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

[tilallr1]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

That shot at the end with all of the added TIE fighters had me in stitches.



Yup, at the end, Luke wins not because he fights but because he doesn't fight.

True. Yoda knew that he himself was not strong enough to defeat Palpatine, so how was a student going to defeat him. Yoda hoped, like Luke, that there was still good in Anakin. Since it really was up to Anakin to bring balance to the force. Not Luke. Luke was merely the instrument to bring back Anakin to the light side of the force. Luckily Yoda/Luke's gamble worked and the prophecy fulfilled.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

It only needs explanation if you insist on pushing the prequels onto the originals (which I don't). TESB and RotJ set up Jedi training differently than the prequels (which upped the scale and duration of training - not to mention the stuff with the extreme age requirements).

[Packerfan75]

Originally Posted by chip75

I thought of that. Jar Jar's carcass is strapped to the other side of the speeder.

[Elandyll]

The whole "bringing balance in the Force" thing has already been adressed in the "Mortis" story arc in the (canon) Clone Wars series.

It was supposed to be Anakin, but he refused to take his rightful place, and the whole thing ended up in a wash which hinted at the devastation that was coming.

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

That lightsaber has a guard to prevent the ol 'hand getting cut off' problem.

[Col. Zombie]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

That lightsaber has a guard to prevent the ol 'hand getting cut off' problem.

Why don't you just admit it's a religious symbol...

[Show spoiler] j/k

On a serious note, I'm really digging on the new light saber look. I personally think they could have done without the cross-guards (I think it's a little silly/gimmicky), but it's not a deal-breaker.

[JamesKurtovich]

The George Lucas SE is brilliant! J.J. is truly ensuring that the spirit of the OT lives on!

[octagon]

I like the guards. Somebody else mentioned Game of Thrones and I had a very similar 'whoa, cool two-handed weapon' reaction.

Well, mine was more D&D based than Game of Thrones but still.

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

Originally Posted by Col. Zombie

Why don't you just admit it's a religious symbol...

[Show spoiler] j/k

On a serious note, I'm really digging on the new light saber look. I personally think they could have done without the cross-guards (I think it's a little silly/gimmicky), but it's not a deal-breaker.

Oh sorry I've only watched the trailer once, haven't had time to do my theological analysis yet. I'll get to that right after my psychoanalysis and publish my thesis later.

[Col. Zombie]

Originally Posted by superflyhighguy

oh sorry i've only watched the trailer once, haven't had time to do my theological analysis yet. I'll get to that right after my psychoanalysis and publish my thesis later.

[JamesKurtovich]

Has a cross for a lightsaber. - Check

"There was no father." - Check

Can use the Force to walk on water? - Check?

[P@t_Mtl]

I stayed away from anything related to the making of this movie until watching the teaser a few minutes ago. I really did not want to hear anything about it or make speculation, was only looking forward to seeing the first images when they would be release. Can't wait for the movie next year, will not speculate on anything nor try to analyze anything I saw so far in these 88 seconds. I am sure these images will be analysed, inspected, destructed, speculated..well name it in abundance by the Internet community and the fans. Frankly the fans are the reasons I post less and less on the Internet and don't even attend conventions anymore. Overall I am looking forward to Star Wars being back next year.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I stayed away from anything related to the making of this movie until watching the teaser a few minutes ago. I really did not want to hear anything about it or make speculation, was only looking forward to seeing the first images when they would be release. Can't wait for the movie next year, will not speculate on anything nor try to analyze anything I saw so far in these 88 minutes. I am sure these images will be analysed, inspected, destructed, speculated..well name it in abundance by the Internet community and the fans. Frankly the fans are the reasons I post less and less on the Internet and don't even attend conventions anymore. Overall I am looking forward to Star Wars being back next year.

Can always count on good ol' P@t to provide a non-cynical opinion and just enjoy him some Star Wars

[Col. Zombie]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I stayed away from anything related to the making of this movie until watching the teaser a few minutes ago. I really did not want to hear anything about it or make speculation, was only looking forward to seeing the first images when they would be release. Can't wait for the movie next year, will not speculate on anything nor try to analyze anything I saw so far in these 88 minutes. I am sure these images will be analysed, inspected, destructed, speculated..well name it in abundance by the Internet community and the fans. Frankly the fans are the reasons I post less and less on the Internet and don't even attend conventions anymore. Overall I am looking forward to Star Wars being back next year.

What do you mean? You don't want you make all sorts of uninformed speculations and claims, only to get into internet arguments with others who make different uninformed speculations and claims?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Can always count on good ol' P@t to provide a non-cynical opinion and just enjoy him some Star Wars

I am too old to change

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I am too old to change

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Col. Zombie

What do you mean? You don't want you make all sorts of uninformed speculations and claims, only to get into internet arguments with others who make different uninformed speculations and claims?

I am sure there is enough others doing this without missing me too much I will let them have their fun if that's what they think of fun times

[djakrse]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

That lightsaber has a guard to prevent the ol 'hand getting cut off' problem.

That is the obvious answer, but there appears to be too much space between the blades. Regardless, the weapon is cool as hell.

I'm more curious if the makeup of the blades. They appear to be less uniform and more fiery than the blades we've seen before.

[spiderfan1985]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I stayed away from anything related to the making of this movie until watching the teaser a few minutes ago. I really did not want to hear anything about it or make speculation, was only looking forward to seeing the first images when they would be release. Can't wait for the movie next year, will not speculate on anything nor try to analyze anything I saw so far in these 88 seconds. I am sure these images will be analysed, inspected, destructed, speculated..well name it in abundance by the Internet community and the fans. Frankly the fans are the reasons I post less and less on the Internet and don't even attend conventions anymore. Overall I am looking forward to Star Wars being back next year.

Originally Posted by Diesel

Can always count on good ol' P@t to provide a non-cynical opinion and just enjoy him some Star Wars

I need to do this from now on. And just be a rare, but not alone, HAPPY Star Wars fan. We loves Star Wars precious. We loves it forever.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by spiderfan1985

I need to do this from now on. And just be a rare, but not alone, HAPPY Star Wars fan. We loves Star Wars precious. We loves it forever.

I've been doing just that for decades, and can tell you it's been absolutely wonderful. Year after glorious year, nothing but bliss.
Now Episode VII is just around the corner. Rebels is a treat to watch. The stand alone films are on the way.
As a content Star Wars fan, I couldn't be happier!