[SPOILERS] Star Wars - The Force Awakens / Rogue One

[Brettomomyces]

And even though we JUST SAW Sebastian Shaw as the face of Darth Vader, I hear they replaced Shaw with Hayden Christensen when Luke sees the Force ghosts at the end.

They did. Its awful. Like, aside from the fact that a lot of people were not really super thrilled at Christensen's acting, why the hell does Vader's force ghost suddenly go back to when he was young? Obi Wan didn't morph into young self when he became ethereal.

 

[iijakii]

Could probably argue he stopped being Vader and went back to Anakin. But it's retarded either way.

 

[hezagenius]

A group of people have pieced together the original releases in HD and put them online for those that want them. After seeing ROTJ, I'm tempted to get them.

But I agree that TFA was really good. I'd have like to see it be a tad longer to flesh out some backstory but maybe they are saving that for Ep 8.

 

[Homercidal]

I thought admitting to liking anything about the Ewoks was to immediately flag oneself as not a true Star Wars fan.

(Incidentally, the Auto-Correct on my phone recognizes "Ewoks". I learned something today.)

I wasn't such a fan of the Ewoks in general, but I listened to the soundtrack all the time, and one of my favorite parts is when the Ewok Celebration song transitions into the Finale. It's just a cool moment.

The new song isn't bad, really, but I don't think it transitions as well. The Ewok celebration ends with the Ewoks' voices morphing into a chorus just before the Finale intro.

Besides, who doesn't like a little Yub Nub once in a while!

 

[JonM]

Is that like snu snu?

 

[Ridire]

 

[agrazela]

I foresee this thread slowly turning into just B%^&*ing about the changes theyve made over the years to the original trilogy, and then (a few years later) being resurrected due to hype about whatever the next entry will be called. Then there will be a new thread that will go through the exact same cycle

side note: I thought the movie was cool

Maybe we can get JJ Abrams to direct that thread.

 

[m00ps]

id watch it

 

[MaddBaggins]

And even though we JUST SAW Sebastian Shaw as the face of Darth Vader, I hear they replaced Shaw with Hayden Christensen when Luke sees the Force ghosts at the end.

Yep. That pissed me off that Lucas kept changing the movies. I haven't seen the original release's in many moons. Even the old VHS trilogy I had was changed.
I have the 6 movie BluRay set now. I wish they would have included the original release in there as well.

 

[MaddBaggins]

that pic makes me laugh. When you have no chin, do not keep a neatly trimmed beard to show off your lack of chin.

 

[JKaranka]

I agree with your thoughts on Ren. People give him a lot of crap, but he's definitely a badass for his age and level of training, and especially after taking a shot from that insane boltgun Chewie had. I liked his character a lot, even if he was a bit angsty teeny still. Looking forward to seeing what he's like as a full-on Sith instead of just trainee next movie.

I think Ren worked. He fits with the theme of the Force gradually disappearing from the universe. Jedis and Siths were numerous and powerful during the Old Republic. By when you get to Episode I there are plenty of them and they are very powerful. By Episode IV there are a handful with variable levels of power after them being hunted down. Now by Episode VII the Force is something that even those who have it just about have heard about, including Ren.

He also goes to show that being supercool and powerful (I'm looking at you, Darth Mawl) is no match to being evil and a nasty piece of work.

 

[bob1852]

Was Chewie's crossbow laser the same one from the originals? If so, how had Han never shot that thing before?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Was Chewie's crossbow laser the same one from the originals? If so, how had Han never shot that thing before?

More importantly, why is it a crossbow? Is the laser bolt propelled by a string theory?

 

[Brettomomyces]

Was Chewie's crossbow laser the same one from the originals? If so, how had Han never shot that thing before?

I was thinking the exact same thing...Chewie has always had a bowcaster afaik and like seriously Han never picks it up in the 30+ years they are together?

 

[drainbamage]

More importantly, why is it a crossbow? Is the laser bolt propelled by a string theory?

I know in one of the old video games (Jedi Knight?) you could use the bowcaster to fire a single bolt, or charge it to fire out like 5 bolts in a fan pattern. It makes a little more sense in that respect, but it's never been shown that way in the movies.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I was thinking the exact same thing...Chewie has always had a bowcaster afaik and like seriously Han never picks it up in the 30+ years they are together?

I'd never really considered it before. IIRC, chewei has always had a crossbow. But when I saw it in TFA my first thought was "why?".

 

[agrazela]

Well actually...

I read somewhere that the little orbs on the tips of the bow do some kind of like magnetic-y thing that propels the electro-bolt dingus faster, and that's why it's crossbow shaped, and more powerful than a blaster. Plus pre-historic Wookies used crossbows and they like that shape.

Or something.

 

[Ridire]

Was Chewie's crossbow laser the same one from the originals? If so, how had Han never shot that thing before?

That whole little mini-plot line made me angry. It was so stupid.

 

[Homercidal]

Han was just set in his ways. He never felt a need to try anything except his blaster, until he didn't have a blaster!

 

[iijakii]

30 years, you guys dont think Chewie mightve upgraded to a more advanced weapon? Of all things to have beef with...

 

[bob1852]

30 years, you guys dont think Chewie mightve upgraded to a more advanced weapon? Of all things to have beef with...

/millenium falcon

 

[iijakii]

/millenium falcon

Nostalgia for basically your home vs a gun, lol.

 

[TallDan]

Han was just set in his ways. He never felt a need to try anything except his blaster, until he didn't have a blaster!

I didn't interpret that comment as indicating that Han had never shot the crossbow before, but rather that he hadn't used it for quite a while. I also didn't interpret it as that Han suddenly preferred it over his blaster, just that he thought it worked well after he had lost his own preferred weapon.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I didn't interpret that comment as indicating that Han had never shot the crossbow before, but rather that he hadn't used it for quite a while. I also didn't interpret it as that Han suddenly preferred it over his blaster, just that he thought it worked well after he had lost his own preferred weapon.

IIRC, he didn't lose his blaster. He holstered it and asked to use the bowcaster then commented the he loves shooting it.

 

[sudbuddy]

I grew up in rural, central PA. Moved to the Chicago 'burbs for school and met my wife. One night we were going to her brother's house in Aurora and I asked her how far it was. She replied, "About a half hour". I asked again and got the same answer. She looked completely baffled as explained what I meant, and finally took a guess at the mileage. Followed by, "it doesn't really matter, it takes a half hour".

Although after living here for 30 years, time is often times more accurate than distance. And even that needs to be qualified by the time of day (rush hour, weekend, etc.).

This is so true

 

[TallDan]

IIRC, he didn't lose his blaster. He holstered it and asked to use the bowcaster then commented the he loves shooting it.

Could be, don't remember the details of the scene. Either way, same thought. In this particular scenario Han liked the crossbow, but he wouldn't have it as his every day carry. Chewie prefers to carry it everywhere he goes, and being a much larger creature doesn't mind the extra size and weight.

 

[Ridire]

Could be, don't remember the details of the scene. Either way, same thought. In this particular scenario Han liked the crossbow, but he wouldn't have it as his every day carry. Chewie prefers to carry it everywhere he goes, and being a much larger creature doesn't mind the extra size and weight.

You guys are leaving out an important fact. Earlier, Han fires the crossbow out of need and is clearly shocked by the results. This was silliness.

 

[sudbuddy]

that pic makes me laugh. When you have no chin, do not keep a neatly trimmed beard to show off your lack of chin.

It's the only way to distinguish where his neck (pelican pouch) ends and face begins.

Ok that was mean. I'm not sorry

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

You guys are leaving out an important fact. Earlier, Han fires the crossbow out of need and is clearly shocked by the results. This was silliness.

I really just don't recall any "shock". More of a giddy remark. More of a sense that it did not surprise him how it shot, but made him happy that he got to shoot it.

 

[Homercidal]

It's the only way to distinguish where his neck (pelican pouch) ends and face begins.

Ok that was mean. I'm not sorry

You shouldn't be! This is the same guy who gave us Jar-Jar!

Nothing is off limits!