Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi
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Goddammit...
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Well, that certainly had its moments.
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So... was it any good?
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Yes, it was any good. Still percolating in my head as to how good.
Light spoilers:
More heavier spoilers:
In short: I liked it. I had a lot of fun. But I also have a bunch of questions and parts of the film that aren't sitting entirely right. Will definitely have to see it again.
Light spoilers:
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
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I liked it, but like others am still processing some things.
There's no post credit scenes FYI.
A common complaint about Ep7 is that it heavily copied/lifted from Ep4, whether as an intentional homage or lazy writing. There are some parallels in a mostly general sense with other Star Wars movies in Ep8 but it's nowhere near as obvious and I was happy about that.
There's no post credit scenes FYI.
A common complaint about Ep7 is that it heavily copied/lifted from Ep4, whether as an intentional homage or lazy writing. There are some parallels in a mostly general sense with other Star Wars movies in Ep8 but it's nowhere near as obvious and I was happy about that.
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I largely agree with Scalzi: Spoiler-Free Observations on The Last Jedi https://whatever.scalzi.com/2017/12/15/ ... last-jedi/
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Saw it with my Imperial Guard wife this morning.
Definitely some silly-ish elements to the writing to add drama and set some scenes, but on the whole a really enjoyable movie, and I agree, it didn't follow Empire the same way Force Awakens followed New Hope.
If it doesn't change in the next movie, there was one of the big reveals in this that I was really happy about... seriously big spoiler, so please don't look if you haven't seen it.
Definitely some silly-ish elements to the writing to add drama and set some scenes, but on the whole a really enjoyable movie, and I agree, it didn't follow Empire the same way Force Awakens followed New Hope.
If it doesn't change in the next movie, there was one of the big reveals in this that I was really happy about... seriously big spoiler, so please don't look if you haven't seen it.
Spoiler:
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She's very tall.
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And see, I was going to go with the much more obvious, "Isn't she a little short for a stormtrooper?"
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It was pretty good. I am still outside so just general impression so far... 6 or 7 out of 8.
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Very much enjoyed, but like others have iterated - it's a LOT of movie to process. Whereas The Force Awakens was like slipping on an old comfy pair of broken-in running shoes, The Last Jedi is like putting on a brand new pair you've never worn before. You think they're awesome but you're not quite sure because they feel so different.
It's not a perfect film, but I enjoyed it a great deal. I'm fairly confident it's my favorite Star Wars film so far outside of the original trilogy (including Rogue One).
PROS:
- Doesn't clone Empire the way Force Awakens cloned A New Hope
- Unpredictability keeps you guessing throughout
- Fantastic performances
- Some of the most beautifully shot sequences in all of Star Wars film history
CONS:
- Despite the near-constant action, it still feels like a slow burn movie. I really wasn't totally positive about it until around the halfway mark.
- Due to characters being separated, sometimes feels too much like 2 or 3 separate films being cut together. Wished for more major character interaction.
- Some of the humor didn't *quite* land with me.
And one mildly spoilerish thought that kind of sums up everything for me (does not give away any important plot points, but does describe the overall direction of the franchise):
It's not a perfect film, but I enjoyed it a great deal. I'm fairly confident it's my favorite Star Wars film so far outside of the original trilogy (including Rogue One).
PROS:
- Doesn't clone Empire the way Force Awakens cloned A New Hope
- Unpredictability keeps you guessing throughout
- Fantastic performances
- Some of the most beautifully shot sequences in all of Star Wars film history
CONS:
- Despite the near-constant action, it still feels like a slow burn movie. I really wasn't totally positive about it until around the halfway mark.
- Due to characters being separated, sometimes feels too much like 2 or 3 separate films being cut together. Wished for more major character interaction.
- Some of the humor didn't *quite* land with me.
And one mildly spoilerish thought that kind of sums up everything for me (does not give away any important plot points, but does describe the overall direction of the franchise):
Spoiler:
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YK's spoiler-ed summary is about the best way to put it. I'm 100% with you. (And for the uninitiated, it's not that spoilery.)
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No to be snarky: did y'all notice there's a Spoiler thread already up?
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No; thanks. And not snarky at all, as these posts targeted at those who haven't seen the film would have wound up here anyway. I will head over there going forward, though!Holman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2017 5:03 pm No to be snarky: did y'all notice there's a Spoiler thread already up?
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!
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No spoiler, but I do like the movie. It's NOT Lucas' SW any more. It really *does* feel completely different, with very different story beats. Lucas' SW basically has non-stop-action about half-way onto the end. This felt "kinda" like that, but not quite.
I like most of the call outs, AND the tributes, and that little bit of a hint left at the end. And I appreciate the bit about how it basically retcon'ed the way Force really works. Some of the humor was... in the wrong spots?
I like most of the call outs, AND the tributes, and that little bit of a hint left at the end. And I appreciate the bit about how it basically retcon'ed the way Force really works. Some of the humor was... in the wrong spots?
Spoiler:
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Excellent Star Wars movie just like the last one (the "story" one). If you like Star Wars at all you'll like this one. Spoiler: It's 2:30. Don't drink a lot before you go see it. I was squirming near the end.
Spoiler:
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My non-spoiler review is I thought it was just Okay.
Has some great moments and certainly worth seeing, just temper your expectations.
Has some great moments and certainly worth seeing, just temper your expectations.
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Good info to know! Thanks.killbot737 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:24 pm Spoiler: It's 2:30. Don't drink a lot before you go see it. I was squirming near the end.
I'm one to generally hold it (because I still can, and I'm a bit lazy), so will remember this before cavalierly walking into the theater with a fullish bladder.
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*checks username*
Nope, that does not check out...
Nope, that does not check out...
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Yea! Reclining in a comfy theater chair and waiting for the movie to start. Was resigned to waiting for after Christmas to watch this but the wife found some tickets for today.
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That about covers it. The critical review response made this seem like a perfect movie. Its not and if you go in expecting that you may be disappointed. If you watch it expecting to see a good sci fi space opera and a worthy entry into the Star Wars universe, you should do fine.
Well do you ever get the feeling that the story's too damn real and in the present tense?
Or that everybody's on the stage and it seems like you're the only person sitting in the audience?
Or that everybody's on the stage and it seems like you're the only person sitting in the audience?
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The fan score on RT is pretty low compared with the critics. I haven't seen the movie but reading a few non-spoilery synopses, it suffers from some very contrived and illogical situations. I'll give my opinion after seeing it but I'm not expecting much. I didn't like the first one (I thought the story was just a copy of A New Hope, and how many times do outnumbered rebels blow up the Empires most devastating weapon which seems pretty unprotected, but I digress). I just don't think the new Stars movies have very good stories with the exception of Rogue One which I thought was pretty good and different in some ways.
Anyway, I'll see it and then rate it
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I loved the movie.
I get why people find it polarizing. This is part of why I love it.
Looking forward to Rian Johnson having a blank Star Wars slate to play with.
I get why people find it polarizing. This is part of why I love it.
Looking forward to Rian Johnson having a blank Star Wars slate to play with.
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Got tickets for Tuesday. Will try to avoid the internet entirely until then.
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It was worthwhile to avoid all spoilers and Star Wars talk until after the movie.Skinypupy wrote:Got tickets for Tuesday. Will try to avoid the internet entirely until then.
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Someone pointed out that this movie basically turned almost all the expectations on their heads. Instead of the usual "hero survives enormous odds, emerges triumphant", this is (censored)
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[/spoiler][/quote]Fucking spoilers man, theres literally a spoiler thread. Uncool.
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It’s posts like that which make me avoid these threads at all costs until I see the movie.
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Okay, I'm a little lost here. You guys don't want ANY spoilers here, and not even the HINT of one?
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No. I came to this thread to see if my fellow OOers liked the movie. If I wanted any spoiler I would go to the SPOILER thread.
Luckily I caught the post below yours first and didn't see whatever you had posted.
Luckily I caught the post below yours first and didn't see whatever you had posted.
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Considering there is a dedicated spoiler thread I would think that would be obvious.
I would be pissed if I read your post before seeing the movie. It would be nice to err on the side of caution on things like this.
I would be pissed if I read your post before seeing the movie. It would be nice to err on the side of caution on things like this.
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Also, discussion of the arc of the story and direction it heads for the major parties is not a hint. It's a spoiler. Full stop.
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Done.
Now if someone will just edit that blockquote...
Now if someone will just edit that blockquote...
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You post spoilers about movies all the time, Kasey. This isn't your first time doing so.
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It'd kinda difficult differentiating what are interesting points to discuss and what are spoilers.
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When in doubt, DON'T post it. At very least put it in Spoiler tags so the reader can make that decision. I already saw the movie but if I hadn't and read your post I would have been pissed. You described a specific scene, yeah it was generalized, but you still gave away what was going on and that's a clear spoiler. Come on dude.Kasey Chang wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:13 pm It'd kinda difficult differentiating what are interesting points to discuss and what are spoilers.
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