Star Wars "The Force Awakens"

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Seven thumbs-up here.

The 3D was very well done, without any gratuitous shots of the actors thrusting things at the camera for effect. At times, I forgot I was watching a 3D film.


If you plan on seeing the movie, don't read ANYTHING on the Internet.


If you have seen the movie, please please PLEASE don't post up any spoilers here or anywhere else.

Please?
 
I can't wait to see it!!! I think this will be one movie I can persuade my hubby to see with me (it's been a LONG time). I think we will wait until after Christmas after the crowds die down a little. Thanks for the reviews; I'm more excited now!
 
Jar Jar was the anti Yoda. He was a manipulative master of the dark side of the force and a mastern of drunken style kung fu fighting. Seriously, do a search for it. He was in cahoots with Palpatine the whole time. Once you realize that, it all makes sense. It was even Jar Jar s speech that ushered in the Empire.

And Han and Chewie.... definitely a couple. Harrison Ford even described the relationship of Han and Chewie as "like an old married couple".

Once you realize that Han was just a narco terrorist drug smuggler, Leia was a naive Patty Hearst, and the Ewoks were flesh eating monsters, you wake up one day to realize that the Empire are actually the good guys.
 
I have seen it twice. The second time was due to a friend not being able to see it Friday evening. It was/is worth the price of a theater ticket. It was not a perfect movie. But it was very good. No violence for the sake of violence. No cussing. The only "love" scene you really have is Han and Leia hugging. There is not anything in the film I would not want my kid to see.
And as has already been mentioned, ignore the chatter on the internet about it. Almost all the people who were guessing at the story were wrong. Episodes 8, 9, and 10 should be worth it, as well if they keep up this standard.
 
Vulcan Bob said:
I'll let you know when I watch it on TV!
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Whil Wheaton on the Big Bang Theory went to the premier of the new Star Wars dressed as Spock and commented that "I was in Star Trek, I'm just here to carry the torch" or something like that. But at the end of the episode, he said he was happy he had come to see the film.

The wife and I saw it last night in 3-D with Spanish subtitles. We did not go dressed as Vulcans. But we liked it. I recommend you go, Bob. As one Trek fan to another.
 
PatriotX said:
Seven thumbs-up here.

The 3D was very well done, without any gratuitous shots of the actors thrusting things at the camera for effect. At times, I forgot I was watching a 3D film.


If you plan on seeing the movie, don't read ANYTHING on the Internet.


If you have seen the movie, please please PLEASE don't post up any spoilers here or anywhere else.

Please?
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I haven't seen it yet but do have an innocent question. Was or was he not//Luke Skywalker// in the movie? I heard he wasn't from someone who said he saw it before it hit the theaters.
 
GatorFarmer said:
Jar Jar was theI likeanti Yoda. He was a manipulative master of the dark side of the force and a mastern of drunken style kung fu fighting. Seriously, do a search for it. He was in cahoots with Palpatine the whole time. Once you realize that, it all makes sense. It was even Jar Jar s speech that ushered in the Empire.

And Han and Chewie.... definitely a couple. Harrison Ford even described the relationship of Han and Chewie as "like an old married couple".

Once you realize that Han was just a narco terrorist drug smuggler, Leia was a naive Patty Hearst, and the Ewoks were flesh eating monsters, you wake up one day to realize that the Empire are actually the good guys.
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You sir, have a twisted sense of humor!

But I like it.:D
 
GatorFarmer said:
Jar Jar was the anti Yoda. He was a manipulative master of the dark side of the force and a mastern of drunken style kung fu fighting. Seriously, do a search for it. He was in cahoots with Palpatine the whole time. Once you realize that, it all makes sense. It was even Jar Jar s speech that ushered in the Empire.

And Han and Chewie.... definitely a couple. Harrison Ford even described the relationship of Han and Chewie as "like an old married couple".

Once you realize that Han was just a narco terrorist drug smuggler, Leia was a naive Patty Hearst, and the Ewoks were flesh eating monsters, you wake up one day to realize that the Empire are actually the good guys.
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In Star Wars fiction, the Empire had a way of imposing order like Saddam Hussein that the Republic lacks, but unless I can be the Emperor, I will side with the Republic.
 
HOUSTON RICK said:
In Star Wars fiction, the Empire had a way of imposing order like Saddam Hussein that the Republic lacks, but unless I can be the Emperor, I will side with the Republic.
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Obviously just rebel propaganda. Solemn nod. Always focusing on a few minor things like destroying Alderaan and glossing over all the surrendered Stormtroopers roasted alive by Ewoks and indecencies of man/Wookie life partnering amongst the rebel leadership.
 
My boys are very into Star Wars. We have avoided spoilers and we will see it over school Christmas break. The oldest quips "the only acceptable appearance of Jar-Jar will be as a skeleton in the desert"
 
I liked it. it has a plot, the special effects serve the plot, rather than having a bunch of pointless special effects with no plot like a lot of movies these days. It is definitely about the new characters, not the old ones.
 
the ringo kid said:
I haven't seen it yet but do have an innocent question. Was or was he not//Luke Skywalker// in the movie? I heard he wasn't from someone who said he saw it before it hit the theaters.
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Honestly, the less you know about the film, the better; If you would like a straight answer, please send me a PM.


J.J. Abrams directs the new cast with humor and originality while throwing plenty of bones to those who worshipped episodes IV,V, and VI.

The action is breathless at times, and the stormtroopers can actually AIM this go-round. The tale manages to touch on all the points required, without any of the heavy-handedness or convolunted space politics in eps. I,II, and III.

I look forward to seeing how the future unfolds for the newbies just as much as the old guard, and in that regard the movie can be called a success.

Cynics may cry that the newest installment is too coarse in its tribute to the originals, but I found the direction taken by the story satisfying.

There's one part reverent mythology, one part comic bookish space-opera, in what is a VERY worthy addition to the STAR WARS canon.
 
I am a big fan. it was OK for me. I have issues with it that are related to the use of the force.
 
I saw it Saturday afternoon in Imax 3-D. Overall I was impressed at the amount of attention Disney has given the story. The special effects were passable, if somewhat jerky. I was disappointed in several aspects of the overall production, Such as the chaotic pace of J.J. Abrams directing. Its like he jammed on the accelerator, and didn't let off. I left the theatre tired, and with a headache. Just too much was going on too, quickly to keep up with. The original casts performances' felt forced, and hokey. I'm not sure where Disney is taking the relationship between Rey and Fin, but it feels like it'll soon degenerate into just another interracial love story. Otherwise I was impressed with the character development.
Another aspect of the movie that baffled me, was how did the remnants of the empire, reform into a bigger, more powerful, First Order?
I'm glad that I was able to see it, However I'll not pay to see it again.

Oh, and for those of you that detested the prequel trilogy "like me", I highly recommend The Clone Wars animated series. It doesn't make the first three watchable, but it goes in all the right directions. The characters are presented more as I'd imagined them, while providing an more detailed account of Anikin's decent to the dark side.
 
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