Who should Direct the Star Wars VII, VIII, and IX ? — Page 5

Author: Cobra Kai
Time: 14-Nov-2012 10:34 AM
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This rumor popped up last week about Colin Trevorrow. He reportedly met with Lucas, who is a big fan of 'Safety Not Gauranteed', several months ago.

His comment in a recent interview is interesting:

"It is not something that I can comment too much on. But I can definitely say, I am as much of a fan of Star Wars as everyone else for whom Star Wars was the most important thing in their life, when they were a kid. I'm deeply aware of how profoundly important it is, to billions of people. It really is a mythology and possibly even a belief system for a lot of people. I certainly can't comment on what my involvement may ever be, I can definitely say that I would absolutely love to direct a "Star Wars" film at some point in my life. That would be incredible, I'm not daunted by it. Even if I understand that any thinking director who cares about it as I do, as much as a lot of directors do, would be afraid of screwing it up. But I also think that it's a risk that a lot of directors would be willing to take, because they care about it so much."

http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/11/12/director-colin-trevorrow-talks-about-star-wars-episode-vii.html

http://screenrant.com/star-wars-episode-7-colin-trevorrow-director-boba-fett/

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Author: BmB
Time: 14-Nov-2012 11:49 AM
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Bester said:
I think he actually did a good job with JP3. The problem with the JP series, IMO, is that all the movies are a bit 'samey'. Johnson can't be blamed for that.

JP and TLW were good movies, JP3 sticks out like a sore thumb.

Author: Jaitea
Time: 14-Nov-2012 12:38 PM
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I actually prefer JP3 to TLW, the massive hole in the story of TLW has ruined the film for me. I think Johnson is a fine director.

Author: Bingowings
Time: 14-Nov-2012 12:57 PM
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I liked both sequels but I wasn't keen on the one where Bob Peck was killed by three dinosaurs, it's just implausible.

It would have taken all the dinosaurs just to get near Bob and it would be an epic fight that I just don't think any number of dinosaurs could win.

Author: Tyrphanax
Time: 14-Nov-2012 1:36 PM
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Bingowings said:

I liked both sequels but I wasn't keen on the one where Bob Peck was killed by three dinosaurs, it's just implausible.

It would have taken all the dinosaurs just to get near Bob and it would be an epic fight that I just don't think any number of dinosaurs could win.

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Author: georgec
Time: 14-Nov-2012 2:03 PM
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Brenda Chapman (Brave) is the latest name to float around.

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Author: BmB
Time: 14-Nov-2012 2:11 PM
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Jaitea said:

I actually prefer JP3 to TLW, the massive hole in the story of TLW has ruined the film for me. I think Johnson is a fine director.

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What hole? The only plothole is all of JP3.

Author: DominicCobb
Time: 14-Nov-2012 3:00 PM
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I think we can all agree that the first JP was by far the best.

I personally enjoy both of the sequels, but don't think either come remotely close. This is because of the aforementioned sameness. The JP concept is not one I think works well for more than one movie. There's only so much you can do with it.

As for JP3 specifically, I think in terms of style, tone, and execution, it definitely fits well with the other two, which I think gives Johnston some points. I actually think parts of JP3 are much better than TLW.

The only other Johnston films I've seen are Rocketeer and Captain America, and I think in both he proved that he can make fun, retro influenced genre films, which, last I checked was exactly what SW should be. He's not my first choice, but I think he would be a damn good one.

Author: Bingowings
Time: 14-Nov-2012 3:08 PM
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No I disagree.

All the Jurassic Park films are wobbly but contain interesting moments.

The only thing the first one has going for it is it is the first one.

Arguably if you could splice the best bits of the two sequels in a meaningful way together you would have a better constructed film than the first one.

Deep Rising is a much better monster movie than all of them(cheaper too).

Author: Jaitea
Time: 14-Nov-2012 3:18 PM
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The main one (which Spielberg admits annoys him for cutting the scene out) is how did the crew of the ship die & where are the killers.

I remember the internet went crazy about that one.

After I first saw it I remember driving home asking my mates did I nod off at any part of the film

Author: Bingowings
Time: 14-Nov-2012 3:25 PM
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That was the Draculactyls.

Author: BmB
Time: 14-Nov-2012 4:25 PM (Edited)
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I'm sorry is this OT.com?

I can't believe what I'm reading.

JP3 is to JP and TLW as TPM is to SW and ESB

Author: Easterhay
Time: 14-Nov-2012 4:34 PM
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I'm sorry is this SW and ESB.com?

Hur hur hur.

I enjoyed Jurassic Park 3. The pterodactyls on the bridge is classic.

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Author: Jaitea
Time: 14-Nov-2012 4:46 PM
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BmB said:

I'm sorry is this OT.com?

I can't believe what I'm reading.

JP3 is to JP and TLW as TPM is to SW and ESB

Yes, you are right this is the OT.com

Author: AntcuFaalb
Time: 14-Nov-2012 4:51 PM
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BmB said:

I'm sorry is this OT.com?

I can't believe what I'm reading.

JP3 is to JP and TLW as TPM is to SW and ESB

What about ROTJ? My favorite of the three is ROTJ...

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Author: BmB
Time: 14-Nov-2012 5:06 PM
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Well there were only two JP movies to compare with. Sorry.

Author: DominicCobb
Time: 14-Nov-2012 5:07 PM
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Bingowings said:

No I disagree.

All the Jurassic Park films are wobbly but contain interesting moments.

The only thing the first one has going for it is it is the first one.

Arguably if you could splice the best bits of the two sequels in a meaningful way together you would have a better constructed film than the first one.

Deep Rising is a much better monster movie than all of them(cheaper too).

This was kind of my point. The concept's not interesting enough to warrant more stories. The other two are worse because they're not the first JP film.

Though I would be up to making the argument that the first is the best not just because it's the first.

Bringing it back to my original point, Johnston's is near the top of my list.

Author: Bingowings
Time: 14-Nov-2012 6:48 PM
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They weren't worse silly.

They were just as good/bad.

The firstness is the only point which makes the first one unique, it doesn't make it better.

Oh well that what I get for logging on to JP.COM :-D

Author: Tyrphanax
Time: 14-Nov-2012 9:04 PM
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OJP.com, actually.

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Author: fishmanlee
Time: 14-Nov-2012 9:07 PM
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Bingowings said:
The firstness is the only point which makes the first one unique, it doesn't make it better.

Well, there is also much less percussive (than TLW) the score by John Williams.

John Williams score to Return of the Jedi Remastered/Remixed:

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/JOHN-WILLIAMS-Star-Wars-Episode-VI-Return-of-the-Jedi-Remastered-Edition/topic/14606/page/1/

Author: georgec
Time: 14-Nov-2012 11:51 PM
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The Lost World was not a good movie.

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Author: Bester
Time: 15-Nov-2012 2:47 AM
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Because....

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Author: LexX
Time: 15-Nov-2012 4:19 AM
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Bester said:

Because....

Too long, not funny, bad plot, unlikeable characters...

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Author: Tyrphanax
Time: 15-Nov-2012 4:55 AM
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LexX said:

Bester said:

Because....

Too long, not funny, bad plot, unlikeable characters...

I don't remember the book being too funny...

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Author: BmB
Time: 15-Nov-2012 12:40 PM (Edited)
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Too long? What kind of complain is that?

Bad plot? What, are you kidding? The InGen takeover is probably an even better plot than the first one. And this really gets into why JP3 is bad, atrocious effects aside, Spielberg insisted the animals never be made the villian because they're just animals. And he's right. Who's the bad guy in JP? Dennis maybe, the god of chaos willing that shit hits the fan. Who's the bad guy in TLW? Even easier, you've got Hammond's nephew, arguably the hunter guy doing stupid things.

Who's the bad guy in JP3? Yeah that's right the bloody lame spinosaur. It has no plot other than rargh, bad CGI dinos eat you!!! Wild animals bad! Rargh!

Anyway. I really, really hope it's not Johnston because of this.