I was definitely getting those vibes, but then again GotG takes a lot of its cues from Star Wars.
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I was definitely getting those vibes, but then again GotG takes a lot of its cues from Star Wars.
All while they've made up Natalie Portman to look like a crazy woman for some reason. Seriously she looked unhinged in that scene.
How do you make that beautiful a woman look like female Renfield?
More_Badass
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Doesn't that depend more on the fight choreographers? If the Raid guys are involved, we should be fine
She really is the new Boba Fett then
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Ha I got both of those vibes as well.
Which is funny since JJ Trek gave me Star Wars vibes.
That scene with the Final Fantasy-esque Marlboro's was the only one that made me roll my eyes just a little bit lol.
Man I fucking loved it. The new heroes are all so damn likable. The plot was simple, but that's all we need to introduce us to this new era of the universe that we've been thrust into, and I can't wait to see where they take the characters.
I'm a huge JJ fan, but I still didn't know if he could pull it off. He absolutely did.
Now I want to read the early speculation thread to see what people thought was going to happen and what got leaked - I know it was quite a lot!
I'm a huge JJ fan, but I still didn't know if he could pull it off. He absolutely did.
Now I want to read the early speculation thread to see what people thought was going to happen and what got leaked - I know it was quite a lot!
SuperBanana
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She was basically put it so they could sell another toy.
Yes! Great fucking duel
legit teared up when han died. fuck.
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You might not care about lightsaber fights, but they are what star wars is for most people.
Enter the Dragon Punch
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It was worth it to see full on Wookie rage
Tell me how hyped you are for Rogue One. Because I am fucking hyped.
Agreed. The Vader/Luke duels outclass it obviously but I think it might be the next best
ViewtifulJC
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I feel like they had some bigger ideas for Phasma and the Raid guys, but they just got cut for time. Phasma at least will be back in VIII.
Albino_Yeti
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I liked the movie, alot, but I just want to voice how much it pisses me off that people find joy in spoiling movies like this for people. I had Han's death spoiled for me thanks to the internet, and while knowing that ahead of time didn't detract from my enjoyment, I wish I could have gone into that scene wondering what was going to happen.
People who spoil stuff on purpose are infuriating.
People who spoil stuff on purpose are infuriating.
Ren to me is one of the few parts of the movie where lack of explanation was done right. He is obviously a paralell to Vader, a character who after the first three movies we still knew very little about his past and it works. All the movie needed to tell me was that he was Han and Leia's son, that Luked trained him and other Jedis, and that he killed all of those Jedi and turned to the Dark Side. I was able in my own head to fill in the gaps of how that all must have played out and honestly don't need any flashback showing this.
In my head he must have grown up being told he was special while knowing he had this power, momma Leia was probably busy a lot of the time with Republic stuff and didn't have much time for him along with daddy Han. Still, they probably expected a lot from him especially with his powers. Eventually, they ship him off to train with Luke since they can't control or understand exactly what he is going through and he thinks he might finally be able to be with someone who understands him. However, Luke as a new Master probably treated him like the rest of the new students instead of his nephew and maybe was even harder on him because he new his potential.
In turn, Ren probably grew resentful and impatient at his training, just like Luke, and perhaps suspected that Luke was holding him back. Ultimately, he succumbs to his quest for power which he believes Luke is withholding from him and demonstrates that he is more powerful than the rest by killing all the other Jedi students before fleeing to the First Order.
I got all that in my head without the need for any flashbacks. Unfortunately, the rest of the unanswered/open ended stuff isn't so well handled.
I was afraid he was going to be some sort of mind-controlled secret weapon after Kylo Ren tortured / extracted the truth from him, so I was really glad to see him show up on the good side again.
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im assuming the next 2 movies are gonna be similar to 5 and 6 at this rate. hopefully they take some liberties but the movie was better than it needed to be . I like the cheesy predictability
That was the one scene I didn't like, it felt weird and out of place. The wild CG monsters didn't have the weight all the other creatures in the film did (including CG ones). It felt like Star Trek 09 or something.
Zeyphersan
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Best light saber fight possibly ever. Super tense but also felt like it had weight to it, none of that flipping garbage
friskykillface
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best line
THAT'S NOT HOW THE FORCE WORKS!
RIP solo the god
THAT'S NOT HOW THE FORCE WORKS!
RIP solo the god
Dying Of Thirst
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My only disappointment is how the two actors from The Raid were underused, other than that it was a great ride.
Whats been mostly established is the Republic eventually wins the war and the empire surrenders. However significant portions of the Empire flee to the unknown regions where Palpatine and crew had apparently been doing stuff.
Mon Mothma restores the Republic to Pre-Palpatine days ending the Emergency Powers of the Chancellorship and bringing the Republic back to the days where each system was in charge of its own defenses. The Republic kept a token Fleet. Leia and elements within the Republic were less than thrilled with that and created the resistance.
Fast forward and you have a Republic trying to keep the peace while elements within it fight the First Order.
Definitely felt a bit like GotG... and I loved it. That whole sequence was awesome.
He wasn't born until after ANH, so no.
That is not remotely what I said.
No. He probably wasn't even alive during Rogue One
Nope.
Rogue One is about
the Rebel crew who stole the Deathstar plans that Leia has in ANH.
petethepanda
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Han and Leia's kid being named "Ben" was main callback that really got to me. So good.
And wait, was there not a Wilhelm scream? It just occurred to me. It'd be odd if that were the one thing they held back on lol.
As far as rankings go,
IV > V > VI or VII, I need a second viewing > III > I > II
And wait, was there not a Wilhelm scream? It just occurred to me. It'd be odd if that were the one thing they held back on lol.
As far as rankings go,
IV > V > VI or VII, I need a second viewing > III > I > II
the "you need a pilot"/tie fighter escape sequence with Finn/Poe was one of the highlights for me for sure
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As far as I am aware Kasdan is the mastermind. JJ helped with the first movie and setting up the world and where the story would go. But beyond what is written, it is entirely up to the next directors to do what they want to do. I hope Disney's iron grip is hard on this one so they stay as close as possible to what Kasdan and Abrams brought.
Am I crazy or did anyone else secretly hope that the rest of the OT cast (Leia, C3PO, R2D2, Han, Chewbacca) were killed off except for Luke?
Have you seen Ex Machina? His acting was outstanding in it, for a different sort of character too.
serenewarfare
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1. I don't remember the exact reason, but I do know that working on a film on this level is fucking tiring and exhausting for years on end. And with how close the two films are on the release schedule, JJ would have zero break between the two and that's not something any sane human being wants to sign up for.
2. IIRC, the whole trilogy was planned out in advance. Maybe not the exact scripts, but the major plot points are already decided upon.
I certainly did. And yes he was amazing.
Yea I saw that guy from Raid 2 and thought to myself, "Lightsabers AND martial arts? LETS GO." Then... nothing. Quite a let down now that I think about it.
Zeyphersan
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I agree with some other posters here, the status of the Republic/First Order/Rebellion and how they operate within and around each other is a HUGE hole in the flow of this movie. I kept waiting for some background and never got any and it still nags at me
Ragnorok64
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Guys help me. Despite my best efforts and using the restroom before the movie started I had[/] to take a bathroom break during the movie. Meaning I missed most of the interrogation scene with Kylo Ren. I came back in to find Rey calling out Ren on being afraid that he'll never be as powerful of Vader.
What transpired before? Does it at all explain her meteoric rise in Force proficiency?
What transpired before? Does it at all explain her meteoric rise in Force proficiency?
Enter the Dragon Punch
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I thought it was a standalone movie for Poe? Serves me right for media blackout... But I was under the impression this entire time it was his movie. I swear I even remember hearing about it.
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