something? the entire series put an emphasis on eyes as a symbol of humanity. you know, because eyes are the window to the soul...Wallace here is blind, yet presents himself as a an all knowing god of biotechnology. he can afford to have surgery to cure himself, but refuses, instead replacing his eyes with cold machinery later in 2049. its almost as if he views humanity as beneath him, and therefore wants to remain blind to it due its inherent impurity. he also refers to his creations as "angels", meaning his idea of being this new scientific god is to create his version of perfect life: devoid of humanity, cold, and completely obedient to him.
I agree with the symbolism but you also should look beyond what movie shows you. It's a social commentary on what means to be human but also how technology makes us less human. These "replicants" are better in every way than humans..they are stronger, they are smarter, they could be immortal yet they are used as slaves and treated like shit. Why do you think they are doing these baseline test ? It's because if a guy that can casually run through fucking concrete walls decides he won't take this shit anymore humanity would be in a lot of trouble. Wallace realizes see past our hypocrisy and knows that only replicants can take over mantle of humanity although yes, he would made them in his image. Anyway I guess I would embrace replicants in real live but the only way for all people to embrace this would be to make them inferior to us (dumb, not too strong atc.). Only then people won't fear them and fully embrace slavery..just like White people did to africans in America. They told people that they are animals and by enslaving them, they helped them.
"Thank you Mr. Wallace, you may can see yourself out-..." "Why thank you, I uh, can someone show me where the door is, my servant. I mean replicant is dead, I need some help finding me way home..."
@Domagoj Čović That's why there's another angel in the hall... and another in the hover on the roof... and a squad nearby in a copter on the roof of the tower across the street.
Jared sometimes gets hate cause of the 5 mins he played Joker on screen but he was perfection in Blade Runner, a movie with an actual good script, good direction, and good characterization to allow his talent to shine through.
It's not just about his roles, but how he behaved during filming. He was psycho with his crew, imagine someone pissing on your boots and say "method actor". Also, how about Morbius? He's just terrible actor and an azzhole.
This is what happens when you put a good actor into a good role, with a great director, and writer. Glad to see Leto in a well made role instead of the shit show that was the Suicide Squad Joker.
Za Warubro Leto has to take some responsibility he chose to do Suicide Squad and chooses to come off as a wanker, he's great in this Panic Room and Fight Club but that's kinda it
roswellance yeah but that film is naff if you think he was better than Michael Fassbender in 12 years a slave you need your head examined. Similarly to Requiem for a Dream vastly overrated I'm a film buff and this is a rare good Leto performance
I just have one thing to say about this scene: Jared Leto is absolutely phenomenal as an actor in Blade Runner 2049. Niander Wallace is such an intriguing character.
Trivia. In Greek Mythology the prophet/oracle Tiresias was the most powerfull of all despite the fact the he was blind. He was both male and female, he was at the present and the future at the same time, he was among the living and the dead ones and full of lust, always giving his cryptic predictions that eventually came true e.g. he told about narcissus that he would thrive as long as he didn't know himself... so tiresias became in important figure in a lot of ancient stories and tragedies. Let's see what they have taken from that myth and put into this story.
None of them...Maybe Hawkins is close but the rest are just really really rich guys that have endless resources to put up for the talented ppl to actually implement their ideas.
"Tiresias" was able to see the future and give ambiguous answers about it based on Gods' voice. (In Greek mythologody there were plenty of Gods). He was respected among living and dead. I don't know if scientists can see the future, they mostly try to create it. Enterpreneurs? They are trying to catch up with it before the rest of us so that they can make a profit. "Tiresias" was kind of a mentor so I would love to say artists that through art they forsee the mistakes we will do because they most of them are already been made in the past. Scifi even though it's placed in another frame actually tells similar stories with ancient greek tragedies, because they all try to explore what means to be human, the mistakes to avoid, the lessons to be taken, the catharsis in the end, if there is any. (That's always my personnal opinion)
@Meta Man In my humble opinion that happens mostly because while the western storytelling relies on an protagonist. a struggle and an antagonist the myths are talking about archetypes not actuall persons, even when they have given them names. An archetype can stand still within time and that's how it survives through thousands' years time. Thanks for your input :)
@FROZEN EMPIRE antichrist is an antagonist, in terms of storytelling... so it's actually pretty easy to create an antagonist once you have a clear image of your protagonist. It can be a human, a meta-human, an A.I. an idea, whatever triggers people's imagination and feelings.
@ Spark D' Ark You're spot on. Also, western thought and stories rely on dichotomies (i.e. good/evil, light/dark, etc.) which appear to be universal themes since Greco-Roman times and before.
Everyone is talking about how Jared Leto is amazing, but my boy Benedict Wong is in this, Benedict is the single greatest human being in all of history
Astral Walker It’s robotic. He doesn’t consider himself human. That’s why when he talks to the people in the office about humanity he keeps saying “you” and “it”
It is so fulfilling to watch Jared Leto when he is in his element, he understands the art of owning a scene. Kudos to the director for utilizing this. I'm stoked because of one & only Leto!💋❤❤
Jared Leto can't act to save his life. He owns the screen....haha. Good lord. So do boobs, butts and weeners when they appear on screen. Fun to look at. But offer nothing else. Leto's shit career is all rubbish. Nothing worth rewatching or being remembered. I literally forget he exists until he finally lands a job in another crap movie. And he's a narcissistic egotistical asshole because he thinks he just has to "appear" and he's great at everything. Get over your pretty boy fantasy crush, he can't act worth a shit. Like him all you want. But, don't say he owns the screen. Jesus.
This short film would've been such a good addition to the actual movie. It really give us a lot of background and context to what kind of person Wallace is, and a deeper look at his twisted motives.
100% agreed I think Leto was the weakest part of the movie and this scene would have made him and his motivations much more understandable. Taking away this scene makes him appear just as a random big bad guy speaking vague nonsense the entire movie.
The movie wanted not the tell the story of the creation of this new age of replicants, it would be nice but it would ruin the purpose of the movie., it’s like explaining the creation of replicants in the first Blade Runner.
Hopefully this puts the Jared Leto hate to bed. He's a fantastic actor and deserved his Oscar for Dallas Buyer's Club. Suicide Squad was a mess and it was because of a poor script and no direction that negatively affected Leto.
Ethan and Kenneth . . . Jared Leto is THE ACTOR of his and my generation. In previous generations ONLY Micky Rourke, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and a petulant Marlon Brando can touch him. RYAN GOSLING - does a great job in 2049, BUT, Jared Leto is in a class by himself. Leto as Wallace Napier makes the movie as every line Jared (Napier) speaks is vitally important in Bladerunner 2049. I have NEVER seen Suicide Squad (the name said it all) . . . and Jared obviously did it for the cash a la De Niro in the EIghties. Great actors can find themselves literally in the poor-house as genuine acting roles don't pay well. Once again, Robert De Niro hit a purple patch with the Godfather, Raging Bull and the The Deer Hunter. However prior to 1991's - Goodfella's - De Niro suffered throughout most of the 80's. . The Eighties were a terrible time for both De Niro and Al Pacino. The latter starred in Scarface in 1980-81 and was not seen again in a major movie until 1989's - Sea of Love.
She wasnt happy. She was aroused. Obviously the lady is a psycho. She is enjoying every bit of it. Not far from the truth considering what kind of people are in governments. A normal human being cannot climb the ladder fast enough. Only a true sociopath/psychopath can do it.
@@Jeffrey314159 people demand dystopia, probably because drama sells, and people also don't want to feel like their own lives are completely insignificant/backward
Jared Leto is so intense yet calm in this scene, I can't wait to watch this movie!!! I loved him as Joker in Suicide Squad and I'm more than sure I'll love him in this film.
A blood black nothingness. A system of cells. Within cells interlinked. Within one stem. And dreadfully distinct. Against the dark. A tall white fountain played."
Arsène Z yes, but I think at least this short movie should have been in introduction because during all BR2049 I was wondering why did they restart to create replicants but without the limited lifetime which was decided in BR ? this scene kinda give an answer
Heisenberg - it's gonna bomb because mlp the movie is gonna be released next to it and the brownies will destroy a good film to fund a shit hasbro film.
Trust me if blade runner's only competiton is my little pony. I think blade runner is in the running to win the #1 box office in October. Who knows might get similar box office to Arrival (+200 mil).
This was brilliant on Wallace's part bc he conveyed so many things with that action: 1. His replicants are completely obedient to him. 2. The counsel knows he made the majority of them. 3. Even if the counsel wants to shut down new ones, they still need the ones that are currently out there for society to function. 4. If Wallace does not get his way, he could simply do the same thing on a mass scale, thus ending society. He sort of blackmails them into doing what he wants.
Yea, Tyrell was a genius and capitalist. He understood his works to a degree, not fully understanding what he was creating. This guy, Wallace, he seems to fully understand his bio-engineered creations to the last codon in the DNA sequence. It seems that he doesn't see himself as a genetic engineer but a diety, the 1st new human GOD... if he's even human. Just hoping this film is going to be dark and not have a happy ending. Just tell a good story.
I love Villeneuve's films because he often leaves it ambiguous, thought provoking, bitter sweet, or all of the above. But even if it does have a happy ending, I'm down for that as long as Villeneuve is doing what he does best.
It is extremely hard to imagine anyone else playing Wallace so seamlessly and flawlessly as Jared Leto does. In fact, the entire cast of BR49 seems to fit right in.
Denis Villeneuve is the perfect blend of Ridley Scott's genial atmospheric visuals, Kubrick' s slow paced camera motion and Fincher's Monochromatic movie color palettes. Him and Cristopher Nolan are this generation's masters of movie making.
ThatGuyNoOneKnows that's your shitty dumbass opinion. You're not majority so stop talking like your opinion is fact. Yes the performance is divided by fans but that doesn't make what you're saying true. Leto's joker was a good Character trapped in a bad movie, not his fault. In my opinion his joker is top 3 .
My hope is that this guy isn't an actual villain in the plot-structure sense; what worked so well about the original is that there isn't actually any one villain except for perhaps humanity itself. If they make the new one something that culminates in a boss-fight, it'll be a seriously missed opportunity.
Some of the replicants were bad guys in the original. They were attacking innocent humans. I hope he's a normal villain not some pretentious bull crap you people like.
Samuel Wallace Well Leto sort of isn't the villain as you predicted. What I like about this film is that the replicants that we are presented to all have different motifs and symbolisems. The replicant that works for Leto is cold blooded and represents the rage, anger, dehumanization from mankind.
how? the first movie brought up what does it mean to be human, and the complexity of what is ok to with living creatures. this just shows that people can be mean for money. its a fun short but wait until the movie before you start to call stuff art
no I'm just saying that this trailer literally is just exposition and a guy forcing another guy to kill himself. it wasn't shot well, the acting was good but you have to remember at this point they probably already made the movie. so what about this would you call art? stuff happened in ghostbusters (2016) nothing really happened in this short
“No, we won’t let you manufacture replicants again.” “What if I get one to kill himself in front of you now?” “Well, OK, you’ve convinced us. You stumble along home now, Mr. Wallace. We’ll have someone clean this up.”
The Idea is that Nexus-9s will obey every demand and command no matter what it may consist of. Even self-harm or suicide, and they will always follow through without hesitation or resistance, as opposed to previous replicant models that would need regular retiring due to rebelling and gaining self-awareness/sentience.
Randall Porter its likely it was a new variant though, gone and made through the process as the newer were to be. That’s why they said it was a crime right after he showed his serial cause they were supposed to not make anymore so that he did made one was illegal.
Because I watched BR2049 before this short movie, my main question was more : why the f*ck did they suppress the limited lifetime that they created in BR ? (precisely to avoid mutinies / losing control on them, even if it means way more replacements) But here he explains that they have to keep exploring and exploiting the stars, that the new design has removed this main defect and that replicants are now completely submissive, that makes more sense, I think this scene should have been at least in introduction.
Regina Phalange this scene just makes more people want more answer and given that more movies they explore the world/worlds of BR. Definitely was a great hype up for the movie as well.
Royce Eapen same. Hes already confirmed to be in 2 DCEU movies. But I just hope he isnt sidelined like he was in Suicide Squad. Im sure if Matt includes the Joker, Leto would blow people away
I scarily think the same thing, and hope this isn’t a future we’re heading to (but secretly also kinda hope it is cuz it was so captivating on film lol)
I don't understand why so many people hate Jared Leto. He's a good actor. Just like anyone in his profession he needs a good script and director. Lord of War is proof enough that Leto can give us an amazing performance and that his issue is not in the quality of b his performance. Suicide Squad was shit. It was a mess and Jared Leto wasn't really given anything to work with. People reflexively hate him for reasons I don't understand. Much like Ben Affleck or Jake Gyllenhall. Whatever you think of them as people they are talented and capable actors who have given many outstanding performances. I b didn't really have an opinion about Jared Leto going into this movie apart from really enjoying his role in Lord of War. I judge him based on his acting. As such he gives a great performance. Niander Wallace is a character that he brought to life. Is he perfect? Heck no. Does he create a mysterious, charismatic villain with motivations that you understand? Yes. It really bothers me when people have this knee jerk hate for an actor to the point where they disregard their performances entirely. Ben Affleck, Jake Gyllenhall, and Jared Leto are perfect examples. All three have been in critically acclaimed roles within critically acclaimed films. Leto has talent, and just like any other actor he needs a good script and director. In BR 2049 he got both and his performance as Niander Wallace reflects that. Blade Runner 2049 is not perfect, no movie is. It does drag on in a few places especially the whole scene with the beehives. However overall it's a masterfully done film with incredibly strong performances from all cast members and some of the most jaw dropping cinematography I've ever seen. It's one of those rare true sequels in an Era of reboots and reimaginings. That's impressive enough but on top of that the movie is exceptional. To the point where it's a legitimate question as to whether BR 2049 is better than the original. In conclusion, judge the movie and performances on their own merits. Unless the actors are axe murderers or rapists there's no reason to instinctively dismiss their performance. Blade Runner 2049 is an outstanding film and people that didn't go see it deserve a good smack in the face.
Feckless- You called him a Rapist? Why? Is this because of the gossip and rumours spread about him on the internet which originated on old Forum and Fan Fiction posts?
Impressive that this is just a conversation in an office, but it never fails to stun. Excellent acting from everyone involved. Also, I love that Chinese guy. I see him in everything. His face acting is phenomenal.
This is amazing. I was lead hear by Denis Villeneuve to learn about Dune, and now I am worried that my expectation, my hope cannot be met. This short is remarkable. That Denis Villeneuve should imply this to be his standard, means he wishes us to judge Dune against what we think humans are capable of delivering. The best that humans are capable of. I pray and burn a candle with hope.
Fantastic work on this! Thank you for allowing the scenes to "breath" and to bask in the shot setups, the backgrounds, etc. I'm so happy they didn't dumb this down and cut it up for the folks with ADD.
So fuckin amazing. One of my favorite movies ever. So beautiful in every way! Visually stunning. The Score, the direction. I am so thankful for this film
ok... and i agree with him, Villeneuve is a fucking genius, but what does that have to do with this video in particular? and why aren't you letting the guy respond? are you his spokesperson here on YT??
I am so glad that in the end the dialogue for this movie that initially came off as cryptic and kinda pretentious was actually not philosophical metaphors and actually straightforward in meaning. Even Wallaces lines here are actually straight forward and not him only rambling.
The replicants right eye twitches when he is told to choose a life between wallace or his own as if he wants to rebel but has to obey. Great acting from everyone in this short.
Hits hard. Plus who knows how long the guy even got to live.. Either for a few years or probably only for a day. Just for this purpose.
@@noble20xx56 " Every leap of civilization was built off the back of a disposable work force..."
I noticed that too. Funny that Wallace thought he created the perfect replicant.
@@NinjaCat91 Wallace was so obsessed on achieving his goal of having the perfect replicant "who obey" that he didn't notice that by creating the perfect replicant that is "more human than human" he would unwillingly and unknowingly be a major part in starting a revolution by the year 2049.
That eye twitches bc he understands , his life will end. His life is sacrifice for his "God"
This short film has more jared leto screentime than suicide squad
daveurjit12 maybe because it's suicide squad not joker solo movie
Saral Thakur But they marketed the Joker as the big attraction point of the movie initially so fuck em
yet trailers were totally keen to display joker frequently. Not that I watched Suicide Squad, it was a trash, I couldn't bare to watch even 10 minutes, but seen all the trailers, and there were lots of joker scenes.
Finta Simon to be fair, there was a lot of joker stuff filmed for SS, but the trailer park company chopped it all out.
+And I that's because the youth mind is so very easily manipulated by good marketing.
What makes Wallace such a terrifying villain is his unshakable belief that the things he does are necessary. He is all about Purpose and if you have no purpose in his great plan you are to be removed. He doesn't even hate you really he just doesn't need you. He's like some kind hyper-intelligent hive-minded insect that only looks like a human being.
TheMuph ooooo that’s a good way of putting it
TheMuph it’s like what is terrifying about ants and they only don’t worry you because they are so small. But it’s ants could have higher intelligence without loosing the organization and oneness they would be terrifying.
@TheMuph it's called psychopathy
You seem to miss the point. He lacks emotional intelligence which is the whole point of being a human being. Like the comment above, its called being a psychopath. But even in our own world history psychopatsh somethimes achieved things which you could debate are for the greater good.
Today he would be canceled for his beliefs when is only concern is the survival of the human race. There are no politics, only facts. Amazing character!
Kenosha Wisconsin
have you noticed something? the entire series put an emphasis on eyes as a symbol of humanity. you know, because eyes are the window to the soul...Wallace here is blind, yet presents himself as a an all knowing god of biotechnology. he can afford to have surgery to cure himself, but refuses, instead replacing his eyes with cold machinery later in 2049. its almost as if he views humanity as beneath him, and therefore wants to remain blind to it due its inherent impurity. he also refers to his creations as "angels", meaning his idea of being this new scientific god is to create his version of perfect life: devoid of humanity, cold, and completely obedient to him.
Absolutely love your thinking Man.
Eyes are the window to the soul...I like that
Look at his "home" what is it if not a temple to his "godhood?"
Mr mushroom it's incredibly obvious and common "symbolism" if we can even call it that at this point. You sound like an eighth grader
I agree with the symbolism but you also should look beyond what movie shows you. It's a social commentary on what means to be human but also how technology makes us less human. These "replicants" are better in every way than humans..they are stronger, they are smarter, they could be immortal yet they are used as slaves and treated like shit. Why do you think they are doing these baseline test ? It's because if a guy that can casually run through fucking concrete walls decides he won't take this shit anymore humanity would be in a lot of trouble.
Wallace realizes see past our hypocrisy and knows that only replicants can take over mantle of humanity although yes, he would made them in his image.
Anyway I guess I would embrace replicants in real live but the only way for all people to embrace this would be to make them inferior to us (dumb, not too strong atc.). Only then people won't fear them and fully embrace slavery..just like White people did to africans in America. They told people that they are animals and by enslaving them, they helped them.
The guy has the average of killing one replicant per monologue. No wonder he can't populate the universe.
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Could he not have used PowerPoint or the results of a survey arranged in a nice pie chart to get his point across.
Funny, Yea, didn't seem like the meetings outcome was actually a concern of his there.
Your comment. Such lovely.
my girlfriend a minute ago: thats how school'd tought you to argument his point ...
In the words of Dwight: PowerPoint is boring. People respond to examples.
LOL!
"You don't have children, do you."
"Oh I HAVE MILLIONS."
Leto's best line in the film. He nailed Wallace.
Liam Corbett Holy Shit!!!!
Gave me chills.
Liam Corbett back from a cDerj hhhhhhjhggb. Hgfff
This wasn't in the movie
it was
David Bowie was considered to play Wallace but he passed away too early...RIP
That idea gives me chills. Man from earth proves he could nail it.
Bowie would have killed it, he was great as tesla
@@kitano47 Totally forgot about Tesla. We should have been sampling and freezing our celebrity dead for future rebuilds.
Fuck, when I imagine Wallace monologue in Bowie voice, that would be ectasy to hear.
@@MrBorderdown Yeah usually actors are the better choice for an acting job.
"Thank you Mr. Wallace, you may can see yourself out-..."
"Why thank you, I uh, can someone show me where the door is, my servant. I mean replicant is dead, I need some help finding me way home..."
didnt think that one through.. did ya Niander?
@Domagoj Čović He doesn't have them yet.
@Domagoj Čović That's why there's another angel in the hall... and another in the hover on the roof... and a squad nearby in a copter on the roof of the tower across the street.
exactly my thought
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Jared sometimes gets hate cause of the 5 mins he played Joker on screen but he was perfection in Blade Runner, a movie with an actual good script, good direction, and good characterization to allow his talent to shine through.
It's not just about his roles, but how he behaved during filming. He was psycho with his crew, imagine someone pissing on your boots and say "method actor".
Also, how about Morbius? He's just terrible actor and an azzhole.
he gets hate because he runs a cult and is a maniac
Not just for the Joker cameo. Personally, I just can't stand the guy... he either overreacts, or acts like a plank of wood.
He was great in the Morbius!
Jared Leto also gets hate for the sexual assault and pedophilia allegations
This is what happens when you put a good actor into a good role, with a great director, and writer.
Glad to see Leto in a well made role instead of the shit show that was the Suicide Squad Joker.
Za Warubro Leto has to take some responsibility he chose to do Suicide Squad and chooses to come off as a wanker, he's great in this Panic Room and Fight Club but that's kinda it
lmfao have you seen dallas buyers club? He won an oscar for that aswell, do your research.
roswellance yeah but that film is naff if you think he was better than Michael Fassbender in 12 years a slave you need your head examined. Similarly to Requiem for a Dream vastly overrated I'm a film buff and this is a rare good Leto performance
You get pretentious crap?
Mark Basnight my life is pretentious crap film of the year for 2016 The Witch boii
They are just lucky he didn't Morb.
"you remember hunger..."
What’s more?
@@StoutProper he’s Morbius. It’s Morbin time!
@@jvo8068 don’t get it. Who’s Morb?
@@StoutProper Morbius. The Morb. The Morbest of Morbs
I just have one thing to say about this scene: Jared Leto is absolutely phenomenal as an actor in Blade Runner 2049. Niander Wallace is such an intriguing character.
Jared Leto looking good and professional at his work, as always.
Leto's awesome, adds a real substance to the film, a real chilling element that get's your attention, and holds it...just superb, much respect to him.
Trivia. In Greek Mythology the prophet/oracle Tiresias was the most powerfull of all despite the fact the he was blind. He was both male and female, he was at the present and the future at the same time, he was among the living and the dead ones and full of lust, always giving his cryptic predictions that eventually came true e.g. he told about narcissus that he would thrive as long as he didn't know himself... so tiresias became in important figure in a lot of ancient stories and tragedies. Let's see what they have taken from that myth and put into this story.
None of them...Maybe Hawkins is close but the rest are just really really rich guys that have endless resources to put up for the talented ppl to actually implement their ideas.
"Tiresias" was able to see the future and give ambiguous answers about it based on Gods' voice. (In Greek mythologody there were plenty of Gods). He was respected among living and dead. I don't know if scientists can see the future, they mostly try to create it. Enterpreneurs? They are trying to catch up with it before the rest of us so that they can make a profit. "Tiresias" was kind of a mentor so I would love to say artists that through art they forsee the mistakes we will do because they most of them are already been made in the past. Scifi even though it's placed in another frame actually tells similar stories with ancient greek tragedies, because they all try to explore what means to be human, the mistakes to avoid, the lessons to be taken, the catharsis in the end, if there is any. (That's always my personnal opinion)
@Meta Man
In my humble opinion that happens mostly because while the western storytelling relies on an protagonist. a struggle and an antagonist the myths are talking about archetypes not actuall persons, even when they have given them names. An archetype can stand still within time and that's how it survives through thousands' years time. Thanks for your input :)
@FROZEN EMPIRE
antichrist is an antagonist, in terms of storytelling... so it's actually pretty easy to create an antagonist once you have a clear image of your protagonist. It can be a human, a meta-human, an A.I. an idea, whatever triggers people's imagination and feelings.
@ Spark D' Ark You're spot on. Also, western thought and stories rely on dichotomies (i.e. good/evil, light/dark, etc.) which appear to be universal themes since Greco-Roman times and before.
Jared Leto's acting is so highly underrated.
@Patrick Whelpley Hey, every good actor has a bad role or two.
He was the weakest point of 2049. Plain, flat villain. Eldon Tyrell was way better played and written as a character
Patrick Whelpley He can't act for toffee
@@kamilpotato3764 to each their own, Jared's acting here was great the lacm of emotion he does for the roll is perfect.
Its Morbin Time
Denis is a superior artist, a genius, he is in a completely different level of directing. Just gotta love this man and his work.
Goddamn Jared Leto's presence in this short is mesmerizing...having rewatched the final cut past we this makes me anticipate the movie even more
How much money you get from the studio to post such silly and ridiculous things?
Yeah! Sure his Joker sucked bad, but damn, i din't even know that it was Leto.
i LOVE that Jared Leto is in this movie. massively, MASSIVELY underrated talent. he's a pretty great musician as well!
squarefan80 well that says everything we need to know about you😅😅
Everyone is talking about how Jared Leto is amazing, but my boy Benedict Wong is in this, Benedict is the single greatest human being in all of history
Benedict Wong is always awesome in every movie he's in.
@@VoytekPavlik and shows Deadly Class was a great show, its a shame it didn't get renewed.
@@thephilosopher7173 He was awesome in Deadly Class!
@@thejiggy To me, he will always be... Kublai Khan!!!
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you can't go wrong with this Director!
the short was directed by Luke scott, ridley´s Son!
There's something about the way he talks, his cadence, that's unsettling.
that was intentional...he didn't need eyes to see the direction things would be going
He tries to be a priest.The old meaning of preist, who creates the rules\matrix.
Astral Walker It’s robotic. He doesn’t consider himself human. That’s why when he talks to the people in the office about humanity he keeps saying “you” and “it”
He come across as a fanatic
"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world."
Man Michael Morbius is such a cool character.
Jared Leto's performace in this film, reminded me of Marlon Brando's acting technique from Apocalypse Now
so, how does blind dude get home now?
What, you mean with his "affliction"?
Roger Bharath he is rich...
He calls an Uber.
HEre's a better question: How does blind dude design his replicants?
With blind faith that he knows what he's doing.
That piano in the background is amazing!! makes the scene soooo intense
'Do androids pray to electric Jesus?'
Underrated comment.
@@fardimnazir666 who is praying to jesus ? Isn't it god you pray to ? 😅
Same thing. Catholics also pray to Mary, so your point falls flat on its arse.
They pray to god. A being without form.
@@ChiefJudge they think their god made them in his form.
Benedict Wong is awesome. Underrated actor for sure.
Leto's performance in BR 2049 is spectacularly good. Just stunning immersion in his character as Wallace.
Denis Villeneuve is the only thing that makes me optimistic about this sequel. he's an extrodinary filmmaker.
Hakeem Alhakeem this was his worst movie
Ridiculous
It is so fulfilling to watch Jared Leto when he is in his element, he understands the art of owning a scene. Kudos to the director for utilizing this. I'm stoked because of one & only Leto!💋❤❤
corny
You seriously liked this and that performance? Channing Tatum could have done the exact same.. and that is not a good thing.
Dai 大 You should try replying even more to every comment how much this movie sucks. That way you'll seem like less of a troll!
I choked on my food...LMAO
Jared Leto can't act to save his life. He owns the screen....haha. Good lord. So do boobs, butts and weeners when they appear on screen. Fun to look at. But offer nothing else. Leto's shit career is all rubbish. Nothing worth rewatching or being remembered.
I literally forget he exists until he finally lands a job in another crap movie. And he's a narcissistic egotistical asshole because he thinks he just has to "appear" and he's great at everything. Get over your pretty boy fantasy crush, he can't act worth a shit. Like him all you want. But, don't say he owns the screen. Jesus.
This short film would've been such a good addition to the actual movie. It really give us a lot of background and context to what kind of person Wallace is, and a deeper look at his twisted motives.
yea he has a real God complex !
100% agreed I think Leto was the weakest part of the movie and this scene would have made him and his motivations much more understandable. Taking away this scene makes him appear just as a random big bad guy speaking vague nonsense the entire movie.
The movie wanted not the tell the story of the creation of this new age of replicants, it would be nice but it would ruin the purpose of the movie., it’s like explaining the creation of replicants in the first Blade Runner.
WE NEED A FULL NIANDER WALLACE MOVIE. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN, JARED!
do this now
Watch Blade Runner: Black Lotus. It’s not all about Niander, but it does serve as an origin story for the Wallace family.
Hopefully this puts the Jared Leto hate to bed. He's a fantastic actor and deserved his Oscar for Dallas Buyer's Club. Suicide Squad was a mess and it was because of a poor script and no direction that negatively affected Leto.
Ethan Jones he had one bad performance and everyone thinks he sucks lmao, people forgot about RFAD and Dallas Buyers Clu
Ethan Jones they just need to watch Chapter 27, Mr. Nobody and Requiem for a Dream
Ethan and Kenneth . . . Jared Leto is THE ACTOR of his and my generation. In previous generations ONLY Micky Rourke, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and a petulant Marlon Brando can touch him.
RYAN GOSLING - does a great job in 2049, BUT, Jared Leto is in a class by himself. Leto as Wallace Napier makes the movie as every line Jared (Napier) speaks is vitally important in Bladerunner 2049. I have NEVER seen Suicide Squad (the name said it all) . . . and Jared obviously did it for the cash a la De Niro in the EIghties. Great actors can find themselves literally in the poor-house as genuine acting roles don't pay well. Once again, Robert De Niro hit a purple patch with the Godfather, Raging Bull and the The Deer Hunter. However prior to 1991's - Goodfella's - De Niro suffered throughout most of the 80's. . The Eighties were a terrible time for both De Niro and Al Pacino. The latter starred in Scarface in 1980-81 and was not seen again in a major movie until 1989's - Sea of Love.
Kinda hard to get rid of the underage rape and all that just because he can play a role well for once.
+Feckless WTF ???!!! which rapes ??!!
I've seen 2049 three times now and the detail and richness are coming through in ways I did not see the first time. Mesmerizing...
if only there were good writers in place for him playing the Joker he would have been amazing.
joeking88 Good thing there was one for Darkknight.
joeking88 ur an idiot
It is "You're an idiot" or "You are an idiot". At least try and use proper punctuation/grammar.
He was amazing what little I got to see him. He was the only thing about SS I enjoyed.
joeking88 agreed!! He was good as joker, the writing and Art direction is what sucked
ITS MORBIN TIME 😈
this video gonna rise now
Somehow I thought the woman’s happy reaction to the whole ordeal was the most unnerving thing about this scene
Yes she is amazing. It's not about how long you performance is, but how memorable.
pretty realisic if you ask me
She wasnt happy. She was aroused. Obviously the lady is a psycho. She is enjoying every bit of it. Not far from the truth considering what kind of people are in governments.
A normal human being cannot climb the ladder fast enough. Only a true sociopath/psychopath can do it.
humanity has only survived this long by crushing the earth to suit it needs
Typical of the misanthropic vibe of the science fiction genre. Sci-Fi should be called Thanos Fiction
Sean Flores duh
@@Jeffrey314159 people demand dystopia, probably because drama sells, and people also don't want to feel like their own lives are completely insignificant/backward
Isn't it??
Are you too cool for capitalization and punctuation? Also: its*
Jared Leto is so intense yet calm in this scene, I can't wait to watch this movie!!! I loved him as Joker in Suicide Squad and I'm more than sure I'll love him in this film.
A blood black nothingness.
A system of cells.
Within cells interlinked.
Within one stem.
And dreadfully distinct.
Against the dark.
A tall white fountain played."
You still coming back too are you?
@@XxXnonameAsDXxX ... interlinked
Pale Fire
Fun Fact: Ryan Gosling helped create the Baseline test.
Jared is such a jewel. Him and Johnny depp are amazing at doing diverse roles
Hall Network Johnny Depp has been playing Jack Sparrow in every film since Curse of the Black Pearl
Alf Stewart that's ignorant
Alf Stewart Why do i think the same?
Judging from this clip... I already approve of Jared Leto's casting.
I dont really like Leto generally but he was great in the movie.
terible overacting I hate it lol
@@jukaa1012 thought he was good in it
Gin Joe womp womp
@@jukaa1012 Ah yes you must be one of those average jared leto haters i see.
Wallace has more screen time in this short film than he does in the actual movie
actually it is not true.
Just finished watching on Amazon. This entire scene was cut.
dn032108 you mean this scene ? It's not supposed to be in the film , this short is the prequel of Blade runner 2049.
He's on Detroit Become Human! I shit you not!
Arsène Z yes, but I think at least this short movie should have been in introduction because during all BR2049 I was wondering why did they restart to create replicants but without the limited lifetime which was decided in BR ? this scene kinda give an answer
This film going to be great can’t wait
Heisenberg - it's gonna bomb because mlp the movie is gonna be released next to it and the brownies will destroy a good film to fund a shit hasbro film.
Austin Trench Do you even know anything about the MLP franchise or the MLP movie to say that????
Trust me if blade runner's only competiton is my little pony. I think blade runner is in the running to win the #1 box office in October. Who knows might get similar box office to Arrival (+200 mil).
HAHAHAHA nice troll mate........it was a troll........right?
I'm not trolling if you meant me.
its morbin time
This was brilliant on Wallace's part bc he conveyed so many things with that action:
1. His replicants are completely obedient to him.
2. The counsel knows he made the majority of them.
3. Even if the counsel wants to shut down new ones, they still need the ones that are currently out there for society to function.
4. If Wallace does not get his way, he could simply do the same thing on a mass scale, thus ending society.
He sort of blackmails them into doing what he wants.
Yea, Tyrell was a genius and capitalist. He understood his works to a degree, not fully understanding what he was creating. This guy, Wallace, he seems to fully understand his bio-engineered creations to the last codon in the DNA sequence. It seems that he doesn't see himself as a genetic engineer but a diety, the 1st new human GOD... if he's even human.
Just hoping this film is going to be dark and not have a happy ending. Just tell a good story.
ssoo. are we talking about GoT now? xD
ErwinSchrodinger64 I'd settle for a bittersweet ending
I love Villeneuve's films because he often leaves it ambiguous, thought provoking, bitter sweet, or all of the above. But even if it does have a happy ending, I'm down for that as long as Villeneuve is doing what he does best.
He might have the understanding you suggest. But you notice the Replicant's eye twitch when he said it had to choose?
Daniel Allen His right eye to be specific, a nod to 'Blackout 2022'
Watching this I could see how Jared could make a good Joker. Unfortunately his appearance and the script were all wrong.
2 words 1 finger an academy award winner can’t act
DC, Jared Leto, and David Ayer did something new with The Joker. Loved it. ☕
I love his Joker.
Crichjo32 please stop making everything link back to comicbook shit
Jack no
It is extremely hard to imagine anyone else playing Wallace so seamlessly and flawlessly as Jared Leto does. In fact, the entire cast of BR49 seems to fit right in.
It was Morbin' Time all the way back then too.
Hands down one of Leto's best roles.
Denis Villeneuve is the perfect blend of Ridley Scott's genial atmospheric visuals, Kubrick' s slow paced camera motion and Fincher's Monochromatic movie color palettes.
Him and Cristopher Nolan are this generation's masters of movie making.
Exactly
Yep
I really hope Hollywood continues to give this director more movies. Brilliant.
Don’t worry, they did ❤
Jared Leto is a better Joker here than in Suicide Squad
Cameren Ceniceros True. He's like a ticking time bomb in this short, he seems calm and all but it seems like he's about to snap at any time
That's because Blade Runner is good movie while SS is shit
Cameren Ceniceros he was a good joker in SS. Fuck y'all
Thor Lit af , why are you so triggered about a fictional character?
ThatGuyNoOneKnows that's your shitty dumbass opinion. You're not majority so stop talking like your opinion is fact. Yes the performance is divided by fans but that doesn't make what you're saying true. Leto's joker was a good Character trapped in a bad movie, not his fault. In my opinion his joker is top 3 .
Even in a short film like this Benedict Wong stands out. The despair and bewilderment in his face is so good.
Leto is amazing. I can’t wait to see him shine as the joker some more. Give this man a good script and some screen time
Now this is sound acting from Leto!
Yup...just like his JOKER in Suicide Squad - Pure Dope.
He had to deal with false marketing, shitty writing and a awful script
I felt bad for him
I agree. Jared Leto's acting is superb in Bladerunner 2049.
I noticed that too, hes performance in blade runner is stunning!
“We should own the stars”
“we could storm eden and recapture it”
My hope is that this guy isn't an actual villain in the plot-structure sense; what worked so well about the original is that there isn't actually any one villain except for perhaps humanity itself. If they make the new one something that culminates in a boss-fight, it'll be a seriously missed opportunity.
Roy can be considerd as the "final boss of the replicant" hehe
Some of the replicants were bad guys in the original. They were attacking innocent humans. I hope he's a normal villain not some pretentious bull crap you people like.
Samuel Wallace Well Leto sort of isn't the villain as you predicted. What I like about this film is that the replicants that we are presented to all have different motifs and symbolisems. The replicant that works for Leto is cold blooded and represents the rage, anger, dehumanization from mankind.
Why would anyone need replicants with human emotions? Noone needs hummer complaining about its rights.
In the movie he wasn't really a villain, just a Normal businessman
This was great! RUclips you don't deserve this.
That last eye turn to them is just so spooky! I love it!
This is art.
how? the first movie brought up what does it mean to be human, and the complexity of what is ok to with living creatures. this just shows that people can be mean for money. its a fun short but wait until the movie before you start to call stuff art
Matt Miller you call ghost busters 2016 art compare to this short film? Lol
no I'm just saying that this trailer literally is just exposition and a guy forcing another guy to kill himself. it wasn't shot well, the acting was good but you have to remember at this point they probably already made the movie. so what about this would you call art? stuff happened in ghostbusters (2016) nothing really happened in this short
Useless Username I'm just saying what can be art or not to be in wondering what you think as art?
Look at the first or second comment. He mentions art in the last paragraph
Nice. Everyone did a great job. Leto is great as always. Love the visual style. Shallow focus use of the lens was very effective. Great job.
This scene is so good that I wish it was in the film itself.
true
In Denis villeneuve we Trust
There should had been more of Jared Leto's character in the actual movie. Love these short movies!
Hoping for the sequel though…
“No, we won’t let you manufacture replicants again.”
“What if I get one to kill himself in front of you now?”
“Well, OK, you’ve convinced us. You stumble along home now, Mr. Wallace. We’ll have someone clean this up.”
The Idea is that Nexus-9s will obey every demand and command no matter what it may consist of. Even self-harm or suicide, and they will always follow through without hesitation or resistance, as opposed to previous replicant models that would need regular retiring due to rebelling and gaining self-awareness/sentience.
@@allthenamesiwantedweretaken Except the reveal @ 4:57 shows this is a Nexus 8 model.
Randall Porter its likely it was a new variant though, gone and made through the process as the newer were to be. That’s why they said it was a crime right after he showed his serial cause they were supposed to not make anymore so that he did made one was illegal.
Because I watched BR2049 before this short movie, my main question was more : why the f*ck did they suppress the limited lifetime that they created in BR ? (precisely to avoid mutinies / losing control on them, even if it means way more replacements) But here he explains that they have to keep exploring and exploiting the stars, that the new design has removed this main defect and that replicants are now completely submissive, that makes more sense, I think this scene should have been at least in introduction.
Regina Phalange this scene just makes more people want more answer and given that more movies they explore the world/worlds of BR. Definitely was a great hype up for the movie as well.
Leto should do a Joker short ! He deserves to prove that he can be great !
Collectif Faked I agree. He has the talent and the look to be the best live action Joker. He just needs to right opportunity
Wheeler67 i hope matt reeves would give him a spot
Royce Eapen same. Hes already confirmed to be in 2 DCEU movies. But I just hope he isnt sidelined like he was in Suicide Squad. Im sure if Matt includes the Joker, Leto would blow people away
Wheeler67 i wish he could be in the batman film but matt said it would be a trilogy so jared should be in it
Royce Eapen Hey, buddy what are you doing here? I'll see you on film junkee,buddy.
You remember hunger...
This movie is so enlightened I’d almost call it twisted prophecy
I scarily think the same thing, and hope this isn’t a future we’re heading to (but secretly also kinda hope it is cuz it was so captivating on film lol)
I don't understand why so many people hate Jared Leto. He's a good actor. Just like anyone in his profession he needs a good script and director. Lord of War is proof enough that Leto can give us an amazing performance and that his issue is not in the quality of b his performance.
Suicide Squad was shit. It was a mess and Jared Leto wasn't really given anything to work with. People reflexively hate him for reasons I don't understand. Much like Ben Affleck or Jake Gyllenhall. Whatever you think of them as people they are talented and capable actors who have given many outstanding performances.
I b didn't really have an opinion about Jared Leto going into this movie apart from really enjoying his role in Lord of War. I judge him based on his acting. As such he gives a great performance. Niander Wallace is a character that he brought to life. Is he perfect? Heck no. Does he create a mysterious, charismatic villain with motivations that you understand? Yes.
It really bothers me when people have this knee jerk hate for an actor to the point where they disregard their performances entirely. Ben Affleck, Jake Gyllenhall, and Jared Leto are perfect examples. All three have been in critically acclaimed roles within critically acclaimed films.
Leto has talent, and just like any other actor he needs a good script and director. In BR 2049 he got both and his performance as Niander Wallace reflects that.
Blade Runner 2049 is not perfect, no movie is. It does drag on in a few places especially the whole scene with the beehives. However overall it's a masterfully done film with incredibly strong performances from all cast members and some of the most jaw dropping cinematography I've ever seen. It's one of those rare true sequels in an Era of reboots and reimaginings. That's impressive enough but on top of that the movie is exceptional. To the point where it's a legitimate question as to whether BR 2049 is better than the original.
In conclusion, judge the movie and performances on their own merits. Unless the actors are axe murderers or rapists there's no reason to instinctively dismiss their performance. Blade Runner 2049 is an outstanding film and people that didn't go see it deserve a good smack in the face.
Ded Mosh they are jealous of his talent good looks and fame
2 words 1 finger Oh no! They might get indigestion!
He does have a reputation as a giant asshole to his fans though. Just what I've heard (from many)
Feckless- You called him a Rapist? Why? Is this because of the gossip and rumours spread about him on the internet which originated on old Forum and Fan Fiction posts?
Chris G people hate Jared because he's a poser
It's morbin time
BR: 2049, a masterpiece!
My favorite part is when Ryan Gosling sais: IT'S BLADIN' TIME!
Impressive that this is just a conversation in an office, but it never fails to stun. Excellent acting from everyone involved.
Also, I love that Chinese guy. I see him in everything. His face acting is phenomenal.
Damn Jared Leto's scary af
Jared leto is genius..what an acting.....absolutely extraordinary...
This is amazing. I was lead hear by Denis Villeneuve to learn about Dune, and now I am worried that my expectation, my hope cannot be met. This short is remarkable. That Denis Villeneuve should imply this to be his standard, means he wishes us to judge Dune against what we think humans are capable of delivering. The best that humans are capable of. I pray and burn a candle with hope.
That is the finest masterpiece. Please make more sequels and prequels to Blade Runner 2049 film.
Loved Leto in this film
The way he speaks and moves is PERFECT
Fantastic work on this! Thank you for allowing the scenes to "breath" and to bask in the shot setups, the backgrounds, etc. I'm so happy they didn't dumb this down and cut it up for the folks with ADD.
Im sooo looking forward to this sequel. I hope its as good as the costumes, art, and design appear to be.
So fuckin amazing. One of my favorite movies ever. So beautiful in every way! Visually stunning. The Score, the direction. I am so thankful for this film
Now that his guide is dead, who will lead the blind man home? :/
vukovicrados I volunteer!
Luv will
He's got a guide-dog called Terry, he's quite naughty and always leads him into Starbucks because he knows he can get free water.
vukovicrados proof the scenario isn’t good.
oh he knocks off replicants constantly.. got'm lined up in the hall
The joker is amazing here
it was a fucking cosplay
haha but he is better as a crazy guy here than in the dc movie.
I think this is how the Joker needed to be in Suicide Squad, i mean Leto pulled a creepy guy here
yeah he honestly just needed good directing and lines.
yess he was much better in this. So annoying that his design is so poorly done in the DCEU now so it will be harder to fix him
Would love a stand alone movie based on Niander Wallace. This is without a shadow doubt Leto's best performance.
So true, amazing performance by Jared Leto in the movie.
Oh hi WONG!
It feels so wight to be so Wong.
How's the future Wong?
David Kang wong meeting Joker
Villeneuve is a fucking genius
This was directed by Luke Scott, Ridley Scott's son... not Villeneuve...
Kgula he never said it wasnt
ok... and i agree with him, Villeneuve is a fucking genius, but what does that have to do with this video in particular? and why aren't you letting the guy respond? are you his spokesperson here on YT??
I know Villeneuve didn't direct the short, he said it himself lol... I just want to express my opinion about him
It has to do with the video because he is the director of blade runner 2049...
This adds to Jared Leto’s character. Good job!
It's morbin time ❤️
Leto is such a great actor.
Denis Villeneuve. Great job! Sir. And everyone that worked on it. Great Job!
"My friend Luke Scott..." who just happens to be Ridley Scott's son.
cinemar j
Nepotism
Nepotism is fine and there's plenty of it around but this is a pile of...
Son or not nepotism or not he SMASHED IT
Can you think of a more appropriate time for nepotism?
cinemar Ridley scott who hasn't made a good movie since Gladiator and before that the og blade runner
when i first saw the thumbnail, i thought it was Morbin Time
I am so glad that in the end the dialogue for this movie that initially came off as cryptic and kinda pretentious was actually not philosophical metaphors and actually straightforward in meaning. Even Wallaces lines here are actually straight forward and not him only rambling.
Benedict Wong? Nice, always happy to see the guy. :)
it's Morbin time
Awesome. These Film Shorts are Great.
Leto's performance in BR: 2049 is 👌