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*** Official *** Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker (1 Viewer)
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shader
Footballguy
Disney has done a fantastic job with the series. Rogue One was awesome, Force Awakens was awesome, Solo was solid, Mandalorian was awesome.
The Last Jedi is obviously the one that generates a ton of controversy but this is a standard we don’t hold other film franchises to (Avengers age of Ultron anyone )
Not all movies are masterpieces.
But did you see the prequels? It’s a good thing Disney took over or Hayden Christiansen would still be the last new Star Wars movie you’d have to watch
shader
Footballguy
Went through about 50 previews on RT. Didn't read the previews, just read the little blurb that each reviewer wrote.
It's amazing that as a society we've allowed these nobodies to play such a large role into whether we will like our movies.
The good news: Many of the negative reviewers....didn't exactly "look" like Star Wars fans and from their quick "hot take", you could tell they weren't. Also the most common theme was "unoriginal" and "catered too much to fans".
So as someone who is a fan, I'll probably love it. Rian Johnson tried to be original and it blew up in his face. This one looks to be back to the root.
I've also seen a lot of talk about how this one hits the emotions but fails to deliver on plot. Which is weird as other reviews claim he's trying to pack 2 movies into one.
Not sure what to expect, but I suspect it's a movie made for fans and goes a bit over the heads of those simpleton critics.
It's amazing that as a society we've allowed these nobodies to play such a large role into whether we will like our movies.
The good news: Many of the negative reviewers....didn't exactly "look" like Star Wars fans and from their quick "hot take", you could tell they weren't. Also the most common theme was "unoriginal" and "catered too much to fans".
So as someone who is a fan, I'll probably love it. Rian Johnson tried to be original and it blew up in his face. This one looks to be back to the root.
I've also seen a lot of talk about how this one hits the emotions but fails to deliver on plot. Which is weird as other reviews claim he's trying to pack 2 movies into one.
Not sure what to expect, but I suspect it's a movie made for fans and goes a bit over the heads of those simpleton critics.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Just saying this feels in a similar vein to what people are accusing the nitpickers of doing.
need2know
Footballguy
Sure I did. They had their moments but weren't great either. Look I dont hate these movies I just dont expect much from them either.
As for all the movies above you call awesome. We have different definitions of that word. Rouge one was great in the last hour. Force awakens had great moments but awesome? Sorry I dont agree.
Worm
slimy ninja
Force Awakens was a fantastic reintroduction of the Star Wars Universe to today's fans. It wasn't a perfect movie but absolutely did what it needed to do.
I expect a similar type movie here. They have this great need to wrap up the story. By definition the movie won't be controversial and almost has to be a little vanilla with fan service and a tidy ending. I am sure it's going to be fun and I can't wait.
Won't bee peeking at any reviews either.
I expect a similar type movie here. They have this great need to wrap up the story. By definition the movie won't be controversial and almost has to be a little vanilla with fan service and a tidy ending. I am sure it's going to be fun and I can't wait.
Won't bee peeking at any reviews either.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
shader
Footballguy
I just find it absolutely insane that there are still Star Wars fans crying about Disney buying them when Disney has done so much awesome stuff for the franchise. If you are one of those people (and IRL I haven't met a single person like this) that literally doesn't like anything about the Disney era, than I guess we can agree to disagree. But I think anyone in that situation should realize that they are in the vast minority and not talk as if their opinion on Disney purchasing Star Wars has any merit.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Gr00vus
Footballguy
It's been my approach with sexual partners - seems to work well in the right circumstances.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Felt like a Star Wars movie. Was a little all over the place. Numerous things that make zero sense. Too many loose ends from the force awakens. Better than the last jedi (but nothing as good as the fight scenes in that film). I really think the last jedi screwed the whole trilogy.
current rankings:
Empire
Hope
Jedi
Rogue
Awakens
Sith
Menace
Clones
Skywalker
Last
(solo is irrelevant)
current rankings:
Empire
Hope
Jedi
Rogue
Awakens
Sith
Menace
Clones
Skywalker
Last
(solo is irrelevant)
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm so going to dislike this movie.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Softballguy
Footballguy
Just got back. Really liked it. Maybe not a great movie, but I thought it was great Star Wars movie. So many great callbacks to the other movies... not sure how Star Wars fans can have too much of a problem with it.
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Angry Bovine
I really enjoyed it. A lot of great lines/callback moments. Fitting end to the series.
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Angry Bovine
shader
Footballguy
If you’re a Star Wars fan, you won’t. It’s got an audience score on RT of 88%. Fans are loving it.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm not sure I AM a true Scotsman anymore.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Done. Well done. I'm satisfied.
sports_fan
Footballguy
I haven’t seen the movie yet
skol asylum
Footballguy
The after credits scene where Nick Fury showed up with Rocket and Groot to recruit Rey to be a member of the new Avengers was interesting.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
skol asylum
Footballguy
The Good: It was entertaining, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit more than TFA or TLJ (neither of which I cared for much.) Lots of good action scenes and some stunning visuals. The Leia footage worked well except in some scenes it was definitely awkward and disjointed, but they did a good job considering the circumstances.
It’s a satisfying conclusion to the overall story, and answered some of the bigger questions. Rey and Kylo Ren’s characters get the most screen time and their stories paid off well IMO.
The Bad: My biggest complaint is still how derivative this trilogy is of the originals. This movie has some of the same issues as the other two of just recycling a lot of the same overarching plot once again with some new twists or in a different order, I think it’s less a glaring problem in this one but still there for the nit pickers. The first half is very rushed, tons of jumping around from plot point to plot point and music video type quick cuts from scene to scene. Thankfully that settled down in the 2nd half. There’s so much going on that there’s not enough time for really any other characters outside of Rey and Kylo. Finn and Poe are there and get a few moments but mostly they spend their time fighting so their stories felt rushed or incomplete to me with some new characters they spend most of their screen time with coming out of nowhere. Feel like a lot of those two seem to have been left on the cutting room floor for time.
Overall a solid and satisfying conclusion, enough to like despite the negatives that even some of the most jaded posters on here should still enjoy it.
It’s a satisfying conclusion to the overall story, and answered some of the bigger questions. Rey and Kylo Ren’s characters get the most screen time and their stories paid off well IMO.
The Bad: My biggest complaint is still how derivative this trilogy is of the originals. This movie has some of the same issues as the other two of just recycling a lot of the same overarching plot once again with some new twists or in a different order, I think it’s less a glaring problem in this one but still there for the nit pickers. The first half is very rushed, tons of jumping around from plot point to plot point and music video type quick cuts from scene to scene. Thankfully that settled down in the 2nd half. There’s so much going on that there’s not enough time for really any other characters outside of Rey and Kylo. Finn and Poe are there and get a few moments but mostly they spend their time fighting so their stories felt rushed or incomplete to me with some new characters they spend most of their screen time with coming out of nowhere. Feel like a lot of those two seem to have been left on the cutting room floor for time.
Overall a solid and satisfying conclusion, enough to like despite the negatives that even some of the most jaded posters on here should still enjoy it.
Wish they hadn’t of bothered to show all the shots of other planets fighting off the first order and resolving the war so quickly. Even with the Sith and Skywalker story resolved, there’s a lot that could have been kept going there for future movies. Plus it once again felt really derivative of Lucas’ terrible additions in the Special Editions to the end of RotJ. I half expected to see a Star Destroyer exploding over Naboo.
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Angry Bovine
I also enjoyed Ep 7
Overall main story rankings:
Empire strikes back
New Hope
ROTJ
Force Awakens
Rise of Skywalker
Last Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
Attack of the clones
Phantom Mentace
The Ref
Footballguy
Joe Mammy
Footballguy
Jobber
Footballguy
Hot damn, that’s a great list! The only change for me is moving TFA a hair above ROTJ.I also enjoyed Ep 7
Overall main story rankings:
Empire strikes back
New Hope
ROTJ
Force Awakens
Rise of Skywalker
Last Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
Attack of the clones
Phantom Mentace
The Ref
Footballguy
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
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Worm
slimy ninja
Given that you have TLJ below the entire set of prequels your opinion on Skywalker is currently invalid.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
At the end, when the Ewoks are shown, they missed a awesome opportunity. Should have started, in order, showing Naboo with Jar Jar, then showing Kimino or Geonosis, then, Coruscant, then skip Tatooine, show Hoth, then Endor, then Jakku, then Tatooine where Rey looks on.
Like it or not, if you’re gonna show Ewoks, you need to show Naboo. I mentioned in the other thread a little but George Lucas’ two trilogies were better stories than these three (7,8,9).
Like it or not, if you’re gonna show Ewoks, you need to show Naboo. I mentioned in the other thread a little but George Lucas’ two trilogies were better stories than these three (7,8,9).
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Pretty much all the previous Jedi and Sith had a voice cameo. Even some who died in Order 66. Ewan, Alec Guinness, Qui-Gon, Mace Windu, Frank Oz, Ahsoka Tano, Freddie Prinze Jr., Hayden, and a few others.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
skol asylum
Footballguy
As I watched I had the same feeling as I did with 7....Rey is a much more interesting protagonist than Luke. Really not even close.
Worm
slimy ninja
Mario Kart
Footballguy
This statement is accurate however this trilogy didn’t focus nearly enough on her. This trilogy, now knowing who she is, should have had far fewer space battles and more Jedi / Sith lore. Could have been awesome to have a full on Jedi vs. Sith story and how she will mold them together or something.
And, Poe Dameron was the worst addition to this whole franchise.
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shader
Footballguy
Poe??? Read enough fan reviews and you always will find a new “hot take” that you’ve never read before.
