Member Lady Jin Szu-Yi Posted December 16, 2015 Member Share Posted December 16, 2015 And thanks to my karked up commute, I missed the ESPN special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted December 16, 2015 Member Share Posted December 16, 2015 And thanks to my karked up commute, I missed the ESPN special. I actually caught the special thanks to this thread. USA came in 3rd place at the Kendo world championships in Japan. Hopefully they'll win it all in 2018, fingers crossed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member weier78 Posted December 16, 2015 Member Share Posted December 16, 2015 So anyone watched the movie yet? Excited or don't care? Personally I am over the hype one-two months ago, doesn't help when one friend is a total Star Wars freak and I get updates everyday. But I probably head off to the cinema in the later weeks, just before the cinemas stop showing the film, to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted December 16, 2015 Member Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hey guys for those that are interested in seeing our boys from the raid get any shine in the movie, don't be. it's like they're not even there. Don't let that discourage you since I heard the visuals are pretty damn good and the light saber duels are even better. You're not all at lost here, lol. If you're a star wars fan rest assured this is damn well better than the prequels so have at it at that,hahhaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Lady Jin Szu-Yi Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 Hey guys for those that are interested in seeing our boys from the raid get any shine in the movie, don't be. it's like they're not even there. Don't let that discourage you since I heard the visuals are pretty damn good and the light saber duels are even better. You're not all at lost here, lol. If you're a star wars fan rest assured this is damn well better than the prequels so have at it at that,hahhaha.Thanks Opium... I heard they really weren't involved in much. Seeing it Friday morning. I wish to hell there was a Rogue One teaser attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Karlos Posted December 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted December 17, 2015 Am seeing this in a few hours....fingers crossed it's as good as everyone is saying it is.Regardless, I look forward to reading everyone's spoiler-free thoughts on here once you've all seen it.BTW, there is a Rogue One teaser out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Secret Executioner Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 Hey guys for those that are interested in seeing our boys from the raid get any shine in the movie, don't be. it's like they're not even there. Don't let that discourage you since I heard the visuals are pretty damn good and the light saber duels are even better. You're not all at lost here, lol. If you're a star wars fan rest assured this is damn well better than the prequels so have at it at that,hahhaha.Aren't the guys from The Raid supposed to be in Episode VIII rather than VII ? I'm pretty sure I read about them being in Rogue One (or whatever it's called) and not in TFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 Heard from a friend that it's pretty average. Slightly better than the prequels. Seeing people line up early in the morning just for a movie is simply ridiculous. You don't see that kind of out pouring support at your election ballots for presidency or anything of that nature. I seriously can not wait for this thing to die down. I'm sick and tired of seeing it wherever I go, I don't need to see it when I'm buying groceries either. Fukk Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Secret Executioner Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 Heard from a friend that it's pretty average. Slightly better than the prequels. I've read several reviews that were lukewarm at best. I'm starting to fear SW is getting a treatment similar to Abrams' version of Star Trek. I swear I once saw a Beyond Darkness trailer and I couldn't have told it was a Star Trek movie if it weren't for some of the iconic shirts and Spock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member masterofoneinchpunch Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 I've read several reviews that were lukewarm at best. I'm starting to fear SW is getting a treatment similar to Abrams' version of Star Trek. I swear I once saw a Beyond Darkness trailer and I couldn't have told it was a Star Trek movie if it weren't for some of the iconic shirts and Spock...Similar issue I had with Skyfall where it felt more like an action film than a Bond film. I liked Beyond Darkness, but agree with you that it did not feel as much Trek as I liked with say Star Trek 2,3,4 and 6. Now I'll save my opinion for this until I actually watch it. I did not it got a very good review at ebert.com with their most well known writer (alive) Matt Zoller Seitz whose writing I like though not love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Lady Jin Szu-Yi Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 Am seeing this in a few hours....fingers crossed it's as good as everyone is saying it is.Regardless, I look forward to reading everyone's spoiler-free thoughts on here once you've all seen it.BTW, there is a Rogue One teaser out there...But not a "new" Rogue One teaser... I want to see this team in action please. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DragonClaws Posted December 17, 2015 Member Share Posted December 17, 2015 I'm not huge of Star Trek but I know fans who are not keen on JJ Abrams style and what hes done to that franchise. I'm looking forward to this latest Star Wars film but I'm already getting fed up of the hype and how every advert on T.V appears to be linked to the new film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Karlos Posted December 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted December 17, 2015 I'd just like to thank the guy who managed to completely ruin my viewing experience of this by loudly talking about it to a random stranger as I walked to my screening.The film itself? Truthfully, it's OK - part shiny remake/remix of A New Hope/part passing of the torch to the next generation kinda deal - it's watchable but not much more.Hope you guys get more out of it then I did.Perhaps...it's not really aimed at me anymore...Star Wars is for a new crowd, not some grumpy middle-aged man...(sad R2 noise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Lady Jin Szu-Yi Posted December 18, 2015 Member Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'm seeing it tomorrow morning and am glad my expectations are nil. As far as hype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted December 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted December 18, 2015 Got through watching this on the opening night here in Manila, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Check out my full review here - http://www.cityonfire.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-2015-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted December 18, 2015 Member Share Posted December 18, 2015 The movie looked better than the prequels but the story didn't really improve much. I believe episode VIII would be a lot better under Rian Johnson direction. Like someone said, I'm not the targeted demographic. The movie tried to be a fun space adventure while also trying to hit you with emotional punches and I wasn't really feeling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted December 18, 2015 Member Share Posted December 18, 2015 The relationship between the new characters felt so forced sometimes. I do like Kylo Ren though. I don't want to say too much, wait for everyone to see it so we can discuss spoils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Lady Jin Szu-Yi Posted December 18, 2015 Member Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well today's screening is a bust for me (home sick), so it is looking like Christmas with the family, no big loss. I've read the spoilers and now can wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG Posted December 18, 2015 Member Share Posted December 18, 2015 Iko Uwais and the Indonesian heroes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35131428 GD Y-Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Asmo Posted December 23, 2015 Moderator Share Posted December 23, 2015 Saw it today. Quite agree with some others' thoughts but I have to say I enjoyed it a lot. Even children chattering away in nearby seats didn't spoil it. It reminded me more of the original trilogy than the prequels (I liked the prequels too) so I was quite happy with the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 24, 2015 Administrator Share Posted December 24, 2015 Okay, well I got almost the same feeling watching this as I did as a kid watching the original back in 1977. It took me to a new, exciting, far-out universe full of adventure, passion, and cool creatures. I loved it! Definitely should be seen in the theater. And to those people spoiling plot elements on line (and in theater lobbies!)- shame on you! Please think of others instead of yourselves. Being thoughtful is FREE, so please do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sym8 Posted December 24, 2015 Member Share Posted December 24, 2015 I loved this film,far superior to the prequels and like many people my age(48) I was a kid again in the cinema.Great entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Lady Jin Szu-Yi Posted December 26, 2015 Member Share Posted December 26, 2015 Well, that was not for me. When I walked out all I heard was Lo Pan saying "Empty... empty..." And I'll politely leave it at that. Bring on Rogue One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member massa_yoda Posted December 26, 2015 Member Share Posted December 26, 2015 I've read several reviews that were lukewarm at best. I'm starting to fear SW is getting a treatment similar to Abrams' version of Star Trek. I swear I once saw a Beyond Darkness trailer and I couldn't have told it was a Star Trek movie if it weren't for some of the iconic shirts and Spock...Similar issue I had with Skyfall where it felt more like an action film than a Bond film. I liked Beyond Darkness, but agree with you that it did not feel as much Trek as I liked with say Star Trek 2,3,4 and 6. Now I'll save my opinion for this until I actually watch it. I did not it got a very good review at ebert.com with their most well known writer (alive) Matt Zoller Seitz whose writing I like though not love.so...what's "Beyond Darkness"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted December 26, 2015 Member Share Posted December 26, 2015 I saw this last night with my son (a surprise X-Mas gift for him) and I agree with most here. Despite them not doing much, just seeing Yayan and Iko in a Star Wars movie was great. I thought it was definitely on par with Episodes IV-VI in terms of tone. John Boyega cracked me up at times when he would freak out. Definitely some jaw-dropping moments...overall, a worthy installment...now looking forward to both Rogue One and Episode VIII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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