tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post3578555910427967081..comments2024-02-24T00:25:39.415-08:00Comments on Examined Worlds: Five Reactions to Star Wars: The Force Awakens – A Non-Spoilery Non-ReviewEthanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490888839784651097noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-22527077588339059402015-12-21T15:31:27.964-08:002015-12-21T15:31:27.964-08:00Good to hear from you! I do see some bigger diffe...Good to hear from you! I do see some bigger differences between 1-3 and 4-6, but I did like Episode III and I actually thought it was nearly or maybe even on part with Episode IV. Capturing the spirit of the Star Wars universe is a good way of putting it and what I think Episode VII did better than most (all?) of the prequel trilogy. But maybe I need to see it again and let it sink in more before I can really say.Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490888839784651097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-64569223776573563832015-12-21T13:01:29.524-08:002015-12-21T13:01:29.524-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696419053807451737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-81275920706116358212015-12-21T12:58:27.668-08:002015-12-21T12:58:27.668-08:00A lot of people out there are trying differentiate...A lot of people out there are trying differentiate between episodes 4,5, and 6, with 1, 2, and 3. I think there are aspects of all movies including episode 7 that I enjoyed and some parts I didn't enjoy. As a series, I feel that it kept very well to the spirit of the Star Wars universe. A sad part of me also realized how old the original actors are (Harrison Ford is pushing 74), and I am glad I had the opportunity to see them at least one more time in the Star Wars films before a new generation begins.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696419053807451737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-81197333701546525332015-12-21T07:34:52.549-08:002015-12-21T07:34:52.549-08:00Thanks for you comment! Episode I isn't all b...Thanks for you comment! Episode I isn't all bad. The space stuff is always fun. That light saber duel is really cool, but then they take this really cool character (Darth Maul) and kill him off right away so we never learn anything about him. It will be heresy in some circles to say this, but I don't even mind the midichlorians (the Force has to work somehow!). My biggest problem is Jar Jar. I don't mind that there are economic and political aspects, but they're handled in such a ham handed way. And then there's George Lucas's clunky, awkward dialogue, which is campy and charming in Episode IV, but just doesn't work in Episode I. The whole thing between Padme and Anikin just comes off really weird and a bit creepy. A lot of these things would've been better if Lucas had given up more control of the movie. That Lucas wasn't involved directly is probably part of what made Episode VII such a success. It's also why I'm hopeful for all the upcoming movies. I just hope they don't do a Marvel-style money grab and oversaturate the universe with Star Wars movies. I can just see it: Coming in 2024: Star Wars: Salacious Crumb Gets Jabba Some Coffee! (Okay, I might actually watch that movie).Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490888839784651097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-65559628525306765292015-12-20T21:21:22.712-08:002015-12-20T21:21:22.712-08:00For a response to your first comment: I actually r...For a response to your first comment: I actually really love Episode I. I'm wondering why you didn't like it so much. Perhaps it is because I think the Darth Maul/Qygon Gin/Obie One Kenobi (however you spell the names, sorry) light saber fight at the end is the best one out of all of the series, or because it came out in 1999 and was like my experience growing up seeing it as similar to others who experienced it for the first time in theaters in 1977. Also, there are a lot of new movies coming out in the next few years that detail the unknown sequence between episode 3 and 4, the life of Han Solo, and so on. So that should be really interesting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439787107863039730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-25335621691578346472015-12-20T21:21:13.933-08:002015-12-20T21:21:13.933-08:00For a response to your first comment: I actually r...For a response to your first comment: I actually really love Episode I. I'm wondering why you didn't like it so much. Perhaps it is because I think the Darth Maul/Qygon Gin/Obie One Kenobi (however you spell the names, sorry) light saber fight at the end is the best one out of all of the series, or because it came out in 1999 and was like my experience growing up seeing it as similar to others who experienced it for the first time in theaters in 1977. Also, there are a lot of new movies coming out in the next few years that detail the unknown sequence between episode 3 and 4, the life of Han Solo, and so on. So that should be really interesting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439787107863039730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-77417745587890403362015-12-20T20:01:22.940-08:002015-12-20T20:01:22.940-08:00I thought the 3D was nice, too. Now I need to see...I thought the 3D was nice, too. Now I need to see it in IMAX! Thanks for your comment!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490888839784651097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323383105577553414.post-68921592959019963132015-12-20T19:16:59.388-08:002015-12-20T19:16:59.388-08:00Just came back from seeing the movie. I agree with...Just came back from seeing the movie. I agree with all your reactions. The 3-D was a nice addition.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402160358986882591noreply@blogger.com