Koro Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I saw it today and enjoyed it. I liked how the film seemed to sick more to its roots in the original trilogy, than the prequels did, even if the whole blowing up a space station thing is getting a bit repetitive now. Most of the new characters seem interesting and there is a lot of nostalgia for someone like me whose seem the old films too many times. But there are a few things that weren't really explained properly. I was never totally sure whether the Stormtroopers were clones or not, well now I know their not (apart from the first Stormtroopers). They don't really say how the 'New Order' came about and what they are, there is a big time gap between Return of the Jedi and this film. I also found it funny how Rey was basically able to learn the ways of the force in one day with no training. Luke was taught by Obi Wan, then had to go train in a swamp with Yoda in Degobar and even then he was too weak to fight Vader. Obviously Vader seems stronger, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giourkas Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 ^Rey had training at a young age before she was "abandoned" on Jakku. Take that to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHE21QNS Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Basically after the fall of the Republic they scrapped most of the clones because, as mentioned above, they aged at an accelerated rate. They only kept a handful including the 501st division of clones which was pretty much their elite. Palpatine used instigation and patriotism to fuel the creation of Imperial academies where normal people went and were taught the ways of the stormtrooper. So in the Original Trilogy I would guess almost all of them are regular fighters and not clones. In the new movie it is stated that the First Order was comprised of babies that were kidnapped at birth and taught the ways of the stormtrooper/empire. So I don't think they are clones, i think they are brainwashed people raised since they were babies. As for the movie. I saw it on opening night last Thursday and honestly, I was disappointed. It was basically A New Hope remake with the ending from Return of the Jedi. The best review I read was, " It as as if JJ Abrams was given a Lamborghini and he was so scared of damaging it or scratching it that he just sat in the car and admired rather than drive it" This movie pandered too much to the crybaby Original Trilogy crowd and yes even though it had this great feel of the OT the move felt like a remake rather than a sequel. Say what you want about the prequels but at least Lucas had the balls to attempt something new. Also I felt like they pretty much brazed over Han Solo's death fairly quickly. Also I don't care how much training Rey had as a child, for me, they could have found a way to make Kylo Ren seem more powerful in defeat. It makes no sense for someone with little force training to be able to "outforce" Kylo Ren off of a light saber. This is force power we are talking about, not physical power, so the "he was shot in the ribs" argument doesn't stand well. In the first few minutes of the movie Kylo Ren looked AWESOME, he looked powerful, mysterious, reckless, and cool. The ending pretty much killed this for me. Having Finn wield the light saber was blasphemous. Also general Hux was not at all interesting to me. Other than that, like Tantra points out, I do see the potential in the next films to come out and the overall experience int he theater was great. It didn't feel like close ot 2.5 hours at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koro Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hell, its safe to say I fell in love with Rey too...don't know how anyone couldn't to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Trainspotting The Godfather Pulp Fiction Goodfellas The Matrix Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind The Grand Budapest Hotel Lawrence of Arabia Scarface La Haine Superbad Carlito's Way City of God Coming to America Zoolander Dumb and Dumber Life is beautiful American History X Crouching tiger hidden dragon Sin city 25th Hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 wow, i thought hollywood was created in 1998. some of my favorites: the godfather (1972) the godfather II (1974) So gangster movies good, gangster music bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Lawrence of Arabia is a great movie, I don't see what Arab music has to do with it though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'm a real sucker for the Star Wars stuff, even though the last movie was a hot flaming turd, I still enjoyed every minute of it. Especially the end scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Did you know Sir Alec Guiness' agent had put in a clause to his contract where he would get a cut of the film's revenue? It set him for life, and he was able to select only the roles he felt like taking from then on. Quite a lucky break really, he personally did not think the movie was that great initially from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athens4 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 The last film I watched was Waking Life and it was mind-blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blackhawk Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Stathis Psaltis, the actor who appeared in many great comedies died of cancer at the age of 66. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Athens4 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Carlito's Way, Goodfellas, Casino, Scarface, A Bronx Tale and the Godfather trilogy - classic gangster films. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Agreed file! Also some very good gangster movies if anyone is looking for recomendations... Once upon a time in America The Departed City of God trailer A Prophet trailer King of New York Donnie Brasco the Jacques Mesrine movies Layer Cake Eastern Promises Gomorrah Snatch Lock stock and 2 smoking barrels La Haine trailer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Anyone here ever seen this film? I just discovered it and it is freaking epic imo! The full movie is available on youtube if anyone is interested. Also, on the full movie link, the comments are just as epic ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athens4 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Watched it a couple of years ago. Very good film! You will probably like Οι αισθηματίες as well (if you haven't already watched it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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