Movies and TV Star Wars Episode VIII SPOILERS thread - Page 250

**DaneMcCloud** · 02:08 PM

For all things Episode VIII related info including spoilers.

The release date is now December 15, 2017.

The Official Synopsis from Star Wars.com

“In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017.”

New footage in Japanese Trailer

**Bowser** · 03-17-2018, 07:16 PM

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Unfortunately, for me, including Jar Jar Binks and casting a young Shirley Temple as Anakin Skywalker just ruined The Phantom Menace.

**notorious** · 03-17-2018, 07:18 PM

Damn did Lucas ever **** up those movies.

It’s a tragedy.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-17-2018, 07:20 PM

FWIW, the new Marvel Darth Vader comics make Anakin an even more sympathetic character, as he’s constantly fighting the urge to return to the good side of The Force.

He began to doubt Palpatine almost immediately after becoming Vader.

It’s almost as if they’re trying to make his back story parallel Ben Solo’s.

**Bowser** · 03-17-2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

FWIW, the new Marvel Darth Vader comics make Anakin an even more sympathetic character, as he’s constantly fighting the urge to return to the good side of The Force.

He began to doubt Palpatine almost immediately after becoming Vader.

It’s almost as if they’re trying to make his back story parallel Ben Solo’s.

There are a couple of Vader graphic novels that are fantastic as well, apparently.

I want Filoni and your boy Gareth Edwards to tag team some Star Wars projects in the future, and those two would crush a Vader movie together (I really should own a major studio. I'm an idea guy.

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Frazod · 03-18-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

For me it's the following:

1. Rogue One
2. A New Hope
3. The Empire Strikes Back
4. The Phantom Menace
5. Revenge of the Sith
6. Return of the Jedi
7. The Force Awakens
99. The Last Jedi

I know that a lot of people hate on TPM due to Jar Jar but Palpatine's backstory, Darth Maul, young Obi Wan and especially Qui-Gon Jinn are just epic, IMO.

The third act, with Padme leading the Naboo military while Obi Wan and Qui-Gon are battling Darth Maul while a space battle is happening simultaneously is one of the greatest Star Wars acts, IMO.

It's not as great as the third act of Rogue One but it's pretty close, IMO.

Phantom Menace is nearly a Dune-level abomination. The only reason it's not worse than Dune is because it didn't butcher the greatest science fiction novel ever written and the special effects are good. Plinket's review of Phantom Menace exposes every wretched aspect of it perfectly.

Despite the numerous flaws of VII and VIII, they're the Blade Runner movies compared to I.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-18-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

Phantom Menace is nearly a Dune-level abomination. The only reason it's not worse than Dune is because it didn't butcher the greatest science fiction novel ever written and the special effects are good. Plinket's review of Phantom Menace exposes every wretched aspect of it perfectly.

Despite the numerous flaws of VII and VIII, they're the Blade Runner movies compared to I.

I know people hate it and I understand why people hate it but for some reason, I enjoy the film

**notorious** · 03-18-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I know people hate it and I understand why people hate it but for some reason, I enjoy the film

I don't hate it, it was just the first movie after the best trilogy ever made. It had an impossible standard to live up to.

PM feels more star wars than 8, though.

Jar Jar was bad, but my kids love him. Who knows.....

**notorious** · 03-18-2018, 11:29 AM

When I was a kid:

Return of the Jedi
A New Hope
Empire Strikes Back

Today:

Rogue One/Empire
Hope
Return of the Jedi
Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
Last Jedi
AOTC
Phantom Menace

Attack of the Clones had cool fighting scenes at the end, and the birth of the Empire during the last few minutes was awesome. Wasn't a fan of the PM fighting scenes. They were poorly acted and beyond stupid when little bastard Darth Vader crashes into the hanger bay and fires off lucky shots.

Rogue One was so ****ing good. Empire SB needs no explanation. The Force Awakens falls flat with me and is merely average.

I LOVED Jedi when I was a kid. The multiple planet settings along with a phenomenal final space fight was entertainment heroin to me.

Frazod · 03-18-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I don't hate it, it was just the first movie after the best trilogy ever made. It had an impossible standard to live up to.

PM feels more star wars than 8, though.

Jar Jar was bad, but my kids love him. Who knows.....

They won't when they grow up.

The biggest failing of Episode III is that Anakin didn't immediately find Jar Jar and put his lightsaber through his face after he turned.

**notorious** · 03-18-2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

They won't when they grow up.

The biggest failing of Episode III is that Anakin didn't immediately find Jar Jar and put his lightsaber through his face after he turned.

I am sure some nerd fan has edited this into his definitive collection.

Frazod · 03-18-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I am sure some nerd fan has edited this into his definitive collection.

I'd love to see it. Jar Jar sits high atop my pantheon of annoying movie characters.

I would have actually enjoyed Gone With the Wind if Rhett Butler had shot Scarlett in the face at the end. Annoying screeching witch.

CoMoChief · 03-19-2018, 01:36 AM

I dont even include Ep 1-3.

All shit movies. And The Last Jedi certainly falls into this category as well.

But here's where I'd rank my faves:

1. Empire Strikes Back
2. A New Hope
3. Return of the Jedi
4. Rogue One
5. The Force Awakens.

Red Brooklyn · 03-19-2018, 08:12 AM

1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. Rogue One
3. The Last Jedi
4. Th Force Awakens
5. A New Hope
6. Return of the Jedi
7. The Phantom Menace
8. Revenge of the Sith
9. Attack of the Clones
10. The Clone Wars

Frazod · 03-19-2018, 09:52 AM

1. Rogue One
2. A New Hope
3. Return of the Jedi
4. Empire Strikes Back

(huge drop in quality)

5. Force Awakens
6. Last Jedi

(another huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge drop in quality)

7. Revenge of the Sith
8. Attack of the Clones
9. Phantom Menace

Chiefspants · 03-19-2018, 11:12 AM

Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Rogue One
Return of the Jedi
The Last Jedi
The Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones

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DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	FWIW, the new Marvel Darth Vader comics make Anakin an even more sympathetic character, as he’s constantly fighting the urge to return to the good side of The Force. He began to doubt Palpatine almost immediately after becoming Vader. It’s almost as if they’re trying to make his back story parallel Ben Solo’s.
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03-18-2018, 11:29 AM	#3743
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $735884	When I was a kid: Return of the Jedi A New Hope Empire Strikes Back Today: Rogue One/Empire Hope Return of the Jedi Force Awakens Revenge of the Sith Last Jedi AOTC Phantom Menace Attack of the Clones had cool fighting scenes at the end, and the birth of the Empire during the last few minutes was awesome. Wasn't a fan of the PM fighting scenes. They were poorly acted and beyond stupid when little bastard Darth Vader crashes into the hanger bay and fires off lucky shots. Rogue One was so ****ing good. Empire SB needs no explanation. The Force Awakens falls flat with me and is merely average. I LOVED Jedi when I was a kid. The multiple planet settings along with a phenomenal final space fight was entertainment heroin to me.
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03-19-2018, 01:36 AM	#3747
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7782254	I dont even include Ep 1-3. All shit movies. And The Last Jedi certainly falls into this category as well. But here's where I'd rank my faves: 1. Empire Strikes Back 2. A New Hope 3. Return of the Jedi 4. Rogue One 5. The Force Awakens. __________________
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03-19-2018, 08:12 AM	#3748
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Some Dude's asshole Casino cash: $8021398	1. The Empire Strikes Back 2. Rogue One 3. The Last Jedi 4. Th Force Awakens 5. A New Hope 6. Return of the Jedi 7. The Phantom Menace 8. Revenge of the Sith 9. Attack of the Clones 10. The Clone Wars
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03-19-2018, 09:52 AM	#3749
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $933385	1. Rogue One 2. A New Hope 3. Return of the Jedi 4. Empire Strikes Back (huge drop in quality) 5. Force Awakens 6. Last Jedi (another huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge drop in quality) 7. Revenge of the Sith 8. Attack of the Clones 9. Phantom Menace Last edited by Frazod; 03-19-2018 at 05:40 PM.. Reason: Apparently I can't count. Duh.
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Chiefspants World's Best Boss Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronco Country Casino cash: $4334654	Empire Strikes Back A New Hope Rogue One Return of the Jedi The Last Jedi The Force Awakens Revenge of the Sith Phantom Menace Attack of the Clones
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