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[richiek]

I liked a lot of things about this teaser. But yea, the lightsaber is stupid.

Agreed. The flamesaber just looks wrong for Star Wars.

 

[eot]

One more concern. The original trilogy worked because for the most part it didn't feel like it was following franchise rules or had to showcase the cool stuff.

It was driven by good characters and a classic plot, already this trailer seems more focused on franchise tropes - lightsabres, x-wings, Millenium Falcon- than characters and plot.

I hope it's just because its a teaser and they want to placate those who look for those elements above the actual important stuff but I don't know, Outside of TV Abrahms has been shaky on character.

Anyway I'm not pumped not impressed so far but I'll let those who're over the moon space fighters are flying low over a lake enjoy the moment.

Good characters and plot in an Abrahms movie? I don't think I'll live to see it.

 

[mattp]

If only the Lighthänder (or Zweisaber) didn't have those cross beams, it would look so cool.

But I have a theory actually. Those aren't meant to be "blades", they are meant to be "exhausts" if you will. The saber has an incoherent flow, unlike the traditional ones which I assume is due to it being designed with a completely different mechanism and with more power. To keep it going, it needs to let some power out so it doesn't overload, hence the "exhausts".

yup, thats what i posted a few pages back

i'm sticking with this theory

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I wonder why there's that very quiet saber ignition sound at the end.

I'm betting that's Luke.

 

[Jibbed]

I wonder why there's that very quiet saber ignition sound at the end.

Sounded like one of the OT effects thrown in.

 

[LilWayneSuckz]

OMG hype. That looked great!

Jurassic World take notes...

 

[jooso]

So little footage, so much hype! Can't wait!

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And it can't be worse than ep 1-3

 

[ultrazilla]

I didn't know it was possible, but Abrams did it. He made a Lightsaber look lame.

Is it really a "true" light saber though? We have no context for the character or the weapon. It could have been something he pieced together quickly based on saber designs but still be quite different......

 

[Seth C]

The I'm trying way too hard to look cool light saber hilt is killing me and needs to go. Otherwise, awesome.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

The effects of the lightsaber igniting look neat

 

[Cheebo]

wait, what!?!?!? are you serious.

Rian Johnson is a god. Too good to be true.

He is writing and directing Episode VIII. He might direct Episode IX as well, he is on board for writing Episode IX at the very least.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

Hmm coming from a non Star Wars fan:
-I instantly liked the look of the movie - and I guess the setting of the movie means no more excuses to fill the screen with CG extravaganza overload? That's a great thing
-again, minimalist look, great. Please keep it that way.

No worries
JJ gets it.

 

[Ithil]

Agreed. The flamesaber just looks wrong for Star Wars.

It looks like the scratchy, drawn in OT sabers, but deliberate.

 

[cameron]

I liked it. Every scene was well shot. The Millennium Falcon scene made me a bit queasy; probably be even more crazy in theatres.

 

[Sectorseven]

Could the guy with the StormTrooper outfit be under cover perhaps ? Behind enemy lines as it were.

That Falcon shot, fuck me, can't stop grinning

I figured the Falcon shot him down.

 

[jstripes]

So, the Empire's still around? Makes sense. Just because you kill the Emperor, doesn't mean everything's just going to shut down.

Concerning the saber, what if it was actually built by some egotistical douchebag that thinks he's the shit (the sith?) and just added that for flair or to spook his enemies? There could be some context to it.

I've got a feeling it's not a lightsaber, but something very similar.

Lightsabers were considered an "elegant" weapon, and that thing looks distinctly unelegant. Whatever it is, it looks like it's fuelled by anger.

 

[OneEightZero]

I wonder why there's that very quiet saber ignition sound at the end.

Sounded like a lightsaber cutting off.

 

[Eidan]

Like with Star Trek?

Abrams' Star Trek movies were great. Certainly better than any other Star Trek movie I've seen, and leagues better than the Star Wars prequels.

 

[Funky Papa]

Fuck.

Me.

 

[Sojgat]

Why. He's a piece of shit director.

He's not a bad director, he's just not a good writer.

It doesn't help that most of the writers he's worked with in the past are also outright terrible.

Lawrence Kasdan co-wrote the screenplay for this, so there is hope.

 

[Spiritreaver]

I'm betting that's Luke.

I'm betting on anything you're betting.

 

[Zebra]

Well now I feel like watching the original trilogy.

Is it possible to get the original non-special editions of those films yet?

 

[Dreamwriter]

So do we have any idea of the political structure in this film? Were those X-Wings part of the New Republic (or whatever they may call it)? Were those TIEs and stormies part of the Galactic Empire or Imperial Remnant, or...?

Actually, the Trade Federation took advantage of both sides in the rebellion having their numbers cut significantly down, and through creative financing took control. It's all going to be in the intro scroller.

 

[Valravn]

Fuck.

Me.

Goosebumps!

 

[phaze]

This teaser really made me realize once again how horribly clean and CGish the prequel trilogy looked. Completely devoid of life.

But in all honesty: Badguy Sith lord talking while shit happens on screen, a guy whips his lightsaber. It seems similar to something Blur Studios would have done in CG as a teaser. So... I don't know what to call it, "fanboy-ish" "fan-servicy". Nothing that really shows an own handwriting.

Exactly what I thought. This looked much less artificial. Pretty good teaser. With Abrams at the helm FA has a chance to turn out decent, unlike the

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6

prequels that came before it.

 

[Jibbed]

Fuck.

Me.

Love how close it gets to the ground there, sand blasted all over the place.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

I don't get the lightsabre hate, can someone explain it?

 

[shintoki]

All I can say is.... MOSES MOSES MOSES

 

[kharma45]

Fuck.

Me.

"I know a few maneuvers. We'll lose 'em."

 

[brandonh83]

As it turns out, all it took to get people excited about Star Wars again was having a shot of the Millennium Falcon doing a loop-de-loop.

 

[DodgerSan]

No female voice saying "Wake up" at the end.

Unless the other rumour was true, and there are actually two different teasers.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I marked the fuck out at that lightsabre. Someone please end my life.

 

[Arkanius]

It gave me a closer vibe than the prequels ever did
10/10

 

[Eidan]

Also love that snap crackle and pop of the new lightsaber.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Actually, the Trade Federation took advantage of both sides in the rebellion having their numbers cut significantly down, and through creative financing took control.

that's right babe, good ol' nute gunray is back

vader just barely grazed him and he fainted

 

[adj_noun]

Fuck.

Me.

Glad to see they got that one part replaced.

Wonder if Lando paid for it.

 

[Gozer the Gozerian]

Any chance the narrator could be Max von Sydow? Not super familiar with the dude's voice but would seem less random than it being Cumberbatch since his casting is confirmed

 

[Perfect Cha0s]

That X-Wing shot is too goddamn good. I can't get over it. Lawdy.

 

[Charcoal]

One more concern. The original trilogy worked because for the most part it didn't feel like it was following franchise rules or had to showcase the cool stuff.

It was driven by good characters and a classic plot, already this trailer seems more focused on franchise tropes - lightsabres, x-wings, Millenium Falcon- than characters and plot.

I hope it's just because its a teaser and they want to placate those who look for those elements above the actual important stuff but I don't know, Outside of TV Abrahms has been shaky on character.

Anyway I'm not pumped not impressed so far but I'll let those who're over the moon space fighters are flying low over a lake enjoy the moment.

Complaining that a Star Wars teaser showed off lightsabers, X-wings, etc.

The fuck

 

[AgentOtaku]

Fuck.

Me.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!

If you don't grin ear to ear when you see this shot, you have no goddamn soul....

 

[Lucifon]

I don't get the lightsabre hate, can someone explain it?

Some people don't like change.

 

[BFIB]

"I know a few maneuvers. We'll lose 'em."

Han has certainly learned some new maneuvers, other than banking slightly to the left.

 

[jelly]

Who cares about the lightsaber which isn't a real thing. Swords come in all variations and whatever preferences the user has.

Cool teaser, bad guy in the forest was awesome, glad to see genuine locations that aren't over the top.

 

[Herne]

I can't think of a single, solid reason for that lightsaber design. It's unnecessary as a cross-guard. I'll just hope there's a good reason for it other than, "Let's show them a lightsaber they've never seen before!"

 

[Ithil]

I don't get the lightsabre hate, can someone explain it?

It's different from what they're used to.

 

[Lakershead22]

I loved it!!!

 

[Fliesen]

"I know a few maneuvers. We'll lose 'em."

Should've just tried spinning.

Spoiler

that's a neat trick

 

[BrassDragon]

Something has awoken indeed... my enthusiasm for Star Wars. I thought it was lost to the ages.

/hyped

 

[Sanjuro]

I can't think of a single, solid reason for that lightsaber design. It's unnecessary as a cross-guard.

...you can deflect another lightsaber while stabbing the individual?

 

[Raptor]

I expect that Sith at one point to scream "FREEEEEDOM!!!"