Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (USE SPOILER TAGS!) - Page 783 - Blu-ray Forum

Spirit Zero · 08-18-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spiderfan1985

Ah, the Prequels. I loved them so I'm not going to even begin on that because it would just turn into a flame war. That's not what I want. You have the right to be cautious if you so choose. I just know that it seems like everywhere you post there is rarely, if ever, anything positive at all. Is there anything you are positive about? There must be. Keep it real dude, but a little optimism never hurt anybody. J.J. has said before that he was always a huge Star Wars fan, more so than even Trek, and therefore seems the type who is going to do everything in his power to make it right. It'll still have its detractors when it hits no matter what the rest of the audience, including you and me, says. Likewise if most of the audience, also including you and me, do hate it it will still have those who love it. I hope it does live up to, or surpass, whatever expectations you have for it dude. I would like to see you on this board gushing love and sweetness around after seeing it.

Just remember, the movie is still months away and we have yet to be given any significant details about the overall plot or the new characters. The teasers are freaking awesome, particularly the second one with that beautiful John William's fanfare, but they are just teasers there to wet our appetites for the main course. They intentionally don't reveal much. I personally applaud J.J., and Disney for allowing him, to take this road. It's become ever more popular for trailers to reveal everything up to a year out from release and it takes guts to do what they're doing with this. It backfired on Tomorrowland, sadly, but Star Wars is going to draw the crowds no matter what just for the name alone. I am actually glad I'll be able to see this film and be genuinely surprised by things.

You haven't seen some of my latest retros

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=265688

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=265760

All I'm saying is be cautious, I know what you're saying but really, the same thing happened with the prequels, exactly the same, pre-release.

Foggy · 08-19-2015, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spirit Zero

You haven't seen some of my latest retros

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=265688

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=265760

All I'm saying is be cautious, I know what you're saying but really, the same thing happened with the prequels, exactly the same, pre-release.

Actually the people who are on ignore lists thread don't show up on the first page.

Ernest Rister · 08-19-2015, 06:14 PM

Drew Struzan has read the script for The Force Awakens and has seen half of the movie and says it is "far and away probably going to be the best Star Wars film ever seen".

Jumpman · 08-19-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Drew Struzan has read the script for The Force Awakens and has seen half of the movie and says it is "far and away probably going to be the best Star Wars film ever seen".

That moniker of 'best Star Wars film" will always and forever belong to A NEW HOPE. I don't care what comes from Disney over the next twenty years....

Nothing beats the original. It was a moment in time.

HockeySlasher · 08-19-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Drew Struzan has read the script for The Force Awakens and has seen half of the movie and says it is "far and away probably going to be the best Star Wars film ever seen".

While that is good to hear, I take it with a grain of salt.

These early / private screenings general yield positive reviews. For example - the Fantastic Four had a private screening and people said the movie was awesome.

Plus, FA will have to go a long way to eclipse ESB in my mind.

klauswhereareyou · 08-19-2015, 06:33 PM

I'm just hoping it's better than the last three.

Walts Ghost · 08-19-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HockeySlasher

While that is good to hear, I take it with a grain of salt.

These early / private screenings general yield positive reviews. For example - the Fantastic Four had a private screening and people said the movie was awesome.

Plus, FA will have to go a long way to eclipse ESB in my mind.

Actually, Fantastic Four was met with skepticism from its early screenings inside the studio. Not very positive things at all. Struzan doesn't really have a horse in the race, so I'm glad he loves it as much as he does. That's a good sign, in my opinion.

Riddler The Slag · 08-19-2015, 06:54 PM

Smart money says that Kevin Smith will get an early screening (he did with the Prequels) of FA.

klauswhereareyou · 08-19-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

Smart money says that Kevin Smith will get an early screening (he did with the Prequels) of FA.

Yeah but that was back when he was marginally relevant. Might as well give Charo a sneak too while they're at it!

Darth Marcus · 08-19-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HockeySlasher

These early / private screenings general yield positive reviews. For example - the Fantastic Four had a private screening and people said the movie was awesome.

An early screening that was hosted by Big Boi of Outkast in Atlanta, GA. The twitter reactions from the audience was mostly positive, and this screening was held literally a week from release.

klauswhereareyou · 08-19-2015, 07:29 PM

Francois Truffaut, Pauline Kael, Big Boi.

Riddler The Slag · 08-19-2015, 08:05 PM

Lupita Nyong'o talks Star Wars

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/19...ongo-interview

ajnejedi · 08-19-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

That moniker of 'best Star Wars film" will always and forever belong to A NEW HOPE. I don't care what comes from Disney over the next twenty years....

Nothing beats the original. It was a moment in time.

Nice to see you have an open mind!

willo007 · 08-19-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Yeah but that was back when he was marginally relevant. Might as well give Charo a sneak too while they're at it!

Doctor Jack · 08-19-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

Smart money says that Kevin Smith will get an early screening (he did with the Prequels) of FA.

Smart money says Kevin Smith will get more annoying and less relevant with every second that passes.

Richard Graham · 08-19-2015, 09:43 PM

Smith visited the set, I'm sure he'll get a early viewing of the finished film.

octagon · 08-19-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Smart money says Kevin Smith will get more annoying and less relevant with every second that passes.

Who doesn't.

Riddler The Slag · 08-19-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Graham

Smith visited the set, I'm sure he'll get a early viewing of the finished film.

Thank you, person who is thinking straight!!

dcowboy7 · 08-19-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Who doesn't.

Would say joe buck.

Still dont like him alot but he definately is a better/less annoying announcer now than say 5 yrs ago.

Ernest Rister · 08-19-2015, 11:23 PM

What the heck is this? Rogue One teaser? For reals?

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08-19-2015, 06:14 PM	#15643
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Drew Struzan has read the script for The Force Awakens and has seen half of the movie and says it is "far and away probably going to be the best Star Wars film ever seen".

08-19-2015, 06:33 PM	#15646
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:2200 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:1	I'm just hoping it's better than the last three.

08-19-2015, 06:54 PM	#15648
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	Smart money says that Kevin Smith will get an early screening (he did with the Prequels) of FA.

08-19-2015, 07:29 PM	#15651
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:2200 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:1	Francois Truffaut, Pauline Kael, Big Boi.

08-19-2015, 08:05 PM	#15652
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	Lupita Nyong'o talks Star Wars http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/19...ongo-interview

08-19-2015, 09:43 PM	#15656
Richard Graham Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Kirksville, Missouri Blu-ray collection:1042 Trading Score:26	Smith visited the set, I'm sure he'll get a early viewing of the finished film.

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