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Don't forget, the army that showed up at Mordor to be the distraction Frodo and Sam needed, got there just a matter of minutes after making the decision to go be a distraction. Yet Frodo and Sam spent three movies climbing mountains and #### to get there.
out of all the things they copied from A New Hope: cute droid, a father/son dynamic to the good guy/bad guy, bad guy wears a mask, desert planet, etc this was the worst imo. I mean they seriously couldn't think of another weapon besides an even bigger death star?
I think this is why Lucas walked off the set
I don't have a problem with the Death Star gimmick.
Not to pollute the SW spoilers thread, but that was intentional (being the distraction needed), and no one ever said it was hard to get to the main entrance to Mordor. Frodo and Sam were going in the hard way and trying to stay out of sight. Not a problem with the plot, in any case.
so basically empire strikes back and return of the Jedi again
Pretty much - but in a trilogy, you kind of need to set it up as GGs win round 1, BGs rally in round 2, and GGs win the ultimate battle in round 3.
all the star wars have the same huge plot holeIf the bad guys have immense technological superiority AND the single most powerful dark side lord then they would just have that guy figure out where the jedi are and murder them. There would never be a need for a star killer base etc...I fully understand complaints about the plot, but I've no idea what you're expecting here. Star Wars was never going to be a think piece. The original movies are the simplest of morality plays.[icon] said:
Is the dark side stronger?No. No. No. Quicker, easier, more seductive.all the star wars have the same huge plot holeIf the bad guys have immense technological superiority AND the single most powerful dark side lord then they would just have that guy figure out where the jedi are and murder them. There would never be a need for a star killer base etc...I fully understand complaints about the plot, but I've no idea what you're expecting here. Star Wars was never going to be a think piece. The original movies are the simplest of morality plays.[icon] said:
I think people are starting to realize after the hype has died down that just like I said on page 2 of this thread, it was just okay.
Just so I'm clear White Chicks is an okay movie in your world? It's not complete trash?
I will fight each and every one of you. Alphabetically or all at once, don't care. Now shut your whore mouths and get back to railing on SW.
yes. Trash would be dumb and dumberer
I recently watched MI: Rogue Nation, Intersteller and Martian. Those were all OK, if not good. TFA is fantastic next to those three.
Whoa. you certainly take your gay midget love stories seriously
Dumb and Dumberer didn't make me want to punch the TV the whole time at the sight of two large black men in drag as 2 attractive white chicks.
Only because it's Star Wars and we're nostalgic and want it to be awesome. Objectively it's the same caliber as those movies. It even has basically an identical Rotten Tomatoes score to those ones.
I agree. It's pretty much on par with those movies but I enjoyed it more because of my love for the characters and star wars universe.
Yes
I believe it was soon after Finn/Rey met Han (just before Han gave the speech about the stories from the OT being true if I'm remembering right). They tell him they have the map and then Han tells them about the reason behind Luke's disappearance, which was due to the aforementioned Kylo Ren slaughter (though Han referred to him only as "one of the apprentices" at the time).It is then referenced again later when Han/Leia are talking.
me some Daisy Ridley)
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Easily one of the best theatrical experiences I've ever had. Saw it at a local LFX/Atmos screening. I may go back to see it in 3D - how was it for anybody that saw it in that format?
In terms of direction, story, inspired casting (new leads, including the villain, were outstanding, phenomenal), acting, character development, production design, CGI, blending of old and new elements, resonance with the original story (without overdoing it or being too redundant), Jar Jar Binksless-ness, this checked all the boxes.
Based on near universal stellar reviews, my expectations were extremely high. This exceeded them. I can't think of a single thing I didn't like about it. However long it was (?), absolutely no sensation of time (masterful pacing), a transporting experience.
Much better than Battlefield Earth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0R_FR9pD2k
Reminds me of Gune from Titan AEFinally got to see it today. Really enjoyed it (and
A few random thoughts (which may have been covered upthread and TL;DR and all that)
1. Carrie Fisher has turned into her mother. Didn't click for me until almost the end of the movie
2. While I enjoyed some of the Han/Chewie banter, it got a little TOO "jokey" at times. (Although Chewie handing Han the jacket was
3. So, when the Falcon is flying over water it kicks up a huge wake, but when it took off from the rebel base, everyone stood waving from 10 feet behind it?
4. I'm not sure if Maz Kanata is a tribute to Linda Hunt or Edna Mode
when Han first finds Rey and Finn, he explains that Luke tried to rebuild the Jedi Order but went into exile after one of his students went to the dark side and destroyed all that Luke built.
Also much better than Freddie Got Fingered and the Ernest film saga.Easily one of the best theatrical experiences I've ever had. Saw it at a local LFX/Atmos screening. I may go back to see it in 3D - how was it for anybody that saw it in that format?
In terms of direction, story, inspired casting (new leads, including the villain, were outstanding, phenomenal), acting, character development, production design, CGI, blending of old and new elements, resonance with the original story (without overdoing it or being too redundant), Jar Jar Binksless-ness
Based on near universal stellar reviews, my expectations were extremely high. This exceeded them. I can't think of a single thing I didn't like about it. However long it was (?), absolutely no sensation of time (masterful pacing), a transporting experience.
Much better than Battlefield Earth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0R_FR9pD2k
Much better than 8 Heads In A Duffel Bag.
). That is obviously one of the keys needed to gun down Avatar like so many previous hapless death stars - also, a high percentage of the overall box office sales enjoying premium ticket prices commanded by 3D and IMAX-type screenings.
Imagine how much money it will make when they blow up a fourth Death Star!Also much better than Freddie Got Fingered and the Ernest film saga.
Force Awakens has only been out like two weeks, and is already closing in on $1.5 billion, halfway to the unprecedented $3 billion mark.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/the-force-awakens-rings-in-2016-with-record-new-years-day-box-office/ar-BBo8pGa?ocid=spartanntp
* Could it get to $4 billion? Dunno, but a positive indicator that it will shatter the old records is a lot of people noting multi-viewings (in some cases, 3-4 X already!!!
I'm thinking it might since I don't believe it has even opened in China yet.. amazing to think Disney might get back it's investment in one movieAlso much better than Freddie Got Fingered and the Ernest film saga.Easily one of the best theatrical experiences I've ever had. Saw it at a local LFX/Atmos screening. I may go back to see it in 3D - how was it for anybody that saw it in that format?
In terms of direction, story, inspired casting (new leads, including the villain, were outstanding, phenomenal), acting, character development, production design, CGI, blending of old and new elements, resonance with the original story (without overdoing it or being too redundant), Jar Jar Binksless-ness
Based on near universal stellar reviews, my expectations were extremely high. This exceeded them. I can't think of a single thing I didn't like about it. However long it was (?), absolutely no sensation of time (masterful pacing), a transporting experience.
Much better than Battlefield Earth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0R_FR9pD2k
Much better than 8 Heads In A Duffel Bag.
Force Awakens has only been out like two weeks, and is already closing in on $1.5 billion, halfway to the unprecedented $3 billion mark.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/the-force-awakens-rings-in-2016-with-record-new-years-day-box-office/ar-BBo8pGa?ocid=spartanntp
* Could it get to $4 billion? Dunno, but a positive indicator that it will shatter the old records is a lot of people noting multi-viewings (in some cases, 3-4 X already!!!
