SPOILER ALERT Force Awakens SPOILER thread

[Marvin]

That rehashing to the point a sequel feels like a remake was an effective means of doing it right isn't something with which I agree, of course, but it's certainly part of the marketing strategy. It's not the prequels! The ability to mimic a visual style is a big part of what JJ brings to the table, and it's a useful skill. Awakens looks good, for the most part, and is certainly reminiscent of the originals. That reviewer is correct in that it's obviously aimed at drawing the kids. They could've made a fundamentally new movie also accessible for those ignorant of the series and ready for their first Star Wars experience. They two aren't even vaguely exclusive. There's an odd sort of bargaining occurring in that assessment, as though s/he isn't aware that we can have it all at once--or s/he is aware but simply hasn't come to terms with what it means, yet.

 

 

Read an interesting profile of studio chairman Adam Fogelson today. Doesn't deal directly with the Star Wars franchise but offers insight into business realities of Hollywood filmmaking that speak to how we arrive at the movies we get.

[JeffStray]

Okay, the 3D thing. I was so mad at my friends for choosing a RealD 3D showing, because migraines and such. That said, there were about 2 moments when I had some eye strain issues, but otherwise it was great. The frozen blaster thingy was a standout. The weather leading up to the saber battles. Oooooh, the bad guy is over there, but the snow is falling everywhere between us...ooooh. Yeah, that part was super immersive. Anyway, other friends have started talking about the 70mm IMAX version, and I'm fairly tempted to see that. People have been posting screenshots (cell shots?) and there is a bunch more scenery, and I feel like it helps focus the action at the center of the screen. Everything is crazy big, but you don't have opposite corners of the screen fighting for your attention.

[Dai-Mongar]

I have high hopes that Ben Solo returns to the light side and becomes a mommas boy. I'm not saying that in a demeaning way, just I don't want his death. I'd rather he be vindicated.

 

Optimism. @_@

I'm picking redemption through self-sacrifice, much like Vader. I really hope that it doesn't involve throwing Snoke down a shaft, mind you.

Also, Qwyk: that's freakin' adorable.

[Qwyksilver]

It was hilarious when I picked her up at dance this afternoon.  She walks out of the studio in her ghillies, in a leotard, with the jacket on.

[ShadowRaven]

I want a Poe flight jacket.

[dsmiles]

I want a Poe flight jacket.

I want the life-sized R2-D2 mini-fridge.

[ub3r_n3rd]

I got the BB8 droid that's controlled from a smartphone for Xmas.

[Erifnogard]

I got the BB8 droid that's controlled from a smartphone for Xmas.

I'ld hate for you to be to distracted to enjoy your noir, you should just box that up and send it to me. 

[ub3r_n3rd]

 

 

I got the BB8 droid that's controlled from a smartphone for Xmas.

I'ld hate for you to be to distracted to enjoy your noir, you should just box that up and send it to me.

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I'll get right on that. He's fun to play around with.

[Hestis]

For those of you looking to see it in IMAX, this is a good read. 

 

http://screencrush.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-imax-theaters/

Edited January 6, 2016 by Hestis

[Hestis]

I want a Poe flight jacket.

Edited to remove link.

 

You can get one from the "Film Jackets" (or fjackets) website. Search for Poe Dameron or Finn

Edited January 6, 2016 by Hestis

[Citrine]

I think Force Awakens is my favorite Star Wars movie due to mainly two things: an awesome female lead and more humor than the originals. I wasn't introduced to Start Wars until I moved to the US as an adult, so I was never that emotionally hooked on the originals.

[ub3r_n3rd]

For those of you looking to see it in IMAX, this is a good read. 

 

http://screencrush.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-imax-theaters/

Interesting read.

 

 

I want a Poe flight jacket.

<SNIP>

You'll want to remove the link, no commerce links outside of Reaper's own store allowed. Better to say that we can find it from "Film Jackets" searching the site for Star Wars Finn Jacket. 

[Hestis]

 

For those of you looking to see it in IMAX, this is a good read. 

 

http://screencrush.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-imax-theaters/

Interesting read.

 

 

I want a Poe flight jacket.

<SNIP>

You'll want to remove the link, no commerce links outside of Reaper's own store allowed. Better to say that we can find it from "Film Jackets" searching the site for Star Wars Finn Jacket. 

 

Thanks for the heads up! Original post has been edited.

[ShadowRaven]

looks darn good, but I am not spending $200. on a jacket. No matter how cool it is.