10 Films We Said We Wanted But Didn't Go See

The words "misunderstood" and "ahead of its time" are synonymous with Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. Despite the fact it's placed on a pedestal as the definitive sci-fi film, the reception upon its release was divisive at best and it only barely broke even. But as its reputation grew from cult-classic to cinematic masterpiece, it was clear Blade Runner deserved another shot.

And this wasn't a niche group that wanted more; it was everyone. When the sequel, Blade Runner 2049, was greenlit, it seemed too good to be true. With an all-star cast, Harrison Ford returning to the role of after 35 years, and visual virtuoso Denis Villeneuve at the helm, it looked like this long-awaited sequel could be, against all odds, as good as the original.

And... it was! Like the 1982 classic, it was visually stunning, complex, atmospheric, and thought-provoking. Sadly, it had another thing in common with Blade Runner: it flopped. Even Villeneuve was baffled, stating that all the indexes and marketing tools predicted 2049 would be a money-maker. Even though the R-rating limited the audience, it's still bewildering that a fantastic sequel to one of the greatest films of all time couldn't make a profit.