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Star Wars |OT| I have a very good feeling about this...
- Thread starter WadiumArcadium
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Don't worry. This will make over a billion.
I agree. I've seen a handful of 90+ films that straight up sucked, IMO. And 50-60 films that I felt were great.
BrokenFiction
Member
Nothing. I'm just killing time until 7pm Thursday (not speaking for anyone else, of course).
WadiumArcadium
Member
RT scores don't really interest me, but I was hoping the reaction would be positive. I like what I've read/watched so far, especially regarding the third act.
Yup, the consensus is what I wanted to see. Though I won't lie and say I wasn't interested in the percentage, just because I love seeing that kind of stuff, even if it's relatively meaningless.
And the consensus is that it's good. I'm happy with that. Can't fucking wait for Thursday.
Haloid1177
Banned
Started trying to read the Vader comic this week cause I'm in full Star Wars mode right now. I made it farther than I did last time, but Vader still seems to chatty to me through the first five issues. Gonna make it through Vader Down before dropping this again but fuck I really wish one of these Marvel comics would grab me.
I bailed out of any tidbits and reviews once the initial premiere impressions started getting a little more in detail. I'll just trudge along through the remainder of Catalyst and watch TV shows until Thursday...
...and then some jerk in a seat nearby will probably blab something before the movie starts
...and then some jerk in a seat nearby will probably blab something before the movie starts
sunshine and gasoline
Banned
Nothing wrong with a rating in the 80s. The only thing that might even cause worry in some is that generally ratings tend to be fairly high before the film is even released. After release it usually ends up dropping for blockbusters.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Vader Down's my least favourite part of the run, but I found it picked up again with the Shu-Torun war and finished strongly.
Haloid1177
Banned
I enjoy seeing Vader being a badass, but the actual character seems strange to me in the portrayal. Will continue reading for now, but I wish they'd do a series of EU books like the old EU did. That was the stuff that grabbed me, the one off nature of the current books isn't doing it and I don't find the comics set during the time period I'm well acquainted with to be that interesting.
WadiumArcadium
Member
They'll get to them. Aphra's series shows they're wiling to take more risks now.
I could watch Star Wars: The Beginning (Making Episode I) infinite times. That one is fascinating. For all of their faults, all of the prequel docs are incredible. Not sure if they're all on Youtube, though!
Almost as bad as the guy who claimed that a New Hope has bad effects
I finished the servants of the empire seris last week, I'm hoping a sequel series is announced because I would love to see more Zaire. A bit surprised
Out of the released canon books I havent read
Catalyst
Ashoka
Moving Target
Life debt
Before the awakening
Smugglers run
I think I going to tackle Catalyst next and finish it in time for next week.
that he didn't stay a double agent in the empire at the end.
Out of the released canon books I havent read
Catalyst
Ashoka
Moving Target
Life debt
Before the awakening
Smugglers run
I think I going to tackle Catalyst next and finish it in time for next week.
That is not your average Dark Side, it's advanced darkness
I read my Vader Down trade paperback the other day and I thought it was kinda awful. Not much of a plot, things people do don't make sense, the quality takes a severe dip every time the Vader team takes over for an issue ... it's a damn mess. I was disappointed.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Vader Down was awesome.
Even if it did feel like a detour for everyone's comic.
It's one of the few parts of Marvel's Star Wars comics so far that I didn't enjoy. Is it a coincidence that it was the first event? Nope.
BrokenFiction
Member
Vader Down was awesome.
Even if it did feel like a detour for everyone's comic.
I loved the idea of Vader Down more than the execution. Well, to be fair, some parts of it I did like. But Vader against everyone trying to hunt him is an amazing idea.
Lifejumper
Member
Great reviews.
The reviews complaining about dialogue and the acting should calm those down who are afraid that Disney is interfering with the movie making process.
Those negatives are 100% Gareth Edwards traits.
The reviews complaining about dialogue and the acting should calm those down who are afraid that Disney is interfering with the movie making process.
Those negatives are 100% Gareth Edwards traits.
Dont be silly.
bonesmccoy
Banned
One of the odd things about RT %'s I never noticed until just yesterday:
Dr. Strange sits at something like 91% RT, but the average rating is 7.3/10.
Rogue One is at 85%, and its average rating is 7.6/10.
most people don't even realize that
the RT% is just "% of critics who think the movie is good". it's really that broad. whether a critic gives a movie a 10/10 or a 7/10 doesn't make a difference, it's certified "fresh" and that adds to the RT%.
the average rating actually goes a little more in depth, looking at the scores those critics gave the film and trying to assign an actual rating out of 10 based on that.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I don't have any IMAX cinemas near me but I'm hoping I'll be able to get the Vader one on Ebay. I bought all the IMAX posters for TFA for a pretty decent price last year.
Duane Cunningham
Member
Goddamn, I can't wait. I just finished Catalyst today. I have reserved seating tickets for tomorrow night at 10:30 for myself and four friends in hand, best seats in the room at the best high tech theater around. I have some really nice expensive bourbon I'm going to bring in with a flask and a glass. I'm trying to avoid spoilers, but wishing I could listen to the soundtrack.
And now I'm just doodling at my desk at work.
Apparently we're getting these staggeringly inferior ones:
And now I'm just doodling at my desk at work.
Apparently we're getting these staggeringly inferior ones:
Goddamn, I can't wait. I just finished Catalyst today. I have reserved seating tickets for tomorrow night at 10:30 for myself and four friends in hand, best seats in the room at the best high tech theater around. I have some really nice expensive bourbon I'm going to bring in with a flask and a glass. I'm trying to avoid spoilers, but wishing I could listen to the soundtrack.
And now I'm just doodling at my desk at work.
Not bad, not bad.
Can't wait till tomorrow.. should probably buy tickets. Already got some at IMAX for Friday but I do wanna go to the premiere.
Cross-Section
Member
Apparently we're getting these staggeringly inferior ones:
Huh, I wonder what Regal exclusives ar-oh
Well, at least the art's decent.
GodfatherX
Member
Tickets for Saturday at our new Imax like theater THE XSCAPE, 2d showing for the wife and me.
My daughter turns 1 on the 29th, so probably won't be able to take her to any of the current saga films or spinoffs but the post 2021 lineup is going to be awesome
My daughter turns 1 on the 29th, so probably won't be able to take her to any of the current saga films or spinoffs but the post 2021 lineup is going to be awesome
WadiumArcadium
Member
New Star Wars show is up. Pretty cool look at some of the Rogue One props.
BrokenFiction
Member
I love the idea of the air kick to simulate a real rifle firing.
I screamed at this video of the Jackie trailer being played over clips from the prequels.
Star Wars - featuring Academy Award winner Natalie Portman
Star Wars - featuring Academy Award winner Natalie Portman
phazedplasma
Member
Damn krennicks gun is awesome
WadiumArcadium
Member
Watching it in about 12 hours time. It's too long.
BrokenFiction
Member
Mine's in 24.5 hours.
Same. Waiting sucks.
KDash31987
Member
Same here, 24 hours and 30 minutes. The wait is killing me.
GodfatherX
Member
Yeah America getting star wars films last is still really odd to me
Well maybe not last, but after Europe. I think there needs to be a galactic tea party.
The first order is slipping, no way the Empire would have stood for this shit
Well maybe not last, but after Europe. I think there needs to be a galactic tea party.
The first order is slipping, no way the Empire would have stood for this shit
bigwinnerx
Member
7:15pm EST tomorrow in Virginia, USA.
Couldn't get into the 7pm Alamo Drafthouse showing, so, doing a mall theater. At least it has comfy reserved seats. Alamo on Sunday morning w/ my family.
On that note, watching IV for the millionth time (Despecialized) due to folks saying to watch it before Rogue One and never noticed Vader putting his hands on his hips in the opening scene like "Oh jeez, this is a mess....."
Couldn't get into the 7pm Alamo Drafthouse showing, so, doing a mall theater. At least it has comfy reserved seats. Alamo on Sunday morning w/ my family.
On that note, watching IV for the millionth time (Despecialized) due to folks saying to watch it before Rogue One and never noticed Vader putting his hands on his hips in the opening scene like "Oh jeez, this is a mess....."
It's a really tight release schedule. Europe and Asian territories get it today and tomorrow, then NA gets it tomorrow and Friday, then China in January.