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

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by mrr1

The backgrounds, special effects, and green screen work aren't the weaknesses of Episodes 1-3. People mostly found problems with the stories, characters, acting, casting, plots, etc.

Seriously, would more on-site set work, models, and animatronic puppets have made Eps 1-3 better movies? I would have to say no.

Nope because that wouldn't fix the stiff wooden acting and horrible chemistry of the actors in there parts. Not to mention does not fix the BS story in Episode 3 where Anikin killed nothing but kids and the clones killed all the Jedi. Also does not fix the we got together because we had to option in Episode II.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by srinivas1015

Contrary to popular belief, the prequels had a lot of sets and model work.

ROTS had more sets than any other Star Wars film.

Yes, many were partial sets, but there were just as many full size large scale sets. A lot of it is due to the fact that in the Prequels a lot of the sets and locations were very open and required more digital set extensions than anything else. They weren't as confined as the sets in Episodes 4-6 and a lot of that has to do with the settings for each trilogy. In the Prequels, the galaxy is open and free the whole time. It's not confined by the constraints of the Empire and the characters we follow aren't in hiding always on the run from the Empire in hidden bases. The sets and overall look of the films reflect that.

[Riddler The Slag]

UPDATE:

Gwendoline Christie & Lupita Nyong'O have joined the cast of Episode 7.

http://starwars.com/star-wars-episod...-christie.html

[BladeRunner2007]

Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

UPDATE:

Gwendoline Christie & Lupita Nyong'O have joined the cast of Episode 7.

http://starwars.com/star-wars-episod...-christie.html

Oh god why?! I hate her

[Lord Method Man]

Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

Oh god why?! I hate her

Because she's so trendy.

Not thrilled with this new casting either.

[cinemaphile]

I think she is a bit overrated and I am sick of the hype train, but I dont think its bad casting at all. She will be fine.

I am more concerned about Gwendoline Christie. I don't watch Game of Thrones, but from the pictures I see, she looks like a transvestite.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

I am more concerned about Gwendoline Christie. I don't watch Game of Thrones, but from the pictures I see, she looks like a transvestite.

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by Aragorn the Elfstone

Am I wrong??
https://www.google.com/search?q=gwen...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAQ

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

Am I wrong??
https://www.google.com/search?q=gwen...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAQ

Putting aside the fact that I think the actress is quite pretty (this was even a point of contention among GoT fans when she was announced - as Brienne is meant to be ugly in the books), your comment is wildly inappropriate.

If you don't find her to be an attractive woman, why should this cause you to be "worried" about her? Is her acting somehow connected to her physical appearance?

[cinemaphile]

Nothing inappropriate about it. I said straight up I dont watch GoT, so I cant comment on her acting.
But not knowing her acting, the one thing I can assess is her looks. film is a visual medium, and yes, I would rather look at non-fugly people. Maybe she will be covered in alien makeup anyway, so it will be a no -issue.
But you have your opinion, I have mine. Get over it. Moving on...

[rickah88]

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

and yes, I would rather look at non-fugly people. Maybe she will be covered in alien makeup anyway.

I really have nothing further to say, then. You've said it all.

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by Aragorn the Elfstone

I really have nothing further to say, then. You've said it all.

And you mentioned she is supposed to be ugly in the books, so my assessment of the character pics Ive seen are exactly how they were intended to come across.

[Pounder]

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[Kryptonic]

[peckinpah]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

I think she is a bit overrated and I am sick of the hype train, but I dont think its bad casting at all. She will be fine.

I am more concerned about Gwendoline Christie. I don't watch Game of Thrones, but from the pictures I see, she looks like a transvestite.

(insert Stana Katic joke here)

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by peckinpah

(insert Stana Katic joke here)

what does she have to do with anything? Stana is gorgeous and looks nothing like a man!

[Lord Method Man]

She's probably playing a Wookie.

[Bolty]

Originally Posted by rickah88

+1

[Bolty]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

what does she have to do with anything? Stana is gorgeous and looks nothing like a man!

Perhaps you are in that boat.