Star Wars- The Force Awakens Official Thread

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
edited October 2015 in Music & Movies
I was skeptical of the new films coming from that Galaxy far, far away, but the trailer shown tonight during halftime was incredible. I went to the surround rig and fired it up to movie theater levels and was blown away. I have gone from the doubtful skeptic to enthusiastic fanboy once again, just like I was when I was 12 years old. Anyone else getting excited for this one?

http://youtu.be/sGbxmsDFVnE
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,773
    Don't hit the theaters much these days but for me this is a must see!
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    So i assume, without doing any prior reading, that this is "VII"?

    Saw all the remasters in the theater as well as I, II & III.
    Haven't been to a theater since Avatar. This should be good.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    Can't wait!
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    I'm sure Disney is.
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    I did the same thing John. Cranked up the HT! This looks like its going to be good! :)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    The last estimate I heard is Disney may come close to breaking even on the 4 billion they spent to acquire lucasfilm by the time DVDs are figured into the mix...
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    I'm trying to setup something with my wife and friends to see this as a group locally.

    Given timing not sure it will be opening night, or even week, but its on my list to spend the money on at the theater.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    I'm very excited and will be seeing this one opening weekend, maybe opening day.

    I love how secretive they're being with this movie. A couple of teasers and 1 trailer, thats probably all we'll be seeing. JJ Abrams even said from the beginning that he wants to take things old school as much as possible, including the way trailers and information about the movie are released. Back with the original trilogy, you had no internet where everyone had ZERO patience and would rather see the movie in bits and pieces over the course of months. They'd rather it all be spoiled before the movie was even released. We got two teasers and a full trailer. No plot, no nothing and thats the way it should be! Go in and be surprised!
    No excuses!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2015
    Strong Bad wrote: »
    I'm very excited and will be seeing this one opening weekend, maybe opening day.

    I love how secretive they're being with this movie. A couple of teasers and 1 trailer, thats probably all we'll be seeing. JJ Abrams even said from the beginning that he wants to take things old school as much as possible, including the way trailers and information about the movie are released. Back with the original trilogy, you had no internet where everyone had ZERO patience and would rather see the movie in bits and pieces over the course of months. They'd rather it all be spoiled before the movie was even released. We got two teasers and a full trailer. No plot, no nothing and thats the way it should be! Go in and be surprised!

    I have to agree. The trailer is OK, but nothing great, IMHO. I was not particularly impressed. After all this time, I gave it a Ho Hum! Much ado...now onto the main event please. All this secretive build-up is getting tedious.

    Then again, I'm not in that demographic that was coming of age when the first movie hit the scene (I was already a grad student with interests in cultural anthro., comparative religion, philosophy and Depth Psychology, etc.). I enjoyed it, realized there was something new happening. But I was more interested in how Lucas was using Jung via Joseph Campbell to play with science, mythology and religion for the modern age and the effect that this was having on the youth of that time, still has, it seems. "Fascinating!" (in the words of Spock?)
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    Looks awesome...I only hope the trailer reflects how gritty the movie actually, ala Empires Strikes back....vs. the whimsical Episode I movie.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    As long as Lucas didn't write the dialog I'm in.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,773
    Keiko wrote: »
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    Ahh, sausage....
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  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 2,553
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Keiko wrote: »
    mqcta94khnnh.jpg

    Ahh, sausage....

    I find that comment offensive. Please shut down the site so I can center my thoughts...

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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,900
    If Keiko does not cease with the sausage talk, we may have to put him on a short leash....lol.

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    I get goosebumps every time I watch that trailer...can't wait to see it...
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Serious question from someone who has only seen bits and pieces of the six existing movies.

    Is this appropriate to take a 5yr old to? All the kids at school are talking about it and he wants to see it.

    He really has only watched animated kids movies to this point.

    I'm leery...
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    Oh yes absolutely he'll be jazzed and Xmas will be Star Wars galore
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2015
    I'd say it depends on you. I remember letting my daughter watch Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny on DVD with me when it first came out. I believe she was nine or ten, at the time. Years later she told me, "Dad, how could you let me watch something like that"? In a somewhat kidding tone, I might add!

    Were there any negative effects? Not really. She just developed a more mature or immature sense of humor, and a lot of the movie didn't make sense to her, but did later. Children are FAR more RESILIENT than most people think, as long as they are loved and safe! Plus the world outside is often not a "nice" place.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,773
    OK, this cracked me up. Apollo 13 reacts to new SW trailer...

    https://www.facebook.com/movieclips/videos/10153726351477139/?fref=nf
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    ken brydson wrote: »
    OK, this cracked me up. Apollo 13 reacts to new SW trailer...

    https://www.facebook.com/movieclips/videos/10153726351477139/?fref=nf


    BAHAHAHA, that was great!
    No excuses!
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    The new international trailer released yesterday. This raises the excitement level 10 fold! Love the shot of the Tie Fighters flying in with the sun behind them...much like the helicopter shot in Apocalypse Now. Real slick and I love it!
    https://youtu.be/SdAUiyeJMFQ
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  • whgarrett1394
    whgarrett1394 Posts: 217
    I am so excited to see this film! Was researching Carrie and Mark's weight loss. Hope he can keep it off. Looks so much healthier.
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  • whgarrett1394
    whgarrett1394 Posts: 217
    I can't believe that this thread was on the second page. Couldn't bare to see one of the biggest movie releases in history fall to the wayside.

    I understand most people on here are old and out of touch, but COME ON MAN!!
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Lol
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  • westmassguy
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    Just because most of us saw the original Star Wars premier, in theaters, doesn't mean we're out of touch, we're seasoned.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2015
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Just because most of us saw the original Star Wars premier, in theaters, doesn't mean we're out of touch, we're seasoned.

    Heck, some of us are even rotting at this point in time! lol

    1977. A lot of you boys and girls weren't even born yet. Am I right?
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  • txcoastal1
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    I was 8 and Star Wars the biggest thing to a kid my age, saw at the theater 7 times back then. Cost my mom gobs of money in memorabilia
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  • westmassguy
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    I was 19
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    I was 8 and Star Wars the biggest thing to a kid my age, saw at the theater 7 times back then. Cost my mom gobs of money in memorabilia

    I forgot to mention, I was able to wear my Star Wars t-shirts to school B)
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,536
    I was 6. Still have the gobs of toys stashed away. Wonder what some of the stuff is worth?
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