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12-18-2017, 12:55 PM
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The first round (late 70s?) really fit that era's sci-fi movie climate (for adults as well), and created this sort of fantasy realm(popular for kids/teens at the time) where action-figures came to life.
This latest round seems like it could be entertaining for kids (or very nostalgic die-hard SW fan adults), especially if seen in one of the higher quality theaters with a nice screen and sound system. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the on-screen world, and don't have high expectations for the actors.
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Last edited by Robert Fischer; 12-18-2017 at 12:57 PM.
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12-18-2017, 09:06 PM
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I saw it today and I am not happy with the way the first two movies in this trilogy are playing out. I don't see how the last one is going to save the trilogy.
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12-18-2017, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Fager Fan
As for Star Trek, the last one I remember was where Spock talks to the whale in modern day CA. Hmm, I remember Spock dying too, don't know if that was the same one or the one after.
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Spock died in Star Trek II: the Wrath of Kahn. They resurrected him in Star Trek III: the Search for Spock. Spock talked to the whales in Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home.
Just before he dies at the end of The Wrath of Kahn he puts his hand on the head of an unconscious Dr. McCoy and says "Remember". That bit is the key to his resurrection in the following movie. I think that bit was not in Wrath of Kahn when it was first released and they added it in later releases. But I can't prove it.
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12-18-2017, 11:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Actor
Spock died in Star Trek II: the Wrath of Kahn. They resurrected him in Star Trek III: the Search for Spock. Spock talked to the whales in Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home.
Just before he dies at the end of The Wrath of Kahn he puts his hand on the head of an unconscious Dr. McCoy and says "Remember". That bit is the key to his resurrection in the following movie. I think that bit was not in Wrath of Kahn when it was first released and they added it in later releases. But I can't prove it.
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That helps, thanks. I thought talking to whales was the last Star Trek I watched, yet Spock was alive for that.
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12-18-2017, 11:32 PM
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When Star Wars first came out, the special effects and sound were way ahead of their time. Now it is just another Sci-Flick.
I can say the same thing about the James Bond series.
But I still like to see the new episodes, even if it takes 3-5 years between them.
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12-27-2017, 04:52 PM
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I actually saw the movie.
I guess time can change a character, but Luke Skywalker just doesn't seem like Luke Skywalker. He was a hopeful, optimistic person in the original trilogy.
In this, he seems untrusting. He doesn't try to teach Kylo Ren to turn away from the dark side in the flashbacks. Yet, Luke was tempted by the dark side in the originals and found a way to resist.
He just forgets all that?
Also, the Finn/Rose scenes on the casino island kind of dragged down the pacing. It made gambling and racing look a little bad as well.
Rey as the main hero is fine. I don't care if the main Jedi is female. I don't care if the movie is more diverse.
But I care about a well-written script and characters I care about.
I care about Rey, but most of the newer people are throwaway characters for me.
Last edited by letswastemoney; 12-27-2017 at 05:01 PM.
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12-27-2017, 06:13 PM
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It is why we have Blu Ray, looking forward when it comes to Redbox. I asked someone I know and trust and got the .
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12-27-2017, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fast4522
It is why we have Blu Ray, looking forward when it comes to Redbox. I asked someone I know and trust and got the
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Was it Jar Jar?
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12-27-2017, 06:47 PM
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Saw it last week. Force Awakens was just a shameless remake of ANH, but it was effective nonetheless, especially in the wake of the horrible prequels.
This film never really engaged me on any level. And it definitely was a downer to see Luke for the first time in 35 years, and have him be such a miserable sourpuss.
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12-28-2017, 09:51 AM
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I saw it too and agree about Luke. He reminded me of the Clint Eastwood character in Gran Torino. 7 out of 10.
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12-29-2017, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by letswastemoney
I guess time can change a character, but Luke Skywalker just doesn't seem like Luke Skywalker. He was a hopeful, optimistic person in the original trilogy.
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I was a hopeful, optimistic person in the 1960s. Today, not so much.
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02-13-2018, 10:01 PM
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The StarWars franchise has gotten out of hand. The will pass the James Bond series for total films in a couple years. The Game Of Thrones crew is going to do a trilogy.
http://www.starwars.com/news/game-of...tar-wars-films
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02-14-2018, 03:31 PM
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The new Star Wars films are void of meaningful romance subplots.
In the original trilogy, you could really feel the connection between Han and Leia, even though they were initially bickering with each other.
Disney Star Wars just feels...lifeless. Not enough humanity. It's more about the actual missions, rather than friendship and love.
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