ST Early screenings / early buzz & reactions thread

BTW someone needs to make an official thread for TLJ reviews (if there isn't one already) so we'll be able to collect all those professional reviews in one thread and then go back and laugh at them (I mean read them) in the coming months and years.

There also needs to be an official thread for fan reviews (if there isn't one)

I'm a veteran at these things you know....

 

I don't mind doing it as long as it isn't seen as being a duplicate of this thread? Apologies to mods if it is.

Edit: just created it.

 

And also lots of fans who have seen it and loved it. The fans will be divided every time because the fans always are. The only film this didn’t apply to was ANH and even that caused a split between those who became fans and those who didn’t and still don’t like SW.

 

Very true, and there are indeed even people here who don't much like ANH. I have my own opinions on that kind of stance but honestly we all just need to express our views as our own.

 

There was no TFA "fiasco".

There were a severe minority, like you, who assumed their displeasure was indicative of a notable backlash, some deep division between audience and critical reception.

There's no indications present in reality that suggest that ever happened.

But, by all means, continue making up stories that amount to "my opinion is the universal opinion". Certain POV and all that such.

 

In 30 minutes

 

Agreed, all the evidence I've come across both online and in the real world suggests that outside of the fanbase, reaction to TFA is and always has been almost universally positive. This rewriting of history really bothers me.

 

Does anybody outside the fan-base even remember TFA at all? Seriously?

What on earth is there in TFA that anybody would actually remember? Well there's Han's death I suppose (and I've always acknowledged that was very well done) and Luke's reveal... So that's like three or four minutes... But other than that it was utterly, utterly forgettable...

Anyway, wildly off topic so I'll say no more as I don't want to get spanked by the mods...

 

edgarwright @edgarwright
It's pretty thrilling that @HamillHimself gets to return to a role he originated 40 years ago and be a total badass doing it. Can't wait for you to see his grand return this weekend.

BB-K8 @katie_torres 12h
@edgarwright et @HamillHimself
He's captivating in TLJ. Exactly how I wanted the character to evolve (and so so much more).

Timothy Dowling @TimothyDowling
I agree. He was great then and just as great now. @HamillHimself

edgarwright @edgarwright
@TimothyDowling et @HamillHimself
I think this is his best turn as the character. It's great. And funny too.


Timothy Dowling @TimothyDowling
Agree. I think in the last one and this one Harrison Ford and @HamillHimselfwere thrown the ball and both knocked it out of the park in a big way.

 

Chris Stuckman Review- Non Spolier.

 

Not sitting through video reviews of movies. So

 

On my way home from the European Premiere in London. Firstly, I was unsure about paying the £100 ticket price for this when they came on sale, thank god I did. Worth it for the red carpet experience alone. Luckily arrived the same time as Adam Driver and John Boyega and got pretty up close. Then caught up to Daisy Ridley and Rian Johnson as I walked further up towards the royal Albert Hall.

Anyway, a spoiler free general review:

- the first half, for me, had way too much forced humour and one liners and gags. I don’t mind the odd one here and there, but this was being forced into every scene it seemed.
- I wasn’t a fan of an important early Leia scene. Didn’t look right or feel right.
- the battle scenes were stunning
- I can see why Mark Hamill didn’t like what RJ gave him, but he did superbly with what he was given
- there was so much going on, I’m sure I missed plenty of things, luckily I’ve got a ticket tomorrow for the normal first screenings
- 2nd half of the film was much better for me, the last 45mins brilliant
- they deserve an Oscar for keeping the plot under wraps for 2 years!
- can see it dividing fans, but nobody can complain that they haven’t tried something very different
- you know there’s great scenes, when people are cheering and shouting and clapping at a movie screen
- I’ve kept away from all spoilers and reviews the last few days so have no idea what has leaked and how it’s been received. I’ll be interested to see what critics think of the script. I liked the plot, and all the twists and turns, but there were several times the dialogue didn’t work for me. Difficult to pinpoint and put it into words but it seemed overly basic and maybe needed juicing up a bit.

It sounds like I’m being very negative, when I actually really enjoyed the film. Just think it’s only fair to point out what were, for me, some obvious weaknesses. Maybe I expected an impossibly perfect film. Looking forward to watching it tomorrow knowing I can relax and soak it all in, now I know exactly what to expect

 

If they actually came up with a Spoiler Protection oscar, I would Love the World!