It's time for the Jedi to end...

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  • K_M
    K_M Posts: 1,629
    andrew82 wrote: »
    @tonyb I actually really enjoyed Rogue One for what it was. The characters were refreshing, if a bit underdeveloped. No single one really did it for me; it was more the way they worked together that held my attention.

    I do agree that most Star Wars movies operate on a stale, recycled narrative. This is why I recommended above that they focus on an entirely different segment of the story, given the vast trove of canon they have to draw on. I think-if anything-Rogue One has shown the producers at Disney that they can be a bit more creative with the IP , and develop it beyond the traditional tropes and narrative.

    We both Immensely enjoyed it.
    A lot of the Star Wars stuff bores me, but this one was enjoyable and not silly.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    Good movies so far, I just watched TESB 3 weeks ago.
    *climbs back into DeLorean to see the rest in chronological release order*
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    The official full length trailer is amazing.... December 15th is getting close.
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  • Marfly
    Marfly Posts: 66
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I would prefer those Twilek dancing girls...

    We can do that! :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPFc7qCsz_M

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  • warren
    warren Posts: 756
    To Infinity and Beyond!!! Buzz Lightyear
    Some final words,
    "If you keep banging your head against the wall,
    you're going to have headaches."
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,900
    edited October 2017
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    tonyb wrote: »
    Am I the only one who thought Rogue One was the worst Star wars movie of the series ?

    Frankly, the lack of imagination in script writing baffles me. Almost every Star Wars movie has the same script, different characters, and their is always a Death Star involved that needs to be blown up.

    Plus I thought the characters in Rogue One were not as likeable as other SW movies.

    I'm the exact opposite. The Force Awakens was just a bigger version of A New Hope, pretty much the same exact story, just bigger. The dude that plays the Kilo, he looks like he should be doing "I cannot believe it's not butter" commercials. A dark haired Fabo with the same acting skills, none. Horrible casting with the new, final trilogy.

    You want to take lack of imagination, that Force Awakens is the poster child.
    If...
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    I enjoy all the Star Wars Movies. I'm just happy that it's still around after all these years.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Ron-P wrote: »
    tonyb wrote: »
    Am I the only one who thought Rogue One was the worst Star wars movie of the series ?

    Frankly, the lack of imagination in script writing baffles me. Almost every Star Wars movie has the same script, different characters, and their is always a Death Star involved that needs to be blown up.

    Plus I thought the characters in Rogue One were not as likeable as other SW movies.

    I'm the exact opposite. The Force Awakens was just a bigger version of A New Hope, pretty much the same exact story, just bigger. The dude that plays the Kilo, he looks like he should be doing "I cannot believe it's not butter" commercials. A dark haired Fabo with the same acting skills, none. Horrible casting with the new, final trilogy.

    You want to take lack of imagination, that Force Awakens is the poster child.

    Yep, I agree. I thought Rogue One was the best of the Star Wars since A New Hope, and in many ways better because there was actual human dialogue, solid acting, and it didn't rely on (as much) the existence of certain characters...
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    The premier was Saturday nite... who’s got tickets already?
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited December 2017
    At least you guys are still enjoying your movies. JJ Abraham Lincoln turned Star Trek into cookie cutter action flicks wearing a Star Trek dress with references here and there. Same for the new Discovery show. Sad. The Orville is the most Star Trek thing going on around here.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 547
    Purchased tickets back in October :) I have to wait until the 16th to see it though due to work :(
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 569
    Going to see it Thursday night through customer outing at work.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    Tickets for Thursday night 8:15pm. So excited that Episode 8 is here!
    No excuses!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    My ticket is for Saturday at noon, IMAX 3D and Atmos
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,271
    I always wait until the first week of January when the kids are back in school. No spoilers please on this forum!
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 569
    No spoilers but I was not impressed.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    I have read similar comments....
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,271
    simm wrote: »
    I was not impressed.
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I have read similar comments....
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Two positive reviews in the local (San Francisco and San Jose) papers. Will find out if true when 4K UHD Blueray is released.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,900
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Two positive reviews in the local (San Francisco and San Jose) papers. Will find out if true when 4K UHD Blueray is released.

    I'm holdin' out for the VHS box set...
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  • recoveryone
    recoveryone Posts: 899
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Just got back from a screening.... Not thrilled, but not bummed either. As a preface, up till tonight I had only seen the very first teaser, then cut myself off from any SW media.

    I guess I was hoping for something a bit more poignant?
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,108
    SPOILER: Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father and the girl from "The Professional" (1994) is his mother, which isn't even possible because she was just a kid in that and Luke was born about 18 years before 1977. I call SHENANIGANS!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159

    My Step Daughter LOVED it. She went Thur. night.
    She is a HUGE fan of Star Wars. More than I am I think.

    I have frequently asked her about the chronological order of SW movies and their characters.

    She has tried to answer and explain why to my questions like these.

    Who's who at what age ?
    So and so is who's dad ?
    She's the mother of who ?

    What city was saved and where does it fall in the original 6 movies ?
    It doesn't ?

    Hans Solo was killed ?
    Who did it ?
    He did ?
    Damn . :s

    And I've seen most of the movies in a theater too. The latest ones with her and her mother; my wife.

    The last 2 movies were a little confusing to me. I had a lot going on in my life and maybe my attention to the details of the movies were foggy.
    I even forgot Hans Solo was killed and by who and how.
    That's really bad memory retention if you ask me.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    Alzheimer's perhaps :p;)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    I'm at that age and at times my wife says I have a bad memory problem when in fact, she's the one with it. :o:s

    I Shure hope I'm not starting down that road. My wife will kill me if I get on her nerves more than I already do sometimes.

    Now my Tinnitus is getting on my nerves. It started a few months ago. I hope I don't have to live out the rest of my life with 11 kHz. ringing in my ears 24/7. Some hope though, the right ear comes and goes thank GOD. I told my PA and she said ALOT of people this year got Tinnitus. Maybe it's because of the Wilm. City Water system..??

    It surely can't be my stereo listening habits lately. I haven't rocked out hardly at all. :/
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    Just returned, and was really impressed... great movie, and fits well in the story of the other films.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,302
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Just returned, and was really impressed... great movie, and fits well in the story of the other films.

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,446
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Just returned, and was really impressed... great movie, and fits well in the story of the other films.

    Dork B)
    Saw the original film 300 times in the theater in the summer of ‘77, and Empire and Return of the Jedi at least a hundred each...
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