The Rise of Skywalker The Rise of Skywalker - Reviews that mention the score

[Jay 37,249]

Post any you find here! 

 

This includes tweets from people who went to the premiere last night, etc. 

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Good thread idea Jay! Is there a caveat to keep this thread spoiler free or no?

[Jay 37,249]

Certainly spoiler free. 

 

There's currently still only one thread on the entire site that allows spoilers for this film. 

[mrbellamy 6,270]

Only thing I could find. No idea who she is.

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Well that's one hell of a first reaction!!

[Smaug The Iron 510]

 

 

 

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Well if neutral fans are now noticing JW's actual development of her theme in a totally new score, I think that well and truly proves (if it wasn't already) that Rey's Theme has firmly established itself in the pantheon of all-time great Star Wars themes.

[toothless 963]

 

[mrbellamy 6,270]

“Favors characters over story”

 

lolwut

[Taikomochi 1,136]

Most of the people posting these things are just posting critical-sounding gibberish since they know they are briefly the authority on the quality of the film. 

[Disco Stu 15,495]

26 minutes ago, mrbellamy said:

“Favors characters over story”

 

lolwut

 

I will say that's basically this trilogy I think.  I love the characters, but the big world-building plot stuff wasn't very thought-through.  It's the inverse of the prequels, where the over-arching narrative is really good but the characters were weak as heck.

 

There are worse flaws to have!

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"Surprisingly, John Williams abandons his traditional opening title theme, opting instead for an aggressive villainous march for the famous text crawl, perhaps more suited to the likes of an Anthony Daniels commercial promoting the film than a legitimate Star Wars score."

 

IGN

[Taikomochi 1,136]

I knew what the link was gonna be and I still clicked it

[heidl 358]

lol, good one 

[mrbellamy 6,270]

6 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

I will say that's basically this trilogy I think.  I love the characters, but the big world-building plot stuff wasn't very thought-through.  It's the inverse of the prequels, where the over-arching narrative is really good but the characters were weak as heck.

 

There are worse flaws to have!

 

I guess it’s a semantic point. Character is story.

[Disco Stu 15,495]

Just now, mrbellamy said:

 

I guess it’s a semantic point. Character is story.

 

I do agree.  But then I don't know how to word my point beyond saying "big world-buildy stuff" vs "individual character stuff".  Either way, I think the prequels and the sequels have inverse strengths!

[mrbellamy 6,270]

And they probably represent some fundamental differences between who’s looking for what in a story.

[Cerebral Cortex 3,357]

My hope is that people are highlighting the quality of the score not just because of how good it is but also as an indication as to how well-mixed it is in the film.  

[MedigoScan 324]

I see an absolute distinction possible between character and story.

Though thats largely due to the actors themselves.

 

TFA had fun characters but put them in an average plotline.

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7 minutes ago, Cerebral Cortex said:

My hope is that people are highlighting the quality of the score not just because of how good it is but also as an indication as to how well-mixed it is in the film.  

 

Maybe it's just 141 minutes of the Duel of the Fates ostinato playing endlessly while random themes pop in and out over the top. Like Zimmer's score for Dunkirk!

[pete 902]

8 minutes ago, Cerebral Cortex said:

My hope is that people are highlighting the quality of the score not just because of how good it is but also as an indication as to how well-mixed it is in the film.  

 

Off topic. Are you in Canberra. I'm from there. Live in Korea these days.

[Cerebral Cortex 3,357]

Can't say that I am, friend. Why do you ask? 

[pete 902]

Cheers...Your signature countdown says "Time since Event started in Canberra"

[Tom 4,630]

1 hour ago, toothless said:

 

My guess is that the plot is not all that confusing to the hardcore SW fans.  If that is the case, it somewhat undermines the second bad aspect (or are plot and story different things).  Either way, anybody who mentions JW so prominently gets an A in my book.  

[JoeinAR 1,949]

The review moratorium ends at 301pm EST tomorrow 

[Cerebral Cortex 3,357]

2 hours ago, pete said:

Cheers...Your signature countdown says "Time since Event started in Canberra"

 

Oops. Fixed. 

[Quintus 5,399]

Confusing plot? Drax is fucked!

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[pete 902]

A few comments on the score here. It's the reviewer's favorite sequel trilogy score. Favorite moments are the score's darker Sith moments. Review is spoiler-free:

 

https://youtu.be/K-ubIr_qf5o?t=483