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ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 8:57 pm
Early reviews are pouring in and this might be the best Star Wars ever.

A few...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is everything. Intense, funny, emotional, exciting. It’s jam-packed with absolutely jaw dropping moments and I loved it so, so much. I’m still shaking.
– Germain Lussier, io9

There aren’t enough words to express how much I LOVED Star Wars: The Last Jedi! It is mind-blowing! I’m in geek heaven!
– Jenna Busch, Legion of Leia

The Last Jedi is incredibly satisfying and hands down Mark Hamill’s best performance as Luke Skywalker
– Aaron Couch, Hollywood Reporter

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is so beautifully human, populist, funny and surprising. I cried when one POC heroine got her moment because films like these leave their mark on entire generations — and representation matters.
– Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times

Star Wars: The Last Jedi floored me. Rian Johnson and the team nail so much — thrills, laughs, heart and most of all, pushing the characters/overall franchise a major step forward. Some really rich material to explore in the future. Can’t wait for more.
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider

Luke was right: This is not going to go the way you think. The Last Jedi will shatter you — and then make you whole again. Carrie Fisher has some unforgettable moments as Leia. Mark Hamill is crushing as a Luke who’s more broken and lost than your action figures from the ’70s. I think The Last Jedi may be the first Star Wars movie that’s not just about growing up, but also about growing old. New characters mature, veterans learn about becoming more powerful than you can possibly imagine. Despite a few surface similarities, The Last Jedi has a radically different structure from The Empire Strikes Back — and every other Star Wars movie.
– Anthony Breznican, Entertainment Weekly

Impressed with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It makes some big, impressive and surprising moves that I definitely didn’t expect. Not all of the plot stuff is exactly perfect, but the character work is once again fantastic, and it’s just amazing to see Luke Skywalker back in action.
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend

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having not seen it yet  
RasputinPrime : 12/11/2017 9:00 pm : link
it's another steamer just like Episode VII.

Pass
RE: having not seen it yet  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 9:07 pm : link
In comment 13736470 RasputinPrime said:
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it's another steamer just like Episode VII.

Pass


You haven't seen it but it sucks? Why? Completely different director.
VII  
beatrixkiddo : 12/11/2017 9:18 pm : link
Was crap. I have very low expectations for VIII, I may watch it, but I’m not really into the new ones, terribly written and terrible acting.
I bought tickets yesterday  
Gary from The East End : Admin : 12/11/2017 9:19 pm : link
11:00AM show on Friday. It was already half sold-out.
The thread from this morning was a disaster  
UConn4523 : 12/11/2017 9:26 pm : link
hope no one decides to be an asshole.

Going on Thursday at 7pm on a 6 story IMAX screen, can’t wait.
Same.  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 9:28 pm : link
Imax 3D at 7:00 PM on Thursday. Stoked.
I went from criticizing TFA  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 9:32 pm : link
when it first came out against everyone who thought it was "amazing" to now feeling like I have to defend it against everyone who thinks it sucks. lol.

It was a very safe, vanilla movie but the look, style, and acting were fine. It was pretty good and the caveat all along was that if the story opened up in 8 and 7 truly was just an introductory/setup movie, it would be fine in the grand scheme of things.
RE: having not seen it yet  
MetsAreBack : 12/11/2017 9:37 pm : link
In comment 13736470 RasputinPrime said:
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it's another steamer just like Episode VII.

Pass


?? Who the fuck are you?
heard it was good.  
madgiantscow009 : 12/11/2017 9:49 pm : link
but not on the great level.
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arcarsenal : 12/11/2017 9:50 pm : link
Kylo Ren dies.
RE: .  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 9:53 pm : link
In comment 13736523 arcarsenal said:
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Kylo Ren dies.

Staaahppp
Leia  
spike : 12/11/2017 9:53 pm : link
Dies
RE: heard it was good.  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 10:20 pm : link
In comment 13736522 madgiantscow009 said:
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but not on the great level.


From who?
These are children's movies  
Nitro : 12/11/2017 10:28 pm : link
I'll never understand the affection. Probably saw the originals at too old an age. Whatever, Disney milking nostalgia is nothing new. I was astounded that espiode 7? was an identical story to a New Hope. Unsurprising the dorks given early access have given glowing reviews - do you think they'd risk losing access with an honest take?
Looking forward to it, with modest expectations  
mfsd : 12/11/2017 10:44 pm : link
really hope people can avoid posting spoilers here (without fair warning at least).

Still remember some cocksucker posting the Han Solo spoiler in a thread title before most of us saw Force Awakens. I hope that poster caught the fucking plague since then.
RE: These are children's movies  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 11:12 pm : link
In comment 13736556 Nitro said:
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I'll never understand the affection. Probably saw the originals at too old an age. Whatever, Disney milking nostalgia is nothing new. I was astounded that espiode 7? was an identical story to a New Hope. Unsurprising the dorks given early access have given glowing reviews - do you think they'd risk losing access with an honest take?


These are reviews from the Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly, IGN, Forbes, GQ, ect. I doubt they are going to pump up reviews and put their credit on the line if it wasn't true.
RE: Looking forward to it, with modest expectations  
ZGiants98 : 12/11/2017 11:13 pm : link
In comment 13736581 mfsd said:
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really hope people can avoid posting spoilers here (without fair warning at least).

Still remember some cocksucker posting the Han Solo spoiler in a thread title before most of us saw Force Awakens. I hope that poster caught the fucking plague since then.


Fucking awful. Definitely ruined the movie for me a bit.
darth vadar  
madgiantscow009 : 12/11/2017 11:40 pm : link
didn't kill Luke's father.
Probably best to be cautiously optimistic  
DieHard : 12/12/2017 2:46 am : link
Plenty of examples of films that had rave reviews from the premiere, but turned out to be pretty mediocre. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement during a world premiere and think something is better than it is.

On the other hand, I do think Rian Johnson is capable of delivering a good, ORIGINAL Star Wars movie (unlike J.J. Abrams), so I'm hoping for the best.
let me guess...  
SHO'NUFF : 12/12/2017 5:43 am : link
the bad guys create an unstoppable planet destroying contraption with an obvious weak spot...
Spoiler:  
Maryland Giant : 12/12/2017 6:27 am : link
Spock dies.
hope Rey converts to the darkside  
GMAN4LIFE : 12/12/2017 8:54 am : link
got my tickets for friday. Dolby Cinema baby!
Imax 3D Thursday at 9:40 for me.  
Britt in VA : 12/12/2017 8:55 am : link
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don't understand why people let reviews get to them  
UConn4523 : 12/12/2017 8:58 am : link
a movie will either be good/enjoyable or it won't. A review you read won't change that. The whole "hype" think is just strange. Its the biggest blockbuster of the year of course its going to be pumped up.
Star wars fandom  
KWhite2250 : 12/12/2017 9:24 am : link
Is the WORST! When something is different, the fandom cries its not close enough to the original trilogies(prequels) and then when they go safe, the fandom whines its a rehash(tfa) the makers of these movies are never going to win. As I said in the other thread, people will love it and then 3 months later those people will start to shit on it because its the cool thing to do.

There are plenty of people who have seen this and loved it but again, the fans cry “they are paid by disney to like it” or “of course they’ll love it, if they dont they wont be invited next time.”
the production, special effects and acting  
UConn4523 : 12/12/2017 9:27 am : link
in TFA were all the best of the series, IMO. If you didn't like the story there was still plenty to like about the movie. Still don't know why you have to love it or hate it, there's a middle like anything else.
TFA wasn't bad  
Jay on the Island : 12/12/2017 10:44 am : link
It was way too safe. Abrams tried way too hard to give the fans what they wanted. I am glad that the last Jedi appears to be a much different film. I am happy as long as they don't kill off Luke or make him basically be the same character as Obi Wan Kenobi in a new hope. I know the new generation of Rey, Finn, and Poe are supposed to be the heroes I hope that Luke plays a big part in the final two movies. It would be ridiculous if Luke played a small part after the entire plot for TFA was to find him.
RE: TFA wasn't bad  
Modus Operandi : 12/12/2017 10:48 am : link
In comment 13737032 Jay on the Island said:
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It was way too safe. Abrams tried way too hard to give the fans what they wanted. I am glad that the last Jedi appears to be a much different film. I am happy as long as they don't kill off Luke or make him basically be the same character as Obi Wan Kenobi in a new hope. I know the new generation of Rey, Finn, and Poe are supposed to be the heroes I hope that Luke plays a big part in the final two movies. It would be ridiculous if Luke played a small part after the entire plot for TFA was to find him.


If Abrahms directed the film, no doubt Rey would find Luke on a swamp-like planet just prior to finding out the Galactic Empire is building a planet killer.

I think the big thing surprise  
sshin05 : 12/12/2017 10:51 am : link
is Rey converts to the dark side but Kyle Ren switches as well to the light.
RE: Looking forward to it, with modest expectations  
montanagiant : 12/12/2017 10:53 am : link
In comment 13736581 mfsd said:
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really hope people can avoid posting spoilers here (without fair warning at least).

Still remember some cocksucker posting the Han Solo spoiler in a thread title before most of us saw Force Awakens. I hope that poster caught the fucking plague since then.

Who was that idiot?
RE: I think the big thing surprise  
NYG07 : 12/12/2017 7:12 pm : link
In comment 13737051 sshin05 said:
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is Rey converts to the dark side but Kyle Ren switches as well to the light.


This is what I am thinking as well. That in the end Ben Solo will be the last jedi.
Can't Wait,Thursday, 7:30, REAL3D  
jpennyva : 12/12/2017 8:14 pm : link
As a total Star Wars nerd, I bought tickets they day they went on sale and would plan to see it regardless of reviews. I was a little disappointed with The Force Awakens as I thought it was a little too much of reboot of A New Hope but enjoyed it nevertheless and enjoyed it MUCH more than I did the prequels, which I felt all sucked. I really enjoyed Rogue One as well.

While the concept of Rey going to the Dark Side and Ben Solo coming back over to the Light is interesting, I can't see Rey doing so. Her character struck me as too "pure", which might not be the right word for what I am trying to convey but I just don't see it, which, of course, would then make the plot the major twist. I think she will absolutely struggle but I think the trailer was misleading and I don't think she was talking with Kylo Ren when she says she needs someone to show her her place in all of this. I will find out in a little over two days!
RE: RE: I think the big thing surprise  
Diversify yo bonds : 12/12/2017 8:19 pm : link
In comment 13738126 NYG07 said:
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is Rey converts to the dark side but Kyle Ren switches as well to the light.



This is what I am thinking as well. That in the end Ben Solo will be the last jedi.


Do you really think Disney is going to turn one of their "princesses" evil? cmon. Rey is hugely popular among little girls.
94% score on  
ZGiants98 : 12/12/2017 9:19 pm : link
RT
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RE: RE: These are children's movies  
Nitro : 12/12/2017 9:51 pm : link
In comment 13736615 ZGiants98 said:
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I'll never understand the affection. Probably saw the originals at too old an age. Whatever, Disney milking nostalgia is nothing new. I was astounded that espiode 7? was an identical story to a New Hope. Unsurprising the dorks given early access have given glowing reviews - do you think they'd risk losing access with an honest take?



These are reviews from the Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly, IGN, Forbes, GQ, ect. I doubt they are going to pump up reviews and put their credit on the line if it wasn't true.


These publications exist to promote products.
going to see it tonight  
markky : 12/12/2017 9:55 pm : link
in Tel Aviv. not a huge star wars fan, but should be fun.
RE: RE: RE: These are children's movies  
UConn4523 : 12/12/2017 9:58 pm : link
In comment 13738370 Nitro said:
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I'll never understand the affection. Probably saw the originals at too old an age. Whatever, Disney milking nostalgia is nothing new. I was astounded that espiode 7? was an identical story to a New Hope. Unsurprising the dorks given early access have given glowing reviews - do you think they'd risk losing access with an honest take?



These are reviews from the Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly, IGN, Forbes, GQ, ect. I doubt they are going to pump up reviews and put their credit on the line if it wasn't true.



These publications exist to promote products.


They also give bad reviews too. You sound like you really don’t want to see it or like it, sucks for you.
Star Wars is supposed to be fun.  
Britt in VA : 12/12/2017 10:07 pm : link
It's fun to watch Star Wars.

We live in a very cynical society.
RE: Star Wars is supposed to be fun.  
Overseer : 12/12/2017 10:21 pm : link
In comment 13738406 Britt in VA said:
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It's fun to watch Star Wars.

We live in a very cynical society.

Some are understandably put off by the blatant milking of this or any franchise.

Indiana Jones is supposed to be fun, too. But Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an abortion of a film that should have never been made. Even if it were passable (it's not), it would still have felt superfluous. But it made $3/4 Billion so I'm sure the film studios were happy.

Among the most shareholder obsessed public companies is milking the fuck out of a classic trilogy. It's fine if you're cool with it. But it shouldn't be difficult to understand why some roll their eyes as Disney continues (and continues, and continues...) to massacre that udder.

RE: RE: Star Wars is supposed to be fun.  
Britt in VA : 12/12/2017 10:24 pm : link
In comment 13738434 Overseer said:
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In comment 13738406 Britt in VA said:


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It's fun to watch Star Wars.

We live in a very cynical society.


Some are understandably put off by the blatant milking of this or any franchise.

Indiana Jones is supposed to be fun, too. But Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an abortion of a film that should have never been made. Even if it were passable (it's not), it would still have felt superfluous. But it made $3/4 Billion so I'm sure the film studios were happy.

Among the most shareholder obsessed public companies is milking the fuck out of a classic trilogy. It's fine if you're cool with it. But it shouldn't be difficult to understand why some roll their eyes as Disney continues (and continues, and continues...) to massacre that udder.


Doesn't bother me...
I haven't read it yet  
santacruzom : 12/13/2017 3:45 pm : link
But the AV Club review gives it a B+.
Probably spoiler-free but I dunno - ( New Window )
RE: RE: Star Wars is supposed to be fun.  
UConn4523 : 12/13/2017 3:52 pm : link
In comment 13738434 Overseer said:
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In comment 13738406 Britt in VA said:


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It's fun to watch Star Wars.

We live in a very cynical society.


Some are understandably put off by the blatant milking of this or any franchise.

Indiana Jones is supposed to be fun, too. But Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an abortion of a film that should have never been made. Even if it were passable (it's not), it would still have felt superfluous. But it made $3/4 Billion so I'm sure the film studios were happy.

Among the most shareholder obsessed public companies is milking the fuck out of a classic trilogy. It's fine if you're cool with it. But it shouldn't be difficult to understand why some roll their eyes as Disney continues (and continues, and continues...) to massacre that udder.


The Indiana Jones reboot was on the same level as the Star Wars prequels. What's coming out now for Star Wars is actual quality even if you don't agree on the direction they are taking. From the cinematography to the special effects to the acting - they are all very high quality. If you don't like the story that's fine of course.
RT % in order  
ZGiants98 : 12/13/2017 11:59 pm : link
1.) The last Jedi 94%
2.) Empire Strikes Back 94%
3.) A New Hope 93%
4.) The Force Awakens 93%
5.) Rogue One 85%
6.) Return of the Jedi 80%
7.) Revenge of the Sith 79%
8.) Attack of the Clones 66%
9.) The Phantom Menace 55%


RE: RT % in order  
Giantology : 12/14/2017 6:02 am : link
In comment 13739798 ZGiants98 said:
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1.) The last Jedi 94%
2.) Empire Strikes Back 94%
3.) A New Hope 93%
4.) The Force Awakens 93%
5.) Rogue One 85%
6.) Return of the Jedi 80%
7.) Revenge of the Sith 79%
8.) Attack of the Clones 66%
9.) The Phantom Menace 55%



Haven't seen TLJ yet obviously, but its funny to me because thats how I tend to rank them in my head.

12 more hours!!!!!!! May the Force be with us all and keep us spoiler free.
Rogue One was excellent  
UConn4523 : 12/14/2017 6:24 am : link
Probably #2 on my list and definitely ahead of TFA.
Can't wait! No spoilers, please!  
Britt in VA : 12/14/2017 8:47 am : link
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RE: Rogue One was excellent  
ZGiants98 : 12/14/2017 10:21 am : link
In comment 13739830 UConn4523 said:
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Probably #2 on my list and definitely ahead of TFA.


Agreed. I swap TFA and Rogue but the list is pretty close outside that IMO. I also liked Revenge of the Smith a hair more than Return of the Jedi.
Spellcheck  
ZGiants98 : 12/14/2017 10:22 am : link
🙄
RE: Rogue One was excellent  
KWhite2250 : 12/14/2017 10:48 am : link
In comment 13739830 UConn4523 said:
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Probably #2 on my list and definitely ahead of TFA.


Cant wait to hear your opinion of this movie as it seems we have the same order. Gotta stay away from other message boards cause spoiler free reviews from fans are hard to pick out trolling or just butthurt fanboys.

Any Star Wars for me is welcome and I like them all(except clones and phantom menace)
RE: RE: Rogue One was excellent  
UConn4523 : 12/14/2017 10:50 am : link
In comment 13740005 ZGiants98 said:
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Probably #2 on my list and definitely ahead of TFA.



Agreed. I swap TFA and Rogue but the list is pretty close outside that IMO. I also liked Revenge of the Smith a hair more than Return of the Jedi.


Same. I think RotJ sucks - definitely far below its two predecessors.
mentioned it in the past  
UConn4523 : 12/14/2017 11:16 am : link
but my wife works at an animation studio and they did a ton of work for Lego/Star Wars this year. Here's a 90 second clip of their work - at the 1:15 mark is their promo for The Last Jedi.
Lego SW - ( New Window )
RE: TFA wasn't bad  
Matt M. : 12/14/2017 7:46 pm : link
In comment 13737032 Jay on the Island said:
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It was way too safe. Abrams tried way too hard to give the fans what they wanted. I am glad that the last Jedi appears to be a much different film. I am happy as long as they don't kill off Luke or make him basically be the same character as Obi Wan Kenobi in a new hope. I know the new generation of Rey, Finn, and Poe are supposed to be the heroes I hope that Luke plays a big part in the final two movies. It would be ridiculous if Luke played a small part after the entire plot for TFA was to find him.
I've read conflicting views on this. Some have said this is still very much a story about Luke Skywalker and he is still very much the hero. Others have said this (the trilogy) is not about Skywalker; he is just a bit player.
RE: RE: RT % in order  
Matt M. : 12/14/2017 7:49 pm : link
In comment 13739826 Giantology said:
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1.) The last Jedi 94%
2.) Empire Strikes Back 94%
3.) A New Hope 93%
4.) The Force Awakens 93%
5.) Rogue One 85%
6.) Return of the Jedi 80%
7.) Revenge of the Sith 79%
8.) Attack of the Clones 66%
9.) The Phantom Menace 55%





Haven't seen TLJ yet obviously, but its funny to me because thats how I tend to rank them in my head.

12 more hours!!!!!!! May the Force be with us all and keep us spoiler free.
I think the only change I would make is swapping Revenge of the Sith and Attack of the Clones. If it wasn't for Phantom Menace, Revenge of the Sith would be the worst for me. For no other reason than ruining Darth Vader. As for Rogue One, it was a better film than Force Awakens, but there was something more thrilling as a fan watching Force Awakens. I thoroughly enjoyed both, though.
I'll guarantee every movie theater goes crazy  
dpinzow : 12/14/2017 8:24 pm : link
when Carrie Fisher appears on screen as Leia in The Last Jedi
Going tomorrow!  
Sneakers O'toole : 12/14/2017 8:31 pm : link
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Did not like Rogue One at all, thought TFA was enjoyable,  
Shirk130 : 12/15/2017 12:37 am : link
but just got home and the Last Jedi was better than I imagined with more than a few surprises. Do not miss!
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