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GAF
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So... The Force Awakens
Posted by GAF on Monday, December 14, 2015 5:34 PM

Who's going to see it and what do you expect?

Me?  I'm certainly not running out to buy tickets.  It may have to wait for DVD, as my expectations are pretty low.  Sort of up there with "Star Trek: Generations".

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, December 14, 2015 5:38 PM

I'll probably go in a week or two.

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Posted by fermis on Monday, December 14, 2015 5:59 PM

My wife and I's Christmas tradition is to go to the movies....will see it then.

I don't set expectations....I'll see what I see!

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Posted by fox on Monday, December 14, 2015 7:36 PM

Usually, if the reviewers don't like it, its a good movie and if they like it, it's not good.  I'll probably see it in a year or so.  Haven't seen the last 1 or 2 yet.  Guess I better watch them first. Confused

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Posted by Cat Daddy on Monday, December 14, 2015 8:51 PM

Meh. I may see it eventually.

I'm more excited to see the roadshow version of Hateful Eight which is actually playing at a theater a mile from my house.

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Monday, December 14, 2015 9:26 PM

Will see it but will wait a couple weeks.And will get the DVD once it's out later to add to my collection. LOL!

 

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Posted by Cadet Chuck on Monday, December 14, 2015 9:30 PM

I'll probably wait for the DVD.  I am not going to stand in line with the loonies to see this, or any movie.  The last 3 episodes were so poor, I don't expect much from this one.  It will be hard to exceed the first three movies of years ago.

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Posted by roony on Monday, December 14, 2015 10:24 PM

Three of us from work are going a week Tuesday (the 22nd).  We bought the tickets weeks ago.  I have high expectations, and hoping they will not be dashed.

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Monday, December 14, 2015 11:05 PM

Cadet Chuck

.......The last 3 episodes were so poor, I don't expect much from this one...................

No doubt due to Jar Jar Binks having final script approval...............Hmm
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I do not expect to view the movie in the theater; would much rather have restored theater versions on Blu Ray of the first three classic movies.
 
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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:28 AM

Got my tickets booked for Sat. I don't often go to the cinema, but i am looking forward to this. I just hope it does not disapoint.

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Posted by GMorrison on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:34 AM

Big bloated Disney flick, I suspect.

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7:32 AM

I hope the movie is good but I'm not expecting much. I was very happy to see Disney take over the series, being a well-oiled entertainment machine I figured if anyone could save the movies from Lucas's blundering they could. Then they go hire Jar Jar Abrams as the director- who frankly makes Lucas look like John Ford in comparison. I've seen two movies by Abrams, the first Trek reboot was terrible and second a friend talked me into seeing with him. If it wasn't for him I'd have walked out on it, I've seen plenty of bad films but this is on the list of the five worst movies I've ever seen. I expect this movie will make a pile of money but be absolutly horrible.

Seems Disney has copied the Marvel movies with an entire series of films lined up, I think this will get them off the wrong foot to start, hopefully they can recover in time. And beyond that with all the hype and build-up even if this movie is perfect it still probably won't be able to live up to what everyone is expecting. 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:39 AM

Gamera
if this movie is perfect it still probably won't be able to live up to what everyone is expecting. 

Agreed. If you look critically at episodes IV through VI and I through III for that matter, they weren’t all that great. They were fantastic for the time because of the visual effects, but all in all not great story wise, in the big scheme of things. It was the idea that was so cool. Frankly the Clone Wars cartoons and the aftermarket books have really carried the franchise and made the universe.
I like JJ's films and the ST reboots but I understand there are many who don't. I will watch the new SW with no expectations and let it stand on its own.
I am however very disappointed with most of the offerings from Hollywood. With a few exceptions there’s just nothing interesting for me anymore but 1 or 2 a year.

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:44 AM

Gamera

........Seems Disney has copied the Marvel movies with an entire series of films lined up, I think this will get them off the wrong foot to start................

They could introduce " Transformers " into the movie plot line? Whistling
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Posted by hogfanfs on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:58 AM

I'll be taking the family as soon as the hype dies down. Maybe the week between Christmas and New Years.

And as for expectations, I have none. I just let them tell their story, and if I don't like it, I won't buy the DVD.

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:31 AM

Back in 1977 things were pretty rotten but SW was exciting, light-hearted and fun. Empire was darker but still a roller-coaster ride, the pre-sequels just seemed, well dull to me. I hope they recapture the fun of the original films. 

You made some good points there Steve, now it seems everything has excellent FX, it's not a big drawing factor anymore I think. Actually the best 'Star Wars' movie I've seen in years was called 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. I'm more interested in the sequel to it than this SW film. 

Bruce, very wise idea there. When I do see it I'm going to try to enjoy it on it's own merits without the baggage. 

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Posted by GAF on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:15 PM

Gamera

 Just wait till you find out the ultimate Sith overlord is Donald Duck Wink

 

 
Well, about that...
 

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:06 PM

So many comments from those thinking they're not going to be impressed with Star Wars. Ya'll must be Star Trek fans.......  LOL!

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:34 PM

The advertising agency force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded...Whistling

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Posted by Archangel Shooter on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:07 PM

Though I enjoyed the first three, I have no interest in running out to watch this one. Will wait and catch it when it comes to Netflix on instant view.

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Posted by GAF on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:45 PM

BlackSheepTwoOneFour

So many comments from those thinking they're not going to be impressed with Star Wars. Ya'll must be Star Trek fans.......  LOL!

I don't think it's so much "I'm going to be unimpressed by the new Star Wars movie" as it is "I am unimpressed with current Hollywood directors and screenwriters".

I'm not terribly impressed by the current Star Trek films either (not that I was impressed by some of the earlier ones).

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:15 PM

Gee , I didn't know it ever went to sleep .Hmmmm.   T.B.

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 8:17 PM

I'll be going to a Friday afternoon screening. We bought tickets online, complete with reserved seating, so minimal fuss with crowds, lines, etc. My expectations? I am not impressed by Mr Abrams work at all so I do not have high expectations. But I am hoping to be pleasantly surprised and seeing if he can pull this off in the range of the original trilogy. But I am not holding my breath. It's been awhile since a movie that I was excited about was anywhere near expectations. 

 

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Posted by the doog on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 7:41 PM

I still haven't forgiven the franchise for those %!^&#&! smarmy, talking teddy bears who lived in the trees and saved the Universe. They were just oh-so-ready to be packaged and shipped to toy stores to sit under the tree of every Star Wars geek's toddlers. The Age of Shameless Movie Product Marketing arrived with those darned things, and I haven't seen another episode past that disaster and don't plan to. Sleep

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Posted by GAF on Thursday, December 17, 2015 6:37 AM

the doog

I still haven't forgiven the franchise for those %!^&#&! smarmy, talking teddy bears who lived in the trees and saved the Universe. They were just oh-so-ready to be packaged and shipped to toy stores to sit under the tree of every Star Wars geek's toddlers. The Age of Shameless Movie Product Marketing arrived with those darned things, and I haven't seen another episode past that disaster and don't plan to. Sleep

Another child forever scarred by the "Star Wars Holiday Special"!  Wink

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, December 17, 2015 7:55 AM

Lol GAF, I think Karl is talking about the Ewoks (let's corner the Teddy Bear market!) in Return of the Jedi. 

These days it makes me think of some high tech way to cook Asian food- an E-Wok. Damn, now I'm hungry for Chinese food... 

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Posted by Ish47guy on Thursday, December 17, 2015 8:15 AM
As big a sci-fi fan as I am, I really didn't care for either of Abrams Star Trek reboots. However, just glancing through the headlines (not reading any of them to avoid spoilers), its getting good reviews. I do remember Abrams stating in an interview that he purposely used practical visual effects as much as possible to avoid the cheesy everything-CGI look and feel. I've got my ticket for Sunday 4 pm. Looking forward to it.
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Posted by GAF on Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:10 PM

Gamera

Lol GAF, I think Karl is talking about the Ewoks (let's corner the Teddy Bear market!) in Return of the Jedi. 

These days it makes me think of some high tech way to cook Asian food- an E-Wok. Damn, now I'm hungry for Chinese food... 

You're right!  I was thinking of this...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewoks_%28cartoon%29

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:03 PM

Gamera

Lol GAF, I think Karl is talking about the Ewoks (let's corner the Teddy Bear market!) in Return of the Jedi. 

These days it makes me think of some high tech way to cook Asian food- an E-Wok. Damn, now I'm hungry for Chinese food... 

So................as local menus of that cooking style include many items Westerners would not consider eating.................I suppose
Revenge of the Doog
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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:15 PM

GAF

 

 
Gamera

Lol GAF, I think Karl is talking about the Ewoks (let's corner the Teddy Bear market!) in Return of the Jedi. 

These days it makes me think of some high tech way to cook Asian food- an E-Wok. Damn, now I'm hungry for Chinese food... 

 

 

You're right!  I was thinking of this...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewoks_%28cartoon%29

Big SmileBig SmileBig SmileBlind Fold

 

Oh gosh I'd forgotten about that- I thought you meant the 'Star Wars Christmas Special' where Han had to get Chewie back for 'Life Day' with his wife Malla, son Lumpy, and Grandpa Mangy (or something like that).

Spruce: Dunno, but I bet even Ewok would be good if fried... Stick out tongue  

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