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The release date is now December 15, 2017.
The Official Synopsis from Star Wars.com
“In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017.”
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
I just returned from my second viewing. After watching everything with a critical eye the first time, I was able to sit back and take it all in.
I enjoyed it a million times more today.
After reconciling all of RJ’s decisions, I was able to enjoy the film he made.
I did not know exactly what to think the first time either.
I liked it better the second time.
Gonna try to see it again tomorrow....I feel like I will like better the third time around. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
I just returned from my second viewing. After watching everything with a critical eye the first time, I was able to sit back and take it all in.
I enjoyed it a million times more today.
After reconciling all of RJ’s decisions, I was able to enjoy the film he made.
Saw a second viewing, too. I also enjoyed it better. Not to the same degree that you did, but better. It didn't drag as much the second time.
Still had issues with:
Spoiler!
Superman Leia--cringed again at that.
The casino planet scene and plot point. Though the kids telling the story at the end was cool.
Admiral Holdo's refusal to share her plan. It causes the rebellion among the rebels that led to the casino that led to the plan being spilled, and a bunch of people dying. When she sacrifices herself via lightspeed suicide, instead of being heroic, it ends up being a consequence of stubborn incompetence.
Also, didn't mind old jaded Luke post Kylo's rampage; but the fear Luke manifested before that is out of place with ROTJ Luke.
So, I'll move my opinion from bad to okay, but those things, imo, keep it from being great. [Reply]
Maybe the majority of ppl that were disappointed went in with some expectations or theories that weren’t met? I’ve seen it twice now, absolutely enjoyed it both times. I absolutely love that it’s completely different and takes some huge risks. Get out of the the comfort zone. I really belive Rian can created a diverse and complex universe with the new trilogy after seeing this. [Reply]
Originally Posted by :
List of things that many thought would happen after watching the trailer:
Luke is going to take his lightsaber back!
Kylo is gonna kill his mom!
Leia is going to get killed off!
Rey is maybe going to turn to the dark side!
Ben is maybe going to turn to the light side!
The Jedi are going to end and there will be something more, maybe the grey Jedi!
We're going to learn some Snoke backstory!
We're going to see what's in the Journal of the Whills!
We're going to see the other Knights of Ren in the Kylo flashback!
We're going to find out who Rey's parents are!
The fact that NONE of those things happened...is what made the movie great. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
No, the prequels were boring and stupid.
This movie wasn't even close to those piles of garbage.
Jedi had R2-D2 zapping Salacious Crumb into the ceiling and saving C-3P0 from getting his eye ripped out...this movie had BB-8 piloting a ****ing AT-ST out of nowhere. :-)
Same kind of fun. Made me feel 12 again. Thank you Rian!
Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
I mean...how is that any different than Empire?
It's not...
Empire had luke going to get training in dagobah.
A huge twist in Vader being luke's father
Han getting frozen in carbonite
it left us off with anticipation for the final showdown.
This movie left me with no anticipation what so ever.
The only questions I have in the next movie is how is JJ gonna unfuck the story. [Reply]
Originally Posted by oaklandhater:
Empire had luke going to get training in dagobah.
A huge twist in Vader being luke's father
Han getting frozen in carbonite
it left us off with anticipation for the final showdown.
This movie left me with no anticipation what so ever.
The only questions I have in the next movie is how is JJ gonna unfuck the story.
Jesus fucking Christ take a Xanax cocktail. [Reply]
I don't know, man. I think it was strategic for Holdo to keep her cards close after the First Order tracked them. Worrying that someone on the ship is a turncoat seemed like a valid fear.
I don't know, that plot thread doesn't really seem to bother me. Like, Leia going to the rebel base even though she knew she was being tracked in ANH seems much more egregious to me.
People keep saying there were these massive plot holes, but man, I just don't see them. [Reply]
