Star Wars Episode VII
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- Milan0
- not sure what's worse, a bunch of grownups cheering for a star wars movie or the guy with the flashMilan
- ^ the guy with the flash.dorf
- a friend of mine had that happen during episode 3tank02
- HOOOTN N HOLLERIN********
- I have been to all sorts of blockbuster movie openings and never had people en masse act like this... clapping, cheering etc.ETM
- CygnusZero40
I need to see it again and do some more reading on some of these things that the movie didnt have time to get into and some of these things might sit better with me, but first reaction was this is Star Wars Into Darkness.
- Btw i really love SW movies with no darths in it! Lmao thanks JJ.CygnusZero4
- 2 more ep's to go... maybe they'll answer your Q's.PonyBoy
- This is from the aftermath book about snoke http://i.imgur.com/5…CygnusZero4
- This is star wars shit and needed to be in this movie!CygnusZero4
- lolololololololololo...jtb26
- IRNlun60
Just saw it earlier today. It's a good reset for the franchise but the story seemed too rushed and a bit scattered. I like that they borrowed from expanded universe and changed it just enough to make it clear that they are taking a new direction with the characters. Will watch again.
- ********0
JJ delivered a near perfect contemporary Star Wars film. It's a little bit cluttered with action but that is the kind of pace that the younger generations are used to. It was a thrill ride with just a little room for characterization and drama.
I think they went a little bit overboard with the motion blur but maybe that was the projector or because I was seated really close to the screen so I will reserve judgement on that but I was very entertained and it was totally worth the price of admission.
The next one I think will be even better because now theres a new world to explore with a bit more time. Going with another director is a good idea so it has a different feel.
The shot compositions were elegant and well designed for the most part and I loved the space photography so much. It had that original series feel to it. Definetely the 3rd best of the series after episodes 4 + 5.
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- Adam Driver's acting is a bit suspect. He needs to step his game up.********
- A bit? He came off like a whining justin bieber fan. Nice hair bruh. Worst sith ever lmfaoCygnusZero4
- Why were there no interesting exotic planets? Thats part of star wars ya know JJ! This movie was made for 6 year olds.CygnusZero4
- oh shut up.********
- ^ 6 years oldCygnusZero4
- you disgust me more every day.********
- https://img1.etsysta…********
- Adam Driver's acting is a bit suspect. He needs to step his game up.
- Gardener0
Aha, I've never even been into coke, but even I worked that one out!
- ********0
A variety of sources – Flash Gordon movie serials, the films of Akira Kurosawa, and mythological hero narratives, among others – influenced the creation of the Star Wars franchise. But some argue that an uncredited influence on Star Wars is the French science fiction comics series Valerian and Laureline. Created by writer Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mézières in 1967, Valerian and Laureline depicts designs and adventures that are similar to some elements in the Star Wars films.
- ********2
Utterly meh
- You're being dramatic, but yes, it could have been better so easily, it's sad.raf
- didnt seem too dramatic. the movie was just kinda meh. not awful, not very good either. it could have been a LOT better.CygnusZero4
- Not dramatic at all. Meh meh meh meh********
- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯pango
- scarabin2
it was everything it needed to be. i'm excited about the franchise again :)
- Good to hear. Glad you had fun!monospaced
- Totally agree. I am too!OP31
- scarabin2
me and a friend finished our lightsabers, ate some acid and went to a 5000+ person ightsaber battle downtown where we dueled with folks for several hours before seeing a midnight show. fucking epic day!
- monospaced6
I just watched Empire Strikes Back last night to see how it holds up and to start gettin caught up before I see this. Guys. Please remember that the originals were also pretty corny sci fi flicks. So much of the standard everyone is holding them up to is based on the way imaginations grew them into over the years.
I haven't seen the new one yet but if it's as fun as the crazy adventures in Empire, has some laughably lame sword fighting and one liners, and has a fucking green stoner muppet rummaging through food and chuckling, I'm all in.
- amen.********
- yep. the originals had plotholes big enough to drive an x-wing through but people have been enjoying them just fine for almost 40 years.scarabin
- people are butthurt about this film and it's AT LEAST on par with the originals and waaay better than the last threescarabin
- ^ you need to chill out - people are entitled to debate and have an opinion on this film. You sound butthurt.fadein11
- he's the opposite of butt-hurt, hahaha, he enjoyed the film; this is his opinion in the debate, and he's entitled to it alsomonospaced
- i'm all smiles mate!scarabin
- amen.
- scarabin6
^ yeah i see people nitpicking the shit out of it and complaining about realism and whatever but they gloss over the fact that it's a space fantasy with a fucking hairy bear man driving a spaceship, a talking trashcan and a group of wizards whose magic is fueled by being pissy about things. if people would just relax a bit they'd enjoy it a whole lot more :)
- ********1
So, now that Disney owns the franchise, everyone is saying they'll have a new SW film every year or two, right?
It's weird that people care so much about it.
Who cares if this one is good or bad? Don't we now get to have a new one every couple years for the rest of our lives? It's an endless opportunity to find a SW film that meets your demands.
I say stop caring about it and try to enjoy it, even if it sucks.
- Disney is doing exactly what Marvel has done. Releasing movies in the same "universe" and profit. I don't mindOP31
- some will suck some will be good. either way its not going anywhere.OP31
- same reason why people care about their sport team winning or losing.inteliboy
- Sure, but they enjoy watching their team, even in a losing season! I say enjoy your stupid space war film, even when it sucks!!!********
- prophetone2
- in 720p:
https://player.vimeo…PonyBoy - so many 'beautiful accidents' to find as you scrub through (turn down the volume)PonyBoy
- that was cool********
- in 720p:
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- ********0
the insertion of themes and settings from the original 3 seemed clumsy, the pace was all fucked up and a little disappointed by kylo's actor's performance but over all it was good, recommeded
- after the first 1/2 hour a guy 2 seats down started softly weeping and sniffling and did so for the rest of the film, wanted to put him out of his misery********
- haha are you kidding?!Projectile
- I wish I was kidding. Some weird folks turn up at 10:30pm shows I guess********
- we had a group of bros trying to out-bro each other with the most stereotypical blather through the whole movie, broaring whenever a sith came on 'n' shitscarabin
- yea that sounds pretty shitty, i'll take quiet sobbing dude over that nonsense any day********
- But ayo, on another note scarabin, could I get my certification off you, it's only fitting that you do the honors********
- after the first 1/2 hour a guy 2 seats down started softly weeping and sniffling and did so for the rest of the film, wanted to put him out of his misery
- fadein11-2
I am still astounded that my friends and I are in such a minority who were so disappointed... Seeing again tomorrow night with my daughter so hopefully will enjoy it more on the 2nd run.
My gripes were not a case of needing to let go and just enjoy it for what it was, they were due to some major flaws in a film that could have been so much better.
Plot - so so weak and rehash of previous film - 3rd Death Star - please!?
Scottish space pirate - wtf? that whole scene is just terrible
Pacing - film needed at least an extra half hour to add suspense and necessary set-up for new trilogy.
Kylo Ren - Darth Emo.
Another desert planet?
Snoke - WTF?
Han Solo SPOILER ALERT - THE scene - lame. One of my favourite cinematic characters of all time and didn't feel a slightest bit of emotion that he died at the hands of his emo son. Not enough background on Han / Leia / Kylo to care a jot.
Chewie got over it v.quickly lol.That aside it also had some great moments.
Just a v.flawed film.
- I totally agree. Watched A New Hope on Saturday and seriously there was so much more imagination, creativity and emotion! The Han Solo bit was just 'oh well'Ianbolton
- It was a funny, action-based sci-fi romp but why didn't I give a shit about hardly any of the characters?Ianbolton
- Still think it's more JJ Abrams style more than anything. Big, brash and bold but lacking any substance.Ianbolton
- I agree fadein********
- These criticisms are valid, though still loved it. There's SO much to like in this film. SO much was done really really well.inteliboy
- ^ yep there was but I always struggle to like a film a lot if basics like plot, character and pacing are not in order.fadein11
- agree on every point, but im still looking forward to the next one.CygnusZero4
- Agreed on all counts. I hate when a movie with genre masterpiece/mileston... potential falls apart in ways that could've been easily avoided.raf
- forget about all that shit, how did you feel though? emotionally... we can nit pick it to death, your points are all valid but did you feel better about this..._niko
- ...than the last 3? tell me you weren't teary eyed in a few scenes._niko
- Niko bro, was that you crying at Fenway theater last night********
- Projectile1
Fucking LOVED it!
Loads of nostalgic excitement when old characters are revealed, exciting, fun, funny, emotional.
Could have done with a touch more back-story behind characters to add , and a swapping Kermit the Frog (or someone of equal credibility) for that 3-D bobblehead giant. Also, I know it's been ages but death star, trenches and hitting a target while chased by Tai fighters again?? We don't need nostalgia on a storyline thanks, just the characters
Still, fuckit - 5 stars from me
