[Purple Haize]

It was campy fun to have all of the old actors and obvious references to the original trilogy.

Luke's situation remains as unclear now as before the film began.

It seemed like every character was the offspring of someone significant. So it sure seemed like they did everything they could to make room for Fin to be Lando's boy.

The only question i had walking out was determining who Rey's mom could be.

Han and Leah
Or Luke's love child after a weekend bender at Mos Eisley

[alabama24]

It seemed like every character was the offspring of someone significant. So it sure seemed like they did everything they could to make room for Fin to be Lando's boy.

The ONLY character we know about is Ren/Ben. All else is conjecture. I am inclined to believe Rey is related to Luke... But we don't KNOW that yet.

[RubberMallet]

way too many plot holes.

[Purple Haize]

I'm a little concerned. The director of Episode 8 described it as going to be 'weird'. Why didn't they lock JJ in for all 3?

[Sly Fox]

Three different directors for the three sequels ... and even more writers and directors for all of the sidebar movies that they will be spinning off in between the sequels. Disney being Disney.

[Purple Haize]

Three different directors for the three sequels ... and even more writers and directors for all of the sidebar movies that they will be spinning off in between the sequels. Disney being Disney.

I don't mind different directors for the spin offs but for the Main Event? Bad move
Rogue One looks good. Except there is another (actually a previous) Death Star

[Yacht Rock]

Three different directors for the three sequels ... and even more writers and directors for all of the sidebar movies that they will be spinning off in between the sequels. Disney being Disney.

I don't mind different directors for the spin offs but for the Main Event? Bad move
Rogue One looks good. Except there is another (actually a previous) Death Star

As a huge Star Wars fan I'm glad they have different directors for each, as long as they are competent directors working under competent producers. In this case, I believe they are. I'm a huge fan of Rian Johnson's work so I look forward to what he can do. Trevarow (sp) should do well. I enjoyed Jurassic World but didn't love it and think it earned more money that it was worth. That being said, I think he'll do better working under the Lucasfilm system than he did at Universal.

Remember, the original three Star Wars were all directed by different directors. The prequels were the only three where you had the same director and writer across all three.

It's good to slightly change tone for each one and bring a fresh perspective and can prevent stagnation.

[ALUmnus]

Thought they went a little overboard with all the cameos, but it didn't distract too much. I really enjoyed it, but the story-line was just so rehashed. Luke obviously orchestrated the whole thing with Rey, and the 'why' will be the big reveal in the next one, but the offspring thing is getting really old.

I didn't like how Rey is suddenly a better fighter and Jedi than the First Order/Dark Side's top guy. Sorry, too convenient.
And the chasm, opening up right between Rey and Kylo, what is this a cartoon?

It was fun to watch Chewie go all Rambo after Han died. He needs more scenes like that.
And less droids this time, thankfully. The originals used the droids as their stock deus ex machina way too much. Not sure why they felt the need to bring back c3po (does anyone really like him?).
And thank you for giving Mark Hamill a beard and not giving him any lines. Unfortunately, they'll probably have to give him lines next time.

[Purple Haize]

Watched again tonite. I really enjoyed it. Not having expectations but just enjoying it for what it was is probably why. I won't tell you what I compared it too because this is a family friendly board!
Totally missed the first time when Kylo was trying to get the info out of Rey that he was seeing a planet with a lot of water......and an island. Then we get the end of the movie......a plate with a lot of water and an island
Kylo had to have killed all the Jedi that Luke was training. The flashback with Rey holding the light saber and Luke's hand on R2 shows Kylo around a lot of dead bodies.
I'm 90% positive Rey is Han and Leah's daughter and they know it but Rey does not. Too many knowing looks. I feel there is a 10% chance it is Luke's But I'm not sure when he'd have time unless it was after kilo killed everyone and he went on a bender. But the age difference wouldn't work
Daisy Ridley...........

[ALUmnus]

Totally missed the first time when Kylo was trying to get the info out of Rey that he was seeing a planet with a lot of water......and an island. Then we get the end of the movie......a plate with a lot of water and an island

This is why I said Luke is orchestrating this whole thing. He's using the Force to lead Rey to him.

One question I've always had, why can't Jedis fly? Luke sort of did when Vader was trying to freeze him in carbon, but not really.

[Purple Haize]

Totally missed the first time when Kylo was trying to get the info out of Rey that he was seeing a planet with a lot of water......and an island. Then we get the end of the movie......a plate with a lot of water and an island

This is why I said Luke is orchestrating this whole thing. He's using the Force to lead Rey to him.

One question I've always had, why can't Jedis fly? Luke sort of did when Vader was trying to freeze him in carbon, but not really.

Well that just shows they are able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!

We need more Poe. He's the poor mans version of Solo!
'Who's supposed to talk first? Are supposed to talk first or am I suppose to talk first. ...' Love it

[RubberMallet]

one of the biggest twitter trolls wrote a hilarious troll article... enjoy..

http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2015/12/1 ... s-garbage/

[Sly Fox]

That kind of reminds me of this classic ...

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[R i]

With Expectations, and without looking for the major plot twist, I am excited to watch it a second time, I think I will learn a lot more and appreciate it much more.

I liked it the first time as well.