Denis Villeneuve Made 'Blade Runner 2049' 'By Pure Love of Cinema' | Close Up With THR

Denis Villeneuve ('Blade Runner 2049') joins Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter for this season's Directors Roundtable.

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[kostar]

"I don't want someone else to fuck it up"
Well said

[snarkado]

Denis Villeneuve I think is one of the greatest directors working today. What a track record. Blade Runner 2049 is not only one of the greatest sequels ever made but one of the best science fiction films of the decade in my opinion.

[WallEWorld]

so he was willing to sacrifice his career to make this film!!?? One of the best director of all time!! *CLAP* *CLAP* *CLAP* *CLAP* *CLAP*





I can CLAP all day for this man.

[guilhermemeloadv]

Blade runner 2049 isnt just the best movie of 2017, is the best continuation ever made & being totally ignored by the awards is a sin

[solidsnake]

Mr. Villeneuve. Don't worry. You nailed it. We love you.

[dwant]

Sicario, Prisoners... damnn excellent movies

[chrisedouard]

DENIS VILLENUVE has the best filmography of everybody at this table
facts

[SriM]

One of the best movies I'd ever seen.

[Texus]

Blade Runner 2049, the best science fiction movie of the 21st century.

No other SF movie has so thoroughly explored the issues that will be humanity's central concerns over the next 2 decades: overpopulation, pollution, resource scarcity, space travel, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering... And it does so in a beautifully cinematic, thoughtful, and emotional manner. A true masterpiece.

[mitchellpowers]

Denis Villenueve is a master. Can't wait for his future projects.

[AnneSohpie]

Denis, Quebec is so proud of you! An incredible filmmaker!

[Skinadious]

In so glad 2049 exceeded my expectations and knowing how passionate Denis was towards his vision. Seen it in the theater twice and definitely will own it on bluray!

[renaudblais]

2001 is his favorite film?


Love him even more now.

[film]

I think people don't understand that this is just a discussion because I keep seeing people say that this person shouldn't be here or they forgot someone. That doesn't make sense this is just an discussion with these people if you aren't interested in these guests then use the search bar and type in the person you want to see, there are tons of good interviews with filmmakers on youtube I bet the person your interested in has done a few.

[velvetrings]

denis really loves his actors, and you could see just how much that translates in all his films!

[halloweenfriday]

Blade Runner 2049 is the best film of the year! Hands down!!! Denis Villeneuve is a director who understands cinema, and turns it into art.

[RohitKumar-gdvu]

I would say his biggest quality is that He knows how to pace a movie. You know, he can make a movie around 3 hours and it won't bore you. I have seen that quality in very few directors, maybe Michael Mann and Kurosawa. I have never really liked movies that are 90 minutes long as much as I like longer movies.

[roloug]

Can't get over how unbelievably good this guys track record is. Literally 4 bonafide masterpieces in a row, incredible.

[TheonlyLarsNelson]

Blade Runner 2049 is a majestic movie. The work put in it is flabbergasting and when Rachel comes back to life i cried. It's a neptunian travel in time.

[TheTacticalMess]

This man’s passion for what he does is something to be highly respected.