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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Final Trailer
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Bollocks. Star Wars was a fundamental part of my childhood. A new film, especially one that seems true to the originals, is a BIG DEAL.
I don't think it was ever mentioned in the original trilogy though, could be wrong since I've been holding off on seeing the OT.
Have you seen how nuts people get at those though?
Simo
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lol Nerding out with my buds while playing Destiny! And I'm now over excited and tired with work in the morning soooo...lol
DarkJediKnight
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LOVE IT!!!!!!!
breathe breathe....
breathe breathe....
Fahrenheit
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Maybe I'm not expressing myself the right way. Stars Wars is a cultural event, or I should say was. This new movie (going by the trailer) looks like a cooperate marking move to capitalize on the cultural event.
Star Wars helped people heal and re-discover their core values after the confusion and heartbreak of the Vietnam/Assassination/Nixon years. It was a transformative cultural event.
We are again in a dark period of confusion and global strife. Star Wars provides an essential Joseph Campbell influenced "monomyth" approach that people find uplifting and empowering.
No one thought Star Wars would be a hit. The studio thought it would flop. The AUDIENCE made it a cultural sensation because it spoke to them.
Star Wars is much more than just marketing.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Yup just finished rewatching the AppleT link. Big difference. lol
Was tempted to do screengrabs there.
But that's actually a band and that's how its drawn....ah forget it
Yeah it really isnt hard for me to fathom a scenario where the Empire begins to strengthen again and after some power struggles a new, powerful regime begins to rise again. Think how many countries overthrow a tyrannical government only to see a new one eventually emerge from the ashes. Heck just look at Nazi Germany that the Storm Troopers are clearly inspired by. A couple decades after WWI and Germany is an even more powerful empire.
The original films were always very vague on the Empire(not anywhere close to an expert on this series so I may be wrong) so it leaves the door open to pretty easily explain things.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
It's probably far greater than that.
A new Star Wars release is absolutely a cultural event... I could give you a pass if you were an infant in 2005 but otherwise you must have been hiding under a rock.
Epsilon-delta
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Where's the badass himself, Luke?
No Life King
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This is a cool point, but there is a shot in the new trailer where Kylo is outstretching his hand menacingly which gives the appearance that he is using the force in some way.
Brawndo Addict
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If someone asked me to create a list of films with the most significant cultural impacts, I cannot imagine what worldview I would have to subscribe to in order to not to include Star Wars in that list. I can talk to both my parents and my nieces/nephews about Star Wars. That's three generations of relevancy.
No Life King
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LOVE the avatar, man
QuantumZebra
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im tearing up again goddamnit
Considering the original Star Wars pretty much invented movie merchandise marketing, I don't see why you can't have it be both.
Personally, this is a much bigger deal to me as a cultural event than the PT was due to the return of so many OT characters and actors (that aren't droids or Ancient Aliens).
Well...by it's very nature it is but I understand ya. This trailer seems in a lot of aspects like a very by the numbers movie trailer with cryptic dialogue in some areas and lots of shots of the CGI.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Star Wars would be number 1 on that list and nothing else would compare.
Titanic? Avatar? Avengers? Jurassic Park? LotR?
None of them even come close.
thetrin
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This is the best thing. I love her enthusiasm!
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Yeah, but that might not be something he is capable of at the beginning of the film. There might be an intense build up to him being capable of it. I feel like Damerons initial expression of confusion in this trailers scene is supportive of that as well.
What is the point of saying that in relevance to my post? Its a simple question. You responded to me remember?
I said the film looks poised to be PG-13 and you respond saying blasters don't cause blood. I say "and?" inviting you to explain yourself.
You respond rather dismissively: And what? Do I need to say more? No blood no gore.
So what exactly is the point of saying that in relevance to my post unless you are challenging my opinion? And if you aren't then what was the point of those comments?? The only reason this continues is because you are being intentionally cryptic with explaining yourself and your reasonings.
QuantumZebra
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So if Rey's a Jedi and she's skilled with a staff, maybe we could get some double-blade lightsaber action, Old Republic style
Sorcerer
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Doesn't really say that, he says he got nothing to fight for not that he doesn't fight for the empire. I mean I hope i'm wrong but I bet ya his story ark is not giving a shit to giving a shit because friendship or some such drivel
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I don't understand? 16 years of people with different opinions is a bad thing?
And that's fine, but people are acting like this some some cultural event when in reality it's mass produced marketing
Speaking of mass produced marketing, Cover Girl is coming out with a line of Force Awakens makeup.
I know Star Wars has jumped the shark before but this seems too crazy.
https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2015/06/16/photos-of-star-wars-the-force-awakens-makeup-collection-from-covergirl/
Fahrenheit
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How in anyway does that trailer look anything like the original movies?
Fair point but how fast are they flipping out over the next big thing? Fair to say it's a flash in the panm?
Dude I really like star wars too but you just made some bold claims that are outside the scope of this thread. The fact Star Wars was such an out of nowhere hit is what makes it amazing. This new movie looks like its abusing that heritage, I think this new Star Wars will be no better or worse then the last Star Trek movie, good movie but forgotten a few years later.
Bet ya in 10 years you make the same list the old Star Wars movies would be on it and not this new one
Going by the trailer it looks like it's going down the dark side path of marketing bullshit
Kinda what I'm getting at, this trailer with a name change would be like every other modern movie trailer and that would be fine but people are hyping it up to be the the coming of Jesus Christ and by the trailer alone it's not
Can't roll my eyes hard enough
You are tearing me apart.
QuantumZebra
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This was a phenomenal post.
I also loved that Luke showed up ever so briefly in the trailer.
Oh I definitely agree, especially after watching the 2nd one again. That second one just feels like the most star wars thing within 2 minutes ever. It just looks and feels right.
This 3rd and final one though? Eeeeeh, it's not as good. Wish they had done it a different way.
It was a good trailer... it wasn't as good as Batman V Superman's trailer was (which will have it's own problems considering they kinda did their final trailer about 8 months too early)...
This trailer really didn't do much to set up the story of Episode 7... but that's by design. Unfortunately because I have no idea where this is going (it's a double-edged sword) that I might just draw my own conclusions and be disappointed the film didn't go there (which I really shouldn't be doing but can't help). Also, Kylo Ren went from omg this guy is so cool to, they might just Darth Maul the guy. He looks goofy with his hood off and that voice is hella meh. With the hood on and his lightsaber he looks bad ass.
With that said....
The shots were made for GIFs (which are the kind of shock and awe moments you want from a trailer), the music, oh my god the music. Loved Han's speech about everything (that probably passed into legend and forgotten) were all true. Almost like the audience is on the same journey as these new characters in finding out what all this is.
The Knights of Ren (please don't Darth Maul him and kill him off)!!!!!!!!
While I dinged them on it, on one hand, I have to commend the masterful stroke Disney has done in shrouding everything in secrecy... bravo. Really rare these days.
(it was a lot dark than I expected... a more serious tone... which I'm leaning towards it being a positive thing... I hope it's not them seeing the silly Episode 1 and over correcting)
I got my tickets to opening night, and I'm beyond excited for it. Here's hoping it's a good one.
This trailer really didn't do much to set up the story of Episode 7... but that's by design. Unfortunately because I have no idea where this is going (it's a double-edged sword) that I might just draw my own conclusions and be disappointed the film didn't go there (which I really shouldn't be doing but can't help). Also, Kylo Ren went from omg this guy is so cool to, they might just Darth Maul the guy. He looks goofy with his hood off and that voice is hella meh. With the hood on and his lightsaber he looks bad ass.
With that said....
The shots were made for GIFs (which are the kind of shock and awe moments you want from a trailer), the music, oh my god the music. Loved Han's speech about everything (that probably passed into legend and forgotten) were all true. Almost like the audience is on the same journey as these new characters in finding out what all this is.
The Knights of Ren (please don't Darth Maul him and kill him off)!!!!!!!!
While I dinged them on it, on one hand, I have to commend the masterful stroke Disney has done in shrouding everything in secrecy... bravo. Really rare these days.
(it was a lot dark than I expected... a more serious tone... which I'm leaning towards it being a positive thing... I hope it's not them seeing the silly Episode 1 and over correcting)
I got my tickets to opening night, and I'm beyond excited for it. Here's hoping it's a good one.
I'm not sure we'll care quite as much about a new iPhone release 30-40 years down the road, quite like we seem to be eager for a new Star Wars. There's a lot more to that than simple mass marketing driving it.
Perfect Cha0s
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Anyone have a different link? This one isn't doing anything for me.
Fahrenheit
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That's my whole point, this movie will not be remembered in 10-20 years. I hope i'm wrong but the trailer alone looks like every other movie trailer. Nothing about it stands out besides the name and the music.
Mad Season
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Regarding Luke... My buddy says
lukes dead and will be in holo form aka Ben kanobi. He says lukes very still in his shots and always in front of green screen.
half a moon
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This movie is honoring the heritage as much as it's financially benefiting from it.
Fans have been wanting a sequel and deserve one after PT.
Star Wars has a culture and it's going to have a field day.
You're wrong.
Dufase19089
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Can't wait for the JJ Abrams Special Edition in which he adds back all the Lens Flares he was forced to remove!
lastflowers
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The prequels are still remembered, and they came out more than 10 years ago....
Who cares, people who shitted for years on the franchise love it.
orthodoxy1095
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A new iPhone gets released like once a year and we haven't had a movie in like a decade. Of course there's some more excitement. We'll see how well the excitement holds once the Disney factory starts grinding them out.
Switch Back 9
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I had a guy on this very forum adamantly argue that Final Fantsy VII was as big or bigger a cultural icon than Star Wars. He kept calling it "your little space ship movie" while defending the impact of FFVII.
Some people.
Said the exact same thing to my wife earlier tonight.
Brawndo Addict
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Even if something is just marketing, the fact that it resonates and is accepted by society at large means it is culturally significant. McDonald's is a major cultural icon as are many business/marketing driven subjects. I mean, an extremely reductive definition of culture would probably just be "stuff that is popular". I'm no fan of high/low art distinctions, but even those who draw them aren't trying to argue that low art isn't culture, just that it's inferior to high art/culture.
People still talk about the prequels and this looks several tiers above that in terms of quality. I can't imagine a scenario in which people stop talking about the prequels, let alone this slate of movies, decades from now. Star Wars has such incredible cultural inertia that people are going to keep talking about it and keeping it relevant regardless of the quality of these new movies.
People still talk about the prequels and this looks several tiers above that in terms of quality. I can't imagine a scenario in which people stop talking about the prequels, let alone this slate of movies, decades from now. Star Wars has such incredible cultural inertia that people are going to keep talking about it and keeping it relevant regardless of the quality of these new movies.
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