The Force Awakens...opinion

**Frownland** · 12-28-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Here's what you should do: shut the **** up, go see the movie, and come out of it with your own opinion instead of reading other people's opinions and letting that dictate your opinion of the movie

Just say the word and I'll gladly make it your avatar, mate. It's just so you.

Tristan_Geoff · 12-28-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

That was my prediction for the film and why i didn't buy into the star wars hype. I still haven't seen it but ive been reading alot of ppl were disappointed by it. my only motivation to watch it is the fact that everybody has watched it, it's f*ckin ridiculous how its hype makes you feel you have some sorta obligation to watch the film just cause it's a new star wars. that's how powerful the brand name of star wars has become despite the fact that the 3 previous films were also over hyped as sh*t and also didn't deliver.

The movies are hyped like they are more than just a movie, it's f*cking star wars man, it's not just any old movie, it is THE movie. The movie that once upon a time blew ppl's mind and unsuccessfully has been trying to recreate that again.. don't you wanna see it? maybe they'll get it right this time.

To be fair, I was too young when the second trilogy came around to notice any hype about it, and I still love those movies. Granted, I know they aren't a cerebral experience or anything, but they were really cool nonetheless.

Black Francis · 12-29-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tristan Geoff

To be fair, I was too young when the second trilogy came around to notice any hype about it, and I still love those movies. Granted, I know they aren't a cerebral experience or anything, but they were really cool nonetheless.

Ive seen them all except the new one and yea, they were entertaining but not more so than other movies ive seen. that's what bothers me about the Star wars movies, from all the movies out there they are the most over hyped ones but not because they are exceptionally better it's just because it's star wars.

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Here's what you should do: shut the **** up, go see the movie, and come out of it with your own opinion instead of reading other people's opinions and letting that dictate your opinion of the movie

I'll eventually see it when they play it on Disney XD.

Tristan_Geoff · 12-29-2015, 06:45 PM

Saw it today, and didn't hate it.

Yeah, it had parallels with A New Hope, and it was a little market-tested, but that didn't pull away from a decent film. I wouldn't say it was the best SW movie or anything, but it was a good flick nonetheless, and I'm intrigued to see what else Disney does with the sequels.

~~ChelseaDagger~~ · 12-29-2015, 09:51 PM

I saw it, and it was pretty much what I expected: big budget special effects (score), which unfortunately have to be paid for by attracting mass viewers... Hence, another predictably formulaic box office hit... I always expect this from a big budget action film. The pandering plot, insipid dialogue, and boring broadly-drawn characters... struck me as more of an economic decision rather than an artistic one...(rabbit trail: anyone else sick of the whole "badass-edgy-chick-with-daddy-issues-saves-the-world" routine??).

That said, I shamelessly enjoyed it for what it was, and after hearing such awful reviews about the latest Hunger Games, I'm glad I went with this one instead. Would I have enjoyed it as much had I waited for DVD? Not nearly.

(Oh look at that, I'm rambling. Time to wipe my ass and clock out...)

Two Spirit · 12-30-2015, 09:41 AM

I really wanted to like this, but I just couldn't bring myself to appreciate it beyond simple enjoyment. It felt way too market tested all the way down to ripping off the first film too many times. Batlord nailed it when he said he's indifferent towards it. That's exactly my feeling when I walked out of the theater. At least the prequels had a bit of personality to them, despite being extremely mediocre.

Disney is going to put a nail in the coffin of this franchise if VIII is anywhere near this bland and generic.

duga · 12-30-2015, 02:22 PM

I was completely fine with the similarities of VII to IV...JJ did what George Lucas refused to do, and that's give the fans what they wanted. This one was the palate cleanser we all needed to get ready for a new trilogy. He provided sufficient screen time for the old cast while balancing the new. They started a lot of plot threads that could lead to 2 more movies that are probably going to be very different than VII.

In the end, we are dealing with Star Wars movies. There are bits in every single one of them that we could pick apart and criticize (except may Empire...that movie is nearly flawless) - so I went in and decided to base my opinion on how it made me feel. From that first rush of the opening crawl to the end - did it feel like Star Wars? Was I thoroughly entertained? Can I see this storyline continuing for 2 more movies (and more considering Disney is going to milk their $4billion purchase for all its worth)? Yes on all 3 counts.

The Batlord · 12-30-2015, 02:32 PM

Disney has ruled the world of animation for decades, they own the biggest comic book company that comes out with the biggest superhero movies, and now they're making money hand-over-fist with Star Wars? I'd be interested to know just much Disney has grown as a company in the last decade. I'm sure they're about to buy the rights to God pretty soon. I mean how much money is there in the top selling book of all time?

YorkeDaddy · 12-30-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Spirit

I really wanted to like this, but I just couldn't bring myself to appreciate it beyond simple enjoyment. It felt way too market tested all the way down to ripping off the first film too many times. Batlord nailed it when he said he's indifferent towards it. That's exactly my feeling when I walked out of the theater. At least the prequels had a bit of personality to them, despite being extremely mediocre.

Disney is going to put a nail in the coffin of this franchise if VIII is anywhere near this bland and generic.

the scary part is that you probably DON'T realize how overwhelmingly stupid the bolded statement is lmao

duga · 12-30-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

the scary part is that you probably DON'T realize how overwhelmingly stupid the bolded statement is lmao

What a useful comment.

While I agree that a movie that is breaking nearly every record set is hardly a sign of any sort of "nail in the coffin", this wasn't necessary.

12-30-2015, 02:22 PM	#57 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	I was completely fine with the similarities of VII to IV...JJ did what George Lucas refused to do, and that's give the fans what they wanted. This one was the palate cleanser we all needed to get ready for a new trilogy. He provided sufficient screen time for the old cast while balancing the new. They started a lot of plot threads that could lead to 2 more movies that are probably going to be very different than VII. In the end, we are dealing with Star Wars movies. There are bits in every single one of them that we could pick apart and criticize (except may Empire...that movie is nearly flawless) - so I went in and decided to base my opinion on how it made me feel. From that first rush of the opening crawl to the end - did it feel like Star Wars? Was I thoroughly entertained? Can I see this storyline continuing for 2 more movies (and more considering Disney is going to milk their $4billion purchase for all its worth)? Yes on all 3 counts. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

12-29-2015, 09:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
~~ChelseaDagger~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: In the fires of your own disillusion Posts: 684	I saw it, and it was pretty much what I expected: big budget special effects (score), which unfortunately have to be paid for by attracting mass viewers... Hence, another predictably formulaic box office hit... I always expect this from a big budget action film. The pandering plot, insipid dialogue, and boring broadly-drawn characters... struck me as more of an economic decision rather than an artistic one...(rabbit trail: anyone else sick of the whole "badass-edgy-chick-with-daddy-issues-saves-the-world" routine??). That said, I shamelessly enjoyed it for what it was, and after hearing such awful reviews about the latest Hunger Games, I'm glad I went with this one instead. Would I have enjoyed it as much had I waited for DVD? Not nearly. (Oh look at that, I'm rambling. Time to wipe my ass and clock out...)

12-30-2015, 09:41 AM	#56 (permalink)
Two Spirit Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 332	I really wanted to like this, but I just couldn't bring myself to appreciate it beyond simple enjoyment. It felt way too market tested all the way down to ripping off the first film too many times. Batlord nailed it when he said he's indifferent towards it. That's exactly my feeling when I walked out of the theater. At least the prequels had a bit of personality to them, despite being extremely mediocre. Disney is going to put a nail in the coffin of this franchise if VIII is anywhere near this bland and generic.