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Sheev? His name is Sheev?
[SPOILERS] Star Wars: The Force Awakens - It's True. All of it.
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Sheev? His name is Sheev?
Pilgrimzero
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Leia and Landos lovechild
That movie is out in 2018. Young solo.
Cross-Section
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Thing is, this still technically fits with the MSW stuff, as Luke supposedly appears as a hologram once they solve the puzzle of his location. If Leia's in the same scene, then they're "sharing" a scene, even if the reasoning behind that statement is super contrived.
Jack Remington
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Some people think this is what happens is more accurate.
Kid Kamikaze10
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I'm honestly hoping Kylo just uses his force abilities to get the upper hand, or something that doesn't make Finn look like an utter goof.
Yes. One of the first things they did after canning the EU shitfest was canonise his name as Sheev. :-/
SomeRandomWeirdGuy
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Or that Rey "Saves" him but is still easily beaten by Kylo. If Finn jobs just to make Rey look more capable I'll be pissed.
Are there any characters in the EU who fight with a lightsabers but aren't force sensitive? Other than, like, Grievous?
Would really suck if Finn got sidelined because he didn't have the gift. Would be cool if he still fought like a bamf with one, even if he didn't have the force.
On a semi unrelated note, I've known about some of the plot for a while, borderline meaningless stuff, and it's going to be incredibly satisfying getting to be able to talk to people about it in a week.
Would really suck if Finn got sidelined because he didn't have the gift. Would be cool if he still fought like a bamf with one, even if he didn't have the force.
On a semi unrelated note, I've known about some of the plot for a while, borderline meaningless stuff, and it's going to be incredibly satisfying getting to be able to talk to people about it in a week.
I think Finn holds his own for a while but there is no way he should be able to stand up to someone like Ren for any substantial amount of time. I think he gets hurt and Rey comes to help. I don't think it's an heroic moment for her though. I think some sort of event happens that separates Rey and Finn from Kylo
Spiritreaver
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Do we have an idea of what BB-8's personality is like? I don't remember picking up on it in the earlier info. I kinda hope it's an asshole, like Chopper.
Moff
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I hope he makes sexist and racists jokes all the time, completely high on spice and blasting jizz out of his speakers.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
R2D2 is an asshole to BB-8 lol.
I remember just watching an interview with Driver and Boyega where Boyega describes the fight as brutal and one of the best fights.
https://youtu.be/VAwcMRbl_E4
Granted, they're bias with being in the movie and having to promote it and all, so they won't say it's dog shit. But a fight that's at least good isn't where one participant gets steamrolled.
So I'm holding out hope that Finn puts up a decent fight, and this isn't the first and last movie we see of Finn with a lightsaber.
Han, Chewie, the Gamemaster, Pre Viszla, Morit and Aiolin, and Commander Karbin are all canon Force non-sensitive characters who have fought with lightsabers.
Kitschkraft
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I think it's definitely, 100 percent going to be an heroic moment for her.
Early in the movie, she literally runs away from the lightsaber (And her destiny).
So when she picks that thing up at the end...you best believe that when that music starts swelling, with Han dead, with Finn on the ground vulnerable and severely injured...it's going to be her biggest moment in the film. She'll finally be accepting her destiny. It seems that this moment is what this film is mostly building up to.
BossDarkseid
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We've had that before, no?
Also, tbf, the "superweapons" are essentially macguffins, aren't they? Wjhat they are doesn't matter, you could change it to something else of super great importance that needs to be shot the shit out of by Oscar Isaac etc.
Not sure but...if it's dug into a planet...blowing up a planet would be a step up.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
The thing I'm most excited for is to finally see Chewie pull someone's arm out of its socket. I know it'll be off-screen, but so sweet.
kaiju
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That's cool that they both think it's the best lightsaber duel in any Star Wars film. I don't think they're bullshitting either. We're in for a treat guys.
digoutyoursoul
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Hopefully as so far I'm not that thrilled with what I've seen. Not feeling the new characters yet plus I was disappointed with no Lando in this episode. I don't want to keep watching the original trilogy for Star Wars greatness.
I'm fine with Finn getting beat, but some of the initial spoilers made it sound like he just got steam rolled and the fight is over in five seconds. That'd be kind of lame
Bobby Roberts
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Harloff & Campea about to eat some SHIT
Bobby Roberts
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Nah, they're too far past that particular line.
FriendlyGoat
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A source saying "sure he looks kinda like that" is a pretty easy goalpost to move unfortunately.
The way I see the Finn and Rey fight against Kylo is:
- Finn can just about defend himself. He never really threatens him, just manages to hold his own whilst Kylo effectively plays with him. Kylo gets bored, takes Finn's hand and throws him (with the force) to the ground. He's out for the count. The lightsaber falls in the snow.
- Rey runs to Finn, who's lying battered and bruised and missing his hand. Upset, she finally gives in and defend her friend. She reaches for the saber and it jumps into her hand. Through her training as a child (massive speculation), she's confortbale with the blade, and can match Kylo's force prowess. They're both raw and have never faced an opponent like one another before. The fight is cut short as Poe's team destroy the Starkiller Base's main weapon.
Mainly my imagination talking, but I would be shocked if Finn doesn't lose a hand, and Rey doesn't use the force to grab the saber.
- Finn can just about defend himself. He never really threatens him, just manages to hold his own whilst Kylo effectively plays with him. Kylo gets bored, takes Finn's hand and throws him (with the force) to the ground. He's out for the count. The lightsaber falls in the snow.
- Rey runs to Finn, who's lying battered and bruised and missing his hand. Upset, she finally gives in and defend her friend. She reaches for the saber and it jumps into her hand. Through her training as a child (massive speculation), she's confortbale with the blade, and can match Kylo's force prowess. They're both raw and have never faced an opponent like one another before. The fight is cut short as Poe's team destroy the Starkiller Base's main weapon.
Mainly my imagination talking, but I would be shocked if Finn doesn't lose a hand, and Rey doesn't use the force to grab the saber.
People love to hate on the "It's like poetry, it rhymes" line, but really there's nothing wrong with callbacks if they're handled well and artfully. When you're trying to work in a long-running saga, having repeated motifs help the whole thing feel cohesive and whole.
Just... Not stuff like this:
Who wants to bet that there will be a scene where Han Solo just shoots the Stormtrooper wielding the lightsaber proof baton to help out Finn and then remarks something like "not so civilized now"? or "hey Finn, maybe try something not as clumsy or random".
Freezasaurus
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Sooo. I got to spend a good 20 minutes with the Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens today. There was surprisingly nothing super spoilery. Anyway, ask some questions and I'll pop by later and answer. Lot of gorgeous stuff in that book.
That description reminds me of the concept art posted on the wall during the Comic Con vid.
Gotta love that Godzilla poster.
Crimson Corsair is pretty cool too.
Secret Fawful
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Sounds boring. Kaminoans are a boring humanoid Grey-like design. I want a crazy, ridiculous snake man.
I swear if Snoke looks even close to that ugly - ass Super 8 alien but thinner, I'm going to be upset. All of the other alien designs for this have looked great so far. Don't fuck up Snoke.
Razgriz-Specter
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1 question then im out.
Is Rey a Skywalker?
Is Rey a Skywalker?
Razgriz-Specter
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Thanks.
crazyrabbits
Banned
Yeah. Still strange that they'd do an origin story after killing off the character just a couple years prior.
Whatever Snoke looks like, he has to look iconic. The Super 8 alien and the Cloverfield monster don't have very iconic faces, but Star Wars villains always look great, and JJ has been nailing all of the other aesthetics, so I'd be surprised if he made it look something more like his previous monster designs.
Flow-Walker
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But Disney made them take down fan art that's been out online since 2008!
Cross-Section
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Here's an image showing a bunch of the new droids and creature prosthetics featured in the film:
I'm legitimately freaked out by the Daisy Ridley head; what could they even be using that for?
I'm legitimately freaked out by the Daisy Ridley head; what could they even be using that for?
Just finished my OT rewatch. But earlier than I'd planned but I was too excited!
I forgot how brilliant everything with Luke, Vader and the Emperor was. The battle too, though that was a lot shorter than I remembered.
Here's hoping the duels in TFA have what the OT oozed; emotion and meaning. The anger in Luke where he briefly gives in, the music, Vader and especially the Emperor taunting him. The music...oh lord the music. I think after watching the OT in quick succession, the final act of ROTJ has some of the best music in the saga. ROTJ has some of the hugest highs of the OT IMO, even if it averages out below he other two.
I've been ok with what I've read for TFA; it kind of makes sense and seems to be the right way to go. It's all down to the execution. The things I wasn't sure on (Poe's name, Finn's accent) have kinda grown on me. I like the sound of the story but it's all about making sure the "feel" is right. The emotion throughout the OT is just so great, and I hope that's weaved into the new characters.
I forgot how brilliant everything with Luke, Vader and the Emperor was. The battle too, though that was a lot shorter than I remembered.
Here's hoping the duels in TFA have what the OT oozed; emotion and meaning. The anger in Luke where he briefly gives in, the music, Vader and especially the Emperor taunting him. The music...oh lord the music. I think after watching the OT in quick succession, the final act of ROTJ has some of the best music in the saga. ROTJ has some of the hugest highs of the OT IMO, even if it averages out below he other two.
I've been ok with what I've read for TFA; it kind of makes sense and seems to be the right way to go. It's all down to the execution. The things I wasn't sure on (Poe's name, Finn's accent) have kinda grown on me. I like the sound of the story but it's all about making sure the "feel" is right. The emotion throughout the OT is just so great, and I hope that's weaved into the new characters.
kaiju
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Yes.
Secret Fawful
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Yes.
EDIT: beaten
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Yes, and a huge part of it involves the weapon touching your body.
Flow-Walker
Banned
There's already an action figure of her out with the Anakin saber.
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