Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)

[spike]

I'm lukewarm on the Plagueis theory because it relies so heavily on material from the prequels and material from other sources that most viewers won't be familiar with (comics, EU books, etc.). That reveal would mean nothing to a general audience.

it's not meant to be a reveal as much as a way to tie all the movies together. i think the possibility of palpatine's former master being the new bad guy is more interesting than it being just another random asshole who wants to rule the galaxy.

Agreed

I hope to god they don't do another force child though. That was appallingly stupid the first time

I can't see JJ going there. He's spoken enough about how the midichlorian is not something he connected to

true, true. he's staying on as an advisor for the next two, correct?

He's executive producer of the next one I heard. And him and Johnson have locked in on the script and story and where it will go apparently.

always in motion is the future.

[EJ]

Speaking of bad dialogue, I thought I heard Maz drop a "child, please" in there too.

[dimejinky99]

She's been a barkeep for 1000 years. She's gonna have a little attitude and no time for sass or foolishness.

[McParadigm]

True story: all of Chewie's OT dialog translates as "THIS IS OFF THE HOOK!" All of it.

[EJ]

Team, it's a major hassle for me to get to a 2D screening. Will I hate the 3D?

I generally despise 3D, but I still saw this movie in that format. It wasn't obnoxious, but I really didn't see the point of it either. Really added nothing. Next viewing will definitely be in 2D.

[dimejinky99]

Abrams has been very open about his dislike for 3D and this wasn't shot for it at all.

It only had that 3D in one or two shots of the star destroyer and an X wing shot.

[McParadigm]

Abrams has been very open about his dislike for 3D and this wasn't shot for it at all.

It only had that 3D in one or two shots of the star destroyer and an X wing shot.

Good on him for that

[stip]

Team, it's a major hassle for me to get to a 2D screening. Will I hate the 3D?

The 3D isn't worth it and takes away from it.

I'm told the imax 3D is incredible tho

I did iMax 3D. I don't have a 2d to compare to but 3D wasn't necessary. I hate that format

[stip]

So storm troopers who work on this most important secret thing ever are just cycled out into the general storm trooper population?

only the custodians

who are then given active duty assignments.

got it.

I smiled at the custodian part, sinc I always assume our custodians know all the secrets.


If I recall correctly, this wasn't a secret base or anything - just a wing of the existing complex.


It could have used more security, though

[dimejinky99]

Just thinking

Loved Hans line in the base when they're looking at the star killer hologram.
'So it's bigger....lets blow it up. there's always a way to blow it up'



It's almost a nod to the sw online fans who are gonna give the film shit saying its a repeat.

Beats them to the punch almost

[McParadigm]

Surely it's weaknesses are supposed to be secret, though? Like, for example, how to blow it up?

Granted, anybody in this universe is going straight for any trench they see, at this point.

[dimejinky99]

So storm troopers who work on this most important secret thing ever are just cycled out into the general storm trooper population?

only the custodians

who are then given active duty assignments.

got it.

I smiled at the custodian part, sinc I always assume our custodians know all the secrets.


If I recall correctly, this wasn't a secret base or anything - just a wing of the existing complex.


It could have used more security, though

They'd be arrogant enough to believe they don't need security. Remember the shield Han mentions on the way to it?
And it's a planet. How much security do you need?
But you do see security droids out on the landscape if you look to them.

[dimejinky99]

Yeah it was pointless completely in this film.

The glasses distract the hell outta me.

[spike]

at least it wasn't a tiny hole or an ostentatious glowing reactor that they had to direct hit this time. they just bombed the hell out of that one area.

[McParadigm]

And it's a planet. How much security do you need

I think the answer is obvious

[dprival78]

Just thinking

Loved Hans line in the base when they're looking at the star killer hologram.
'So it's bigger....lets blow it up. there's always a way to blow it up'



It's almost a nod to the sw online fans who are gonna give the film shit saying its a repeat.

Beats them to the punch almost

agreed. JJ and crew were ready for the LV's of the world. like "yea, we know.."

[E.H. Ruddock]

Did anyone else think hearing the word "boyfriend" in a Star Wars movie felt a little odd?

Yes. As well as "now that's what I'm talking about"

a line here and there sounding out of place doesn't bother me too much, especially after the last 3 SW movies that were released.

The whole final scene took me outta the film utterly. Cos it's clearly Ireland. Wish they'd cgi'd something about it

This was filmed in Ireland? Who would've known?!

[dimejinky99]

Did anyone catch Yoda's dialogue in that force vision bit?

Unless he's doing his scary 'you will be' voice I can't make it out.
I can hear Vader breathing a bit in it but no yoda

[LoathedVermin72]

Just thinking

Loved Hans line in the base when they're looking at the star killer hologram.
'So it's bigger....lets blow it up. there's always a way to blow it up'



It's almost a nod to the sw online fans who are gonna give the film shit saying its a repeat.

Beats them to the punch almost

agreed. JJ and crew were ready for the LV's of the world. like "yea, we know.."

Well that excuses it!

[LoathedVermin72]

True story: all of Chewie's OT dialog translates as "THIS IS OFF THE HOOK!" All of it.