John 2,032 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 It has been roughly a month since The Last Jedi hit theaters in December last year, and since its release, it has certainly caused waves and division among the Star Wars fanbase and the public in general. While plenty of people thoroughly enjoyed the film, there are a good deal of those that disliked it, and even some who call for its removal from the franchise's overall canon. How did you feel about the latest installment of the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Due to lack of “good as hell” option, I went with merely “good.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 It was more daring and it was more flawed than Ep7, so in general it had more positive aspects and more negative aspects. The experience in cinema was definitely impressive. But one thing really annoyed me: That one thing annoyed everybody! A big shitty pile of overreactions and the arguments could not be less fair. If there was one thing that you personally didn't like, you went: "You know there are so many plot holes and it is not logic at all!" "Well ... have you seen the Original Trilogy?" "Yeah, but these are classics." "You think I don't notice it, when you try to bash the movie, just because you don't like it?" "But Luke's character..." "Stop it, immediately!!! You're now the fifth guy complaining about Luke's character and I've not even left the fucking cinema!!!" I just dodged every possible discussion about the film, cause it's not worth the time. I love discussing movies, but this time - no! Just no! Chen G. and Bilbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Definitely see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Some time in the future I probably will, but at this moment, I can't accurately predict when that will occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,516 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 There were some parts that really could have been better, but many parts did surpass my wildest expectations. Averaging these gets me to "good". Like the Trox, I would've chosen something between the top 2, but this'll suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Denise Bryson said: I haven't seen it. Yes but what did you think of it? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I chose the 4th option. To be fair, I did enjoy the film as pure entertainment quite a bit. The film was fun on a visceral level, had some nice visuals and amazing score and sound design. It's just that as a Skywalker saga film, it disappointed me immensely, so much so that I don't really think I'll bother with Ep IX at all. I honestly pity J.J. Oh, and just to clarify, I'm not a fanboy, I don't own SW merchandise, read SW novels or use Darth Vader soap-on-a-rope. The only SW items I own are the films on LD/DVD/BD and the scores on CD. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 42 minutes ago, crocodile said: Yes but what did you think of it? Karol think of it crocodile and A24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Slight adjustment of option 3 for me. It was okay; it certainly could've been better, but overall, I mostly liked it. I don't think it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Could have been much worse #AOTCTPMEwokmovies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Um, I'll rewatch TPM before I watch this again, Binks and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,710 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'm not sure any of your options really capture how I feel about this film. 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 These newer actors lack the charisma of Ewan, Natalie and Hayden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: I'm not sure any of your options really capture how I feel about this film. How would you rephrase the poll options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 You forgot the obligatory "raped my childhood" option! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,220 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I also vote for option six: I haven't seen it. 7 hours ago, crocodile said: Yes but what did you think of it? It was alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Borderline options 3 and 4. Was going to go a second time, but might favour Darkest Hour instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I don’t despise it and putting all the plot issues aside, I just didn’t find the story interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Option 2 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, El Jefe said: I don’t despise it and putting all the plot issues aside, I just didn’t find the story interesting. Yeah. Pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 9 hours ago, JTWfan77 said: Um, I'll rewatch TPM before I watch this again, Binks and all. Though that's exactly the problem, just watch more (and different) movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,041 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I voted the middle option. I like the film, but its flaws are disappointing. The first couple shots of Yoda...Luke flicking dust off his shoulder...some (not all) of the porg/caretaker humor...I really had very high hopes for this film, and it turned out to be more of a mixed bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 8 hours ago, publicist said: Though that's exactly the problem, just watch more (and different) movies. Why do you assume I don't? Presumptuous much? Why should the movies I watch be a problem? Why do you even care? Just FYI: Last time I watched TPM: 2001 Last time I watched the OT: 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I'll use TFA as my benchmark: The highs were higher and the lows were lower. Less consistent but far more engaging and daring. On the whole I think it was the right place to take the franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 54 minutes ago, JTWfan77 said: Last time I watched TPM: 2001 Last time I watched the OT: 2002 "Your avatar betrays you, fella." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I quite like the film. My main "problems" with it was that it had several occurences of questionable logic. And it did feel a bit too long, especially in the middle. To improve that I would have dropped the scenes with the fathiers. But I guess we should be grateful that Johnson did cut almost half an hour from his first version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, JTWfan77 said: Why do you assume I don't? Presumptuous much? Just my estimation of your online persona here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: I guess we should be grateful that Johnson did cut almost half an hour from his first version. Nah, that was just a rough cut. They're almost always mind-numbingly long. The rough cut of Revenge of the Sith was creeping up on four hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 38 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: "Your avatar betrays you, fella." You probably haven't noticed, but I change my avatar quite regularly. 19 minutes ago, publicist said: Just my estimation of your online persona here. Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 30 minutes ago, Chen G. said: Nah, that was just a rough cut. They're almost always mind-numbingly long. The rough cut of Revenge of the Sith was creeping up on four hours! I wouldn't call it a rough cut when JW actually scored it. Rather, an earlier cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, JTWfan77 said: Based on what? That your name pops up in such threads quite regularly - usual a dead giveaway where the poster's passions lie. Though it's really handwringing over all the SW-related spam here lately, by a lot of guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 2:32 AM, mstrox said: Due to lack of “good as hell” option, I went with merely “good.” You could have gone for great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, publicist said: That your name pops up in such threads quite regularly - usual a dead giveaway where the poster's passions lie. Though it's really handwringing over all the SW-related spam here lately, by a lot of guys. Fair point. I do regard SW as the franchise that "awoke" my interest in movies and JW, so I do tend to gravitate to these threads. As for hand-wringing, I've got much more important things to worry about, visiting this forum is merely an entertaining diversion from the "real world". Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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