Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Pre-release)

[Psab keel]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

I agree with that. It just felt that too many times that they were given powers when Lucas wrote them into a corner. In other words, it was more a matter of convenience, rather than in service to the story.

I think it also exemplifies mastery to have them only use their powers only when necessary, rather than just do all these flashy moves in order to show off. For a younger, inexperienced apprentice, sure, I could see them showing off a bit even, but not a master.

I'd like to see them using the Force to increase their physical stamina. As in seeing a Jedi being thrown around physically, even perhaps taking more abuse than a human normally could. Imagine seeing a Jedi in a fight, and endure all kinds of injuries, only to use the Force to heal themselves and win the fight. THAT would be cool!

 

[micromail]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Looking forward to this release. I'm guess Disney will go big with the first release.

 

[Psab keel]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

I don't like the idea of the Jedi being superheroes. I liken them more to beings who have natural abilities that can be enhanced through the Force.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Someone just forwarded this to me. :lol

http://cdn1.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/George-Lucas-Welcomes-J.J.-Abrams-To-Star-Wars.jpg

 

[aeonpulse]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Someone just forwarded this to me. :lol

http://cdn1.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/George-Lucas-Welcomes-J.J.-Abrams-To-Star-Wars.jpg

lol:lol

 

[jcoffman99]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

So if Judge Dredd gets his own costume section, can we have a Star wars section what with all the new movies coming?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Doubtful. Star Wars just isn't big enough. :lol

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

So if Judge Dredd gets his own costume section, can we have a Star wars section what with all the new movies coming?

Doubtful. Star Wars just isn't big enough. :lol

I don't want it but it's because Star Wars is too big. There are very few people who come here only for Dredd so having a separate area makes sense. Those who don't want to see it don't and those who do have a place to go.

With Star Wars I highly doubt that there's more than 10% of the population here that doesn't have an interest in it so it makes sense to have that spread throughout the site. It encourages traffic to move as opposed to having a "Star Wars" section where half the membership just parks and never moves.

 

[Psab keel]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

What is this "Star Wars"? Is it about petty cat fights between Kim K and Kanye?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

What is this "Star Wars"? Is it about petty cat fights between Kim K and Kanye?

Nah, more like between Beyonce and Lady Gaga. :lol

 

[Psab keel]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Haha,

Or could it possibly be a space opera type fantasy film? That would be kind of neat.

 

[Jedi-72]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Judging by this quote, it seems to me that JJ "gets it" more than Lucas:


"...for me the character of Darth Vader was always so compelling because you were putting together all these thing in your head and making all these assumptions that to get to know Anakin as much as we ultimately did, changes the way you consider Darth Vader. It’s crazy to me that my kids relate to Anakin; which to me is criminal because I grew up believing Vader is a bad guy. I related to Luke and Leia and Han Solo. You don’t relate to Vader! I still think it’s wrong to be on Anakin’s side."

This insight offers a sad commentary on the modern generation. The fact that kids of today might relate to Anakin is criminal, but not all that surprising. Think about it, what is Anakin? He's a whiney, petulant child who throws a tantrum every time he doesn't get his way. He wants the title of Jedi Master without actually earning it or understanding what it means to actually be a master. He lacks the maturity and wisdom of a master and would be qualified to teach nobody. He wants everything given to him and made easy for no other reason than it's what he wants and that's it. Sound familiar? We're several generations into kids who've been raised this way. They earn nothing but are given everything to create the impression of achievment without the chops to back it up. The U.S. ranks among the worst western countries in academic test scores but its students have the highest sense of self-esteem of any western country. They all think they're the best at everything when in point of fact, they rather suck. Doesn't matter. They THINK they're great. It's no wonder they'd identify with the character.

 

[Psab keel]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Sad, yet very true.

 

[Redtogusa]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

This insight offers a sad commentary on the modern generation. The fact that kids of today might relate to Anakin is criminal, but not all that surprising.
Snip.

Man, if I could quote that whole thing and put it in my sig I would.
So true.

 

[Zenwalker]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Yes, but you can't put all the blame on the kids. It is how their parents taught them that contributes a lot to that.

Nowadays kids get praised for everything. If they wipe their **s they get a certificate or something.

I am trying not to be that way with my kids. Praise is OK but not for every little simple thing they do right.

Also, there are no video games in our house and they are VERY limited as to how much TV/ computer time they get.

If they whine that they are bored then they have to clean their room or do some other chore around the house.

 

[Bryancd]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

You guys really need to watch the Clone Wars. That is informing the opinion of Anakin for an entire new generation if fans and in the series he is truly a hero.

 

[Psab keel]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Parents are just as responsible for that mentality.

I can't stand the Clone Wars. Though I didn't consider that is more likely where Anakin's influence as a character is derived from.

 

[Bryancd]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Shame, I think it's terrific. And it's pretty much G-level canon so it does matter, less then the films but more then the EU. Anakin is portrayed as a true hero of the Republic as well as someone with compassion and love for his friends but conflicted by the larger impact and ramifications of the Clone War. He becomes a fully realized character with a lot of depth, something the prequels never showed.

 

[Solo4114]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

Shame, I think it's terrific. And it's pretty much G-level canon so it does matter, less then the films but more then the EU. Anakin is portrayed as a true hero of the Republic as well as someone with compassion and love for his friends but conflicted by the larger impact and ramifications of the Clone War. He becomes a fully realized character with a lot of depth, something the prequels never showed.

That actually sounds half interesting. My view of Anakin was always that he should be a guy who was a hero, committed to peace, but torn up by the war and the cost of it. He came to believe that peace MUST be enforced by any means necessary, even if that meant terror or using a weapon of mass destruction to FORCE peace. If it would lead to the greater good of order and stability in the Galaxy, he'd do it. And ultimately, it's that attitude, the "by any means necessary" attitude, that leads him to evil. Not "Wah, I have attachment issues."

If that's the case, then the real shame will be that the films will never perfectly link up with the cartoon. Kids will see Anakin the hero who is willing to do bad things for the greater good....turn into Anakin the petulant child who wants what he wants when he wants it.

 

[Bigdaddy]

Re: Star Wars Episode VII

I got the 1st season of Clone Wars for my daughter and she was "meh" about it, didn't want season 2. I have a tough time finding Anakin's downfall to the darkside believable with the reasoning given in ROTS. Chopping up younglings to save Padme? Seems like it would be even harder to buy into it if he had the depth of a real hero. Hopefully we won't be seeing him in E7 even as a ghost.