darthdevidem01 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Saw it a 2nd time today and it was worse on 2nd time viewing. I still like it a lot and love rey/finn/poe/bb8 but the movie has too many almost awesome moments but makes some mistakes which stop it from achieving its full potential. the whole movie did feel more emotional this time round for me as I knew it was han's final adventure. I am now ready to put it in a ranking of a sorts ROTS > ROTJ > ANH > TFA > ESB > AOTC > TPM *yeah my sw ranking aint typical and changes daily...like a few weeks ago ESB was ahead of ANH and ROTJ ahead or ROTS* ...on ROTS... My emotional connection to that film transcends most movies I have seen. It came at the in the middle of my teen years at the absolute peak of my star wars fanboyism and fulfilled all of my dreams in what had been an awful year of life. Since my first viewing my opinion on the film has decreased a bit but on the whole watching that film still makes me just feel awesome and I like every moment of it tbh! I guess I am disappointed in TFA as it didnt make me feel this....whereas the last theatrical star wars did...but that was an unfair expectation to have Honestly though EP VIII has all the pieces in place to be the greatest film in the saga. The most important thing...setting up a cast of new likeable/interesting characters whoms story i wanna follow has been done by TFA Edited December 21, 2015 by darthdevidem01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkel Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Like I said before, I think that's the whole point: Rey is good beyond her training, it's meant to establish her as an incredible strong natural Force user 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood26 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 7 minutes ago, Jayhawk the Hutt said: I'm pretty sure Kylo is coming back with a vengeance in 8. Uninjured, and after he completes his training. Which is why I'm pumped for 8 but also annoyed we are getting 2 cliffhangers in a row I'm guessing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 When's that Film Critic Hulk essay gonna drop? Can wait to read his in depth view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdevidem01 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 16 hours ago, Merkel said: I think Rey is connected with the whole Force Awakening thing. It's even possible she wasn't Force Sensitive before said awakening. Like the Force chose her or something Hmmm reminds me of what palpatine said about midichlorians being able to surround and implied them even being able to possess someone in that fab episode 3 scene where he talks of plagueis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood26 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Its hilarious how much this series is going to mirror the OT - JJ was the Lucas laying the foundation recreating the sand box, style and tone. - Rian is going to come in and make an even better film that even all the critics will say is classic SW level further expanding the drama and lore. - Colin is gonna come in and do his job, won't stray too far but will be the weakest of the series. As proven though with Jurassic World he will deliver a fantastic 3rd act that will make people pretend they love it just as much as the other two. Edited December 21, 2015 by Jay Salahi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 1 minute ago, Jay Salahi said: As proven though with Jurassic World he will deliver a fantastic 3rd act... WAT 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 2 minutes ago, Jay Salahi said: Its hilarious how much this series is going to mirror the OT - JJ was the Lucas laying the foundation recreating the sand box, style and tone. - Rian is going to come in and make an even better film that even all the critics will say is classic SW level further expanding the drama and lore. - Colin is gonna come in and do his job, won't stray too far but will be the weakest of the series. As proven though with Jurassic World he will deliver a fantastic 3rd act that will make people pretend they love it just as much as the other two. Mah man Jay delivering the truth. And we will love it as a trilogy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood26 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Obi-Wan Telemachos said: WAT I'm not a Jurassic World fan, I couldn't even get through it on blu-ray, its heartbreaking actually, I don't think its an F like you but a solid C. However everyone seemed to love the 3rd act and it was very crowd pleasing. I did enjoy the epic oner at the end though. Edited December 21, 2015 by Jay Salahi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhawk the Hutt Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I just hope Rian has something really interesting up his sleeve. I'm ok with the rehashed bits is this movie. It had to rebuild the universe and make us invested in the new characters (check and check). The next one can be very ESB rehashy if they are not careful though. There are certainly a ton of different directions it could go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 What if Rian makes the crowd pleaser and Colin delivers the dark depth? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 1 minute ago, Jay Salahi said: I'm not a Jurassic World fan, I couldn't even get through it on blu-ray, its heartbreaking actually, I don't think its an F like you but a solid C. However everyone seemed to love the 3rd act and it was very crowd pleasing. I did enjoy the epic oner at the end though. Besides doing the 2nd biggest movie of this decade, I believe they have chosen Trevorrow because he is a safe choice to deliver a crowd pleasing finale to the new trilogy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I've realised now what really bugged me. We never see Rey in heels. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 3 minutes ago, Jay Salahi said: I don't think its an F like you but a solid C. I don't think it's an F. But imma be really pissed if the third act of Ep9 is anything like JW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just now, Obi-Wan Telemachos said: I don't think it's an F. But imma be really pissed if the third act of Ep9 is anything like JW. And you will be in the 1% who don't like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhawk the Hutt Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Rian is writing 9. I'm confident that Colin can solidly direct a good script. As long as he's doesn't write it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B J Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Tomato Watch:Star Wars Episode VII - The Force AwakensReviews: 286Fresh/Rotten: 270 Fresh / 16 Rotten Certified Fresh94% Fresh / 6% RottenAverage Rating: 8.3 / 10 Quote Critics Consensus: Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series' former glory while injecting it with renewed energy. Cream of the CropReviews: 47Fresh/Rotten: 43 Fresh / 4 Rotten91% Fresh / 9% RottenAverage Rating: 8.3 / 10 The Force Awakens is 92% fresh with the users, with a 4.3/5 average rating based on 141,021 reviews post opening update Edited December 21, 2015 by B J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just now, CJ Ren said: And you will be in the 1% who don't like it No no, you don't understand. There will be blood in the streets... the markets will collapse. It will be a time of chaos. Of ruined dreams. It will be a blaze which engulfs them all. A whirlwind of looting, a firestorm of fear. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 2 minutes ago, Obi-Wan Telemachos said: No no, you don't understand. There will be blood in the streets... the markets will collapse. It will be a time of chaos. Of ruined dreams. It will be a blaze which engulfs them all. A whirlwind of looting, a firestorm of fear. Just like in the Summer when ruined the Jurassic Park franchise... wait a minute 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B J Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 IMDB Update:Star Wars Episode VII - The Force AwakensUser Rating: 8.8/10 (176,317 votes)User Ratings for The Force AwakensUser Reviews for The Force Awakens (Spoilers)IMDB top 250 # 23 on top 250External Reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
