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Author Topic: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today  (Read 46988 times)

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #100 on: October 20, 2015, 10:47:55 AM »
I saw the original 3 as a kid (age 12ish) and one of the newer ones. I've seen A New Hope a couple of times, including once this summer (I'm 34).

Guess I don't have a great answer for you then because I'm 35, and watched the original trilogy when I was 8 and have been fascinated by it ever since.  Read the books(that don't matter now apparently) read the comics(which also don't matter) and just got into the overall "universe".

Are you generally a sci-fi/fantasy person?  That could be part of it...I'm pretty deep into the sci-fi nerd realm so that might be part of the attachment.
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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #101 on: October 20, 2015, 11:56:32 AM »
I was very skeptical when I heard that Disney had bought the franchise and was planning more movies.    Then Abrams was picked to direct.    IMO, they have done a masterful job of building interest.    My wife and I are already planning when, over Christmas break, that we will take the whole family.    I cannot ever remember planning movie attendance two months out. 
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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #102 on: October 20, 2015, 12:14:39 PM »
I was very skeptical when I heard that Disney had bought the franchise and was planning more movies.    Then Abrams was picked to direct.    IMO, they have done a masterful job of building interest.    My wife and I are already planning when, over Christmas break, that we will take the whole family.    I cannot ever remember planning movie attendance two months out.

That's an interesting point....JJ may be a better campaigner than he is director(remember Cloverfield and the marketing??).  So the question/concern is, they have a lot ton of audience and money coming their way, will they be able to deliver a movie that the audience will like.  I honestly think the demand/anticipation for this movie is way more than any of the new trilogy which is amazing considering what a dump they were, especially the first one(my yet to be born son won't even see Episode 1....its straight up Machete order for him)

So does JJ pull off a movie that will have the audience revved up or disappointed?  I'm going to have money and parental capital on the line since my wife isn't really interested and I'm having to talk her into me leaving her for many hours on opening night to go watch my "nerd porn" while she is stuck at home with our likely 4 week old kid.

JJ better f'ing deliver :)
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« Reply #103 on: October 20, 2015, 12:24:39 PM »
That's an interesting point....JJ may be a better campaigner than he is director(remember Cloverfield and the marketing??).  So the question/concern is, they have a lot ton of audience and money coming their way, will they be able to deliver a movie that the audience will like.  I honestly think the demand/anticipation for this movie is way more than any of the new trilogy which is amazing considering what a dump they were, especially the first one(my yet to be born son won't even see Episode 1....its straight up Machete order for him)

So does JJ pull off a movie that will have the audience revved up or disappointed?  I'm going to have money and parental capital on the line since my wife isn't really interested and I'm having to talk her into me leaving her for many hours on opening night to go watch my "nerd porn" while she is stuck at home with our likely 4 week old kid.

JJ better f'ing deliver :)

His reboot of Star Trek is still one of my favorite movies,  probably top 5-7.  I'm confident,  but agree he knows the pressure is on,  and from what I have read,  he is going in opposite direction of eps 1-3 of of fancy special effect creatures talking and crap... Trailers look great

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #104 on: October 20, 2015, 12:43:31 PM »
His reboot of Star Trek is still one of my favorite movies,  probably top 5-7.  I'm confident,  but agree he knows the pressure is on,  and from what I have read,  he is going in opposite direction of eps 1-3 of of fancy special effect creatures talking and crap... Trailers look great

I agree, the Star Trek reboot was awesome....his cover of Wrath of Kahn was fine but not nearly as good.  As long as he isn't working off too much source material he should be good.

I'm curious to see how much, if any, lore from the old expanded series JJ brings into the story.  As an example, Poe Damereon seems to be a Corran Horn fighter pilot who leads a Wraith Squadron type group (espionage + starfighters). 

Side note, Black Squadron....really?  That's the name of his squadron.  We go from Red and Yellow(lame) to Rogue(so bada$$) to Black(even more lame)....just name it Wraith Squadron and watch the fan boys go nuts.
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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #105 on: October 20, 2015, 12:51:06 PM »
I was kinda taken at the lack of Luke in the trailer or movie poster.

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #106 on: October 20, 2015, 12:52:26 PM »
I was kinda taken at the lack of Luke in the trailer or movie poster.

In a good or bad way?

I'm assuming Luke is a MacGuffin for Episode 7.  Also glad the Kylo Ren=Luke Skywalker crap is dead as a result of the trailer.
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« Reply #107 on: October 20, 2015, 12:58:40 PM »
If they go back to the relatively simple story lines, and separation between good and evil, from 4-6 they will be fine.  1-3 was too dark and nuanced, which is why I felt they were written more for hard core fans than casual movie-goers.  (But ended up satisfying neither.)

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« Reply #108 on: October 20, 2015, 01:09:23 PM »
I really liked the original three -- I'm of that age -- but didn't see the prequels (although I saw part of the first one).  I can't help but wonder if that will affect how I experience the new ones.  I honestly don't really want to go back and watch the I-III (who could blame me -- it's not like they're beloved) but I'm considering it because I'm kind of excited for VII.  Have any of you die hards heard anything about whether that context will be helpful?  Obviously, the back story (which hadn't been written yet) wasn't necessary for IV-VI, but I suspect it will be helpful for the new movies.  For example:  who the hell is Kylo Ren?  Is he from I-III?
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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #109 on: October 20, 2015, 01:32:52 PM »
I really liked the original three -- I'm of that age -- but didn't see the prequels (although I saw part of the first one).  I can't help but wonder if that will affect how I experience the new ones.  I honestly don't really want to go back and watch the I-III (who could blame me -- it's not like they're beloved) but I'm considering it because I'm kind of excited for VII.  Have any of you die hards heard anything about whether that context will be helpful?  Obviously, the back story (which hadn't been written yet) wasn't necessary for IV-VI, but I suspect it will be helpful for the new movies.  For example:  who the hell is Kylo Ren?  Is he from I-III?

Don't think you'll need to see the prequels(there might be some minor connections to be made but not something you'd be lost).  I do think the prequels did try to easter egg the crap of the movies for fanboys and it was horrible.  That's where JJ's Star Trek reboot was a great movie...it had a legit plot for new comers but had a lot of subtle callbacks for legacy fans.

Kylo Ren, Supreme Leader Snope, General Hux and Captain Phasma are all new villains that aren't in the prequels but might be slightly connected somehow.


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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #110 on: October 20, 2015, 01:41:29 PM »
If you are going to rewatch the movies, watch them in this order:  IV, V, II, III, VI

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #111 on: October 20, 2015, 01:43:41 PM »

If you are going to rewatch the movies, watch them in this order:  IV, V, II, III, VI

Fixed.
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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #112 on: October 20, 2015, 02:26:24 PM »
If you are going to rewatch the movies, watch them in this order:  IV, V, II, III, VI

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #113 on: October 20, 2015, 02:40:48 PM »
I'm actually a fan if JJ. I think it's great that he's directing episode 7 because based on LOST his ability to start something is unrivaled but his closing leaves things to be desired. Episode 7 is the best one for him to direct.

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #114 on: October 20, 2015, 03:24:03 PM »
+1

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Amen....I knew you had to be trolling around here still ;)

Any thoughts on VII yet?
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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #115 on: October 20, 2015, 03:24:15 PM »
I'm actually a fan if JJ. I think it's great that he's directing episode 7 because based on LOST his ability to start something is unrivaled but his closing leaves things to be desired. Episode 7 is the best one for him to direct.

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« Reply #116 on: October 20, 2015, 03:42:22 PM »
Apparently there is cut put together by the actor Topher Grace, a giant SW nerd of eps 1-3 into one movie.

http://www.slashfilm.com/topher-grace-edited-star-wars-prequels-85minute-movie/


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« Reply #117 on: October 20, 2015, 03:45:40 PM »
I think Luke was in the trailer. Watch it again.

Fwiw, I think he'll be in episode 7 very little, perhaps toward the end. Play more of a role in 8, 9

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« Reply #118 on: October 20, 2015, 03:53:52 PM »
If you are going to rewatch the movies, watch them in this order:  IV, V, II, III, VI

It's a good way to watch them if you haven't already seen them.  But I'd argue for a rewatch, release order is fine (your choice on watching 1 or not)

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #119 on: October 20, 2015, 03:55:44 PM »
I think Luke was in the trailer. Watch it again.

Fwiw, I think he'll be in episode 7 very little, perhaps toward the end. Play more of a role in 8, 9

I suspect he's in the trailer (hooded with robot hand on R2) but we don't know for sure.  I do agree, he is basically the object that drives the plot in VII I think
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« Reply #120 on: October 20, 2015, 08:34:24 PM »
I suspect he's in the trailer (hooded with robot hand on R2) but we don't know for sure.  I do agree, he is basically the object that drives the plot in VII I think

Possibly, possible.

Hoping they're not setting up another Luke savior

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« Reply #121 on: October 20, 2015, 08:39:38 PM »
Possibly, possible.

Hoping they're not setting up another Luke savior

My guess? Luke made an attempt at starting another Jedi Academy, in some secret (seeing as how the Empire is still wildly powerful). His first pupil was Kylo Ren. Ren turned to the dark side. Luke got scared either he, himself, would become corrupted or he would train another who would go dark, so he stopped. He then went the Yoda/Obi-wan path of hermit. Episode 7 will be focused on the two force-sensitive children being led by Solo to find Luke.

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« Reply #122 on: October 20, 2015, 08:57:56 PM »
My guess? Luke made an attempt at starting another Jedi Academy, in some secret (seeing as how the Empire is still wildly powerful). His first pupil was Kylo Ren. Ren turned to the dark side. Luke got scared either he, himself, would become corrupted or he would train another who would go dark, so he stopped. He then went the Yoda/Obi-wan path of hermit. Episode 7 will be focused on the two force-sensitive children being led by Solo to find Luke.

Have some patience, FFS.

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Re: New Star Wars Trailer - Episode 7 Released Today
« Reply #123 on: October 20, 2015, 08:58:43 PM »
I was very skeptical when I heard that Disney had bought the franchise and was planning more movies.    Then Abrams was picked to direct.    IMO, they have done a masterful job of building interest.    My wife and I are already planning when, over Christmas break, that we will take the whole family.    I cannot ever remember planning movie attendance two months out.

Picking up Disney stock a few months ago at $90 was probably a good move, ain't a'?


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