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[harSon]

This is true.

Better than ANH? WTF?=O

It'll be the number one on the IMDB top 250 by the end of the week

 

[crackhead_bob]

For me it is. I don't just gradually hate a movie after I enjoyed the first viewing. I may get burnt out depending on how many times I've watched it though.

That's funny, because for me it's sometimes the opposite. It took me years to really enjoy Citizen Ruth and to realize how brilliant it was as a social satire. But upon first viewing, I was frustrated with it. It probably ranks in my top 10 favorite films of all time.

 

[JTripper]

Scott Feinberg @ScottFeinberg
Fantastic!!!

Josh Lincoln Dickey @JLDlite
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is a strong, promising kickoff. As a standalone, I'd rank it #3 in the series.

Adam F. Goldberg @adamfgoldberg
Ranking: 1. Empire Strikes Back. 2. Force Awakens. 3. A New Hope. 4. Return of the Jedi. 5 - 8 Prequels. Thank you JJ. #TheForceAwakens

Considering ESB includes some of the biggest moments in cinematic history, this ranking makes me moist with excitement.

 

[ezekial45]

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

 

[BigJonsson]

You guys remember Phantom Menace reactions being positive? I remember the opposite happening

 

[Mariolee]

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

It begins.

You guys remember Phantom Menace reactions being positive? I remember the opposite happening

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSaaa_OBkzw

 

[Anth0ny]

it's gonna be great








but > ANH or ESB is the hype talking. it doesn't need to be better than those films to be great. just being in the same league as the original trilogy (Jedi included) would be a massive triumph.

 

[Toxi]

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

It begins.

 

[liquidtmd]

Warning warning, exceeding maximum hype.

 

[Timu]

I don't see how it'd be out of the realm of possibility.

I've held the belief that this could be better than ANH just based on what we've seen and know.

ANH is like in my top 3 Star Wars movies so this is shocking to hear!!!

 

[Scientist Supreme!]

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

Watch the hate this guy gets.

 

[brandonh83]

It begins.

It begins.

It's like poetry.

 

[BraXzy]

I wanna search Twitter but I know for a fact some idiot will have tweeted out a spoiler/rumour and I'll catch it. Life.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

My heart!

 

[Toxi]

it's gonna be great

but > ANH or ESB is the hype talking. it doesn't need to be better than those films to be great. just being in the same league as the original trilogy (Jedi included) would be a massive triumph.

Why? We've just had two sequels to long running franchises this year (Mad Max Fury Road and Creed) that are easily among the best in their series.

 

[Mariolee]

It's like poetry.

It Shonda Rhimes.

Watch the hate this guy gets.

Faraci already gets a decent amount of hate as it is if I understand correctly. Will go expecting a mediocre movie.

 

[Nudull]

Rebecca KeeganVerified account
‏@ThatRebecca
Among its many wonderful qualities, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS passes the Bechdel test.

Holy shit!

 

[ProudCanuck]

devin faraci @devincf
THE FORCE AWAKENS proves JJ Abrams is an auteur: once again we have great characters, propulsive fun, sort of shitty, dumb story.

 

[Anth0ny]

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

more or less what I'm expecting tbh


just in a good way. as opposed to the PT "rhyming" with the OT in a fucking terrible way

 

[TheXbox]

More from faraci

THE FORCE AWAKENS proves JJ Abrams is an auteur: once again we have great characters, propulsive fun, sort of shitty, dumb story.

edit: beaten like.. Lines of poetry?

 

[JTripper]

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

lol aaaaaaand I'm out.

See you guys on Friday!

 

[Timu]

It'll be the number one on the IMDB top 250 by the end of the week

I can see that happening.

devin faraci ‏@devincf
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is ok. I know it's poetry, I know it rhymes, but does every line have to rhyme with the last poem?

Here we go!!!

 

[bananafactory]

I don't get Devin's tweet.

What is he trying to say?

Edit: lol nvm

@devincf 3m3 minutes ago
THE FORCE AWAKENS proves JJ Abrams is an auteur: once again we have great characters, propulsive fun, sort of shitty, dumb story.

 

[Kibbles]

Guys, I need help.

I'm going to a midnight premiere with some friends tomorrow night and they want everyone to dress up as characters from the movies. I really don't like dressing up but I don't want to be that nofunallowed.jpg guy so I'm trying to find a costume I could get together for free (or super cheap). I'm drawing a blank though.

Anyone got any idea?

Did you check with the theater? Cause a lot of places don't allow that stuff anymore after these shootings have happened.

 

[BTM]

Yo, that Faraci guy gave Fantastic Four a fresh review on RT, so take that however you will lol

 

[piratepwnsninja]

I don't get Devin's tweet.

What is he trying to say?

Sounds like there might be some nostalgic callbacks and he doesn't like that maybe? At least that is how I read it.

Yo, that Faraci guy gave Fantastic Four a fresh review on RT, so take that however you will lol

Oh, ok.

 

[AlfredX1990]

It'll be the number one on the IMDB top 250 by the end of the week

Just like every hyped movie in the last few years? That doesn't mean anything until the next 5 years

 

[LookAtMeGo]

I don't get Devin's tweet.

What is he trying to say?

That its too much like the OT? I dont get it either. I know the whole "poetry" thing but I still dont get it.

 

[brandonh83]

I don't get Devin's tweet.

What is he trying to say?

He thinks it's okay but that the story sucks. Which I don't believe at all but it's Faraci. Dude is like a drama magnet.

 

[Mariolee]

More from faraci

THE FORCE AWAKENS proves JJ Abrams is an auteur: once again we have great characters, propulsive fun, sort of shitty, dumb story.

edit: beaten like.. Lines of poetry?

I can see this being the case lol Reminds me of the 60 Minutes interview where JJ was told by Kasdan to just "trust the characters". I guess he trusted them a good amount, but the story wasn't there to back them up according to Devin.

 

[Timu]

I don't get Devin's tweet.

What is he trying to say?

Edit: lol nvm

@devincf 3m3 minutes ago
THE FORCE AWAKENS proves JJ Abrams is an auteur: once again we have great characters, propulsive fun, sort of shitty, dumb story.

Uh-oh...

Yo, that Faraci guy gave Fantastic Four a fresh review on RT, so take that however you will lol

Ha, ha, what? That movie fucking sucked!!!

 

[nib95]

Damn at those impressions. When does Rotten Tomatoes get updated with the first reviews?

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Eric Vespe ‏@EricVespe 4m4 minutes ago
Out of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This about sums it up:

 

[RastaMentality]

Yo, that Faraci guy gave Fantastic Four a fresh review on RT, so take that however you will lol

Faraci's the most controversial critic in nerd communities. He adores marvel and loathes DC. Praises Age of ultron as an achievement.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

I can imagine it being better than Jedi, sure. I won't dare go into this on Friday expecting that, though.

 

[AlfredX1990]

It's like poetry.

It begins

 

[phazedplasma]

Faraci's the most controversial critic in nerd communities. He adores marvel and loathes DC. Praises Age of ultron as an achievement.

gotta drive those clicks somehow

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Overall, it’s a 5/10 movie. Some good. Some bad. A lot of it doesn’t earn it’s runtime. I won’t see it again, and am glad I saw it for free.

-@nickrob

Yo.

 

[Askherserenity]

He must've been so excited to type up that tweet throughout the whole movie.

 

[cyberheater]

I knew it would be good. I had zero doubt.

 

[ProudCanuck]

Kristopher Tapley @kristapley
VI > V > IV > VII > III > I > II

 

[Mariolee]

gotta drive those clicks somehow

I dunno, I think he actually believes in what he's saying.

 

[Slythe]

I don't get Devin's tweet.

What is he trying to say?

It seems he's trying to say
1) the plot beats of this movie closely resemble plot beats in last Star Wars movies
And
2) JJ is good at entertaining an audience, but his films are shallow.

For the record I'm fine with #1. It seems to me that he is someone that wanted this movie to take major story risks.
As far as #2, well, I have thoroughly enjoyed every JJ movie I've seen so this doesn't worry me

 

[kurahador]

Faraci's the most controversial critic in nerd communities. He adores marvel and loathes DC. Praises Age of ultron as an achievement.

But...but...Star Wars is Marvel too.

Yo.

;_;

 

[Toxi]

Here comes the part where every time someone criticizes the movie, we look for every review that person has done so we can find the ones we disagree with and claim they clearly have no taste.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Yo.

meh, some people aren't going to like it. won't change my opinion on it

Here comes the part where every time someone criticizes the movie, we look for every review that person has done so we can find the ones we disagree with and claim they clearly have no taste.

please, let's not. uncharted fans will do that in a couple months.

 

[Hypron]

Did you check with the theater? Cause a lot of places don't allow that stuff anymore after these shootings have happened.

I live in NZ so there shouldn't be any issues with that.

 

[TheXbox]

Sounds like he's saying it hits too many of the same old beats. Take that as you will.

I don't put much stock in Twitter reactions but the last thing I want this movie to be is a remake of ANH. That is pointless, that is worse than any of the prequels. I don't think this movie will be that, but if your film only exists to retread familiar territory, you may as well not make it.

 

[Mariolee]

It seems he's trying to say
1) the plot beats of this movie closely resemble plot beats in last Star Wars movies
And
2) JJ is good at entertaining an audience, but his films are shallow.

For the record I'm fine with #1. It seems to me that he is someone that wanted this movie to take major story risks.
As far as #2, well, I have thoroughly enjoyed every JJ movie I've seen so this doesn't worry me

Same. I even liked Into Darkness which most Gaffers seem to absolutely loathe.

 

[GhaleonEB]

devin faraci @devincf
THE FORCE AWAKENS proves JJ Abrams is an auteur: once again we have great characters, propulsive fun, sort of shitty, dumb story.

This was exactly the worry I posted about earlier today.