Star Wars VIII : The Last Jedi [WARNING: SPOILERS]

Definitely agree about the one liners everywhere or stupid comedy moments. You definitely know that Disney run the franchise, but hey, this is 2017, and people seem to think that it doesn’t “feel like Star Wars” anymore, but what IS Star Wars anyway? Star Wars was only filmed the way it was and felt the way it was because of the time it was filmed in. I’m sure if the original trilogy was made today it would basically be the trilogy we are seeing now.
 
I have to agree with what some people are saying, it didn't feel right, and I suspect that a lot of it was down to the number of comedy moments, that just felt a little contrived and unnecessary. I don't think that the film did anything that I wasn't really expecting it to do.

That said, the jump to light speed was impressive.
 
Flibster said:
Too many deliberate laugh points?
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That may well be it. The opening scene was trying so hard to be funny it took all element of threat out of what could/should have been powerful stuff.

I’ve no issue with a laugh if it comes naturally (which some did) but a lot felt forced and shoe horned in.

I was saying to s friend before hand I hope they don’t go funny but they did. Every film tries so hard to copy the Deadpool/guardians vibe these days. Most will look back and cringe at their attempts at a later date.

I think I need a second viewing to take it in.

I definitely liked it and I think it will go down as a good addition but They seemed so desperate to move on to break from the past that a lot was rushed.
 
No1newts said:
That may well be it. The opening scene was trying so hard to be funny it took all element of threat out of what could/should have been powerful stuff.

I’ve no issue with a laugh if it comes naturally (which some did) but a lot felt forced and shoe horned in.

I was saying to s friend before hand I hope they don’t go funny but they did. Every film tries so hard to copy the Deadpool/guardians vibe these days. Most will look back and cringe at their attempts at a later date.

I think I need a second viewing to take it in.

I definitely liked it and I think it will go down as a good addition but They seemed so desperate to move on to break from the past that a lot was rushed.
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TOTALLY agree. Not seen LJ yet, but that moment in FA when Ren steps off the ship to confront Poe. Our first proper look a the new big bad... "So who talks first? Do I talk first or...?". Eughhh.
 
Having had a few hours sleep and a bit of digest trying to remember parts of the film, it was pretty spectacular to watch the visuals and so on were very nice

There was also a lot to take it, so many sub stories i did wonder at one point how they were going to pull it together

I also found it a bit sad seeing Carrie Fisher in her scenes knowing shes gone, a good sign of for her

I also wonder why Finn and Rey never actually do anything / missions together.

Also who the hell are Reys Parents, why is she so strong with the force
 
Regy53 said:
Having had a few hours sleep and a bit of digest trying to remember parts of the film, it was pretty spectacular to watch the visuals and so on were very nice

There was also a lot to take it, so many sub stories i did wonder at one point how they were going to pull it together

I also found it a bit sad seeing Carrie Fisher in her scenes knowing shes gone, a good sign of for her

I also wonder why Finn and Rey never actually do anything / missions together.

Also who the hell are Reys Parents, why is she so strong with the force
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the whole Finn storyline was BS and not needed. It also wasn’t explained how Del Toro knew about the stealth fleet. That whole arc felt like a, boring, plot device.

I’m comfortable with Reys parents being nobodies though I get the feeling they’ll revisit that.
 
IvanDobskey said:
and too much CGI.
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I totally understand that sentiment, I totally do, but... Do you not think had the originals come out today, they'd have done the exact same way with CGI, it's only because they couldn't back then. In fact, didn't George Lucas even say that he started with Episode IV because he didn't feel he'd have the technology or production to do justice to his vision for the prequels.
 
doodah said:
That would infuriate me!
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Ha I had similar last night, bought a VIP seat, no-one around me eating or rustling packets, then the last guy to take a seat is the one next to me who brings in the biggest box of popcorn ever, and is such a noisy eater. Took him half the film to get through it, was making me twitch with rage :D
 
maun said:
Just sat down for my viewing, empty cinema and someone chooses to sit next to me, and he' a talker.....
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Steedie said:
Ha I had similar last night, bought a VIP seat, no-one around me eating or rustling packets, then the last guy to take a seat is the one next to me who brings in the biggest box of popcorn ever, and is such a noisy eater. Took him half the film to get through it, was making me twitch with rage :D
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This needs to be shown in every cinema before the trailers.

 
Steedie said:
I totally understand that sentiment, I totally do, but... Do you not think had the originals come out today, they'd have done the exact same way with CGI, it's only because they couldn't back then. In fact, didn't George Lucas even say that he started with Episode IV because he didn't feel he'd have the technology or production to do justice to his vision for the prequels.
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They say too much CGI but

puppet Yoda looked so **** and stood out a mile away

Re people next to you. The bloke next to me was a proper mouth breather I kept thinking he was drowning he was almost gasping for breath, he always got worse in the quietest moments as well. I wanted to throttle him :p:D
 
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