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[Figboy79]

Uh, no? How would it get ripped apart if it's so good? Real people don't judge movies based on how long its flaw list is.

Nah, nowadays people sort entertainment into two categories: "GOAT" or "Dogshit." There is no in between anymore. From games to movies, if it's not the best thing ever, then it's obviously shit tier. "Good" things just can't exist anymore. The internet told me so.

Empire would certainly be criticized for a few of its shortcomings, such as it's use of Leia, and Lando being a turncoat swindler (even if both are charming characters). But overall, I think the movie would be enjoyed on the whole, by the vast majority. It's a well done movie with some flaws. It's still my favorite of the seven Star Wars movies, with The Force Awakens nabbing the second spot.

 

[MMarston]

Nope.

In "The Force Awakens", Rey's highlight is that she fights and sort of defeats Kylo Ren.

In "A New Hope", Luke's highlight is that he blows up the Death Star.

As of Episode 7: Rey < Luke

Just wait until Rey starts fighting Force deities, God of War 3 style

 

[Boogalogist]

Just wait until Rey starts fighting Force deities, God of War 3 style

I sure hope she doesn't give in to hate...

 

[DrForester]

 

[MMarston]

I sure hope she doesn't give in to hate...

This thread cracks me up everytime.

 

[Ishida]

A little offtopic.

I was watching Revenge of the Sith a few hours ago, and noticed a very funny continuity error in the fight between Obi Wan and Anakin.

I can't believe I haven't noticed that before. Can you guess guess what that is?

 

[MMarston]

Damn it Ishida, this is GAF, not BuzzFeed.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Damn it Ishida, this is GAF, not BuzzFeed.

You won't believe what Obi-Wan did to Anakin

 

[injurai]

A little offtopic.

I was watching Revenge of the Sith a few hours ago, and noticed a very funny continuity error in the fight between Obi Wan and Anakin.

I can't believe I haven't noticed that before. Can you guess guess what that is?

Obi-wan's eye color.

 

[Ishida]

Damn it Ishida, this is GAF, not BuzzFeed.

Ha ha ha ha! Okay sorry. Here it is.

During the scene when Anakin is choking Obi Wan, the lightsaber that Obi Wan is holding in his hand changes from his own, to Anakin's.

Obi Wan's.

Obi Wan's.

Anakin's.

Anakin's.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Ha ha ha ha! Okay sorry. Here it is.

During the scene when Anakin is choking Obi Wan, the lightsaber that Obi Wan is holding in his hand changes from his own, to Anakin's.

uhhh

unless Anakins hand is extended all around Obi-Wans back, that's still Obi-Wans hand >_>; Just in an awkward position


Oooh you mean the actual lightsaber, NEVERMIND THEN

 

[injurai]

George Lucas loves flipping frames around. In fact the entire lava river sequence is playing backwards and is flipped. Obviously the actors aren't but what is cast onto the green screen is.

 

[Ishida]

uhhh

unless Anakins hand is extended all around Obi-Wans back, that's still Obi-Wans hand >_>; Just in an awkward position

Anakin is grabbing Obi Wan's arm and forcing him to decapitate himself with his lightsaber.

The lightsaber changes.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Anakin is grabbing Obi Wan's arm and forcing him to decapitate himself with his lightsaber.

The lightsaber changes.

Yeah, I just noticed that >_> it's the lightsaber itself that changes, and not the lightsaber changing hands <_<;

 

[prag16]

uhhh

unless Anakins hand is extended all around Obi-Wans back, that's still Obi-Wans hand >_>; Just in an awkward position


Oooh you mean the actual lightsaber, NEVERMIND THEN

No, you're right the first time. The lightsaber never leaves Obi Wan's hand. Not sure what you guys are talking about...

EDIT: Nevermind. Derp. That's weird.

 

[Gleethor]

George Lucas loves flipping frames around. In fact the entire lava river sequence is playing backwards and is flipped. Obviously the actors aren't but what is cast onto the green screen is.

There's a lot of this in Jedi's speeder bike chase too. The background flipping/reversing I mean.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

No, you're right the first time. The lightsaber never leaves Obi Wan's hand. Not sure what you guys are talking about...

Obi-Wan goes from holding the pump lightsaber to a metal lightsaber

 

[Ishida]

I made a quick search on Google and I haven't seen anyone else noticing the error.

Might be wrong, though.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

I made a quick search on Google and I haven't seen anyone else noticing the error.

Might be wrong, though.

This is the thing we'll argue for the next 3 pages

Was Anakin flipping off Obi-Wan with his lightsaber? FIND OUT!

 

[Ishida]

This is the thing we'll argue for the next 3 pages

Was Anakin flipping off Obi-Wan with his lightsaber? FIND OUT!

"Is it some kind of magical lightsaber that changes forms?!"

 

[The Mule]

What if Kylo is in love with Rey.

I figure they are brother and sister, so that would be in keeping with Star Wars themes of incest.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

"Is it some kind of magical lightsaber that changes forms?!"

Obviously the lightsabers Anakin touches are special, his touch can manifest a will upon it. It's how Rey was contacted by Anakins old Lightsaber, it was his willpower that not only reached her but will turn her to the dark side. George Lucas knew this would be the path the new trilogy would take, he left a hint in his last movie of the PT.

Rey will go dark side! Proof at last!

 

[Angel_DvA]

Rey > Luke

That's a Joke ? Rey is likeable but not even close overall.

 

[MMarston]

That's a Joke ? Rey is likeable but not even close overall.

With 2 more Eps. to go, we shall see...


Then again, I get nervous thinking about the numerous ways they can fuck up the development of the newer characters later on.

 

[prag16]

That's a Joke ? Rey is likeable but not even close overall.

If you've been following The Librarian's posts here at all, you'll know it's 100% not a joke. She essentially thinks this almost strictly because Rey is a woman. As of now she's wrong imo.

But her arc is far from over. She has the potential

Spoiler

and the high midichlorian count

.

I get nervous thinking about the numerous ways they can fuck up the development of the newer characters later on.

They already have though, according to some, haha. Kylo is whiny/weak. Rey is a mary sue. Finn is a black stereotype. BB8 is a bird flipping asshole. (A little OT to bring that stuff up right now, but saw another chance to scoff at the ridiculousness of those stances, so I took it.)

 

[Kin5290]

That's a Joke ? Rey is likeable but not even close overall.

TFA Rey > ANH Luke to a massive degree. Blame fantasy cliche but Luke is a farmboy, and chosen one farmboys who save the world are old hat and then some.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

TFA Rey > ANH Luke to a massive degree. Blame fantasy cliche but Luke is a farmboy, and chosen one farmboys who save the world are old hat and then some.

Technically Luke wasn't just any farmboy @_@

Just like we'll find out Rey is really Lukes daughter and she inherited all of his power

 

[MMarston]

Technically Luke wasn't just any farmboy @_@

Just like we'll find out Rey is really Lukes daughter and she inherited all of his power

Can't wait for the crow eating in 2 years

Spoiler

hopefully im not the one eating because of a tag bet

 

[Xamdou]

Technically Luke wasn't just any farmboy @_@

Just like we'll find out Rey is really Lukes daughter and she inherited all of his power

Rey is a mechanic, ace pilot, powerful with the force and the catalyst leading to Luke so is there really any doubt she isn't Luke's daughter?

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Can't wait for the crow eating in 2 years

Spoiler

hopefully im not the one eating because of a tag bet

I'll make a tag bet

if Rey isn't Lukes daughters, then I'll take the tag of 'I'm a Mary Sue'.

Rey is a mechanic, ace pilot, powerful with the force and the catalyst to leading to Luke so is there really any doubt she isn't Luke's daughter?

I mean, that would mean that she's not unique or special and not related to anyone >_>; some people wouldn't like that

 

[MMarston]

I'll make a tag bet

if Rey isn't Lukes daughters, then I'll take the tag of 'I'm a Mary Sue'.

Somebody screeshotted mine already, but I'm "Titty Sprinkles" if she is


Also, *saved*

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Somebody screeshotted mine already, but I'm "Titty Sprinkles" if she is


Also, *saved*

Is there some sort of adjudicator that we present this bet to

 

[TheXbox]

TFA Rey > ANH Luke to a massive degree. Blame fantasy cliche but Luke is a farmboy, and chosen one farmboys who save the world are old hat and then some.

Secret Jedi desert orphans are SO old hat. Now a desert orphan who's a secret Jedi, THAT'S original.

Spoiler

I agree that Rey is better than ANH Luke, but Rey would not exist without Luke. She is iterative, not original.

 

[MMarston]

Is there some sort of adjudicator that we present this bet to

i take it people are just gonna bring up the screenshots in the Ep 8 Spoiler OT and we go from there


Though, Trevorrow has implied we won't even get that answer until IX

 

[Toothless]

I wonder what kind of role Benicio del Toro will play... Imperial officer? Knight of Ren?

EDIT: sorry misspelled his name... mobile

General of the Republic who was off-planet when his family was destroyed. He blames the Resistance for it and is out for revenge! Bum bum bum

Spoiler

"Time to meet Yoda."

 

[BTM]

Yo guys, what if Rey is Kylo's daughter!!! He's what, 13 years older than Rey? Anything is possible with the force.

 

[The Lamonster]

oh my god hahahaha

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Technically Luke wasn't just any farmboy @_@

Just like we'll find out Rey is really Lukes daughter and she inherited all of his power

If she's Luke's daughter I don't think I'll bother watching the sequel. That would be so lazy.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

If she's Luke's daughter I don't think I'll bother watching the sequel. That would be so lazy.

It would also be lazy if they chose to use the Death St-

Oh.

 

[Glass Shark]

.

 

[Brakke]

TFA Rey > ANH Luke to a massive degree. Blame fantasy cliche but Luke is a farmboy, and chosen one farmboys who save the world are old hat and then some.

Is chosen one lonelygirls some kind of Brave New Concept lmao.

 

[prag16]

If she's Luke's daughter I don't think I'll bother watching the sequel. That would be so lazy.

How would having her be a random help the story though? (Aside from some fans thinking that it makes the universe feel larger.)

And yeah, like BreezyLimbo above said... as much as I love TFA, a few aspects were FAR lazier than Rey being Luke's daughter, namely Death Star 3.

really glad that they included the BB-8 lighter shot, it's a great way to judge someone's intelligence. if someone says it's a middle finger, you know you should never listen to their opinion about anything ever

But but but "death of the author". /s

 

[BreezyLimbo]

How would having her be a random help the story though? (Aside from some fans thinking that it makes the universe feel larger.)

And yeah, like BreezyLimbo above said... as much as I love TFA, a few aspects were FAR lazier than Rey being Luke's daughter, namely Death Star 3.

How dare you call me Guy and not memorize my name

BREEZY IS FOR THE SOFT WIND IN A NICE SUMMER DAY

LIMBO IS FOR THE EVENTUAL END THAT WE ALL SUFFER

TOGETHER THEY ARE....

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE!

Edit-Dammit! Your editing powers were too fast for my quoting powers!

 

[Mass Effect]

Plot twist: Rey is Leia's daughter, but not to Han.

 

[prag16]

^^ Ninja edit for the win. Boom.

EDIT: and you ninja'd this post with your own edit. We'll call this one a draw good sir.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Plot twist: Rey is Leia's daughter, but not to Han.

It can still work

LeiaxLuke

THE ROOTS ARE THERE, THEY'VE KISSED BEFORE.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

How would having her be a random help the story though? (Aside from some fans thinking that it makes the universe feel larger.)

And yeah, like the guy above said... as much as I love TFA, a few aspects were FAR lazier than Rey being Luke's daughter, namely Death Star 3.

It wouldn't and it doesn't need to, her being abandoned by her parents is enough, it even creates a possible sub plot they could explore later on. I don't really see how her being a Skywalker will help the story too. I just feels like if she hands up being Luke's daughter the franchise will focus too much on the Skywalker (yes even more then now). I found Kylo Ren being Han and Leia's son plausible but some girl on a random planet being in fact Luke's daughter feels too forced to me.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

It wouldn't and it doesn't need to, her being abandoned by her parents is enough, it even creates a possible sub plot they could explore later on. I don't really see how her being a Skywalker will help the story too. I just feels like if she hands up being Luke's daughter the franchise will focus too much on the Skywalker (yes even more then now). I found Kylo Ren being Han and Leia's son plausible but some girl on a random planet being in fact Luke's daughter feels too forced to me.

Some random girl in some random planet being a Skywalker would be forced to you, when in fact that random planet just randomly had a Millenium Falcon and it just so randomly happened to contain the last fragment of Skywalkers location found by a random pilot sent by a random Leia.

Edit:OH AND HAN SOLO JUST RANDOMLY RUNS INTO THE MILLENIUM FALCON THAT JUST HYPER DRIVED OUT OF JAKKUS ORBIT

 

[fastford58]

Love may be too strong of a word but something of that nature is there that contributed to his jobberness.

Intrigued may be a more accurate word to describe Kylo's feelings toward Rey at this point.

 

[lastplayed]

Ha ha ha ha! Okay sorry. Here it is.

During the scene when Anakin is choking Obi Wan, the lightsaber that Obi Wan is holding in his hand changes from his own, to Anakin's.

Obi Wan's.

Obi Wan's.

Anakin's.

Anakin's.

Palpatine also uses Anakin's lightsaber when fighting Mace. It gets around a bit.