George Oscar Bluth II
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I want a scene where Finn and Poe run to each other in slo-mo with Chariots of Fire playing.
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Maybe Phasma's failure in Ep7 will be a driving force for her in the subsequent films (if she even survives the massive explosion).
But I'm way more annoyed at how inconsequential the Raid guys were. I
Hire some of the best action choreographers/fighters in the industry, then give them a few lines and no action? What the crap?
It does feel like there is a brief missing scene showing the Senate and day-to-day function of the Republic, leading into an introduction of the Resistance as they relate to one another (we'd then stay with just the Resistance for the remainder of the film, as is). I wonder if such a scene was in the screenplay at any point and was cut for fear of prequel gag reflex.
I like how the movie felt much more like the first trilogy than the prequels. Good stuff.
That final scene was terrible though. I figured Luke would've said something like "I've been waiting for you" or similar. Instead we get an extended staring contest of her holding his saber. He could've at least force pulled it to him and looked at it or something.
That final scene was terrible though. I figured Luke would've said something like "I've been waiting for you" or similar. Instead we get an extended staring contest of her holding his saber. He could've at least force pulled it to him and looked at it or something.
The longer the staring contest went on, the more I expected Luke to blurt out just before the credits rolled, "Why did you interrupt me taking a piss off this mountain?"
brandonh83
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I preferred the implicative nature of the ending rather than forced dialogue personally...
I viewed the final scene like a silent film or something. It worked for me. You could read so many thoughts on their faces.
I viewed the final scene like a silent film or something. It worked for me. You could read so many thoughts on their faces.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Probably, but I've heard it was finished in 2K. You're also not going to get 3D that way.
Principate
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Operate word being sorta, he totally winged it but he did have some sort of plan to bring down the shield for the rebels, and was a key part of the discussion of how to bring down the star killer.
I took that as a sign of Hammil's bad acting skills. I mean that seriously as I was sitting there trying to figure out what emotion he was trying to convey.
Yeah honestly he seemed more irritated and upset by her presence. I'm not sure what they were going for but I don't think it was that.
Cross-Section
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Right? It had this stripped-down, theatrical quality (as in the actual theatre) that I did not expect to see in a Star Wars film. Easily the most emotionally-resonant scene in a film filled to the brim with them.
Saw it with the family today in IMAX 3D, wooo, what a ride. Fantastic movie; script and cast were great and of course the visuals were top notch. Always liked Star Wars but was never in love with it like most. Still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Best scene was probably when Poe was tearing apart the skies while Finn was running around.
But yeah how can the first order get away with building this giant system destroying, star sucking, weapon without anyone trying to stop them earlier? Maybe the lore not in the movie covers that.
Best scene was probably when Poe was tearing apart the skies while Finn was running around.
But yeah how can the first order get away with building this giant system destroying, star sucking, weapon without anyone trying to stop them earlier? Maybe the lore not in the movie covers that.
friskykillface
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Chewie the god
Saw it again today with my cousin and he loved it
Theater was packed of course
Di$$$$$$$$$$$ney making dat money
Saw it again today with my cousin and he loved it
Theater was packed of course
Di$$$$$$$$$$$ney making dat money
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
That would be a good idea if we were talking about Robot Chicken and that Emo Kylo Ren Twitter hadn't already made the same joke.
Oh, you were serious...
It fits to a point, but in a movie full of callbacks, it didn't need one there. That simple touch of his face says all it needs. Acting nostalgic in that moment would feel inappropriate.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
It seriously started as a joke. A funny one. /shrug
And I'm gonna have to go with BobbyRoberts on potential audience reaction.
We saw the movie again at IMAX, the first for my parents, and they genuinely loved it. My mom thought that it was the second best behind A New Hope. I liked it even more this showing, aside from the segment with the Final Fantasy marlboro's, the movie just glides along and is a fun ride from start to finish.
poetry is supposed to rhyme, not literally repeat the same lines over and over again
It wouldn't be about nostalgia though. That's not why I wanted it in there. My following posts expounded on why I think it would have fit.
It's more about wanting Ren to be bona fide Dark Side and not a manchild who turned evil over exploited parental issues.
We still don't know much about his motivations or goals, and the circumstances of his corruption are still a complete mystery, so I'd like for them to avoid the attraction of the obvious and easy tropes.
Warm Machine
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All the other Star Wars movies play the final scene without dialogue so yeah it works and is consistent thematically.
I bet we're gonna be seeing this kind of OP stuff by the time we go Trevorrow
That reminds me, I'm so glad we're past fighting dumb robots.
NyMartin90
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I bet we're gonna be seeing this kind of OP stuff by the time we go Trevorrow
I loved that series
I bet we're gonna be seeing this kind of OP stuff by the time we go Trevorrow
Good.
I'm not of the school of thought duels and Force powers should be toned down and as much like the OT as possible.
Gimme me more Force Jumps (Luke did it in Empire!), Force Pushes, Pulls, Grips and Lightning. All the goodness.
They just gotta make sure it's not overtly choreographed or theatrical. What I liked about TFA is that the duels looked like real fights. Finn and Rey fought ferociously for their lives. Ren was a whole lot more fanciful but he's an experienced swordsman and he had an aggressive edge to his swordplay that made him look legitimately dangerous and scary. His ostentatious displays were imbued with character. They weren't just there because the choreographer was told to choreograph a "cool looking sword fight."
Really? Because I'm not aware of how they are actually trained. If they were trained to be so cavalier with their own lives that would actually not make much sense at all. The FO had already achieved victory. Why sacrifice her abilities and experience on the slim chance the fighters could do anything in the first place. The shield wasn't the only obstacle, in fact the Resistance was nearing defeat by the time they made the hole.
You really don't want your best and brightest sacrificing themselves in scenarios like that. I mean, maybe if they hadn't already got their first shot off I could see that.
Just got back from seeing this in IMAX 3D and it was an incredible experience. The new trio was wonderfully casted and they all have such great chemistry with each other. Every scene Finn and Rey or Finn and Poe shared together was a treat. Was on the edge of my seat for the entire third act, the forest fight scene was soooo good. Rey force snatching Luke's lightsaber from Kylo's bitch ass and showing him what's good was the hypest moment I've had in a theater this year. Was holding my breath during the last scene with Rey meeting up with Luke too, can't wait to see where they go with that in Ep 8.
And I know they worked to make Kylo pretty irredeemable by the end of this by having him kebab Daddy Solo but I wouldn't mind if they had him switch over to the light side by the end of the next movie. I just want Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo squad-ing up and going on a space road trip for Snoke in Ep 9 lol
And I know they worked to make Kylo pretty irredeemable by the end of this by having him kebab Daddy Solo but I wouldn't mind if they had him switch over to the light side by the end of the next movie. I just want Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo squad-ing up and going on a space road trip for Snoke in Ep 9 lol
Totally. I think we're off to a good start with Kylo Ren. He freezes people, blaster bolts in mid air and does the mind probing on Poe/Rey (which Vader kind of did on Luke in Jedi but this was a new spin on it). I hope they don't go too crazy but just continue with the progression we've seen.
The prequels were just a total lack of imagination. I can't believe Lucas took the made up on the spot test he did with Luke and the welding shield on the Falcon and turned that into a standard part of Jedi training. C'mon dude.
Just read some of the thread. The character work in particular is superb in TFA.
Jacksinthe
Banned
The top of her spear is a Maul-styled emitter from what I recall. So there are saber parts she has on that thing. That's one of the reasons everyone believes its Plagueis' staff, that and Serkis being seen with a staff during mo-cap.
Crossing Eden
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Well we did have that one scene where they had super speed in episode 1. Not to mention the powers were used way more liberally. The EU got way too ridiculous with the force powers imho. Had people phasing through walls and Jacen Solo commanding entire armies with just his mind. I mean what?
-The dialogue is the best it's ever been in a star wars film, (or the series in general).
-the new cast is incredibly charismatic and pretty much everyone nailed their roles
-they remembered that lightsaber fights aren't just about looking cool
-the humor was on point for a lot of the film
-the set pieces for the most part worked
It's a pretty great film, especially coming off the prequels, retreading some ground and then deliberately differentiating in a few key ways, (Rey is quite different from Luke) worked wonders.
Nostremitus
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I don't know, in the OT Vader sacrificed quite a few pilots and their Tie Fighters when the tracking device had been placed on the Millennium Falcon. He sent them out to die just so Luke would have something to shoot at as they fled. Han knew it was too easy and that something else was up, Vader should have sensed that too but chose not to pull them back to safety once the ruse was up. The Empire/First Order don't have a high regard for life or individuality.
Most of all it's still fun movie regardless of it being a giant fan service rehash. The actors had charisma, the adventures and action were all fresh, it looked and sounded great. Different means to the same end but it was still a blast. We (my family) all enjoyed it a ton. Great movie we could all bond over.
HUELEN10
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I honestly love Poe Dameron, despite what orientation he may or may not be (tumblr's going crazy); it's completely irrelevant to me. Kinda sorta hoping he ends up being panromantic asexual, but again completely irrelevant and unneeded info to ever go further into.
This film though? It's enjoyable, and it's actually really, really well-paced. It's almost as if they were trying to make a film that had something for everyone, and the succeeded. It also had great Secondary characters, like Phasma and Maz, and amazing moments like DROID PLEASE! and Kylo through a tantrum.
In short, this is actually the first great Star Wars movie.
I am not a Star Wars fan. I've seen the films and half of them are a fun watch, but nothing to go gaga over.
This film though? It's enjoyable, and it's actually really, really well-paced. It's almost as if they were trying to make a film that had something for everyone, and the succeeded. It also had great Secondary characters, like Phasma and Maz, and amazing moments like DROID PLEASE! and Kylo through a tantrum.
In short, this is actually the first great Star Wars movie.
HUELEN10
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That's adorable. <3
Kitschkraft
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Finn and Rey made sense given what they had been through but him and Poe was lol. I'm not even against it though really, I'd rather they just set up these relationships now so that we have the context for the sequels.
Also...I didn't notice how his story with both characters mirrored each other like that, kinda cool.
BreezyLimbo
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Do we know which stormtrooper Daniel Craig was?
HUELEN10
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the one that freed rey.
Vincent Alexander
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The one Rey mind tricked, I think.
The one Rey used the Jedi Mind trick on
The one that went all ninja with his gun that could block a lightsaber? Loved that the stormtroopers weren't necessarily cannon fodder this time around. Giving them personalities was a great touch. The two turning surround when kylo was throwing a fit was fantastic.
Ooh haha the one that freed Rey, awesome. And I will drop my gun.
Ooh haha the one that freed Rey, awesome. And I will drop my gun.
BreezyLimbo
Banned
Oooh, neat.
Yeah. I think it would've been funnier if the camera didn't zoom in, and they just turned around. Man, Kylo was such a punk with his temper tantrums.
GillianSeed79
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Just got back. Loved it. I think the Andy Serkis character looks kind of dumb, but that's my only complaint.
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