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[Republic of Ezo]

I should add that I loved Finn and Rey. It's so important to have great leads and they really did a great job there.

Yes. They were the best part of the movie for me.

 

[ryan299]

The worst part about this movie is that it's about to make me watch the prequels again. I just need more Star Wars and I've already seen this twice I shouldn't pay to go again.

It's going to be terrible..oh god why?!

read the making of books. I'm reading the first one and it's great.

 

[brandonh83]

Funny, that practical BB8 on that real life sand didn't seem to skid uncontrollably.

 

[BronsonLee]

I don't disagree >.<

From a pure cinematic experience like I had a way way way better time with Creed even last month. The movies were always the smallest part of Star Wars to me.

Well that's cause Creed is a better movie, that ain't debatable
I get what you're saying, though. It's more about the fringe stuff.

If you take out all the Star Wars elements, It could work very well as Jeanne D'Arc movie.

I'd need to know more about that idea to decide either way.

It's a well made adventure movie, something very hard to find today.

I can't roll with that one. The most endearing part of the movie seems to be the brand.

 

[Scientist Supreme!]

If you haven't watched the Clone Wars cartoon, then watch that rather than the prequels.

Yes! Skip to season 2 if you aren't feeling first one.

 

[Jobbs]

Would have? Isn't BB8 completely real?

And this guy busted a gut to show off his mad skills only to be ignored.

I've largely blocked out the PT, but even so this is technically a clonetrooper, not a stormtrooper. I also feel less inclined to care about the actions of a cartoon person who isn't really there.

 

[Shaanyboi]

The worst part about this movie is that it's about to make me watch the prequels again. I just need more Star Wars and I've already seen this twice I shouldn't pay to go again.

It's going to be terrible..oh god why?!

Apparently watch Clone Wars. First season seems pretty rough, but people seriously stand by the later seasons.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Shut up Neil.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Funny, that practical BB8 on that real life sand didn't seem to skid uncontrollably.

The only behind-the-scenes video I've seen showed him being pushed around on the sand by a puppeteer; do you have proof otherwise?

Her'es a shitty picture for context

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Funny, that practical BB8 on that real life sand didn't seem to skid uncontrollably.

Haha, yep.

 

[Republic of Ezo]

It looked like Luke was standing in front of a make shift grave. I need to watch it again but I thought I saw a tombstone type thing. Thought he was mourning Han or something.

I too was unsatisfied with that ending. She doesn't say a word, and just holds out the lightsaber for forever. Felt awkward.

They should have made it more of an adventure to find Luke, like when Luke had to find Yoda. Yoda knew he was coming too but he didn't just stand waiting with a hood on. And just because they know what planet he's on, how would they know exactly which island he was on? All they found was a galaxy map.

 

[VistraNorrez]

Funny, that practical BB8 on that real life sand didn't seem to skid uncontrollably.

It was a puppet (multiple puppets actually) not an autonomous rolling robot. That wasn't created until after the film was done.

 

[Ishida]

The worst part about this movie is that it's about to make me watch the prequels again. I just need more Star Wars and I've already seen this twice I shouldn't pay to go again.

It's going to be terrible..oh god why?!

Just don't.

What the fuck.

 

[brandonh83]

The only behind-the-scenes video I've seen showed him being pushed around on the sand by a puppeteer; do you have proof otherwise?

It was a puppet (multiple puppets actually) not an autonomous rolling robot. That wasn't created until after the film was done.

Ah okay. Still, who gives one actual fuck.

 

[Mr Cola]

There were no doubt CG shots of BB8 as well as practical and practical + augmented CG

Doesnt matter, looked great, couldnt tell the difference.

 

[Boke1879]

The worst part about this movie is that it's about to make me watch the prequels again. I just need more Star Wars and I've already seen this twice I shouldn't pay to go again.

It's going to be terrible..oh god why?!

Saw the movie twice and I'm going to see it again this coming Saturday.

Hmm right now I'm watching The Clone Wars on netflix. I'll probably run through this and then check out SW rebels.

 

[wamberz1]

Just got back from the theatre. kind of disappointed, but for reasons I see have already been said. Mainly that it rips off a new hope too much and the Rey is way to good at everything.

 

[Gnome]

that neil degrasse tyson guy is annoying

Yeah. I can understand movies like Gravity and Interstellar being corrected. But Star Wars gives zero shits about its science, it's cowboys and samurai in space.

 

[-griffy-]

Funny, that practical BB8 on that real life sand didn't seem to skid uncontrollably.

Well, to be fair BB8 wasn't a 100% stand alone, remote controlled thing at that point, it was a practical puppet driven by puppeteers who were running around and painted out in post. So I'm not sure the actual BB8 they are trotting out on the red carpet could have actually moved on loose sand like it does in the movie, or if it is just kind of faked because the actual locomotion was accomplished by guys running through the sand and pushing the puppet.

 

[Gonzalez]

That's kind of what I'm getting at. What's the best part about the new Star Wars movie? The answer seems like it would be 'It's Star Wars.'

That's...not very fulfilling

.

 

[Nibiru]

The worst part about this movie is that it's about to make me watch the prequels again. I just need more Star Wars and I've already seen this twice I shouldn't pay to go again.

It's going to be terrible..oh god why?!

Honestly it's not worth it man. Just forget they existed, close your eyes and blast Dual of Fates instead.

 

[Durden77]

If you haven't watched the Clone Wars cartoon, then watch that rather than the prequels.

Apparently watch Clone Wars. First season seems pretty rough, but people seriously stand by the later seasons.

I got confused with Clone Wars. Weren't yhere multiple series' called Clone Wars? Or am I just lost and there's just one big one?

 

[Brakke]

Yes! Skip to season 2 if you aren't feeling first one.

Apparently watch Clone Wars. First season seems pretty rough, but people seriously stand by the later seasons.

Does it really pick up? I watched the movie and it's a catastrophe of fart jokes. Is the play just to straight up skip Season 1?

 

[blackdevil]

Would have? Isn't BB8 completely real?

not in every scene but yes he works which i find fascinating^^

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Ah okay. Still, who gives one actual fuck.

Pretty sure Tyson's tweeting with tongue firmly in cheek. he's done it for a bunch of movies

 

[BronsonLee]

Yeah. I can understand movies like Gravity and Interstellar being corrected. But Star Wars gives zero shits about its science, it's cowboys and samurai in space.

He was more than likely asked to do the breakdown.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Does it really pick up? I watched the movie and it's a catastrophe of fart jokes. Is the play just to straight up skip Season 1?

The movie's awful. Yes, it does pick up. A lot.

 

[Republic of Ezo]

They cut the military back thirty or so years ago before the First Order were even formed. The First Order have assaulted a few outposts but are still based in the unknown regions of space. The Resistance only find about it's creation during the events of the film. As for resources, I'm assuming there are several untapped planets in the uncharted regions. But other than that, Star Wars. I doubt JJ and Kasdan gave that much thought to how they'd build it.

None of that is set up by the movie... at all.

 

[brandonh83]

Pretty sure Tyson's tweeting with tongue firmly in cheek. he's done it for a bunch of movies

I hope so.

 

[The Flash]

I'm just going to leave this here

 

[VistraNorrez]

Ah okay. Still, who gives one actual fuck.

It's a scientist pointing out what's real science and what isn't. It's for fun. When he does these things they are not about the quality of the film. I don't understand the people getting pissed off at NDT.

 

[ReAxion]

suck on it, Neil

@starwars
@Superdonaldo @neiltyson BB-8 is very much a real robot with puppeteers. There were a few that did different scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqSOo5reNO8 …

https://twitter.com/starwars/status/679000425954066434

 

[blackdevil]

The worst part about this movie is that it's about to make me watch the prequels again. I just need more Star Wars and I've already seen this twice I shouldn't pay to go again.

It's going to be terrible..oh god why?!

watch star was the clone wars and rebels! these are great shows. destroy your prequel dvds! ^^

 

[TAJ]

Does it really pick up? I watched the movie and it's a catastrophe of fart jokes. Is the play just to straight up skip Season 1?

I keep trying to get into it but I've still only made it about a quarter of the way into season 1. It's not getting better. I'd like to skip ahead but that's just not how I roll.

 

[Real Hero]

Does it really pick up? I watched the movie and it's a catastrophe of fart jokes. Is the play just to straight up skip Season 1?

Watch Rookies in season 1 then skip, there's a good 3 parter in season 1 too that might be worth giving a go

 

[Shaanyboi]

that neil degrasse tyson guy is annoying

Shut up Neil.

Pretty sure he would agree that a movie can be enjoyable despite scientific inaccuracy.

 

[brandonh83]

It's a scientist pointing out what's real science and what isn't. It's for fun. When he does these things they are not about the quality of the film. I don't understand the people getting pissed off at NDT.

I'm not pissed lol. I just think it takes away from the magic of invention in a fantasy story.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

None of that is set up by the movie... at all.

Most people won't give a shit to be fair.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

They should have made it more of an adventure to find Luke, like when Luke had to find Yoda. Yoda knew he was coming too but he didn't just stand waiting with a hood on. And just because they know what planet he's on, how would they know exactly which island he was on? All they found was a galaxy map.

Luke should have used the Joker's voice and pretended to be a crazy old man. "Take you to Skywalker, I will. But first give me that BB-8 droid. Mine! Mine!"

 

[VistraNorrez]

Does it really pick up? I watched the movie and it's a catastrophe of fart jokes. Is the play just to straight up skip Season 1?

Just watch it all. But watch it in Chronological order.

 

[Squire]

It's a well made adventure movie, something very hard to find today.

Definitely.

 

[Divvy]

suck on it, Neil

@starwars
@Superdonaldo @neiltyson BB-8 is very much a real robot with puppeteers. There were a few that did different scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqSOo5reNO8 &#8230;

https://twitter.com/starwars/status/679000425954066434

No part of that video shows BB8 rolling around by himself on the sand

Also, who cares

 

[KingSnake]

I'd need to know more about that idea to decide either way.

A young girl that lives somewhere in the country side begins to have holy visions about how is the chosen one who must help the leader of the Good defeat the Bad faction. She tries everything in her powers to find the leader of the Good and through the holy power that she posses drives the army of Good to victory ...

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

suck on it, Neil

@starwars
@Superdonaldo @neiltyson BB-8 is very much a real robot with puppeteers. There were a few that did different scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqSOo5reNO8 …

https://twitter.com/starwars/status/679000425954066434

None of those behind the scene scenes actually showed BB-8 actually rolling around on the sand by himself.

I'm happy to be shown otherwise, however

 

[Beardz]

Guys, what about The Raid actors?

 

[Frog-fu]

For those upset over the "Plot holes" of TFA needs to be reminded of what a plot hole is.

A good example of a plot hole is how Anakin became a force ghost.

We're told that Yoda has made contact with Qui-Gon in Episode III about a way to communicate post-death. It's heavily implied that this is an ability that needs to be taught. Obviously Obi-wan learned this, and somehow Yoda picked this up, too.

The Plot hole comes from how Vader learned how to do this. Either he discovered it himself, or was taught by someone else (Sheev is the only real option here). And if Sheev taught it, then obviously Sheev knows it.

Either way, it's left wide open, and sort of contradicts itself.

THAT is a plot hole.

Anakin was born from the Force though. He was literally Force Jesus. I don't think it is at all surprising he didn't require training. He was an embodiment of the Force.

 

[Raven117]

It looked like Luke was standing in front of a make shift grave. I need to watch it again but I thought I saw a tombstone type thing. Thought he was mourning Han or something.

I too was unsatisfied with that ending. She doesn't say a word, and just holds out the lightsaber for forever. Felt awkward.

I thought it was a makeshift grave....

I thought it was a great ending...

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Just watch it all. But watch it in Chronological order.

No one should have to suffer through the clone wars movie. It's much much worse than the prequels.

 

[Snacks the sober sea lion]

I think they messed up with Kylo Ren. There's very little that can justify what he did, and his personality is just a retread of Anakin in too many ways. The redemption arc feels far too early and too obvious to end up satisfying. I mean, the series won't be done for 4 more years, but right now it feels like a rigid obligation to maintain themes/ parallels.

 

[Cybit]

Pretty sure Tyson's tweeting with tongue firmly in cheek. he's done it for a bunch of movies

yeah; his tongue is firmly in his cheek in those tweets. Sad that people are ignoring context.