I was upset and confused after seeing it the first time. After going a second, I feel better about it and the emotional stuff with Luke hit me a lot more, and his motives seemed to make more sense. Not sure why it felt better but it did.
That’s good to hear, I’m sure I’ll see it a second time and see if that changes how I feel. That didn’t work for me after The Phantom Menace though!
Well there’s a video compilation of Mark Hamill discussing Luke’s portrayal in both films. It is obvious that he hates how Luke is being portrayed in TLJ. You can tell he knew the story was bad, tried to warn Rian, and admits that’s its no longer about the story but about the films making money. Again, I’m calling it that Mark will formally disown this film when the dust settles.
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Someone please explain to me what they were looking to accomplish with the skim speeders at the end
Those were some statements out of context and he later amended what he said to more positive terms. This was discussed in the TFA thread so pretty bogus to try and introduce it here.
First Order could not have just surrounded the resistance ships?
I stand by my statements. And the compilation speaks for itself.
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I was quoted as saying to Rian that I fundamentally disagree with everything you decided about Luke, and it was inartfully phrased. What I was, was surprised at how he saw Luke. And it took me a while to get around to his way of thinking, but once I was there it was a thrilling experience. I hope it will be for the audience too.
I think this is a valid question would be fun to discuss if we did not have all this silly stuff being posted.
I wonder if there is a min distance limit for hyperspace. They would have had to shoot ships all over the place and then have them head back. Maybe the 18 hours was shorter than that? Also, since the FO knew this to be the remnants fo the core of the Resistance if they just ENJOYED pushing them along knowing they would run out of fuel. In fact, I think my answer is Hux and Snoke got pleasure by thinking the Resistance was just over there waiting to die.
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Here you go bud. I can't imagine you would go against Hamil's OWN WORDS, eh?
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/16...-when-he-criticized-luke-skywalkers-direction
I watched it a second time... You begin to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the film. I believe what’s so confusing is how utterly disjointed this thing is. From moments that full on remind you of the prequels (fathier running thru canto) to genuinely epic moments (throne room fight sequence) ... It’s confusing the hell out of people. Upon second viewing it overall improves, simply because you accept what your watching (and it’s not going to change).
After watching it though, I have to say I am now EXCITED that J.J. is returning to the helm! What I mean is that it was easier to swallow the things I didn’t like in TFA than the TLJ
The question of how the blue light saber was found was the only lingering question I had from TFA and as I expected, it was brushed aside.
When you boil it down, its the only reason these new films exist.
1) How did Rey get the broken (Anakin) lightsaber back? I didnt see her go get it.. unless I missed it.
She probably just grabbed it before she took off in Snoke's escape craft. We see the saber break, the hyperspace collision and the next shot of Snoke's throne room is Hux and Kylo on the ground.
Maz's jetpack: anyone else think "Cirrus X3"?