ScientisT.bass Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The last trailer mad me very nervous. I feel like they are portraying Luke almost as a loser. He says there not 1 but 2 mega powerful force users out there. I am used defining Luke as the most powerful Jedi for more than 30 years. I am not ready for this. Hope they do not destroy Luke. Mark Hamil's interviews make me nervous he says Luke is nothing like he envisioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I would not be astonished if trailers exaggerated the intensity of things in order to create the desire to to give money in order to see the production. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) let me guess... Luke will be defeated by Kylo, just like Obi - Vader. Rey revenges (sort of) Luke by taking Kylo out. Leia and Han continue their story as ghosts en hook up with obi and luke. Rey marries that other person and......finally Star Wars comes to an end. Best character was and will ever be Darth vader. Edited October 12, 2017 by cag_200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkman3353 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I'm recalling that when Rogue One was at this stage of hype there was trailer after trailer showing scenes that never appeared in the final release. Until The Last Jedi comes out, I refuse to make assumptions about anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well, the "Skywalker" saga ends with episode #9. So between #8 and the end of #9 Luke needs to move on somehow. Die, disappear... again (in which case someone needs to put a bell on him or something), transcend to another plain...who knows? But something will happen to Luke. Also, it will be interesting how they handle Leia since the passing of Carrie Fisher. Whatever they do I hope its tasteful and respectful. As far as the rest goes I am with "junkman3353", I will wait and see where the story takes us. Regards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkman3353 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Don said: But something will happen to Luke. I understand there is a vacancy in the position of King of the Seven Kingdoms...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm having grave doubts about the entire 7/8/9 saga. As soon as I heard Disney was buying SW, my immediate reaction and concern (and still is) is that they're just going to mass-produce SW films because they will sell. So far (other than R1 which I LOVED) that's all I've really seen evidence of. I have been a major fan since the original in '77 (I"m 46 now and have lived the entire thing), and am a member of the Rebel Legion, so I speak as a true fan. I detest on every level the idea of mass-producing stuff just because of the label. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Don't forget about the Rebels animated series on Disney Channel with rumors of a Rogue One off shoot or tie in animated series. My Son and I have watched it since season one and its very good! It draws on all of the Star Wars canon (new and old) and many popular characters make regular appearances (Vader and Anakin, Maul, Leia, Chewie, 3P0, R2, Thrawn, Obi-Wan, Rex, Yoda, Ashoka, Bounty Hunters of all sorts, Tarkin, Emperor etc etc). Rogue One was awesome in my books and I didn't mind TFA. Don't forget too that since Disney took the helm we have seen an explosion of new and excellent model kits, toys, comic book series (I recommend the Vader series), books etc. Prior to Disney the SW brand was stagnant at best, dying a slow death at worst with those of us 40+ predominantly holding the candle. Now there's new and young blood and its exciting being a SW fan again! So right now I am glad Disney is running the show. My wallet isn't though...LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I am thinking its all a dream...... just like all the great '80s tv shows cliffhangers..... and dream sequence.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Luke the powerful jedimaster who has been in self-imposed exile on the planet ach-to.... Omg? Yoda lived a life like that too? Jedimaster have their own planets to live on! Some life man.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 With that two-bit shill JJ Abrams involved, I don't see it turning out well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 23 minutes ago, RKic said: With that two-bit shill JJ Abrams involved, I don't see it turning out well. +1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScientisT.bass Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 I agree that Rogue 1 was great. It is my favorite Star Wars movie ever. Yes, I said it! :) I did not like force Awakens and now, I did not like Last Jedi trailer. I am really worried for my beloved Star Wars. I know this is a terrible thing to say but just hear me out. I think Kerry Fisher's lost might be a good thing for the story (I totally wished she was still alive I am just saying from story perspective). It is rumored that they were going to kill Luke in this movie and Leia was going to be predominant in 9. Now they do not have that option so Luke may be more predominant as he should have been as the most powerful Jedi. I just cannot accept the vibe I got from the trailer regarding Luke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScientisT.bass Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 :) Burn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) On 10/13/2017 at 11:39 AM, Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy said: I'm having grave doubts about the entire 7/8/9 saga. As soon as I heard Disney was buying SW, my immediate reaction and concern (and still is) is that they're just going to mass-produce SW films because they will sell. So far (other than R1 which I LOVED) that's all I've really seen evidence of. I have been a major fan since the original in '77 (I"m 46 now and have lived the entire thing), and am a member of the Rebel Legion, so I speak as a true fan. I detest on every level the idea of mass-producing stuff just because of the label. I'm with ya, my friend Edited October 14, 2017 by JackMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Disney isn't the problem, Kathleen Kennedy is ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I love Star Wars. I was seven when the original came out and was obsessed. No one had ever seen anything like it before, because there HADN'T been anything like it before. That's the reason we're all hooked. But let's all be honest with ourselves. ALL of the Star Wars movies (with maybe the exception of Rogue One and ESB) are filled with bad acting and cheesy dialogue. We love the original because it had such a huge effect on us. Watch it again critically with no nostalgic emotion, and it's not that great. Where Star Wars was ground-breaking back in the day, it is a B-rate movie now days compared to the Marvel series. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the new movies can't "spoil" the franchise because there's really nothing to be spoiled. The Force Awakens is no better or worse than A New Hope. Ask a seven or eight year old kid what they think about TFA and you'll get almost the same reaction we had as kids. What "spoils" it is our adult selves having some unrealistic expectation about what Star Wars is "supposed" to be, and when it doesn't meet those expectations, we get upset about it. Don't go down the dark path and be like Star Trek fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 The Star Wars video games and cartoon are better than the movies and I still enjoy them all. I also buy the ban dai and lego kits...because it's fun. My boys and I enjoy it and unlike other fantasy and super hero flicks/worlds which have catered to an adult crowd we can watch this as a family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Darren Roberts said: I love Star Wars. I was seven when the original came out and was obsessed. No one had ever seen anything like it before, because there HADN'T been anything like it before. That's the reason we're all hooked. But let's all be honest with ourselves. ALL of the Star Wars movies (with maybe the exception of Rogue One and ESB) are filled with bad acting and cheesy dialogue. We love the original because it had such a huge effect on us. Watch it again critically with no nostalgic emotion, and it's not that great. Where Star Wars was ground-breaking back in the day, it is a B-rate movie now days compared to the Marvel series. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the new movies can't "spoil" the franchise because there's really nothing to be spoiled. The Force Awakens is no better or worse than A New Hope. Ask a seven or eight year old kid what they think about TFA and you'll get almost the same reaction we had as kids. What "spoils" it is our adult selves having some unrealistic expectation about what Star Wars is "supposed" to be, and when it doesn't meet those expectations, we get upset about it. Don't go down the dark path and be like Star Trek fans. This ^^^. My nine year old Son loves Rebels, TFA, Rogue One, the new toys, Lego sets, comics, and junior novels. He and his friends are totally pumped for Episode VIII. To us who remember seeing ANH, ESB, and ROTJ in the theatres it may be hard to accept that the franchise is moving on, moving forward, has new ideas, new stories, new interpretations, and building a whole new generation of probable life-long SW fans like ourselves. I am looking forward to Episode VIII and will reserve judgment until I see it once... or twice... or... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) 21 minutes ago, fulcrum1 said: The Star Wars video games and cartoon are better than the movies and I still enjoy them all. I also buy the ban dai and lego kits...because it's fun. My boys and I enjoy it and unlike other fantasy and super hero flicks/worlds which have catered to an adult crowd we can watch this as a family. Same here on all points. My Son loves Battlefront and kicks my tail on a regular basis. I can handle HALO and COD but for some reason I just can't figure out SW Battlefront. Its humbling getting your butt handed to you by a 9 year old and his friends.... Regards, Don EDIT: Spelling. Edited October 15, 2017 by Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 10:39 PM, Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy said: I'm having grave doubts about the entire 7/8/9 saga. As soon as I heard Disney was buying SW, my immediate reaction and concern (and still is) is that they're just going to mass-produce SW films because they will sell. So far (other than R1 which I LOVED) that's all I've really seen evidence of. I have been a major fan since the original in '77 (I"m 46 now and have lived the entire thing), and am a member of the Rebel Legion, so I speak as a true fan. I detest on every level the idea of mass-producing stuff just because of the label. On 10/13/2017 at 8:56 AM, RKic said: With that two-bit shill JJ Abrams involved, I don't see it turning out well. On 10/14/2017 at 1:13 PM, JackMan said: I'm with ya, my friend I'm in the same camp. We all should have known that as soon as Disney picked up the franchise, they were going to milk it like a healthy cow in a hungry kindergarten class. I also agree that Rogue One has been the best of the new series, in part because Abrams didn't get his hands directly on it. However, he is now in direct control of the final part of the series. And now, there is talk of an Obi-Wan Kanobi prequel after #9, but no news on who's running it. I have to admit, there were some cool scenes in The Force Awakens (the tie fighters coming out of the sun & the X-wing fighters skimming over the lake), but it looks like he took part one, put it in the blender with some scenes of part two & part three, and cut it on slow speed.........it was more like "We've seen this s#!t before". On 10/15/2017 at 1:01 AM, GreyGhost said: Disney isn't the problem, Kathleen Kennedy is ... -Gregg ......and so is JJ Abrams and his crew..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Disney spent more than 4billion to aquire Lucasfilm, did anyone think they weren't going to try to recoup that money spent? Who says they're going to stick to just 9 Skywalker Saga episodes also? They have thrown out large portions of the EU already to allow their vision of the SW universe plays out ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daviepancakes Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 My money says that whatever you've decided The Last Jedi will be is what you'll find it to be. If you go in having already decided it's a piss poor cash grab, I'm thinking you'll walk out with your mind unchanged. Same if you start with 'hey, it might be pretty good'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, GreyGhost said: Disney spent more than 4billion to aquire Lucasfilm, did anyone think they weren't going to try to recoup that money spent? Who says they're going to stick to just 9 Skywalker Saga episodes also? They have thrown out large portions of the EU already to allow their vision of the SW universe plays out ... -Gregg Couldn't agree more! Besides, Disney has brought about some very good things to jump start, breath new life into, and introduce new generations into what was a stagnant and fading SW universe under Lucas. The new novels, comics, Rebels series are all fantastic. As a collector of things SW, there have been some great items released since Disney took the helm. I personally liked TFA and Rogue One and there has been talk/rumors of a young Han Solo movie and Bounty Hunters/Boba Fett movie. How true are these rumors? Who knows. But I bet Disney will continue to develop and expand the SW universe over the years. Its exciting being a SW fan these last few years! Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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