Star Wars: The Force Awakens |OT| A New Hope
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Not really, but that's mostly because I'm basing my presumptions on the past JJ movie (edit) that was post-converted to 3D.
I gotta say though, when I was pre-ordering tickets at a reserved seating theater, the 2D showings were nearly sold out while the 3D showings had most of the seats still available.
Edit: movie (Into Darkness), not movies.
I am pointedly not seeing it in 3D. Every film I've seen in 3D has just been a bad experience all round. Feels like you're watching it on a television instead of in a cinema.
Scorpion Soldier
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There's only been one though?
Ah, in that case, my apologies. I was talking about Into Darkness.
I liked Into Darkness a lot more than the internet at-large (huge Trek fan though, and the rare kind who's pretty open to most forms of the franchise) but it was my first 3D flick not counting that weird Episode I treatment a few years back, and I wasn't a fan. I preferred the picture quality of the (several... 
) 2D showings I saw further on in.
Based on that, I didn't push my group toward 3D at all.
) 2D showings I saw further on in.Based on that, I didn't push my group toward 3D at all.
half a moon
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I've only liked avatar in 3d. Everything else is post processed garbage.
*shrug*
I've read probably hundreds of posts on the subject, many of which rather articulate and well-realized. But what I know is this: I saw it like seven times, with a bunch of different friends, many of whom asked me if they could tag along a second, or even third, time. Actually I didn't even mean to see it more than two or three times, but all these dang friends of mine kept wanting to go with me because I'm the biggest Trek fan they know. And not once did I feel like I didn't get at least most of my money's worth.
It's kind of a big dumb summer action movie, but I like the characters and I love the universe. And I don't find the whole Cumberbatch's-identity thing particularly problematic. Then again, I'm not really the biggest fan of that TOS character anyway.
The problem that many have is that Trek isn't supposed to be kind of a big dumb summer action movie to them. The problem that I have with that problem is that plenty of Trek has always been as such.
Ya, I really really liked it. Heck, I'm probably a JJ fanboy as I've liked basically everything he's done.
I prefer it over the first one, honestly.
Daffy Duck
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So hyped for this now! Going to go and see it Friday night on my own, I give no fucks about being a geek on my own.
Missus will wait til it comes out at home but I'll be damned if I can.
Missus will wait til it comes out at home but I'll be damned if I can.
Chezzymann
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I think the script is just bad. Luckily they got Kasdan instead of Orci for star wars though.
It doesn't help that the Federation can now cure death and teleport anywhere in the universe.
Great writing. Series over I guess.
CrichtonKicks
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My biggest question/concern for the new trilogy is whether they can even hope to to deliver on the setpieces from the Original Trilogy. The trench run, the Hoth battle, Asteroid Field chase, Speeder Bike chase, and ROTJ space battle delivered a level of of spectacle that is still pretty damn amazing. I have every bit of faith that the action scenes will be well shot and exciting but there was something special about the setpieces in the original that I have a hard time imagining can be matched.
I don't know, I've never really worried much about this. Those setpieces are timeless, but every year when I rewatch the OT I notice a tiny little bit more age to them nevertheless, if that... makes any sense whatsoever. I have faith that the right team of key personnel can make things bigger and bolder and sleeker and spicier without going overboard and just making them look silly.
There have been a lot of things in space opera media in the last 20 or so years in particular that have been quite impressive. Pepper in a Star Wars budget and add the right people for the job and I think it's a recipe for success. The scope will be rivaled, the depth will be equaled.
"And in technicolor."
Booked my tickets when it became available but theater doesn't have reserve seating. I'm showing up an hour before the movie just to make sure I get a decent seat for me and my cousin.
True enough. I watch a bit of hearthstone and sometimes it's nice to talk about lines of play etc but its easy enough to avoid
Frankly id be very surprised if the battles were as iconic, that being said certain shots in the trailers have been very impressive
What I think could be iconic are the lightsaber battles which are being described as "Raw" "Dangerous" "Emotional" and serving the story
Gemüsepizza
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No, it isn't. 3D conversions have evolved dramatically:
https://library.creativecow.net/kaufman_debra/Gravity-3D-Conversion/1
Always hilarious to see how clueless people are about 3D technology.
LookAtMeGo
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Time is officially starting to slow down.
Frankly id be very surprised if the battles were as iconic, that being said certain shots in the trailers have been very impressive
What I think could be iconic are the lightsaber battles which are being described as "Raw" "Dangerous" "Emotional" and serving the story
Beautiful.
CrichtonKicks
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That's the thing though- sure those original scenes become a little more dated year by year. But the fact that these sequences that are 30-40 years old still hold up to that degree speaks to the level that they were when released. Can a modern action sequence have the same effect on audiences that the trench run had in '77 or the Asteroid chase in '80?
No exaggeration I think that fight between Kylo and Finn is going to be great, but I think Finn will get absolutely bodied
Think Brock Lesnar v Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania before Seth Rollins showed up
Fucking
Bodied.
Think Brock Lesnar v Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania before Seth Rollins showed up
Fucking
Bodied.
A big reality check to people has to be that you cant recreate Star Wars, its unfathomable that it existed and got so much right WHILE changing so much at the same time, closest ive seen is the Lord of the Rings films which still fall short, while still being incredible, Matrix gets an honourable mention.
Ah. Well then the answer is probably a resounding "no."
It's a remarkably different climate though. Every year now several films vie for the annual miniaturized "trench run shock and awe" effect on eager audiences. We're rather... saturated with setpieces. Everything blends, and (in part as a result of that blending) nothing really holds anywhere near the level of the OT, yeah.
PHOENIXZERO
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Still not sure if I'm going to go opening weekend or wait until Monday afternoon.
basically
The next wave of toys they have been holding back til release for spoilers will feature a maimed and beaten Finn, with spare limb accessories.
"Bodied Finn"
Rastafarian42
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I wish there were IMAX showing without 3D but it doesn't look like the case.
CrichtonKicks
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Yeah, for me I think only LOTR trilogy and the first Matrix have had anywhere as close to the same impact as the OT.
That's very true. I know that Avatar was that leap for a lot of people but it wasn't for me. I know it's unrealistic to expect it from anything these days but there is a part of me that is a bit sad that we can't expect the new trilogy to deliver that same leap that the originals had.
I fully expect him to get bodied, but the fact that he stands up to Kylo makes him a badass in my eyes. but yea... I think the fight will be great.
I mean, it's a good movie.
And the third nuTrek flick is getting its teaser trailer debut attached to TFA, anyway. (I'm hoping my theater doesn't boo. God, I hate the stupid forced rivalry.)
LookAtMeGo
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In that one gif it looks like Kylo is missing his helmet. Im assuming Finn knocked it off and Kylo is pissed. I wonder how personal the beef is between them.
Yea on day 1 especially you'll get the die hards in the fandom. I really hope my theater wouldn't be that petty as well.
But getting the seats when you first get there is half the battle. Then what if you need to pee before it starts, or grab some snacks?
I plan on bringing some yellow police tape to save those fuckers if I need to get up at any point.
I'm good on snacks. I rarely buy anything from the theater and I hardly every eat or drink anything there.
Also I'm pretty good about going to the bathroom. I usually take care of business before I leave the house.
PeskyToaster
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Hopefully Kylo is s cool villain. I can't remember the last villain that really stood out in a movie. I ain't expecting Darth Vader icon status but they need to be much better than Marvel. Villains > heroes.
Hopefully. On a side note, based on the lack of promotional exposure, my belief is that General Hux ain't gonna be anything more than this film's Grand Moff Tarkin as far as mortality goes.
I have a really strong feeling that Ren will join our heroes at some point. He is not the true villain.
Lokimaru
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Yeah but we mostly listen to music or podcast in line with headphones now, that shit can't happen.
Should I buy this for the premier? I think its so great.
http://p2.vatera.hu/photos/38/bd/f018_1_big.jpg
http://p2.vatera.hu/photos/38/bd/f018_1_big.jpg
maquiladora
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I like it.
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