John Boyega Hesitant on How the Fans Will React to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Finn 02Deadline caught up with John Boyega in Hollywood where he was announcing the nominees for the 2016 Film Independent Indie Spirit Awards. The actor revealed that he has already seen The Force Awakens and is hesitant on how the fans will react to the movie.

 

From Deadline:

“I think for now, based on what I saw, and based on my experiences on the set, I just don’t know,” Boyega said throwing his hands up. “This is a discussion I was having with J.J. [Abrams] yesterday and I was just like ‘How are people going to react to this movie?’ But there’s going to be a reaction for sure.” He continued, “I’m going to try to see it as many times as possible with different audiences just to gauge everyone’s opinions of it.”

 

“Attack Of The Block screened at the LA film festival and J.J. Abrams saw it and said it was his favorite movie of 2011. Than I went to Bad Robot to meet his producing partner and then J.J. Abrams and Tom Cruise were walking out of ADR for Mission:Impossible, and he literally stopped me and was like ‘Boyega right? You’re good in Attack Of The Block, I love that movie, we’re going to get you in something’” Boyega says Abrams contacted him four years later for the role and the rest is history.

Now this is a curious comment. Is the rumored twist in the movie controversial? Is John Boyega part of the twist? What do you think?

 

I personally believe that such feelings about a movie from such magnitude are pretty normal. Everyone is nervous, especially with the release date just around the corner. It’s normal to be hesitant in the face of the unknown. From what we’ve seen so far we don’t have any reasons for concerns. I am sure the movie will be great. It’s hard to be otherwise with all the love and devotion from the people involved.

 

So many questions, and all the answers are coming in 22 days.

 

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246 thoughts on “John Boyega Hesitant on How the Fans Will React to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

  • November 24, 2015 at 11:41 pm
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    Does he not like it?!?

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:09 am
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      Well I just guess it’s close to impossible to have hindsight when you’re involved in a Star Wars movie. It’s perfectly normal that he’s worrying, and we shouldn’t draw any conclusion from that.

  • November 24, 2015 at 11:43 pm
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    This is a *little* disheartening … sort of how I felt when seeing that now removed first glimpse of Maz Kanata in action … If anything though Im more than confident that it will be better than any of the PT mess … Yes, my bar is set that low 😉

    • November 24, 2015 at 11:47 pm
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      My only expectation is that it will be better than any of the prequels. If that’s the case I’ll be satisfied.

      • November 24, 2015 at 11:56 pm
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        To be fair the prequels were set to fail from the start with everyones expectations so high. I’m a bit worried for TFA, but hoping to be surprised.

      • November 25, 2015 at 12:20 am
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        @Daily, Kicker & Joey … I completely agree with you guys … I think all involved (for the most part) have to be suffering a severe case of jitters right now with it only being 3 weeks away …. and Daily, yea this could very well be a career killer for him if it isnt well received, it almost was for Natalie Portman and it definitely was for Jake Lloyd and Hayden Christensen … I guess right now Im in the camp of wanting to hear positive things and that this movie really does kick some serious ass … Im not expecting this to blow away the OT by any means, but it would be a bonus, Im just looking forward to hopefully TFA being a fun adventure which was something the prequels were not.

        • November 25, 2015 at 3:14 am
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          I think it could just as likely be a career destroyer (or at least limiting) if it turns out to be a successful film — typecasting and all that.

          But I think his future will be bright if he has any talent. We’ll possibly have the answer to that question next month.

    • November 24, 2015 at 11:50 pm
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      Why would he wanna say how great it is, only to be let down. Sometimes when you build something up so great it doesn’t deliver. If you are measured lower in what you say, things usually go up from there when people see it.

    • November 24, 2015 at 11:52 pm
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      How can one person anticipate how the general public will like something? I’d be nervous as well. He’s attached to this project forever. If people hate the movie it could kill his career.

    • November 25, 2015 at 8:02 pm
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      Where did you see Maz Kanata footage?

      • November 25, 2015 at 8:41 pm
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        The first time that TV spot was released there was a full glimpse of Maz, I guess Disney freaked and asked all sites to pull that clip down the newer clip that took its place is basically the same but just without the full view of Maz’s face

  • November 24, 2015 at 11:45 pm
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    Finn is Luke.

  • November 24, 2015 at 11:50 pm
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    Had to share this on Ewoks. Have a read and imagine a different Star Wars with the threat being Ewoks.

    #4. Cracked already mentioned that the Ewoks were planning on eating the good guys when the first met them, and possibly ate the stormtroopers they so easily slaughtered so it makes plenty of sense that the Ewoks would be stone cold killers.

    Because their planet is Space Australia mated with Space Vietnam war, where they’ve spent generations fighting other species that could ENSLAVE giant spiders in the dense forests and god knows what other horrors. We have plenty of creatures on Earth who may look cute but are vicious bastards, why should space be any different?

    And consider the fact that we never see this other species that wanted to eat their young, we can assume that they finally wiped them out in a warhammer 40k xenocidal purge to become the dominant life on the planet and-

    Oh s**t… and now the rebels have introduced these little psychos to space travel and modern weaponry…

  • November 24, 2015 at 11:58 pm
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    I think everybody realizes in these big franchise things its kind of a Damned if you do and Damned if you don’t scenario

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:38 am
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      ^Bingo.^

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:49 am
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      Exactly. Everything about this places the filmmakers in between a rock and a hard place, same with Trek.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:03 am
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    I think it will be a success.

    1. I enjoyed the prequels
    2. This film will be BETTER in every way, then those movies

    so, there is no way i could walk out unsatisfied.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:04 am
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    the nostalgia driven storytelling pretty much guarentees that this movie will not be a very well liked movie. critics give two shits about nostalgia

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:06 am
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      Critics are eating Creed up right now and it reeks of nostalgia as well.

      • November 25, 2015 at 12:10 am
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        thats the problem…creed could easily be a standalone story of a son and fathers legacy. force awakens feels less like creed and mad max and more like a film reliant on new hopes story tropes

        • November 25, 2015 at 12:11 am
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          Still plays heavy on the nostalgia of the previous movies.

          • November 25, 2015 at 12:18 am
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            true…but force awakens rips-off elements of new hope!!! lots of nostalgia is not bad but when you make story decisions like the resistance and the first order and Luke and Vader clones with original elements being either in the background(new republic) or frustrating(luke mystery) your nostalgia needs to die and your focus needs to be more on the movie as a MOVIE

          • November 25, 2015 at 12:31 am
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            Creed is taking the story of underdog Rocky made famous and doing it with a new character. Its a total rip off of the original Rocky as were the sequels. Its the execution of the premise that matters in this case, not the premise itself. Same can be said with Force Awakens. We don’t know the whole story for fact yet, or how it actually plays out on screen as none of us have seen it. Similar beats to A New Hope may not matter if the execution is good. And there could be enough differences with the characters and other things that the similar beats don’t matter. Like with Creed, since that is the example used with this discussion.

          • November 25, 2015 at 12:54 am
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            Haven’t you heard about the rhyming nature of the SW films, where history repeats itself in some ways.

          • November 25, 2015 at 2:20 am
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            yeah i know…abrams isnt really doing it as well as george did…it seems really REALLY in your face

          • November 25, 2015 at 2:22 am
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            Right. But it’s the themes that Lucas always tried to have come and go in circles, not the plots for the films themselves.

        • November 25, 2015 at 12:17 am
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          Creed wouldn’t work without the Nostalgia though. It builds upon what came before and uses it to build upon this new character. Having the history of rocky there, with very familiar tropes with great writing/acting/directing is making Creed a very well reviewed film. If it stood by itself it would probably get more like Southpaw got, but it has a great character in Rocky and the history there to build upon making it so much more.

          Star Wars can do the same, use similar tropes, the history of the franchise combined with great acting/writing/directing and critics/fans could eat it up.

          • November 25, 2015 at 12:21 am
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            not sure abrams is talented enough to do that…remember into darkness

          • November 25, 2015 at 12:26 am
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            Ya, but most would agree he did well enough with the first Star Trek film. Doing Khan was the mistake. This is totally different from Star Trek though. He’s following similar story beats to a New Hope but he isn’t rebooting it with an alternate history/timeline thing. New actors aren’t playing Luke and Han in a reboot of the franchise.

          • November 25, 2015 at 12:32 am
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            If you put all stock in critics, Into the Darkness still has 87 percent positive reviews over at Rottentomatoes.com

          • November 25, 2015 at 6:31 am
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            It’s still not good Star Trek though.

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:27 am
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          Star Wars Episode VII : A New Trope

      • November 25, 2015 at 5:24 pm
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        A tank of piranhas is what is waiting for everything right now…

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:27 am
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      What else you suggest they do? Throw out anything nostalgic? Then many will bitch about that too.

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:30 am
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      Relying too heavily on nostalgia doesn’t instantly mean the movie will be poor.

    • November 25, 2015 at 8:32 pm
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      This comment made me do a quadruple take (and 2 people agreed?!?) …. are you even remotely serious with that comment? Mainly “critics give two shits about nostalgia” … The most critically acclaimed movie of that crapfest, otherwise known as the Prequel Trilogy, happens to be the one movie that just happens to be the one that seems the most “Star-Warsy” of the group … all I recall most critics saying in their reviews is how ROTS felt and looked the most like the originals.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:06 am
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    Some people are going to hate it no matter what. That is inevitable but I have full confidence this will be a great star wars story.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:06 am
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    What else is he going to say?

    If he says everyone’s going to love it, he’s assuming way too much and guaranteeing that the film can’t possibly disappoint anyone, when we all know there will be a chorus of critics regardless of what the film is like.

    And he’s not going to say the fans won’t like it for obvious reasons.

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:26 am
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      He’s taking the measured smart approach. Going all crazy with praise would not help.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:18 am
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    I’m kind of baffled. There’s a twist, ok. Maybe Luke’s in the film for thirty seconds or some entirely odd event? Unless his quote was inacuratly characterized by the journalist, it sure as heck suggests a twist Boyega can’t wrap his head around. He’s probably not really supposed to say anything, and here he’s making some fans worry. Sorry, but I’m worried.

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:20 am
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      he could be talking about the story…remember this is the most mysterious era of star wars more so than the location of earth

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:57 am
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        I suppose. It just feels like it is something outside of his scenes. Something off his radar until he saw the finished film. Being nervous is normal, I just wished he’d said nothing. This is why I have to stay away from the Internet starting the 14th…

        Anyway, I guess we will find out in a few weeks. Hopefully it rocks!

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:19 am
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          it could be abrams messed something up(like he did with star trek that kept it from greateness)

          • November 25, 2015 at 11:09 am
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            Lense flare strikes again 🙂

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:31 am
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    The movie only has to be better than The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones for me to be contempt and happy with it. So far, it’s looking like it’s going to crush those films into oblivion and so I’m quite happy and excited.

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:45 am
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      I hate to be this guy, but I think you meant “content” and not “contempt.” 🙂

      • November 25, 2015 at 2:26 am
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        It’s “that guy”. Not ” this guy”. Yes I am that guy!

        • November 25, 2015 at 6:29 am
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          Who is the other guy?

          • November 25, 2015 at 5:23 pm
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            Oh my, I am so confused…

        • November 25, 2015 at 11:08 am
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          Well JJ did say yesterday (on Kimmel) the first word in the movie…is This.

          • November 25, 2015 at 11:08 am
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            Maybe if it were that..John would be sure this was a hit.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:32 am
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    I’m a filmmaker myself and I recently revived a property for the bbc which was heavily based on nostalgia and I can totally understand where this is coming from – it was such a nerve wracking thing, we had no idea how people were going to react and were terrified – turns out people really enjoyed it but being on that other side was horrible, you just didn’t have a clue how it was going to go down – you can do the best work possible but you still doubt yourself, so this is totally understandable and we shouldn’t worry.

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:24 am
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      Understandable… But Danger Mouse is not quite on the same level !

      • November 25, 2015 at 5:20 pm
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        Oh Danger Mouse! A level ABOVE!!!

        • November 25, 2015 at 8:40 pm
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          No..that would be The Clangers

          • November 25, 2015 at 10:28 pm
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            Metal Mickey?

          • November 25, 2015 at 11:09 pm
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            Did they remake that this year too? They did Dangermouse, Clangers, and Thunderbirds…bring back Tiswas I say.

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:28 am
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      Russell, dat you?

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:33 am
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    As long as it’s better than The Empire Strikes Back and all of the other Star Wars movies, I won’t have to self-immolate. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for. 😐

    • November 25, 2015 at 3:08 am
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      I see what you did there with your sneaky sarcasm 🙂

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:33 am
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    It’s because Han Solo dies. That’s all he’s getting at. We’ve all gotten used to the idea that Han/Leia aren’t married, Luke didn’t have a successful Jedi Order, and things actually went very bad after ROTJ. The general public may not be hip to all that…plus, Han Solo likely dies. So it’s a good question on how people will react. He said he knows people are going to have a reaction, one way or another…and that’s true. They are taking this in a whole new direction, different from EU or even just conventional wisdom of what came before. Methinks that’s all he’s fretting about.

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:36 am
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      Who said Han and Leia never married? I just thought they were separated or estranged. But have no real concrete evidence to go on.

      • November 25, 2015 at 12:38 am
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        either way…it didn’t end up how we thought. Same difference.

      • November 25, 2015 at 5:19 pm
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        Luke tried training Kylo from infancy and his “immunity” to the light prompted Han and Leia to hide Rey on Jakku… now poop is going down…

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:45 am
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      Yeah, I’m thinking it’s because Han dies and Luke is barely in the movie. A lot of casual SW fans may be disappointed by this. Or maybe not.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:34 am
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    George Lucas was a nervous wreck and didn’t know how people would react before the release of A New Hope…….

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:41 am
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      The same could be said about the release of The Phantom Menace.

    • November 25, 2015 at 5:16 pm
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      And so much changed during (and after)… the original SW was so fluid for ANH and ESB, magic literally appeared as it was being made…

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:45 am
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    Attack of the Block? Does John not know the name of his own movie?

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:47 am
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      hehehe I noticed that too…just assumed it was a typo on the author’s part.

      • November 25, 2015 at 4:22 am
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        I also noticed a “than” where there should have been a “then”, so typos are definitely not out of the question.

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:51 am
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    I think this is a case of just trying to lower expectations. We’re all pumped for the movie, and every other person who’s been interviewed has praised it to no end. It’s kind of refreshing to see someone like Boyega offer a more reasoned take. This is obviously a different Star Wars than many fans are used to; it may be a follow-up to the OT, but it’s essentially a reboot of the franchise and that never satisfies 100% of the audience 100% of the time. I’m reminded of Hamill’s comments a while back, that fans need to “lower their expectations” because “it’s just a movie.”

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:52 am
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      Lowering expectations is probably a good idea, and I hope that’s all it is. Boyega was pretty pumped when he saw the trailer, unless he was just playing it up for the camera.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:04 am
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        I’m sure he was actually pumped, and probably still is. But there’s a difference between being excited for something and being nervous that others might not like it. I’m a huge Doctor Who fan, so I get really pumped for new episodes; my friends, on the other hand, don’t really care and just kind of glaze-over when I go on about how cool it is.

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:13 am
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          Ah – you started them with “Sleep No More” obviously.

          • November 25, 2015 at 2:21 am
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            I think I slept most of the way through, it wasn’t “fear her” level bad though… Face the Raven more than made up for it.

          • November 25, 2015 at 2:51 am
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            Haha. No, I can’t get them to watch any episodes at all. I’m still trying though!

    • November 25, 2015 at 1:04 am
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      I agree with what you’re saying about expectations…but just want to point out that this is not a reboot in any sense of the word; It’s a new sequel trilogy. A reboot is when you go back to the drawing board and start fresh. I think the use of the word “reboot” often leads to confusion.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:25 am
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        It’s a reboot in terms of franchising. Yes, the story is a continuation of the OT, but this is the start of a whole new generation of SW films. We still have Han, Luke, and Leia involved in the story, but it’s the new characters who will lead the franchise from now on; I believe the term is “soft reboot”, in that it’s still technically part of the same story but in reality it’s a whole new beginning.

    • November 25, 2015 at 1:06 am
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      Agreed. 6-7 months from now its just going to be another movie on your shelf sitting next to Fury Road, Jurassic world, and the back to the futre trilogy

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:55 am
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    I don’t see anything in his quote that was indicating a twist or that he would be part of said twist. Seems to me he is nervous about the film itself and wants to gauge fan reaction to it. Same thing JJ has been saying for months, can’t wait till people see it and how nervous he is about reaction to every film he makes because he doesn’t know. More so with Star Wars because he was once a fan and now a creator. Think deadline and you are jumping to conclusions based on rumors.

    • November 25, 2015 at 3:07 am
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      Yeah, people read way too much simple statements like “we had a blast making it, I hope the audience enjoys it as much as we did”

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:59 am
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    i think star wars fans take everything too literally. basically every single LETTER uttered from the mouth of any cast or crew is placed into the mysterious speculation box and the outcome is 35 different possible variations of the apparent “hidden meaning” of whatever they said. i’m 100% certain this is boyega playing it safe and humble. if harrison ford himself is praising this movie to no end, it’s a clear indication it’ll be excellent.

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:25 am
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      Harrison Ford has been in and praised a good few turkeys.

      Just saying….

      • November 25, 2015 at 5:10 pm
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        It’s part of the contract…

    • November 25, 2015 at 5:12 pm
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      Expectations multiplied exponentially… like nothing before and (unfortunately) like nothing again…

  • November 25, 2015 at 1:09 am
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    THE SKY IS FALLING! THE SKY IS FALLING! OMG! THE SKY IS FALLING! Until the next person who has seen it says something super positive…

  • November 25, 2015 at 1:29 am
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    John Boyega uses the internet, he knows how it can get.

  • November 25, 2015 at 1:30 am
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    Approaching product release, stakeholder ponders target audition reaction. Next.

  • November 25, 2015 at 1:35 am
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    sounds to me like a young actor who is nervous about his work, like most people in the creative arts. i bet JJ is secretly sweating bullets too as there is so much riding on this movie. personally, i think it is pretty near impossible for this movie to be bad. it might not be the best of the bunch, but i think its in the bag that i will at least like it.

    • November 25, 2015 at 1:36 am
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      They only way this movie will turn out to be bad me is if any of the OT characters die or if Luke turns out to be a bad guy.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:45 am
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        Prepare to be mad

      • November 25, 2015 at 6:24 am
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        Uh-oh…..

      • November 25, 2015 at 7:15 am
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        Oh, so you don’t care about dialogue, pacing, acting, the overall quality of the plot…just as long as everybody gets to live forever and Luke becomes St. Luke of the Church of the Jedi everything’s rosy, huh?

        No wonder Boyega’s nervous.

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:59 pm
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          Jedijay is right: dialogue, pacing and acting are the least important thing, specially in Star Wars. The most important thing here is THE CONTENT, which is the story, the characters, the places, the weapons…

          That´s why I LOVE the prequels: the acting and writing may be bad but the content is freaking AWESOME!

          • November 25, 2015 at 4:37 pm
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            Oh, I like the PT too, shortcomings and all. But what Jedijay’s saying is that he won’t like TFA if one of the OT’s main characters bites the dust or if Luke has turned to the Dark Side.

            IMO, the former is inevitable and the latter happening off-screen would be TERRIBLE storytelling. But I wouldn’t mind either, if done well. And this is why dialogue, pacing and acting are important.

          • November 25, 2015 at 5:08 pm
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            Luke “embracing” the darkside is a necessary part of the story of balance. For Luke to find the ultimate “Balance” he must experience all aspects of the force, not just the narrow views of the Jedi or Sith… prepare to be upset, very upset…

          • November 25, 2015 at 6:07 pm
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            Not really. SW is just good old fun for me, is all. Nothing about it could make me upset, not even poor storytelling. George R.R. Martin taking so long to release the next A Song of Ice and Fire book, on the other hand…now THAT does make me upset, very upset.

          • November 25, 2015 at 7:56 pm
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            Are you always trolling here? I hope its an act.

    • November 25, 2015 at 7:12 am
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      I can help JJ there. I’ll watch the film today, and let him know if it’s any good 🙂

  • November 25, 2015 at 1:44 am
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    I cant imagine how nervous Boyega and the rest of the cast and crew must be at this point! Its a huge undertaking and they have obviously put their all into it and want it to turn out well. Which I think it will! It is my profound hope that they don’t screw with the opening sequeunce of “along time ago in a galaxy far far away…STAR WARS” and then the opening text scrawl. PLEASE DONT CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT THAT INTRO!! ANYTHING!! Not even the font! LOL

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:31 am
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      Lol sounds like me with the 007 franchise following Casino Royale – all I wanted was a return to “form,” i.e. The same gunbarrel, with the same blood effect, from the 90’s/Brosnan era with just a good, “natural” pose. Nine years later and over three films, filmmakers/producers still haven’t been able to get it right.

      Without digressing too much further, with the amount of dedication that seems to be involved with everyone that has made the film, I believe J.J. and team will do the franchise right and give the fans a film worthy for its fanbase. With JJ being a fan himself, I would like to think that he has left nothing to chance by making extreme changes. Beyond the omittance of 20 Century Fox, i believe this will definitely be a genuine Star Wars film. Only three more weeks to go!

    • November 25, 2015 at 3:34 am
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      ^ This please. It’s bad enough we won’t get the 20th Century Fox fanfare.

      • November 25, 2015 at 3:44 am
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        I know right!! That’s gonna be so weird!!

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:23 am
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      I don’t think even Abrams would be stupid enough to do that.

      Mind you, he reused the end of Wrath of Khan, so…..

      • November 25, 2015 at 6:47 am
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        I hope you are right man!! We’ll find out soon!

    • November 25, 2015 at 4:59 pm
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      Oh dude, now I am truly frightened… no 20th Century Fox intro means… NO FRIGGING STAR WARS!!!

      • November 25, 2015 at 5:00 pm
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        Aarrgh!!! I just read some of the below comments and someone agrees… NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

  • November 25, 2015 at 2:08 am
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    I just hope they don’t make Finn a Skywalker. That would certainly be controversial and would attract a lot of negative reaction.

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:22 am
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      Why?

      I don’t think it will happen, but the character could be adopted or mixed race no?

      • November 25, 2015 at 8:42 am
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        If he’s adopted, then Finn wouldn’t have the Force Sensitivity of the Skywalkers and wouldn’t make sense. And to say he’s mixed race?? John Boyega is dark. Mixed race folks are light skinned. That isn’t a racist statement but a fact. That wouldn’t be believable…

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:41 pm
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          That wouldn’t be fucking necessary

  • November 25, 2015 at 2:15 am
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    Boyega had already struck me as a smart guy, but apparently he’s honest, too. Nothing wrong with getting some butterflies in his stomach at this point. Besides, he didn’t say that the film contains something controversial or that he didn’t like it or anything of the kind. He merely said that he doesn’t know how fans will react to the movie. That’s perfectly normal, especially for a SW film.

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:25 am
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      Sorry, but saying that he doesn’t know how fans will react strongly implies to me there ia some controversial twist, especially after Oscar Isaac having warned us a while ago that there are major plot twists in the movie.

      • November 25, 2015 at 2:29 am
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        Yeah, there’s always that risk. But after seeing the heat that Lucas took because of Midichlorians, Anakin’s “immaculate conception” and the Jedi Law of Attachment, I don’t think Disney would’ve approved of too many controversial twists or ideas at this sensitive point in SW history.

        • November 25, 2015 at 6:21 am
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          Well, those examples are more retconning than twists.

          I say, bring on the twists, even if it’s just to see the meltdown of the purists! 😉

          • November 25, 2015 at 7:00 am
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            Fine with me. That’s exactly what I want from the ST: a brand-new take on the GFFA that feels like the natural next step from the OT, not a rehash of the OT just to “play it safe” and “give the fans what they want”.

          • November 25, 2015 at 2:48 pm
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            I´m a purist and I will meltdown for sure.

        • November 25, 2015 at 9:24 am
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          As if Disney nitpics all story control, Lucasfilm is still in charge

          • November 25, 2015 at 4:27 pm
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            I don’t work for Disney or its many subsidiaries, so I don’t know who controls what. Either way, I couldn’t care less about this sort of nonsense. My only concern is that I like the film, period.

    • November 25, 2015 at 3:20 am
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      My five toughts:
      1 – Rey turn to the dark side at end taking the Vader’s throne.
      2 – Kylo demonstrate he is no at all dark side. going to the light side.
      3 – Luke is one of ren, or ren himself, or he is snoke.
      4 – Han, Luke or Leia dies.
      5 – Kylo and Snoke are cloning Vader and need the blood of a skywalker.
      6 – Luke is a force ghost.

      • November 25, 2015 at 3:51 am
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        7 would be an amazing twist, IMO. Sort of like a reverse Lando. I love it!

      • November 25, 2015 at 6:20 am
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        9 – Jar Jar Binks is Supreme Leader Snoke

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:41 pm
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        (1) and (2) are unlikely as Rey is trained by Luke in Ep. VIII, meaning both of them survive, and that either both are bad or both are good. The same evidence (Ep VIII) rules out Luke being a force ghost I wouldn’t go with (8) either as Poe seems to have been downsized in the final cut and is now a secondary character. (7) is also unlikely given Disney’s investment on Finn as a character, which suggests they wouldn’t kill him off after the first movie or turn him into a villain. Leia or Han not making it is a possibility though.

        Personally, I think the twist might be that Finn is biologically related to Luke or, as I said before, both Luke and Rey go evil. I also think Kylo might not survive Episode VII.

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:37 pm
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          Jar Jar is Snoke

    • November 25, 2015 at 3:40 am
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      Can’t say for sure if he’s being honest here or not. It’s just as likely that he’s equivocating.

      • November 25, 2015 at 3:51 am
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        That’s why I said “apparently he’s honest, too”, as in apparent, not definitive. This could mean anything. It all depends on how one wishes to interpret Boyega’s words. The same goes for the film’s quality overall: personal taste is what should define how good it is to each person, not the opinions of others.

        • November 25, 2015 at 4:08 am
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          That was not a condemnation of your opinion. Just my own musings on the matter. No harm, no foul.

          • November 25, 2015 at 6:29 am
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            Likewise. I didn’t mean to contradict your opinion. This is why I said that Boyega’s comments are open to interpretation. It’s all good on my part.

  • November 25, 2015 at 3:22 am
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    I didn’t get any feeling of dislike towards the film or that there is anything controversial about it from his statements. He is just worried a little about how fans might react to it. Considering the statements made about the prequels, you can understand his thoughts.

  • November 25, 2015 at 3:33 am
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    Geeze, I hope he doesn’t think it sucks?!

  • November 25, 2015 at 3:49 am
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    “There’s going to be a reaction for sure” — that choice of words means there is something in the film that could divide audiences. Something big, either some kind of direction the series will go in, some kind of reveal or some big twist. That’s what I get from that. It goes beyond “will people like it/hate it?”

    Frankly, that excites me.

    There’s been a reaction… have you felt it? 😉

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:30 am
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      I sure have felt it…every time we see Daisy Ridley. Lol! Sorry, vulgar joke but i had to make it. lol

      • November 25, 2015 at 4:21 pm
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        Well, I do think Daisy’s role does pay tribute to Ms Fisher by showcasing beauty, strength, intelligence and emotion – all in the few seconds of footage we have seen so far…

    • November 25, 2015 at 7:09 am
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      (Potential spoiler) It could just be the rumour that Luke has very little screentime. As an actor filming, that wouldn’t really hit you, but as a fan sitting down to watch it, maybe Boyega realises some people are going to be disappointed.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:32 pm
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        No, I think it is something bigger than that. Luke having little screentime is pretty much the conventional wisdom by now. Maybe he is hinting at someone not surviving, or Finn being related to Luke (which would be really controversial).

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:27 pm
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          This would be a bigger joke then Jar Jar stomping in a poodoo

        • November 25, 2015 at 5:25 pm
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          Three of the saga’s main characters so far have already bitten the dust (Vader/Anakin, Obi-Wan and Yoda). Expecting one or more main characters to die in the ST is also conventional wisdom. This is how the baton is passed on to the next generation.

          In fact, I’d be very surprised if none of the Big Three were to die at some point, be it in TFA or in the next 2 films. I’d also be disappointed, because plot armor can only work for so many characters and for so long.

  • November 25, 2015 at 3:51 am
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    I would call this anxiety not hesitation. I would also like to suggest to people not to go to the theatre with red lines on their minds like “if Luke has gone dark, I’ll hate the film” or “if someone dies I’ll walk out of the theatre and never watch SW again”. Be open minded and have in mind that it’s a trilogy so the film will probably let us waiting for the next ones to get answers…

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:29 am
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      SPOT ON MATE! Spot on!!!

    • November 25, 2015 at 4:12 pm
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      OMG, LUKE HAS TURNED TO THE DARK SIDE!!!

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:19 am
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    This actually makes me more excited for the movie. At least I know it won’t be some cut and dry by the numbers Hollywood product.

    • November 25, 2015 at 4:28 am
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      That’s an interesting take.

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:24 am
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    Given the degree of backlash that he got just for being black I think he’s just being cautious.

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:34 am
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    If it sucks. Fans will be furious. If it’s good, fans will be disappointed. If it’s great, fans will be divided between those who thought it lived up to the SW franchise, and those who probably should have stayed at home and watched re-runs of a New Hope.

    • November 25, 2015 at 5:12 am
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      Geez. According to you, The Force Awakens is doomed!

      • November 25, 2015 at 5:25 am
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        I am optimistic about it being great. But I think with the amount of anticipation and hype there is already an equal level of expectation. Keeping it real, bro.

      • November 25, 2015 at 6:17 am
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        Actually I’m finding it’s the other way around. There are fans behaving as if this movie is the second coming and I think that’s foolhardy (especially after 1999). What’s more, many of those fans are spiteful to any fan who suggests caution and realism, rather than a predetermined opinion of presumed excellence.

        The way I see it, it’s better to be cautious and then be pleasantly surprised than to expect a masterpiece and be disappointed at something average.

        • November 25, 2015 at 8:35 am
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          I understand what you’re saying. Don’t be offended and think I’m being ‘spiteful’ to VIP.

          I love all 6 films. I saw A New Hope when I was 7. Although a different feel than the OT, the prequels served their purpose. Yeah, they were rushed and forced by Lucas but I still enjoyed the stories and they were necessary.

          Where this brings us now is (some of the snobby OT only fans) will be looking for reasons why TFA is similar to the prequels so that they can bash it.

          What we as fans need to expect is that TFA will be it’s own. It will have some practical effects and some CG. I think JJ was probably careful not to make it too similar in feel to ANH so it doesn’t feel like a reboot but was also mindful of the forced directing and acting of the prequels. Also, keep in mind that it was written by Lawrence Kasdan. That alone should have us at ease!

          Personally, I do think TFA is the second coming and I’m reasonably sure it will be. JMHO…

          • November 25, 2015 at 4:10 pm
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            Yes, yes, to Kasdan you should turn… his is the spirit of Star Wars, almost of the level of Lucas himself… much experience he has, much love he has, much wisdom to end after TFA he has… cross your fingers people, this is about to get super crazy…

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:22 pm
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          That´s what I´ve been saying right here in this site the whole year…

          • November 25, 2015 at 4:05 pm
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            The novelization will far exceed the cinematic presentation if the story lives up to the Kasdan potential…

    • November 25, 2015 at 11:27 am
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      Poetic and true.

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:46 am
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    I’m mentally preparing for this movie to be not quite AS good as we think it is – which there’s nothing wrong with.
    I just think it’s important to keep a realistic expectation.

    I think JB’s experiencing the same “real-time” sort of phase. The buzz is wearing off and he’s reevaluating how good it REALLY IS.

    We’ll just have to wait and see if his worries are well-founded or just realistic caution.

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:21 pm
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      The movie will be good, the story/plot will suck ass.

      • November 25, 2015 at 3:01 pm
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        Hey- Star Wars is so great, it doesn’t NEED TO BE GOOD!

        • November 25, 2015 at 3:08 pm
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          You didn´t get it. All I am saying is that the “manufactoring” of the movie will be good, but they will shit over the plot.

          • November 25, 2015 at 3:45 pm
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            I’m glad that your around to try and put a negative twist on everyones comments.

          • November 25, 2015 at 6:53 pm
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            Glad to help 🙂

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:50 am
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    He’s a young actor who’s staring in his first big, blockbuster movie. He has every right to feel anxious. Who wouldn’t? His comments likely have nothing to do with the quality of the movie. The guy’s a human being and he’s nervous how fans will react.

  • November 25, 2015 at 5:00 am
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    The last thing i wanted to hear from a cast member. I never liked any of JJ’s movies, especially the ST movies. Although almost all the force awakens footage we have seen looks really really good in the back of my mind something is saying that JJ will bring all the things i dislike about his other movies in to TFA. Sorry guys just my opinion.

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:21 pm
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      I second to you

  • November 25, 2015 at 5:14 am
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    Are you kidding? Boyega is TERRIFIED by the fact that this is the very biggest gig of his fledgling career that is going to be seen by (likely) tens if not HUNDREDS of millions of people. I personally would be also terrified when wondering if I lived up to the expectations. Based on what we’ve seen, he (and we) will be fine…bring it on!!

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:19 am
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      “fledgling”?

      He also is billed for another movie in 2016 called “The Circle” with: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Emma Watson, Karen Gilliam, and Patton Oswalt.

      • November 25, 2015 at 6:49 am
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        Boom baby.

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:29 pm
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          Well with that many stars in that movie, he will probably be just playing co-star no.3 ………. And of TFA doesn’t pan well, who knows if his part will be left on the cutting floor……

          • November 26, 2015 at 7:24 am
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            True.

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:13 am
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    This can potentially make or break his career, so the hesitation is understandable. To many the OT is sacred and this is the big chance to give fans what they wanted with the prequels. It’s therefore perfectly understandable that there would be nerves.

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:34 am
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      I get your point but this film won’t make or break Boyega’s career. If anything JJ and Disney will get more hate if this film isn’t at least as good as the OT. Boyega already has recognition from Attack the Block which is basically a cult classic for the generation we live in and has a few films already lined up in the next couple years.

      After this new Trilogy ends, you never know they may continue the Finn story in side films, if he lives to fight on the good fight. Perhaps after Han bows out, it’ll be Finn and Chewy as the new badass duo with the Falcon.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:27 pm
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        Finn is not the new Han. His role in the trilogy is much bigger than that, and that is precisely what worries Boyega as some fans don’t seem to accept that he should be the lead. It suffices to read some posts on this board to figure that out.

        • November 25, 2015 at 4:01 pm
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          John is not the lead, rather he will provide the biggest suprise. His is one of support and the twist will come from betrayal (ala Lando) in EP8, only to redeem himself in EP9… the whole “something new” is a red herring…

        • November 25, 2015 at 8:10 pm
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          You’re right his role is bigger. I think Boyega is gonna be just fine though.

          Criticism is like fire, it spreads once sparked. I read the boards occasionally, I’ve figured it needs more positivity than anything else. Especially since none of us have actually seen the film yet.

          Ps. If Han does die and Rey is with Luke training to become a Jedi, where does that leave Finn after Kylo possibly comes close to killing him?

          I think a nice reward from General Leia after helping the Resistence would be to offer him the Falcon. If Rey is Han & Leia’s child, and Finn confronts Kylo to protect Rey, I’m pretty sure Han would have wanted Chewy to protect his daughter (life debt) and any friends that stick there neck out to protect/help her.

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:07 pm
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      I always felt the “Leia is your sister” plot twist was pretty forced.

    • November 25, 2015 at 1:22 pm
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      Did the PT “break” Natalie Portman’s career ? No, she went on to become an Academy Award nominee and, later, an Academy Award winner. However, the PT did break Hayden Christensen’s career to a large extent (he was a very promising young actor before that).

      Personally, I think Boyega could recover if the new SW trilogy failed, but I suppose his present concerns have to do more with reservations some people might have about a black man being the new SW lead and possible plot twists.

      • November 25, 2015 at 2:16 pm
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        The path is always easier for a hot woman. Remembar that.

        • November 25, 2015 at 3:57 pm
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          Also, Natalie is an actor with a very established career, one that could withstand the PT…

          • November 25, 2015 at 6:16 pm
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            My point is that she didn’t really have a very established career before the PT. The strange thing about her is how such a talent actress could have been so bad in the prequels. I think a lot had to do with the material/script that was given to her.

          • November 25, 2015 at 6:51 pm
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            But she wasn´t in 1998/9, the time of TPM… She just had done that paedophilia movie.

      • November 25, 2015 at 11:58 pm
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        It almost did.

      • November 26, 2015 at 12:20 am
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        It really came close for Natalie’s career, read her interview with VF (i think it was Vanity Fair, not 100%) she said that one director had faith in her acting skills “despite” of her PT performance … she went on to become a famously reknown actress … Ewan McGregor and Liam Neemson were already well known and established …. and honestly Ewan did a great young Obi-Wan

        But look at Hayden Christesen and Jake Lloyd to see prime examples of crappy movies breaking their careers … so yea, Id be very nervous if I was Boyega … plus the fact that hes getting extra nonsensical flak for being black in a starring role … thats gotta be an insane amount of pressure for this guy!

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:27 am
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    I can understand why people would read his comments and suspect that there will be a big plot twist or something in it…however it could just be nerves talking. Personally…i really hope there IS a big twist! What we’ve heard so far is that JJ wants to do the OT justice, and i hope he does, but i would love to see him take the saga by the balls and throw something in that shakes us all up! Fortune favors the brave 🙂

    • November 25, 2015 at 10:30 am
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      Well the I am your father moment certainly didn’t ruin Star Wars…so we will see 🙂

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:42 am
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    I’ve been nervous the entire time even though I’ve absolutely loved everything I’ve seen. I still am… I mean a part of me worries that what if the scenes don’t work? Or the feeling is off? What if it simply doesn’t work somehow? It’s entirely possible.

    I’m just hoping on the expertise of all involved it’ll be a solid space adventure with heart.

    • November 25, 2015 at 7:05 am
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      I’m nervous too. I’ve really enjoyed the trailers, but apparently on some subconscious level, I haven’t, because I’ve seen The Force Awakens five times in my dreams, and in four of them, it really sucked, like a cheesy daytime soap opera. The fifth time, I remember thinking “thank goodness the first four times were only dreams, this one is excellent”, even though there were no lightsaber fights.

      I can’t see Disney, Kathleen Kennedy (who has been involved in some pretty classic movies), Lawrence Kasdan and JJ Abrams putting together a movie that was terrible. It won’t please everyone, but I think it will be beautiful to watch, and a whole heap of fun.

      • November 25, 2015 at 7:08 am
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        Yeah I mean I see a lot of folks worried it’s channeling to much of A New Hope… but I’m totally fine with that honestly. It’s almost like a spiritual successor. That’s a pretty good way of modernizing Star Wars for a new audience while paying homage to the old IMO.

        Plus there seems to be enough new twists.

        • November 25, 2015 at 2:15 pm
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          you mean reboot

          • November 25, 2015 at 3:52 pm
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            You see clearly what is in front of us… Star Wars 7 is a story of Anakin Skywalker’s grandchildren, anything else is a reboot…

      • November 25, 2015 at 10:29 am
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        I agree with your comment on Kathy JJ and Larry Kasdan. I know some people will probably hate it. The only thing that caused me to hesitate for a second is what John Boyega just said…

      • November 26, 2015 at 9:08 am
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        If there are no light saber fights it will be the first star wars movie ever to not have any.

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:42 am
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    Boyega knows this movie franchise is loved by all, but I feel his hesitant feelings weigh more towards the fans who have bashed him being one of the main leads who’s kicking ass and with that Skywalker saber on top of that.

    Why? Because he’s a handsome young black man trying to make a living?

    Don’t worry John. You can’t please everyone. Just keep doing what you do!

    • November 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm
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      “handsome young black man”… what u talking about?

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:44 am
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    Is that really what he’s saying that he is worried? No.

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:57 am
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    what about daniel fleetwood who was blown away by it? he was one of us

    (star wars nerd)

    • November 25, 2015 at 7:06 am
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      He said he liked it? I didn’t know he had commented on it one way or the other. That’s cool.

      • November 25, 2015 at 10:26 am
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        Yeah his wife sqidbon their FB pages they loved it.

  • November 25, 2015 at 7:20 am
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    I don’t understand what the big deal is? Go watch the movie and if YOU enjoy it
    that’s great, if not o well, but don’t worry so much what other people think. I said
    it once and I’ll say it again I love all 6 Star Wars films to date and I know I’m going to enjoy this one too.

    Relax and my the Force be with you… Always.

    • November 25, 2015 at 7:22 am
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      I totally admit I like 3 of them… but it was so long ago now that I don’t care what happened before. It’s a new age. If anything it’s made it ok for me if the movie isn’t amazing. I’ll just go along with my life. I don’t see the point of raging in comments as to why it didn’t meet my expectations.

      Don’t get me wrong… people can easily get me back into the old debates… but I generally prefer to just move on.

  • November 25, 2015 at 8:24 am
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    Luke is bad

    • November 25, 2015 at 8:26 am
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      Could be Snoke. That’s early early concept. Don’t forget Snoke has been “damaged” yet still menacing.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:51 pm
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        Who is she? Rey?

      • November 25, 2015 at 4:25 pm
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        It is Adam Driver’s mechanical hand resting on Artoo…

        • November 25, 2015 at 4:42 pm
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          Nope, that’s Luke 😀

          • November 25, 2015 at 4:44 pm
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            OMG! Adam Driver is Luke! I am losing my mind!!!

  • November 25, 2015 at 9:27 am
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    Some will hate it no matter what. Look at the comments now about the footage being shown. Most like it, but there are always a few who dont care for something. As long as I like it that’s all that matters.

  • November 25, 2015 at 9:37 am
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    It’s going to be great.

    • November 25, 2015 at 12:37 pm
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      Thats gonna be great.

  • November 25, 2015 at 11:11 am
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    Pedant’s note… the other movie mentioned is ‘Attack the Block’ not ‘of the’

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:11 pm
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    I don’t think this is a comment on the overall quality of the film rather one or two decisions they have made with the story or the lore.

    Boyega has been so hyped about this movie that for him to say this does make me a little nervous. He is looking at it from a different perspective to the general audience though.

    Stay on target, stay on target.

    • November 25, 2015 at 1:52 pm
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      Or truly Jar Jar is Snoke.

      • November 25, 2015 at 1:59 pm
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        Everybody knows Jar Jar has been the Phantom Menace throughout all 6 movies.

      • November 25, 2015 at 10:36 pm
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        Or Jar Jar is the Master of Snoke… EP8 will reveal all…

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:40 pm
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      Big ups for the stay on target… my biggest fear is we end up with an episode of Star Trek…

  • November 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm
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    So, the movie is bad? I hope not. I have 3 tickets already!

  • November 25, 2015 at 1:16 pm
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    I am rather confident that Boyega did ask whether he could speak his mind. Certainly, even Lucasfilm / Disney must be aware that it will not be possible to please everyone because each individual’s understanding and appreciation of Star Wars can be different.
    IMHO TFA is already overhyped. I think Boyega’s statement is productive because it takes some steam from the current hype-train. It’s better to have one’s expectations lowered and then be positively surprised rather than to go into the film with expectations that are too high and then realize that the actual film doesn’t live up to these.
    I think that’s the intention of his statement, especially given the absence of details in which areas there might be shortcomings.

    • November 25, 2015 at 1:44 pm
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      My bet is that they spoiled with some calssic and root element of the saga. May be a concept os a character. They are in big doodoo this time.

  • November 25, 2015 at 2:59 pm
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    John is playing the much larger role of Disney SW Representative… he has done exactly what he has been instructed. First come across cocky and arrogant, now put on the insecure face… keep everyone guessing what is really going on? Certainly 4 billion is a new benchmark, and all stops have been pulled to maximise the interest in this “rebooted” franchise. The people in charge have much greater insight, experience, knowledge and expectations than any of us fans could begin to imagine.

    • November 25, 2015 at 3:10 pm
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      I agree with you. TFA is the most stale and corporative production of movie industry. That´s why they rebooted Star Wars on it.

      • November 25, 2015 at 3:47 pm
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        And why Kasdan has wiped his hands of it… he agreed to help out George, and the Han Solo movie was his pick of the cherry. He even hyped up JJ and I’m sure TFA will be great for the awesome trifecta of Kasdan, Kennedy and Abrams, but the fact he doesn’t want any further involvement says to me he is “old school” and doesn’t want to be a part of this corporate “juggernaut” that is about to totally consume the SW universe…

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:35 pm
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    This means nothing. Richard Dreyfuss actually criticized Jaws before it came out because he was worried that if it flopped his career would tank due to him having two flops in a row. This is measured PR talk to try and underhype the film. Remember that Bob Iger did something similar a while ago.
    It could also be Boyega realizing that his opinion is biased because of his experience in making the film, so he is realizing that audiences may not see it the same as he does.

  • November 25, 2015 at 4:39 pm
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    I think a lot of fans are very insecure with TFA. They’ve been hurt before with high expectations (Presquels) and don’t want to get hurt again. When I hear things like “if they kill Han Solo…” or “If we only get to see Luke for few minutes…” or whatever, I don’t understand. I just want to go see the movie with an open mind and enjoy every surprise. If they kill Han, there will be a good reason for it. If Luke is hiding, there will be a good reason. We know nothing now. Relax. Just enjoy the moment.
    All I want is a good story and characters that I can relate to. That’s what SW was about at first.

    • November 25, 2015 at 4:50 pm
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      The original SW rocked the planet because no one believed it would be any good… AND no one expected it… ESB blew everyone away because George bought in Kasdan and hit him with an unexpected story twist… Kasdan is the key, the story twist is the key… JJ is little George, and good luck to EP8 and EP9…

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:19 pm
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    Clearly he’s from the Shia Ladouche school of film promotion but at least he’s being honest which you cannot fault him for.

    • November 25, 2015 at 6:38 pm
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      Oh no, we are about to be transformed…

      • November 25, 2015 at 8:29 pm
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        Only after he’s “not famous” anymore.

        • November 25, 2015 at 10:32 pm
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          Dark of the Moon was just on TV, dinner was a recurring event…

          • November 25, 2015 at 11:20 pm
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            You couldn’t pay me enough money to sit through all his films with him.

  • November 25, 2015 at 6:53 pm
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    I don’t care. I’m still gonna love it. I will see it at least 5 times

  • November 25, 2015 at 7:47 pm
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    I just cant wait to return to the Star Wars universe. No single aspect has to be “perfect”. The magic of Star Wars is the whole darned thing. Theres little (or big) warts in all 6 movies. Collectively, each movie showed me glimpses of new worlds, starships, jedi knights with lightsabers, fantastic villains, and its just the greatest escapism ive ever seen. My own imagination fills in the gaps for any shortcomings, and the universe is so wonderful I quite frankly don’t care about its imperfections. Its just wondrous, imaginative fun. That will never change for me. The plot doesnt have to be “perfect”, whatever the hell that is; the dialogue doesnt have to be perfect, etc; I just want a movie I can sink into and forget about reality for a couple hours, and afterwards dream about for years to come.

    The success of these movies have always relied on one’s own perception of what they are, and what they do for you. For me, they take me away, and I get thrilled at the mere sight of a tie fighter or starfield, new worlds, planets, and the diverse characters.

    And news flash, the story and plot will most likely not be the most incredible, ingenious, unexpected amazing twists etc ever thought of, and they dont have to be. Star Wars is about the whole darned experience, and how it makes you FEEEEL. (saying that, we may well be in for some epic unexpected twists)

    Best wishes enjoying the movie, and may the force be with us all.

    • November 25, 2015 at 11:53 pm
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      Well said mate! 🙂

  • November 25, 2015 at 8:08 pm
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    Before anyone freaks out at this, keep in mind that the question was, “how will fans react”, not “do you think the movie is good”? I doubt he’d be allowed to answer that, or that he’d give an answer that was anything less than positive regardless of what he actually felt.

  • November 25, 2015 at 8:31 pm
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    For a film with The Force in the title, We sure haven’t seen much of it yet other than Kylo appearing to use a force push at the camera.

    • November 25, 2015 at 8:37 pm
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      Yep, all 5 minutes of actual film footage that has been shown … Im writing off any use of the force at all … just so you know, that wasnt a force push by Kylo Ren, that was a *talk the the hand, bitch* move.

      • November 25, 2015 at 8:41 pm
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        You saw a lot more of it in the other film trailers though which makes me think yet another thing it will lift from ANH is very little use of force powers.

        • November 26, 2015 at 12:45 am
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          What im seeing happening “by the title alone” is that many people who may have been force sensitive but didnt know it because a lot of it disappeared after the death of the emperor and vader is that it has reawakened because of what Luke may have done during that time …. Just my speculation

          • November 26, 2015 at 12:49 am
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            Yeah, The title is the one thing I haven’t seen many people talk about on here for some reason. Probably tied in with the whole Maz storyline though making her Han’s old mentor makes no sense as he never believed in it and she’s an uber force user it seems.

          • November 26, 2015 at 12:58 am
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            The eyes are something of a worry… the only interest eyes have played previously are the “yellowing” of a Sith…

          • November 26, 2015 at 1:00 am
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            I hop she looks cooler in the film since she looks kind of boring in pics but it might be unfinished too.

          • November 26, 2015 at 1:01 am
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            Hmm, I have a feeling the “Force has Awakened” because something very “bad” has been disturbed/discovered…

      • November 25, 2015 at 8:43 pm
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        “that was a ‘talk the the hand, bitch’ move.” – Great, now I have to clean coffee off my keyboard & screen. LOL…

      • November 25, 2015 at 10:26 pm
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        “Talk to the hand, ’cause the Force ain’t listening…” yep, that works a treat. However, the comment about the lack of the Force is notable. I strongly doubt the movie as a whole will go against the grain of the trailers and “suddenly” bust out mega Force moves… A lot like the OT really… by the way, you are ready for Episode 4 The ReBoot coming to cinemas Dec 17, aren’t you?

        • November 25, 2015 at 10:50 pm
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          Too be honest, I really dont want the movie to bust into “mega force moves” or mega lightsaber fights for that matter … the prequels did that enough and it didnt add anything to make me care about any single character in them …. I too loved the OT and if this movie borrows elements or even entire story parts from them Ill be more than happy than to see the “originality” (sorry, I have to chuckle at at) of the prequels.

          I just honestly dont see this as a retread of EP IV as much as I see it as a retread of the entire OT … An example would be Maz Kanata being basically a Yoda clone, except Yoda wasnt even mentioned ANH and was first seen in ESB … another example, Supreme Leader Snoke basically being an Emporer Palpitine clone, who once again wasnt even mentioned in ANH but first seen in ESB … what Im digging on is that we finally have the OT feel back (as far as I can only judge in the trailers and spots weve seen) and theres no way Im complaining about that ….

          Anyways, back to my comment to the OP, all Im getting at is basically STFU until you see the entire movie ……….. THEN, and only then can you judge it. Amirite???

          • November 25, 2015 at 11:02 pm
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            Yes, you make many valid points, however I really don’t want a EP4-EP6 rehash… and I think Notorious was endeavouring to point out the fact that having “The Force Awakens” as a title, and then to have no Force (and more to the point no Luke Skywalker) is taking things a bit far… but again, your point is completely valid, let’s watch this first and then we can tear it apart like rabid dogs…

          • November 26, 2015 at 12:38 am
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            and Im sure thats whats gonna happen, and I wouldnt be shocked if I will be One of those “rabid dogs” but Id rather give this movie a fair shake of seeing it before ripping it apart. I’m just hoping to like it in general is all.

          • November 26, 2015 at 12:48 am
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            Yeah, in reality that’s where I’m at too… ☺

  • November 26, 2015 at 10:49 am
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    There are WAAAAAAYYYYYY too many expectations for this film.

    As far as I’m concerned, if it gets half of the feeling of the original trilogy – and by that, I mean some of the fun, excitement and emotion of the OT, rather than the staid, stilted and stone-faced nonsense that was Lucas’s prequel trilogy – that will satisfy me more than enough. The people who I think are secretly hoping that it will be another “Empire Strikes Back” – I think they’re setting themselves up for a fall. No film could possibly live up to the expectations this thing has riding on it; it might meet them, it might even surpass them – but any less and I fear the bile of geeks the world over will literally cake over the atmosphere, pull itself into a ball of doom and hurl itself into Abrams’ house at light speed.

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