straggler Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Sorry. Didnt think it was spoilery. Spoiler Edited January 3, 2016 by straggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladels Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Sagemode87 said: Lol I wasn't referring only to myself. Look up "The Force Awakens sucks" on YouTube. You'll see all the problems I don't post. I don't post all the problems myself because of spoilers. Kylo Ren and Overpowered Rey are 2 of my biggest gripes though. Aren't you tired hating on 1 movie yet? You can search "every popular movie name + sucks" on Youtube, no movie is without flaw (sin). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I think the thing about SW compared to other fan bases like Marvel, LOTR, HP and other franchises domestically is that it has appeal across such a massively wide demo, it is not even comparable. Sure there are many young people who think SW is old school or many people who think its geeky, however many older people think Superheros are lame or HP is not part of their generation and etc. Growing up watching films over the past 20+ years, myself, friends and family have been into many difference fan bases or franchises but to me the one I always found that most people got the references or jokes to always was always Star Wars. Also its all relative. Star Trek is hugely popular but more due to the old TV show series. HP popularity still stems from the books imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagemode87 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 22 minutes ago, Salacious Tree Crumb said: sage you don't have to do this to yourself. I didn't like the movie but I'm not gonna pretend that everyone else deep down hates it too. I'll be the martyr, I can take it Yeah but I guess I just can't see how people can overlook such huge issues. Maybe I'm overestimating people. As much as I crap on the movie here, I genuinely thought it was a good movie. Being far from great imo, I'm not understanding the box office run. Congrats to the movie for its accomplishments, but I feel brand power and die hard fandom put it where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagemode87 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Any takers on what this makes on Monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 10 minutes ago, Sagemode87 said: Lol I wasn't referring only to myself. Look up "The Force Awakens sucks" on YouTube. You'll see all the problems I don't post. I don't post all the problems myself because of spoilers. Kylo Ren and Overpowered Rey are 2 of my biggest gripes though. We can do this with every major tentpole and find tons of dumb videos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Some of you new guys maybe aren't familiar with our spoiler policy. Spoilers are strictly prohibited anywhere except the review thread for the first two weeks. After that, they're allowed in the general movie thread but not elsewhere until four weeks after release. Spoiler-tag any movie specifics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood26 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 31 minutes ago, Biph Shmata said: There is one way to do a relatively early check of the impact and lasting power of the movie. Count the number of little girls that knock on your door for Halloween dressed as Rey, I'm betting that number will be pretty large. My sister (13) just saw this for her second time. She claims as of now, she is going to be Rey for Halloween. She just bought a Blue lightsaber at Target too with her gift card, the force has grown strong in her. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Spoiler After the 1st watch, I thought TFA was pretty fucking average. I don't understand the press and reviews the movie is getting. It is a blatant rehash of the first Star Wars except without the compelling and suspenseful action near the end. I understand it is absolutely the brand, but there is no way this movie is as good as the original trilogy especially Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope. I'm probably jaded towards this movie too, b/c I read a bunch of the books. Kylo Ren and Fin were atrocious characters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 minute ago, Sagemode87 said: I'll be the martyr, I can take it Yeah but I guess I just can't see how people can overlook such huge issues. Maybe I'm overestimating people. As much as I crap on the movie here, I genuinely thought it was a good movie. Being far from great imo, I'm not understanding the box office run. Congrats to the movie for its accomplishments, but I feel brand power and die hard fandom put it where it is. Geez, man, get over yourself. And really, separate your feelings about the movie (and any inherent quality) from the box-office. There are plenty of movies I think are awful that make a ton of money. And the same goes for anyone - except what we think is "Awful", "OK", "good", and "awesome" isn't the same either. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagemode87 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 17 minutes ago, bladels said: Aren't you tired hating on 1 movie yet? You can search "every popular movie name + sucks" on Youtube, no movie is without flaw (sin). Spoiler True, but most of those flaws are not the main villain being made into a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Just now, Sagemode87 said: True, but most of those flaws are not the main villain being made into a joke. The Dark Knight Rises 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 MODERATION: Okay, we've dabbled in this enough and the conversation isn't dying down. Take all of it to the SW thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrestrial Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 O.K., I thought the movie discussions similar to a review too are not allowed (means the not BO related I liked / hated /whater this and that about the movie...)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I forgot what it was like when the kinda fellas who like Honest Trailers visit our boards for a couple months 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druv10 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Damn, this thread. Rth save us with some numbers, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Just now, terrestrial said: O.K., I thought the movie discussions similar to a review too are not allowed (means the not BO related I liked / hated /whater this and that about the movie...)? That was for the first week rush (or so). We've relaxed the rules now -- impressions and mini-reviews are fine, as long as they're spoiler-free. (And now spoilers are allowed in the main SW thread as well.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrestrial Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 20 minutes ago, #ED2-D2 said: I'm sure someone likes the conversation but I'm sick of the inflation/admissions conversation. It's a never ending discussion. I want numbers for today. Someone find them. I'm bored to the gills about those too Do you want to know how much it made during 2 January in SK (as in for sure, but not finalized)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Attention: I'm now deleting posts that are delving into ongoing SW mini-reviews and discussions. Please take it to the SW thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrestrial Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 minute ago, Obi-Wan Telemachos said: That was for the first week rush (or so). We've relaxed the rules now -- impressions and mini-reviews are fine, as long as they're spoiler-free. (And now spoilers are allowed in the main SW thread as well.) I was afraid about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
