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ST Humor and jokes in TFA

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by Jonipoon, Oct 20, 2015.

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  1. Jonipoon

    Jonipoon Jedi Master star 4

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    Star Wars movies have always been a perfect blend of action, drama, fantasy, sci-fi, romance with tones of both seriousness and humor.

    But after seeing the new trailer, I can't say that I'm feeling that much humor coming out of this film. It feels incredibly dark, gritty and serious... as if ****'s about to go down all the time. People are screaming, sweating, looking terrified, looking confused, crying, hugging each other... All of this has me a bit worried.

    I might be wrong, and it might just be that the trailer is edited in such a way. But compared to the first and second teaser, this trailer is so much more dark and intense. The first teaser hinted at cute stuff like BB-8, the second teaser has Poe screaming "woooohooo!". However, they were only tiny parts of the overall teasers.

    So where's the god damn humor and jokes?
     
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  2. CEB

    CEB Force Ghost star 5

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    The best humour in Star Wars isn't from jokes as such, it's throwaway little character moments where the humour comes from the situation. As you say, there have been hints of humour/levity in the teasers; BB-8, Poe's whooping. I know people want something to moan about, but let's not assume there's a lack of humour, eh?
     
  3. Jonipoon

    Jonipoon Jedi Master star 4

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    That's what I mean. The character moments are what makes the movies funny, not cheesy oneliners like the ones in Jurassic World.

    My point was that from what we've seen in the trailer, our characters doesnt seem to be having those funny character moments. They seem to be in constant pain and despair.
     
  4. CEB

    CEB Force Ghost star 5

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    The trailer went for showing a certain tone. Trying to cram in too much can make a film seem uneven. It's not impossible to do it well, but I'd hold my fears if I were you.
     
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  5. JediAce1

    JediAce1 Force Ghost star 5

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    Since when do SW trailers include one liners from someone not named Jar Jar. They always saved the humor for the film itself.
     
  6. Lord D'arg

    Lord D'arg Jedi Master star 3

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    Han Solo is in the film, you can be assured that there will be some humour :)
     
  7. GregMcP

    GregMcP Force Ghost star 5

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    Yeah. Little bits of situational oddness. A bit of banter. Star Wars fails when it tries to be outright Funny. Then you get two headed Pod Race Announcers.
    You've got BB and you'll still have 3PIO "Oh My!"ing everything. And Han is there. And plenty of weird creatchies.

    This trailer is about Ramping up the Stakes. Making you feel like something big and important is happening.
     
  8. Darth_Corvus

    Darth_Corvus Jedi Master star 4

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    You want humor? Well it was pretty funny how Finn decided that fighting the new ST villain in the first movie might not be a good idea after all.
     
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  9. CEB

    CEB Force Ghost star 5

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  10. Alien Vanguard

    Alien Vanguard Jedi Master star 3

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    I can envision Ray and Finn in the Falcon with everything going haywire and Finn bashing some panels in frustration. I hope (and believe) there will be tasteful humor present. By tasteful i mean the opposite of "This is what i call pod racing".
     
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  11. CEB

    CEB Force Ghost star 5

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    What I hope for is that the lightsaber fight was supposed to be negotiations between the resistance and the first order, and then when Finn comes around after being nearly killed, he says "well, the negotiations were VERY short!!!!", winks at the camera, and then goes HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! as the screen irises out and the credits roll.
     
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  12. obi_kenobi_24

    obi_kenobi_24 Force Ghost star 4

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    The Dark Tone seems appropriate given the MSWs leaks...where it looks like they trying to cram in episodes 3-4 in one movie.

    To be honest with you...Id rather they not get all marvel with the one liners.....yes the comedy is a big part of the success and when kept in check, you get fantastic action adventure movies like IM 1,Avengers and Winter Soldier....but it can really start to detract from some of the seriousness of the situation....especially toward the climax...for me at least.

    ESB nailed it and I hope that's the tone they take with the ST.
     
  13. kip73

    kip73 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Han will have some lines, and I suspect the droids (possibly aliens as well) have goofy moments that make us chuckle, but yeah overall I think this is going to be a bit darker than what we're used to. And it will probably be awesome.
     
  14. Jonipoon

    Jonipoon Jedi Master star 4

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    I specifically stated that I want genuine humor. Not cheesy oneliners. Read my posts again........

    You say that ESB nailed it, and that's true. If you rewatch ESB you will realize that its actually the funniest Star Wars film. Even though many call it the darkest film in the OT, it also is the one with the most humor. "And I thought they smelled bad... on the outside".... "Laugh it up, fuzzball!" to name a few. This certainly proves why ESB is so great... it has the perfect blend of seriousness and humor.

    Going dark ala Man of Steel isnt gonna help the situation though. Which I feel they're aiming for.
     
  15. D'an

    D'an Jedi Master star 4

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    Maz Kanata shakes her head: "Humans... Odd creatures."
    Chewbacca growls in agreement.
     
  16. Avnar

    Avnar Force Ghost star 4

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    This is probably a topic that could be visited once we have actually seen the film...no? I get what you are saying though.
     
  17. Vehgah

    Vehgah Jedi Knight star 4

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    Wasn't there that leak when Finn and Rey were running?

    Finn:"We gotta go"
    Rey: "I know how to run fast."

    Moments like those.
     
  18. JediRocks74

    JediRocks74 Jedi Knight star 3

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    There won't be much humor in this movie. The subject matter is different. This movie will be very grim and serious. In a good way.
     
  19. Artoo-Dion

    Artoo-Dion Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    In various articles, the levity has been mentioned. It'll be in there.

    But the purpose of this trailer is not to show the levity--it's to highlight the drama. Like it or not, the PT felt insubstantial to a lot of people, and I feel the trailer is deliberately cut to indicate that this film is different. It emphasises the differences between the PT and TFA, which I suspect is the reason why PT fans, in particular, feel so disconnected from it.
     
  20. KenW

    KenW Jedi Knight star 4

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    I guess this might be considered humor.
    [​IMG]
     
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  21. scum&villainy

    scum&villainy Jedi Grand Master star 4

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  22. VeryMacabre

    VeryMacabre Jedi Padawan star 1

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    That's all I ask. Treat the audience like we're mature enough to have seen the rest of the films.

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  23. Darth Claire

    Darth Claire Force Ghost star 5

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    You want a joke? Here's one: Kylo Ren's life decisions
    :p
     
  24. Good Blaster

    Good Blaster Jedi Knight star 2

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    "Ohhh this is the part when Jar Jar steps in the poopy"
     
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  25. BloodStripe

    BloodStripe Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    " I never should have rescued you!" - Finn, presumably to Poe

    Shades of the death Star escapade in ANH. .
     
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