Bosk

msycamore said:

Not a fan of ranking films, but here goes…
Star Wars: 4,5/5 - Groundbreaking classic. A celebration of film and the ultimate feel good (fantasy) film. Only a weak middle act (Death Star) keep it from a perfect score. (best film score ever produced)
The Empire Strikes Back: 5/5 - Perhaps the boldest sequel ever made. A dark fairytale so beautifully conceived it hurts. A masterpiece in the genre on every level.
Return of the Jedi: 2/5 - Huge disappointment. Stupid and poor conclusion that only gets worse the more the years go by. Great puppetry (Jabba) and costume design (royal guards) but the magic was gone.

The Phantom Menace: 1/5 - Sterile test-tube baby
Attack of the Clones: Never seen it, and probably never will
Revenge of the Sith: Never seen it, and probably never will

The Force Awakens: Not yet seen. And have not yet decided if I’m going to. Please, convince a grumpy old fart if he should?

From your comments, which echo mine apart from jedi, as I like it, probably an age thing. If you’re going to see it,then see at as it’s supposed to be seen, on the big screen. That’s all I’m going to say.

towne32 said:

Bosk said:

I think a lot of people are trying very hard to like the film after the prequels but I think on a few viewings at home and not on the big screen they will see all the faults in all their glory.

Perhaps they might be. Perhaps I am. Perhaps people are trying very, very hard to dislike the film also due to the prequels. Perhaps definitely the last one.

For me it’s nothing to do with the prequels, this is the beginning of a new set of star wars spin offs with tfa clearly setting out a new trilogy. I didn’t dislike the film like I completely disliked the prequels, I just left confused as to what this film actually was which, for me seemed a film that was poorly executed. It could have been brilliant! I just felt they tried to hard if that makes sense? Almost as if they sat around the table throwing as many ideas at it as possible. Keep it simple Imo it didn’t require a lot of the elements contained within it to set the scene for the subsequent installments!

Yeah I saw the thing with jawa clothes on, never imagined jawas to be robots though but I could list on both hands and feet the issues I have with this film haha I say get Ridley Scott to direct the rest before we discover bb8 is R2’s and 3po’s kid.

I understand what he’s saying, the film is forgettable and nobody will be quoting lines from it as nothing in it etched itself into any cognitive area. It was just like an action movie, a series of visual events that although entertaining, is ultimately forgettable. I think a lot of people are trying very hard to like the film after the prequels but I think on a few viewings at home and not on the big screen they will see all the faults in all their glory.

Well the day after viewing it and the only thing I can say is that it’s definitely ‘forgettable’ not as timeless as the OT which has stuck for 40 odd year!

TV’s Frink said:

Bosk said:

I stand by what I said prior to viewing…for me there will only ever be three…it’s just not working!

So you went in determined to rate it below ROTJ regardless. I think my head isn’t the one that needs checking.

No, I went in expecting great things as I’d avoided major spoilers for days and heard it was ‘good’ which it was in a fashion. Just not a patch on jedi for ME.

TavorX said:

Bosk said:
Okay I’ll have a go, luke will train rey in the force (even though shes picked it up!)

I’m not sure why you’re nitpicking this. Luke used the Force in A New Hope to blow up the Death Star.

After having a quick training session by ob1… Yes. Rey just decided she could use it by closing her eyes mid battle

The sun sucking star killer must have been an after thought? Didn’t like that part, tbh I only liked the ten minutes where we heard luke’s theme haha

TV’s Frink said:

Bosk said:

Pretty predictable what’s going to happen in the next installations.

Interesting. Perhaps you could share now, rather than after the next movie comes out.

Okay I’ll have a go, luke will train rey in the force (even though shes picked it up!) luke will have to fight ren possibly kill ren and the be defeated by snoke (probably in front of luke’s daughter, rey). The final installment will see rey as fully fledged powerful jediess take down snoke.

The best part of the film for me is when we hear luke’s theme ( that really released the nostalgia for me and took me back to why I love the Ot), the only part of it where the score works Imo, indicating for me rey has got to be a skywalker!

I stand by what I said prior to viewing…for me there will only ever be three…it’s just not working! Some things need to be left well alone. I’d hate to see a sequel/prequel of any other classic films which takes everything away from the ‘originals’.

I reckon luke is gonna going to train rey get killed by ren or even snork. Even though rey picked up the force pretty quick without training Wtf!

Anyone who says it’s better than jedi needs their head checking… 6 out of 10 for… Effort

Just been to see it and thought it was okay, a lot better than any of the prequels but still full of holes, some cheesy jokes the pace of the film is all over the shop. Pretty predictable what’s going to happen in the next installations. I’d give it a 6 and it’s still not better than any of the OT imo!

The fact that he’s called ‘Captain’ solo denotes he is part of some kind of hierarchical structure.

FanFiltration said:

Bosk said:

Something is bothering me. How can Rey undertstand BB8’s bleeps? I can’t recall Luke being able to interpret R2, pretty sure C3PO used to interpret?

I thought Luke could understand R2D2 by the second movie.

From memory, Lukes’ X wing also used to interpret R2>?

Something is bothering me. How can Rey undertstand BB8’s bleeps? I can’t recall Luke being able to interpret R2, pretty sure C3PO used to interpret?

TV’s Frink said:

Bosk said:

imperialscum said:

Replacing PT would be a good option.

This is what I meant but I can’t change the title.

Yes you can.

I see no option to edit it?

I mean is there a link to view all the recently posted new posts by other users in any topic. Hope this makes more sense. As in “View new content” .

remitrom73 said:

I would much rather leave well enough alone. If it ain’t broken don’t fix it. I believe they are perfect as they are. Sure, there may be elements that may be better had they tried something else but the stories are written in stone so to speak.

Jason

I’m not saying alter or amend the current prequels. I’m hoping they have another go at the back story and give it some proper depth.

Easy just stay away from any media until you’ve seen the film… Simples

The power of the darkness?? FFS this is going tits already. Daisy’s acting sounds forced as well from that trailer …NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQhuoY5h2kE

imperialscum said:

Replacing PT would be a good option.

This is what I meant but I can’t change the title.

joefavs said:

That’s not how executives will see it in fifteen years or however long we’re talking. Honestly, it would set a dangerous precedent that in no way would be worth it. Better to focus on making the new movies good than pouring energy into a do-over of something most audiences are content to just ignore.

It’s difficult to ignore that the OT has a dark (or not so dark) shadow hanging over it. If it were to be revisited and completely remade to tie in with the OT (in terms of continuity) it’d be brilliant. If I had Disney money I’d definitely make it happen.

timdiggerm said:

Not until George is dead.

And even then, do you want that? If they remake the PT, the OT is next/

OT just needs reinstating…it’s perfect.