I’ve been pleasantly surprised by him in movies. I first saw him in Guardians of the Galaxy and enjoyed his character acting. Then in that Glass Onion movie, he played that dumb jock so well. Him and John Cena have been pretty good imo.
Y2k, the first time I drank alcohol. Rattlesnake…disgusting
But yeah. The time flies by while your mind is still back in 2000. Thats probably when you became an “adult” We change a bit as we go on, but still feel young in our older bodies. I’ve been stuck in 2010 for a bit haha.
And masterfully. Was a huge fan of the original, like all the different cuts, etc. I had trouble admitting I thought 2049 was even better but ¯_(ツ)_/¯. Also Bautista was a very welcome surprise getting back to post topic.
There's an anime short series that covers the gap between the two movies, like how all the replicant production records were lost when K goes to search for them
It's a genuinely great and deep movie with some of the best cinematography maybe ever. I think that movie, plus the storytelling from Arrival were essentially Villaneuvue's application for Dune... come to think of it Basista was in BR 2049 and Dune.
On the one hand it’s a joke Deakins had 14 noms and no wins before 2049. On the other … what a film to win it with. I have no words to do the cinematography in BR2049 justice.
He should have won for Assassination of Jesse James. I think it went to whoever did There Will Be Blood, which I can't fault as it's a great looking film, but still.
There was the chance Deakins split his own votes by having No Country For Old Men release the same year. Either way between There Will Be Blood, No Country and Jesse James there wouldn’t have been a wrong winner because all 3 have a case for winning the Oscar.
BR 2049 has a phenomenal score also by Hans Zimmer. You need a subwoofer though that is flat down to at least around 25hz to really get the full experience. My couch shakes a lot during the movie.
It’s crazy to see how his films all lead to Dune. Sicario (though very outside the sci-fi genre) was almost a love letter to the desert landscapes in a lot of ways
I've only seen it once since it released, but oh damn, those scenes by the sea shore with the thundering soundtrack lodged itself in my brain so hard. Or the presentation of Jared Leto's character through the absolutely (wrathfully) divine chants and throatsinging.
Just realized it came out 7 years ago, that's whack. Rewatch imminent!
I found it a tad self indulgent as opposed to “great and deep”.
I can understand the cult following around the two movies, but they can be tough watches in a lot of ways. The pace and execution can become a bit of a slog.
It pains me that for the life of me I can't remember the surname of the man who directed some of my favourites movies of all time. Arrival is the only movie I have seen in the cinema multiple times.
His role was actually really good in blade runner even tho short, makes you want to see him more in that type of roles. I wanted him to play kratos but well
Cmon man they're actors they can do it but will have to trade voice health like austin butler, he dosent sound like before anymore its the elvis talk now.
Did you ever watch the short films made to promote BR2049?
"Blade Runner Black Out 2022" is an excellent anime short from Shinichirō Watanabe, creator of the fantastic "Cowboy Bebop", detailing a replicant uprising against the Tyrell Corporation that created them. "2036: Nexus Dawn" stars Jared Leto and Benedict Wong, and shows how the Wallace mega-corporation once again begins production of a new line of replicants. "2048: Nowhere to Run" leads directly into the core film, revealing how one on-the-run replicant (Dave Bautista) became reported to the authorities.
All three are on YouTube. Here’s the link for the Dave Bautista one:
See, I always felt 2049 would have been perfect if it wasn't a sequel to something. It had so much going for itself that having it be tied to blade runner cheapened it for me. I hated every second Harrison Ford was phoning it in.
At least, in my opinion, I liked it a little more than the original. Though I think the original had a more compelling antagonist, plus fuck Jared Leto.
It's a phenomenal film. Two things. Maybe give the OG a watch beforehand to fully refresh yourself on the universe. Second thing,if you love blade runner 2049 like I think you will please check out the directors other movies. 2049 rocks but it might not even be his best work.
Yes, Blade Runner 2049. And there are a few shorts on YouTube that give a bit more depth to a few characters as well. There's one with Bautista's character. Worth watching anyways.
He's honestly one of the highlights of the film. Overall it's a great film but whenever it comes up his performance is the first thing that comes into my head.
Also “ A Knock at the Cabin Door” which I thought he was excellent in. It’s M. Night so be prepared but despite my own reservations on his adaptation it’s a pretty interesting movie
Yeah, his character was also in a Blade Runner shirt promo movie, which was really great too. He’s so talented. Knock at the Cabin sucked (book was better by a mile) but Bautista was so good.
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u/anticerber 6d ago
I was so surprised to find that out of all the wrestlers turned actors that he seems to be the most dynamic