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Chaotic · 01-25-2013, 01:58 AM

Super 8 was filled with lens flare especially the scene at the train station.

Pounder · 01-25-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spanky87

Hiring someone like Vaughn, Johnson etc would have been interesting and inspired, but you have to admit they weren't realistic choices. Disney made a smart and safe choice with JJ Abrams. They need someone with a proven track record with Hollywood blockbusters, so JJ fit the criteria. There was no way they would have went with a lesser known name, not for the their first Star Wars movie at least.

Not saying I didn't want an outside the box director, but this choice makes sense from a business perspective.

The fact that they went safe is what gets me but I really hope it succeeds.

Walts Ghost · 01-25-2013, 02:02 AM

I sort of feel like there would be reluctance no matter who got the directing gig. We can nitpick it to death, but in the end, Abrams is a fine director who adores 'Star Wars' like we do, and I think he deserves the benefit of the doubt before we pull out the torches and pitchforks. This man will knock the film out of the park, and will do it in a way fans love. I'm sure of it.

Rizor · 01-25-2013, 02:17 AM

I'm okay with Abrams directing the new Star Wars film. Certainly not the most interesting choice but not the worst. The dude obviously loves Star Wars and I really liked his Star Trek movie. Can't say the same about his other two films. "MI3" felt like an "Alias" TV-movie and "Super 8" felt like an overly pretentious remake of "E.T." by way of "Cloverfield". The only thing I have against Abrams is the way he's essentially tricked everyone into thinking he's a young Spielberg, when there's really nothing to substantiate that.

As for the other candidates, I really wanted to see a David Fincher directed SW film as fan-wanky as that sounds.

I was praying Jon Favreau wouldn't get the job.

pksmith74 · 01-25-2013, 02:18 AM

I don't get all this 'lens flare' hate. Revenge of the Sith opens with a lens flare for gods sake. It's already been done and out of all the things Revenge has been bashed for, I don't remember 'lens flare' being one of them...

joenostalgia23 · 01-25-2013, 02:23 AM

I would've liked to see Brad Bird at the helm, but Abrams is a great choice.

You can tell that movies like Star Wars and the films of Steven Spielberg have been a massive influence on him. He has the same sensibilities as Spielberg because he puts just as much emphasis on characters and story as he does on the special effects. He also knows not to make a film dependent on the effects and action, while still knowing how to use spectacle to help tell a story.

The big complaint about Star Trek was that it felt like Star Wars. Well, now he's doing Star Wars.

As for the lens flares... I don't mind them at all, and there's quite a few lens flares in Star Wars as well.

I'm glad that they chose Abrams over someone who just cares about special effects like Len Wiseman or Brett Ratner, and over someone who's vision might be great but unsuitable for Star Wars(Fincher, Aronofsky, would be too dark)

I think it'd be cool if Abrams directed the first film, but handed the torch over to someone else for the other two, which George Lucas did for the original trilogy. It'd be great if Abrams did Episode VII, but... Brad Bird did Episode VIII and someone else did IX.

L-Rouge · 01-25-2013, 02:25 AM

Love lens flares love new timeline, feel apprehensive at potential homogenization of both franchises, this is my only gripe, I want the movies to be diametrically different from each other..There is going to be soo much acid from "real" trek fans, they call themselves and will likely feel vindicated .

Still I await may 16th!

joenostalgia23 · 01-25-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizor

I'm okay with Abrams directing the new Star Wars film. Certainly not the most interesting choice but not the worst. The dude obviously loves Star Wars and I really liked his Star Trek movie. Can't say the same about his other two films. "MI3" felt like an "Alias" TV-movie and "Super 8" felt like an overly pretentious remake of "E.T." by way of "Cloverfield". The only thing I have against Abrams is the way he's essentially tricked everyone into thinking he's a young Spielberg, when there's really nothing to substantiate that.

As for the other candidates, I really wanted to see a David Fincher directed SW film as fan-wanky as that sounds.

I was praying Jon Favreau wouldn't get the job.

My worry is that Abrams might try too hard to make VII a tribute to the other SW films without having it stand on its own. I feel like the problem with Super 8 was that it felt like a tribute to Spielberg, without being as good as the movies it was paying tribute to. Because of that, you'd constantly compare it to Close Encounters, and it'd just remind you that Abrams was not as talented as Spielberg.

Star Trek was great, and it really felt like a Star Wars film, and I thought MI3 was better than the first two because Abrams put more emphasis on the characters and story.

Rblu-Dblu · 01-25-2013, 02:38 AM

Maybe Abrams will create an alternate timeline where Anakin doesn't turn into Darth Vader.

To those who complain about this choice, it could've been a lot worse. They could've given it to Brett Ratner.

Drewbee87 · 01-25-2013, 02:40 AM

I'm probably the only one, but I didn't find Abrams Star Trek to be anything like Star Wars......

Angel Eyes · 01-25-2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

I sort of feel like there would be reluctance no matter who got the directing gig. We can nitpick it to death, but in the end, Abrams is a fine director who adores 'Star Wars' like we do, and I think he deserves the benefit of the doubt before we pull out the torches and pitchforks. This man will knock the film out of the park, and will do it in a way fans love. I'm sure of it.

What they need to do is call Gary Kurtz and get that thing back on the right track.

Rizor · 01-25-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by joenostalgia23

My worry is that Abrams might try too hard to make VII a tribute to the other SW films without having it stand on its own. I feel like the problem with Super 8 was that it felt like a tribute to Spielberg, without being as good as the movies it was paying tribute to. Because of that, you'd constantly compare it to Close Encounters, and it'd just remind you that Abrams was not as talented as Spielberg.

Star Trek was great, and it really felt like a Star Wars film, and I thought MI3 was better than the first two because Abrams put more emphasis on the characters and story.

I'm not too concerned at the moment as they have Michael Arndt doing the script. Though I imagine it's only a matter of time before Abrams brings on Orci, Kurtzman, and Lindelof and the four of them hash out their own story.

JamesKurtovich · 01-25-2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewbee87

I'm probably the only one, but I didn't find Abrams Star Trek to be anything like Star Wars......

I would hope not. Star Trek is very different than Star Wars...

I just hope that he gives it that Star Wars excitement and atmosphere that the original trilogy had.

HylianBowcaster · 01-25-2013, 02:54 AM

I really hope they don't do any of that alternating aspect ratio stuff they do with films made partially in IMAX. Seeing as Abrams is doing that for Star Trek Into Darkness, it's about the only thing I could see I wouldn't like with him directing.

L-Rouge · 01-25-2013, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

I would hope not. Star Trek is very different than Star Wars...

I just hope that he gives it that Star Wars excitement and atmosphere that the original trilogy had.

diehards would argue otherwise, though I don't buy this too deeply.

Darth Marcus · 01-25-2013, 03:45 AM

I just hope he sticks around for the inevitable Star Trek 3.

Walts Ghost · 01-25-2013, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Angel Eyes

What they need to do is call Gary Kurtz and get that thing back on the right track.

It is on the right track, at least in my opinion. Abrams is a perfect fit for this. I think everyone needs to give him a chance before crucifying him.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 01-25-2013, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

It is on the right track, at least in my opinion. Abrams is a perfect fit for this. I think everyone needs to give him a chance before crucifying him.

People can't do that. It's gotta be their way or no way.

Rinzler · 01-25-2013, 04:14 AM

I know how incredibly talented Abrams is and I enjoy many of his films but I am hesitant with this... I have been hesitant since the beginning of this new trilogy, Star Wars as it is is so definitive to me that I have a hard time seeing this happen, but I imagine trekkies felt the same way with Star Trek in 2009. I do wish someone else could have gotten the chance, though. I'm trying to avoid pessimism and find a balance with optimism for now.

AmrlKJaneway · 01-25-2013, 04:51 AM

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I just hope he sticks around for the inevitable Star Trek 3.

Star Trek 3 and Star Wars IX are the same movie. It's a bold move, and I can see it annoying many fans, but we'll see how it works.

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01-25-2013, 01:58 AM	#2621
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Super 8 was filled with lens flare especially the scene at the train station.

01-25-2013, 02:02 AM	#2623
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:788 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	I sort of feel like there would be reluctance no matter who got the directing gig. We can nitpick it to death, but in the end, Abrams is a fine director who adores 'Star Wars' like we do, and I think he deserves the benefit of the doubt before we pull out the torches and pitchforks. This man will knock the film out of the park, and will do it in a way fans love. I'm sure of it.

01-25-2013, 02:17 AM	#2624
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	I'm okay with Abrams directing the new Star Wars film. Certainly not the most interesting choice but not the worst. The dude obviously loves Star Wars and I really liked his Star Trek movie. Can't say the same about his other two films. "MI3" felt like an "Alias" TV-movie and "Super 8" felt like an overly pretentious remake of "E.T." by way of "Cloverfield". The only thing I have against Abrams is the way he's essentially tricked everyone into thinking he's a young Spielberg, when there's really nothing to substantiate that. As for the other candidates, I really wanted to see a David Fincher directed SW film as fan-wanky as that sounds. I was praying Jon Favreau wouldn't get the job.

01-25-2013, 02:18 AM	#2625
pksmith74 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:349	I don't get all this 'lens flare' hate. Revenge of the Sith opens with a lens flare for gods sake. It's already been done and out of all the things Revenge has been bashed for, I don't remember 'lens flare' being one of them...

01-25-2013, 02:23 AM	#2626
joenostalgia23 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:4584 DVD collection:236 Digital collection:43 iTunes collection:61 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:4	I would've liked to see Brad Bird at the helm, but Abrams is a great choice. You can tell that movies like Star Wars and the films of Steven Spielberg have been a massive influence on him. He has the same sensibilities as Spielberg because he puts just as much emphasis on characters and story as he does on the special effects. He also knows not to make a film dependent on the effects and action, while still knowing how to use spectacle to help tell a story. The big complaint about Star Trek was that it felt like Star Wars. Well, now he's doing Star Wars. As for the lens flares... I don't mind them at all, and there's quite a few lens flares in Star Wars as well. I'm glad that they chose Abrams over someone who just cares about special effects like Len Wiseman or Brett Ratner, and over someone who's vision might be great but unsuitable for Star Wars(Fincher, Aronofsky, would be too dark) I think it'd be cool if Abrams directed the first film, but handed the torch over to someone else for the other two, which George Lucas did for the original trilogy. It'd be great if Abrams did Episode VII, but... Brad Bird did Episode VIII and someone else did IX.

01-25-2013, 02:25 AM	#2627
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	Love lens flares love new timeline, feel apprehensive at potential homogenization of both franchises, this is my only gripe, I want the movies to be diametrically different from each other..There is going to be soo much acid from "real" trek fans, they call themselves and will likely feel vindicated . Still I await may 16th!

01-25-2013, 02:38 AM	#2629
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	Maybe Abrams will create an alternate timeline where Anakin doesn't turn into Darth Vader. To those who complain about this choice, it could've been a lot worse. They could've given it to Brett Ratner.

01-25-2013, 02:40 AM	#2630
Drewbee87 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:266 Trading Score:7	I'm probably the only one, but I didn't find Abrams Star Trek to be anything like Star Wars......

01-25-2013, 02:54 AM	#2634
HylianBowcaster Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:386	I really hope they don't do any of that alternating aspect ratio stuff they do with films made partially in IMAX. Seeing as Abrams is doing that for Star Trek Into Darkness, it's about the only thing I could see I wouldn't like with him directing.

01-25-2013, 03:45 AM	#2636
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1477 Blu-ray collection:1731 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76	I just hope he sticks around for the inevitable Star Trek 3.

01-25-2013, 04:14 AM	#2639
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	I know how incredibly talented Abrams is and I enjoy many of his films but I am hesitant with this... I have been hesitant since the beginning of this new trilogy, Star Wars as it is is so definitive to me that I have a hard time seeing this happen, but I imagine trekkies felt the same way with Star Trek in 2009. I do wish someone else could have gotten the chance, though. I'm trying to avoid pessimism and find a balance with optimism for now.

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