The Force AwakensIf I can describe the movie in one word it will be this:
exciting. It was very exciting movie and felt very much like homage to the original trilogy. I guess it's pure subjective matter whether you like such approach.Personally, I enjoyed it a lot. New characters were solid and I enjoyed the journey with them. And it was cool to see some of the classic ones
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Solo's death was spoiled for me back in 2015 (I guess it was unavoidable) but I still enjoyed watching how it would play out. I like the idea of Kylo Ren being son of him and Leia. And I liked that they tried not to make him complete Vader rip-off but rather someone who was inspired by Vader and struggled to come close to his greatness. Especially, how they didn't really made that much of a deal with him taking off his mask. Also love sound effects of his lightsaber
What I really applaud movie for is that it gave me better sense of horror of war than the whole original trilogy.
Also, gotta love this:
"-- Where did you get this ?
-- Good question. For another time"
Yeah, I'm sure it would be explained in the sequels
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" -- OH! I feel something.
-- You feel it ?
-- Yes, I feel it.
-- That's The Force!
-- Really ?
-- Wow! It must be really strong with you!
-- Oh, I never thought ... OUCH ! "
" -- Where're you from?
-- Nowhere
-- No one's from nowhere
-- Jakku
-- All right, that is pretty much nowhere "
Rey and Luke dynamic is the best part of the movie, hands down. I would prefer if it would be given more time to develop and breathe. That said i didn't find other characters and their subplots to be too distracting or boring even despite the lack of fleshing out. Also, I find that jokes in that movie landed with me better than in TFA.
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I enjoyed the idea that some people would be interested in war to go on and on and that they wouldn't care who they're selling their weapons to.
I really, REALLY dug Luke Skywalker in this movie (even if Mark Hamill himself didn't). The fact that he's pretty much solely responsible for Kylo Ren (and Leia losing her son) and chose exile and death, that he refuses to train Rey because he's scared to make the same mistakes is pretty bold and fascinating choice for the main protagonist of original trilogy, IMO. The scene with Yoda was really sweet and I liked the puppet. And I loved the ending they've chosen for his character - I though it was badass and pretty fitting.
The whole sequence in Snoke's trone room was great too. Especially, visuals (gotta love red). When Kylo offered Rey to join him I really felt how alone he is.
Based on what I've heard about TRoS the whole thing about "you're nobody" doesn't really make much sense now, does it?
I know that movie has its problems but out of two I'd rather revisit this one than TFA. The Last Jedi tried to say something new even if it wasn't completely succesful in doing so
EDIT: Also, I freaking love Imperial March. And both TFA and TLJ refuse to give me it, dammit !
