Star Wars: Episode VII to be directed by J.J. Abrams **NON SPOILER THREAD** — Page 159

DuracellEnergizer said:

Be careful what you get super duper excited for.

I think I’ll be just fine. I’m as much excited to be seeing another feature film on IMAX 15/70 (something I thought Interstellar was likely the last time I might ever get to do) as I am to see a new Star Wars movie. And while I was skeptical at first, they’ve slowly won me over and I think this has a lot of potential to actually be a good Star Wars movie. But if it sucks, oh well, I’ve still got the OT (thanks to the awesome community here!) and I can still enjoy the Star Wars movies that made me a fan to begin with.

13las said:

So for those of you who still haven’t seen anything from the film, keep it up! It will be so goddamn worth it.

I think I am going to give it a real shot for VIII. I’ve not wanted to know plot details for TFA, but have been far too curious about what the aesthetics are like to hold back. I’ve mostly only been exposed to information that has been officially released (though, in many cases, far earlier than it came through the official channels), but I’m still feeling like I know a bit more than I would like.

I’m sure you’re right. But there’s an extra thrill involved in having lots of the sets and shots brand new. I don’t imagine I’ll ever be someone who leaves the room when a trailer comes on, but I can probably avoid seeking them out, as well as all the info being dropped in interviews, etc.

But a lot of giving in this time had to do with the fear of it sucking or, alternatively, the possibility of a return to greatness (or non-suckiness). If TFA is good enough to give me faith in the franchise, I might not be as willing to check out spoilers. Plus, there will actually be an ongoing story to be invested in, rather than simply the curiosity of what the hell we’re going to be dropped into.

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Is it me or are they missing a massive trick? Correct me if I’m wrong but its not been rated yet. BUT I attempted to prebook the seats for the cinema and only adult,senior and student came up as options!! This makes me believe that it is going to rated 12 in the Uk?? Which takes all their market out, why sell toys and merchandise when the kids can’t even see the film??? Not counting the terrible prequels the OT was U rating, if they are adding gore in just to make the film darker then they are on the wrong track!

It is PG-13. This was announced a day or so after JJ said they had nothing left to do but color tweaking.

It was rated a week or two ago, but there were TV spots that came out after the rating still said not yet rated, presumably due to when they were produced.

I don’t know anything about UK ratings systems. But here, anyone can see a PG-13 film with a guardian present. It’s just that a bunch of 11 year olds can’t walk in by themselves, in theory (they probably can in reality). PG-13 did not exist during the OT years. It was made to find a middle ground when Temple of Doom came out, if I recall. The rating is fine by me, and certainly doesn’t indicate what I would consider “gore”.

towne32 said:

It is PG-13. This was announced a day or so after JJ said they had nothing left to do but color tweaking.

It was rated a week or two ago, but there were TV spots that came out after the rating still said not yet rated, presumably due to when they were produced.

I don’t know anything about UK ratings systems. But here, anyone can see a PG-13 film with a guardian present. It’s just that a bunch of 11 year olds can’t walk in by themselves, in theory (they probably can in reality). PG-13 did not exist during the OT years. It was made to find a middle ground when Temple of Doom came out, if I recall. The rating is fine by me, and certainly doesn’t indicate what I would consider “gore”.

By gore i was referring to the terrible ROS which was a 12 rating, presumably because it was so SHIT! I was hoping to take both my children…

DarthJezmoz said:

towne32 said:

It is PG-13. This was announced a day or so after JJ said they had nothing left to do but color tweaking.

It was rated a week or two ago, but there were TV spots that came out after the rating still said not yet rated, presumably due to when they were produced.

I don’t know anything about UK ratings systems. But here, anyone can see a PG-13 film with a guardian present. It’s just that a bunch of 11 year olds can’t walk in by themselves, in theory (they probably can in reality). PG-13 did not exist during the OT years. It was made to find a middle ground when Temple of Doom came out, if I recall. The rating is fine by me, and certainly doesn’t indicate what I would consider “gore”.

By gore i was referring to the terrible ROS which was a 12 rating, presumably because it was so SHIT! I was hoping to take both my children…

Well, we will surely have members here on the 16th or 17th who can try to give insight as to whether or not it will be appropriate. My guess is that they’re going to shoot for as wide a market as possible, of course.

towne32 said:

DarthJezmoz said:

towne32 said:

It is PG-13. This was announced a day or so after JJ said they had nothing left to do but color tweaking.

It was rated a week or two ago, but there were TV spots that came out after the rating still said not yet rated, presumably due to when they were produced.

I don’t know anything about UK ratings systems. But here, anyone can see a PG-13 film with a guardian present. It’s just that a bunch of 11 year olds can’t walk in by themselves, in theory (they probably can in reality). PG-13 did not exist during the OT years. It was made to find a middle ground when Temple of Doom came out, if I recall. The rating is fine by me, and certainly doesn’t indicate what I would consider “gore”.

By gore i was referring to the terrible ROS which was a 12 rating, presumably because it was so SHIT! I was hoping to take both my children…

Well, we will surely have members here on the 16th or 17th who can try to give insight as to whether or not it will be appropriate. My guess is that they’re going to shoot for as wide a market as possible, of course.

I hope to have seen it by a similar time just to put my mind at rest.

TK428 said:

Terrific interview with Lawrence Kasdan in the L.A. Times.

It’s astounding how much everyone involved in that article is–tactfully–shitting all over the PT.
“Oh, that was just George being George and going through some personal stuff. Now let’s talk about the actual movies.”
The franchise is getting so post-Lucas that the OT release is inevitable.
But…in how long?

13las said:

I know what you mean, yet I have a very strong feeling that there is a ton of stuff that we know nothing about yet.

In addition to a certain someone who has not been featured in any footage or stills, I’m willing to bet several exciting sequences or locations are still being kept under wraps.

Is it a spoiler to reveal that yes, I am in the movie like you were hoping?

I ride up on horseback at the end of the movie and interrupt the wedding for the robot ball and the vacuum cleaner, so I can be the one to give away the robot ball.

TV’s Frink said:

13las said:

I know what you mean, yet I have a very strong feeling that there is a ton of stuff that we know nothing about yet.

In addition to a certain someone who has not been featured in any footage or stills, I’m willing to bet several exciting sequences or locations are still being kept under wraps.

Is it a spoiler to reveal that yes, I am in the movie like you were hoping?

I ride up on horseback at the end of the movie and interrupt the wedding for the robot ball and the vacuum cleaner, so I can be the one to give away the robot ball.

Nah, skip the TFA cameo. We need a Ric Olie spinoff movie.

Here’s JJ’s non-spoilery interview with AOL if anyone’s interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ekui0QWaCA

It’s crazy that we’re so close. I’ll be leaving the internet pretty soon, once the film has premiered (Dec. 14 I think it is?). Not because of spoilers, but because I don’t even want to know what people think of the movie until I see it. The truth is, with a movie like this, with a franchise that so many hold so personally, the only opinion that really matters is your own.

Oddly enough, once I’ve seen the movie and I check reactions, the one I’m most interested to see is those for whom TFA will be their first Star Wars film.