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Title: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: DragonmasterDan on December 14, 2017, 04:18:05 PM
I just finished watching the new Star Wars.
In a spoiler free sharing of general thoughts on the movie, it was less of a rehash than the last numbered one. But it was also generally less entertaining.
What are everyone else's thoughts.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: lukester on December 14, 2017, 07:10:45 PM
I accidentally ran into spoilers on reddit :/ what was there looked interesting
Be careful on the net!
Hopefully episode 8 is better than force awakens, which was a fun movie but didn’t do anything new, with a really boring main character
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: DragonmasterDan on December 14, 2017, 07:45:06 PM
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: HailingTheThings on December 17, 2017, 04:29:51 PM
*SPOILER ALERT*
....tit-milk.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on December 17, 2017, 05:44:32 PM
I thought it was just ok. I think I liked Force Awakens better. I don't like how they just killed people off. I'm actually growing quite tired of people being killed off in movies, just so the threat can seem real or whatever. Some don't barely even get a mention after they die, like Ackbar. And maybe one of the only new characters I actually care about, Snoke, doesn't get any backstory. At least, not yet. I want to know more about him, what was he doing during the earlier episodes, is he a Sith, or a Dark Jedi or what? Where does he fit in all this? He is the one that seems like the real threat, not Kylo.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Johnpv on December 18, 2017, 01:00:26 AM
I was pretty disappointed with it. Force Awakens was much better. Personally I'd put this at the bottom of the list of Star Wars movies.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Gypsy on December 18, 2017, 01:42:41 AM
I was pretty disappointed with it. Force Awakens was much better. Personally I'd put this at the bottom of the list of Star Wars movies.
Can't be worse than ep 1. Nothing is.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Bornist on December 18, 2017, 04:17:49 AM
***SPOILER ALERT***
I'm just glad to see they brought the Ewoks back.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Gredler on December 18, 2017, 05:36:33 AM
It was a movie with explosions and a lot of weird creatures. Wish it had some cooler vistas and environments; the casino was shot so closely and so far out you didn't get a good feel for it. There were also a lot of times where I had a hard time understanding the topography/architecture where it seemed they were teleporting around from scene to scene; it didn't feel connected at times.
Also, weird hair dye job and alient tit milk - those things happen
It was a movie with explosions and a lot of weird creatures. Wish it had some cooler vistas and environments; the casino was shot so closely and so far out you didn't get a good feel for it. There were also a lot of times where I had a hard time understanding the topography/architecture where it seemed they were teleporting around from scene to scene; it didn't feel connected at times.
Also, weird hair dye job and alient tit milk - those things happen
the casino was horrible. that was too "prequel" to me. and uh, are we really overlooking the most terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, Leia floating in space? WTF??? and Luke called Jedi a religion. which i found strange. the campy jokes, poe acting "on hold" was so un-star wars. i got angry 10 mins into the movie and it never recovered.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Gredler on December 18, 2017, 05:43:16 AM
It was a movie with explosions and a lot of weird creatures. Wish it had some cooler vistas and environments; the casino was shot so closely and so far out you didn't get a good feel for it. There were also a lot of times where I had a hard time understanding the topography/architecture where it seemed they were teleporting around from scene to scene; it didn't feel connected at times.
Also, weird hair dye job and alient tit milk - those things happen
the casino was horrible. that was too "prequel" to me. and uh, are we really overlooking the most terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, Leia floating in space? WTF??? and Luke called Jedi a religion. which i found strange. the campy jokes, poe acting "on hold" was so un-star wars. i got angry 10 mins into the movie and it never recovered.
Yeah, boarderline spoilerie here but yeah that lea shit was bonkers.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: sunteam_paul on December 18, 2017, 06:12:01 AM
It just didn't feel like Star Wars. It felt like a parody in places.
I'm super forgiving of Star Wars, as evidenced by the fact that I even love the prequels. I've never been so disappointed in a Star Wars movie. I really hope my mind will change over time because I like this the least out of any, by a long way. It was dumb, badly written and disrespectful.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: HailingTheThings on December 18, 2017, 10:31:53 AM
I thought it was just ok. I think I liked Force Awakens better. I don't like how they just killed people off. I'm actually growing quite tired of people being killed off in movies, just so the threat can seem real or whatever. Some don't barely even get a mention after they die, like Ackbar. And maybe one of the only new characters I actually care about, Snoke, doesn't get any backstory. At least, not yet. I want to know more about him, what was he doing during the earlier episodes, is he a Sith, or a Dark Jedi or what? Where does he fit in all this? He is the one that seems like the real threat, not Kylo.
That really pissed me off.
I believe they answered some of this in one of these books:
It just didn't feel like Star Wars. It felt like a parody in places.
I'm super forgiving of Star Wars, as evidenced by the fact that I even love the prequels. I've never been so disappointed in a Star Wars movie. I really hope my mind will change over time because I like this the least out of any, by a long way. It was dumb, badly written and disrespectful.
I always had the utmost respect for you.
Until you defended the prequels.
[emoji4]
SRSLY, though...I am ignoring this thread and I’m watching the new film next week with my family.
I hope it doesn’t suck as bad as folks have indicated.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: DragonmasterDan on December 18, 2017, 12:49:03 PM
SRSLY, though...I am ignoring this thread and I’m watching the new film next week with my family.
I hope it doesn’t suck as bad as folks have indicated.
It's bad.
It's not prequel bad.
But by the end of the movie I didn't care about any of the characters
Yeah, what a shame.
I wonder if tempering my expectations will make me less likely to be annoyed?
That is how I tend to operate...
Also, I find it hilarious that I have loved the recent Voltron reboot (every season)...yet, Star Wars has struggled to be more than a passing interest to me.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: DragonmasterDan on December 19, 2017, 12:42:54 AM
I wonder if tempering my expectations will make me less likely to be annoyed?
That is how I tend to operate...
Also, I find it hilarious that I have loved the recent Voltron reboot (every season)...yet, Star Wars has struggled to be more than a passing interest to me.
I came in with low expectations and was still disappointed.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: lukester on December 19, 2017, 06:23:56 AM
I personally liked it. Definitely better than the mess that was rogue one and of course the prequels
Still had plenty of issues though, such as both romances and the small amount of extras. But it is still more enjoyable than all the mediocre, formulaic marvel movies coming out recently.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: lukester on December 19, 2017, 06:27:22 AM
On a side note, the trailer for the Jurassic world sequel looked awful, with zero plot. Holy shit!
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on December 19, 2017, 06:33:11 AM
I personally liked it. Definitely better than the mess that was rogue one
Weird, I think Rogue One is the best of the Disney Star Wars movies.
I'm about 50/50 on this release. I think there were elements I was disappointed in, but was pretty happy to see a few scenes. It's somewhere between the prequels (horrid) and the originals. If you're a fan, you should definitely see it.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: turboswimbz on December 19, 2017, 06:51:44 AM
Yeah I'm with josh, rouge one felt the most star wars to me. the Prequels are all about preference in my mind . . . I actually quite like episode one. . . but most people are either love em or hate em.
the Marvel movies are just "look what I animated" no plot, no story, bad acting ect.
Jurassic World has no where to go, hey sucked all the nostalgia of the first one in that last one, and the plot was rather forced...I have low expectations for next fall.
That being said I'm going to wait and see this one for free somewhere down the line. Like i did the last one in the series, and hope I enjoy it.
I would love it if some original movies came out...I haven't seen a movie I was enthralled by in about 5-6 years.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on December 19, 2017, 07:34:45 AM
Go see Coco. The new Disney/Pixar movie. I honestly think it's one of the best movies of the year. :)
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: lukester on December 19, 2017, 08:14:27 AM
The recent blade runner was outstanding. Had the atmosphere of the original but also a much better plot
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: esteban on December 19, 2017, 09:03:39 AM
I personally liked it. Definitely better than the mess that was rogue one
Weird, I think Rogue One is the best of the Disney Star Wars movies.
I'm about 50/50 on this release. I think there were elements I was disappointed in, but was pretty happy to see a few scenes. It's somewhere between the prequels (horrid) and the originals. If you're a fan, you should definitely see it.
Yeah, I liked Rogue One more than ______, too.
I wasn’t particularly interested in seeing the new Star Wars film that is out now, but this thread has made me very curious about it (to compare notes).
But, I must confess that I am going to probably see “The Room” first. Then Star Wars.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: jtucci31 on December 19, 2017, 10:55:08 AM
Rogue One has so far still be my favorite of these new movies, aside from the crazy CGI stuff.
CGI casino scene in Last Jedi was totally lame. They get thrown in jail all because of a parking violation. :roll:
New Blade Runner was f*cking great, maybe my favorite movie this year.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Gredler on December 19, 2017, 12:19:12 PM
hated the casino
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: NightWolve on December 19, 2017, 12:36:28 PM
I couldn't suppress my inner nerd today, so I wore my Darth "Give me some space!" Vader shirt to the theater. ;)
I don't think I could pick between Last Jedi and Rogue One as which I like better. They're both weird and entertaining, yet make me angry in different ways. lol
That shirt is fun. <3
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: kazekirifx on December 19, 2017, 07:14:20 PM
Last Jedi just made so many questionable plot choices which can't be taken back, and didn't pay off on any of the intriguing questions Force Awakens set up. I don't care at all about seeing ep. 9 now since almost all the characters I care about are dead (and even most of their nameless comrades for that matter), and the rules and themes of the world now hardly make any sense.
Then again, I was pretty bothered when the Republic was destroyed in Force Awakens, and then they immediately cut to scenes of Rey and BB-8 lost in the woods. I was thinking, "Doesn't anyone else care that probably trillions of people and the seat of power they fought to take back in the original trilogy was just obliterated?" What are they even fighting for anymore?
Of course Last Jedi was a beautifully shot movie with amazing action and effects, and Mark Hammill's performance was excellent. Guess that's all that matters, right?
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: NightWolve on December 20, 2017, 03:42:21 AM
I just wanted to know the identity of Rey's parents. But if they can't make the payoff of that reveal good anyway, then smarter to keep it a mystery, heh.
EDIT: Mark Hamill "hurts" for everything that has happened to Luke. This is spoily:
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: HailingTheThings on December 20, 2017, 11:34:27 AM
I just wanted to know the identity of Rey's parents. But if they can't make the payoff of that reveal good anyway, then smarter to keep it a mystery, heh.
**SPOILER ALERT**
It kinda feels like either Kylo was lying to her or it was perhaps another immaculate conception like with Anakin. That scene when Rey falls into the island anus and ends up looking at herself when asking questions makes it feel this way. She came from nothing. Hmm.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: NightWolve on December 20, 2017, 04:27:53 PM
I can't help but feel something was missing from it... Can't quite put my finger on it... Lemme think... Ahh yes!! Darth Vader!!! When you absolutely positively must go Samuel Jackson on the enemy... Star Wars just isn't the same without him... Someone to deliver memorable lines like, "Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, Director." A villain with some wit! Kylo just looks like a weebo or hipster to me, heh heh.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: GaijinD on December 21, 2017, 03:29:33 PM
Saw it last night. I honestly didn't see anything worth the level of anger this seems to be getting from some corners. It made some surprising choices, sure, but I think it generally betrayed my expectations in an interesting way. This may count as a mild spoiler, but I felt like it had the theme of a new generation taking the reigns, which is appropriate seeing as that's what's happening with the current Star Wars movies.
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: gex on December 23, 2017, 09:36:42 AM
I just wanted to know the identity of Rey's parents. But if they can't make the payoff of that reveal good anyway, then smarter to keep it a mystery, heh.
**SPOILER ALERT**
It kinda feels like either Kylo was lying to her or it was perhaps another immaculate conception like with Anakin. That scene when Rey falls into the island anus and ends up looking at herself when asking questions makes it feel this way. She came from nothing. Hmm.
Yeah, I feel like there may be more to it as well.
This movie was a beautiful trainwreck in a lot of places. It was a solid ride but I probably could have waited for the home video release.
The third movie could change the overall feel of this one, though. Not everyone loved Empire when it came out originally: https://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-how-fans-reacted-to-the-empire-strikes-back-in-19-1821551259
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: Digi.k on January 02, 2018, 01:21:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/butY5j5.png)
Title: Re: Star Wars Episode 8 The last of us
Post by: HailingTheThings on January 02, 2018, 01:40:56 PM
I just wanted to know the identity of Rey's parents. But if they can't make the payoff of that reveal good anyway, then smarter to keep it a mystery, heh.
**SPOILER ALERT**
It kinda feels like either Kylo was lying to her or it was perhaps another immaculate conception like with Anakin. That scene when Rey falls into the island anus and ends up looking at herself when asking questions makes it feel this way. She came from nothing. Hmm.
Yeah, I feel like there may be more to it as well.
This movie was a beautiful trainwreck in a lot of places. It was a solid ride but I probably could have waited for the home video release.
The third movie could change the overall feel of this one, though. Not everyone loved Empire when it came out originally: https://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-how-fans-reacted-to-the-empire-strikes-back-in-19-1821551259
I'm sure good ol' JJ will bring it back to safeville and please the fans so much it'll be sickening with episode 9.
I remember when I was little I didn't like Empire a whole lot. Over the years I'd revisit the trilogy and it became my favorite along with Hope. When I was little Jedi was my fav. BC stupid kid lol.