I hate to admit it since I loved parts of 2049, but your analysis made me realize that 2049 is exactly like the Force Awakens in terms of it being both a remake and a sequel. Harrison Ford’s inclusion in 2049 feels exactly how The Force Awakens includes him. Its kinda odd.
Overall I like your video and agree with most of your conclusions. It's a good analysis even as I find myself wishing to resist it because I did enjoy the film. To one of your questions: why are they are not interested in re-appropriating the technology for creating more replicants? Well, on first blush it seems easier to control the means of re-production if we just use a biological factory that is localized to many individuals, rather than having to control a whole bio-engineering facility.
You absolutely nailed everything I found so frustrating about this film. I also didn't like the aesthetic. It felt flat, ugly and lifeless. In a world so bleak and blasted, what's the point in caring about who wins the battle?
I watched this movie about 6 months ago with really high hopes, bc the world intrigued me so much. But the movie felt like a huge disappointment to me, it felt it hit so far below the mark. I wish I knew of more dystopian cyberpunk movies.
I hate to admit it since I loved parts of 2049, but your analysis made me realize that 2049 is exactly like the Force Awakens in terms of it being both a remake and a sequel. Harrison Ford’s inclusion in 2049 feels exactly how The Force Awakens includes him. Its kinda odd.
Exactly. It's half baked at best, a craven cash grab at worst.
The "humans" in the movie were so nihilistic, and the artificial lifeforms lived so emotionally;
Overall I like your video and agree with most of your conclusions. It's a good analysis even as I find myself wishing to resist it because I did enjoy the film. To one of your questions: why are they are not interested in re-appropriating the technology for creating more replicants? Well, on first blush it seems easier to control the means of re-production if we just use a biological factory that is localized to many individuals, rather than having to control a whole bio-engineering facility.
You absolutely nailed everything I found so frustrating about this film. I also didn't like the aesthetic. It felt flat, ugly and lifeless. In a world so bleak and blasted, what's the point in caring about who wins the battle?
I watched this movie about 6 months ago with really high hopes, bc the world intrigued me so much. But the movie felt like a huge disappointment to me, it felt it hit so far below the mark. I wish I knew of more dystopian cyberpunk movies.
Loved the original Blade Runner, found this awful and boring