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Post #737906

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NeverarGreat
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Episode VII: The Force Awakens - Discussion * SPOILER THREAD *
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28-Nov-2014, 11:58 AM

I'll break this down shot by shot.

Boyega in the desert - it's strange that people would say that this shot isn't Star War-sy, as it's a similar reveal to the trooper standing into frame in the desert of Tatooine (look sir, droids!) I like this shot, it gives me something real to latch onto immediately.

The soccerball droid - It's similar enough to the other droids we've seen in Star Wars movies to be familiar, and has a fun method of locomotion. Not much to say really, it looks good as long as it avoids Jar Jar comedy routines.

Troopers in the carrier - I'm not a fan of shakycam, but if it's used sparingly I can live with it. These shots look the most like a modern movie, but really I'm just glad we get actual people into the trooper suits this time.

Daisy Ridley (?) on the speeder - Looks like a lot of shots from The Phantom Menace, such as Maul on his speeder. That's not a bad thing, actually. I have no complaints with this shot.

Rebel pilot in cockpit - Evocative of the speeders on Hoth, classic and straightforward.

X-Wings over water - A nice effect that I don't think has been done in a Star Wars movie.

Robed guy in forest - As much as I dislike the crossguard elements of the lightsaber, upon rewatching it I really liked how the blade crackled with energy. It's a welcome break from the sterile glowsticks of the prequels, and seems like an intentional callback to the flickering sabers of the original

Millennium Falcon - One of the most exciting and worrying shots in the trailer. I hope that it ends up looking more realistic later, but I like how JJ is not afraid of moving the camera. It's exciting, and I'll bet it's much more so in the theater. The original trench run was intended to be similar to a roller coaster ride in the 70s, and this has the same feel.

Overall, I'm optimistic. Watching it the first time was very jarring, seeing Star Wars in such frenetic movement, but upon rewatching I'm definitely feeling this more.