Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (USE SPOILER TAGS!)

[octagon]

Where's that Grandpa Simpson 'walk in and turn right around and walk out' gif when you really need it

[Steelmaker]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

No, that would be lame. It's perfect just the way it is.

??? Why would that be lame?

[Eye Candy]

(Disney) Star Wars Marketing --- Well it's EVERYWHERE isn't it !!!

Many, many food items, in cans and boxes with the brand.

Also, individualized college themed canned drink holders.

Dollar Store also has items stocked.

[romuald121]

Originally Posted by Jasonic

That makes absolutely no sense. Do you understand writing and storytelling at all?

Originally Posted by 42041

That is one of the most staggeringly stupid things I've read on the internet in weeks. Congratulations (and may God have mercy on your soul)

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Is this a real post

[Show spoiler] she did not flinch when he offered to be her trainer

my guess is the writer wanted to go along with the offer but the person that took the last say in making the film said

[Show spoiler]Hell no!! ain't got time for that, let's just leave that awkward moment in and move on

;so basically the viewer is left with an empty proposal/ weak acting skills that may have been a result of a conflict between the writer and the producer.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

??? Why would that be lame?

Because it would completely ruin the beauty of that scene, and just be "cool" for the sake of being cool. That scene works because

[Show spoiler] Luke expresses everything with his face and not something physical. The scene was also left intentionally ambiguous, so we don't know whether he'll accept the lightsaber or not. Plus him using the force to pull it away from her is rude and not what a true Jedi knight would do. Only if she were a villain would that work.

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by romuald121

[Show spoiler] she did not flinch when he offered to be her trainer

my guess is the writer wanted to go along with the offer but the person that took the last say in making the film said

[Show spoiler]Hell no!! ain't got time for that, let's just leave that awkward moment in and move on

;so basically the viewer is left with an empty proposal/ weak acting skills that may have been a result between a conflict between the writer and the producer.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by romuald121

About that scene, I have to award it the most cheesy scene of all time!

[Show spoiler] He's fighting Rey then all of the sudden, he offers her a service: Do you need a trainer?! I can be your trainer?!

The writer really pushed the cheese out of cheesy here...

Uhh...you realize that that's EXACTLY what Vader did after cutting his son's hand off in Empire?!?

[Ernest Rister]

Rey's theme - Star Wars VII : The Force Awakens (Harp Duet Cover) - YouTube

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by The Debts

Nice article, though I'm a tad confused about something: Are they saying the mostly filmed the movie with Primos and these "Retro" C-Series lenses? I was a little thrown off when they started mentioning the B and T-series of lenses.

As the numerical one said upthread, they made custom lenses for the show which used a variety of components, including elements from the C, B and T lines. The custom retros were used for the Rebels, with the sharper, more modern Primo glass for the Imperials.

[tvine2000]

Originally Posted by romuald121

I just watched it; it's not bad but at times the acting was a bit off but not way off; I don't like that Disney is getting all their main actresses from Britain; her accent bothers me when all the other actors speak American English; the same happened with Cinderella Live Action (too many -tish actors/actresses); otherwise, it's not bad;

[Show spoiler] some actors die then come back later without a hitch is a bit unbelievable

; the ending is a

[Show spoiler] re-hash of the death of Dark Vader but the other way around (good dies/bad wins)

About

[Show spoiler] Harrison Ford , his acting was a bit stiff and you can clearly see that he is past his prime to act in a Star Wars movie, so his character's death was ok in my eyes because I don't think he could have given more to Star Wars than he already did

yep I thought this would happen.As soon as the buzz wears off, its time to nitpick the film to death. This is happening everywhere on the net. People wanted for years for Star Wars to come back. It does and yep the original cast is back,. I loved the film ,it is what it is. But some people just can't keep the mouth shut , they got too pick ,pick and pick some more. We hear the *****ing about the original cast ,or I don't like Daisy's accent , just stupid stuff . The story is so so, etc etc etc. Look guys lets give a rest. Let see how Star wars fairs this summer with something new and original stand alone film. I'm looking forward to it, but the some people that ***** about TFA not being original, they will ***** about something that will be original. Movies are movies.There made to entertain. If you don't like a film, don't ***** about here, because in the end nobody really cares.

[segagamer12]

Originally Posted by Abby is Q

Well, that's because you're probably only talking to adults who aren't easily influenced by this kind of stuff. It's not done necessarily to boost box office revenue, but they basically double their potential toy sales with a character that can be marketed towards little girls (little girls who might otherwise not give a damn about Star Wars because they can't relate to the characters). White males age 13-35 are practically guaranteed to watch this kind of movie. It's getting the other demographics who don't really care about Star Wars (little girls, old people, and minorities) interested in buying a ticket.

Seriously you think like girls only like things that have female characters in it? All four of my nieces LOVE Star Wars and their favorite characters all vary, one likes Jar Jar the most, two Vader, and the other Han Solo and Chewie, not a single one of them watch Star Wars because it had a girl character in it. My sister HATES Star Wars but she loves Indiana Jones, the Lethal Weapon movies, and tons of other action movies that do not feature prominent female leads.

Star Wars has never just appealed to boys only and I doubt it ever needed Rey to appeal to females. In fact I am a dude and I loved Rey, and Finn they both worked really well together. I have seen this movie three times already and plan on seeing it many more times.

[P@t_Mtl]

Greetings everyone,

Old members from the site will know me has the Star Wars defender

Did not get to see the movie until today because I was a little busy with the birth of my son on December 16. I also stayed away from this thread on purpose because I wanted to go into the movie with nothing, no speculations, no wondering. I just wanted to enjoy it, not something that is easy to do in this day an age of Internet and information coming at you even if you don't wish it.

I can say, really enjoyed it. The little nine year old boy from 1977 inside me had a lot of fun. The movie, the style really had a Star Wars feel to it even without much of Lucas being part of it. I did find the First Order a little weak compared to the old Sith and the Empire but it was nothing major. They look a little like a minor league while the others were the major leagues But I am sure they may well grow on me over the next movies and it was not enough to really change anything on enjoying the movie. Was quite fun to see Han, Leai and Chewie again together. I cannot wait to see more of Luke in the next one. Very good fun movie, everything I would expect from Star Wars

[romuald121]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Uhh...you realize that that's EXACTLY what Vader did after cutting his son's hand off in Empire?!?

If I said the original is better, would you hold it against me?

[Nightrunner]

You sound like you want someone to hold it against you. And that's creepy.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Nightrunner

You sound like you want someone to hold it against you. And that's creepy.

Depending on what he looks like, he might be able to hold it against me

[Mavrick]

Well done to Star Wars surpassing Avatar

[JamesKurtovich]

It deserved to beat Avatar.

[Rich65]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

What is your favorite scene in the film if you had to pick one?

[Show spoiler]Han and Chewie boarding the Falcon, Han and Leia reuniting and even though I did not want to see it happen since he's my favorite character, Han's death. Harrison Ford nailed that scene.

[42041]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

It deserved to beat Avatar.

I disagree, but I would've been shocked if a new Star Wars movie didn't beat Avatar.

[kurtlingle]

I like all 7 SW movies.

Originally Posted by ambient_indie

People actually like the prequels!?!?!

Deserve metals, you do.
......

Again, my hat is off to those who can look past all of this.