The Gang of Five
Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => The Arts => Silver Screen => Topic started by: Chomper98 on December 18, 2016, 09:11:18 PM
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I saw Rogue One with my Uncle and mother yesterday. I thought it was really, really good. What are your thoughts?
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Never saw it yet some say it was boring and very slow paced movie.
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I saw it earlier today, a short time ago really, with my GF and some of her friends. We all enjoyed the movie quite a bit. Fun movie I'd say.
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That's good I'll try and see it sometime soon
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Haven't seen it yet... Is it better than Force Awakens?
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Not sure some liked it but some say it's boring but I need to see it myself to make that judgement
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Not sure some liked it but some say it's boring but I need to see it myself to make that judgement
I was obviously asking those who have already seen the movie. <_<
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Yeah I know just adding my two cents in.
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I guess some say it's boring, maybe, since it gives you time to get to know the main characters. Especially the main character. it's not action, action, action, action. With very little breathing room, that some enjoy & prefer.
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Awesome it looks good and interesting so I'm intreged in seeing it since I'm a huge Star Wars fan
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It was really, really good. I'll try to give a vague idea as to why without spoilers :lol
To start out with, I'll admit that I was biased against this film when I went to see it. The trailers all looked like they were trying too hard, and Jyn Erso came off as an obnoxious protagonist. I gave it a chance on good faith, however, and I'm really glad I did.
The plot was superbly well-crafted. I'm the kind of person who endlessly picks apart small details while watching movies, which can make many films very tedious for me. On the flip side of that, though, when the plots and subplots all interconnect and flow with one another and the pacing is on point, it's a completely magical experience. This movie nailed it. It's the best time I've had going to see a film in a very long time.
A lot of people have a problem with the character development in this film. I don't. I much prefer nondescript characters over the "unique special snowflake" variety, and this crew did their job. I also related to Jyn in a way I didn't expect, and found the majority of character decisions and reactions to be believable. And the reason that they treated the characters the way that they did was made evident, at least in my opinion, by the ultimate destiny of the story and the tone of the film.
So... there's my two cents! An A+ film that I wouldn't mind seeing again. As for whether it was better than "The Force Awakens," that's really a matter of personal taste. They are so vastly different in tone that I really can't even compare them in that way. I have to say I'm leaning more toward Rogue One, though, as the themes really struck a cord with me on a personal level.
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Awesome than I must go see it than once I do I'll add my two cents in
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Finally found the time to go and see it today. What can I say... To be honest, while the idea of the Galactic Civil War shown from a different angle seemed intriguing, I didn't really follow the news about the film and was kind of afraid they were going to try and sell us a new generation of Star Wars characters to fertilize the soil for a myriad of future sequels. However to my surprise the main characters were intentionally downplayed in Rogue One and the spotline kept on the warring factions themselves - the Empire and the Rebellion - and their ideals. There are no jedis or fabled bounty hunters here - the actors mainly portrayed normal everyday people swept by the ongoing conflict and that was truly refreshing to see. Moreover the movie gives a Star Wars fan everything they want to see such as exotic alien worlds, greedy environments and phenomenal space battles. It also offers the best representation of the Empire to date and especially Darth Vader: you only see him in a handful of scenes, but every time he's on screen it's the Dark Lord of the Sith at his finest. Overall I'd say it's a great flick that easily topples the entire trilogy of prequels and even the somewhat formulaic seventh episode. :yes
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Awesome glad you liked it
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Oh yeah and I also forgot to mention that they quite successfully patched up perhaps one of the biggest plot holes in the original trilogies. That I believe is a sign of care that Disney shows to the legendary franchise they acquired from George Lucas. Hopefully they'll keep it up. :)
And on a side note...
Yeah I know just adding my two cents in.
Awesome it looks good and interesting so I'm intreged in seeing it since I'm a huge Star Wars fan
Awesome than I must go see it than once I do I'll add my two cents in
Awesome glad you liked it
You, sir, are a shameless spammer.
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To be fair George Lucas did do well but he didn't give the fans what they wanted. So it's nice to see Disney cares for there fans and they're giving them what they want in these movies.
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I saw Rogue One and thought it was fine. It just wasn't very fun. It was a good movie, but it didn't scratch the very specific itch I go to see Star Wars films for.
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It was a good movie, but it didn't scratch the very specific itch I go to see Star Wars films for.
Now I'm curious... What is it that you look for in a Star Wars movie? :)
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Well, fun, adventure, and the mystic qualities of The Force. This was a pretty straightforward war movie, which is a genre of film I appreciate, but not really enjoy. I would never say Rogue One was a bad movie, just not my Star Wars film of choice.
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Yeah, I see your point. Unlike literally every Star Wars movie that came before it Rogue One focused all its attention on the conflict and not on the characters and their misadventures. Tue, it's a very notable deviation from the formula, but personally - I liked it. This move on director's part made the beloved uniserve seem... More tangible I guess. :yes Funny thing - I usually don't even like war movies that much, but since it's a new angle for my beloved franchise, I'm all for it. :D
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Just a note for anyone who watches StarWars Rebels- apparently there were many references to the series throughout Rogue One!
Here's the article: www.starwars.com/news/the-star-wars-rebels-easter-eggs-and-connections-in-rogue-one (contains spoilers)
It's funny because I predicted the inclusion of Rebels elements when Rogue One was first announced... but I didn't catch any of these while watching the movie :lol
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but I didn't catch any of these while watching the movie :lol
I actually knew about these beforehand since I'm following the TV series' page on Facebook and yet I missed every reference to "Rebels" while watching Rogue One... Well, every single one except the voice mentioning "general Syndulla" over the speakers in the Alliance's HQ on Yavin. :)
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Like I said, I'd never call Rogue One a bad movie. It'll just never be my Star Wars movie of choice. That'll always be Star Wars (1977).
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Easily the best Star Wars movie we've had in years. On par with the original trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm glad Disney took a gamble making it darker than a typical Star Wars movie.
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"Star Wars": Leia Was to Have Even Larger Role in "Episode IX" (http://collider.com/star-wars-9-carrie-fisher). :(
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Yeah it's sad to loose her I don't think she'll be replaced
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Well, I finally saw Rogue One and I, too, see it as one of the best Star Wars films I've seen. In comparison to Force Awakens, the contrast is unbelievable. I've already told my opinion on it so I don't have to tell about that. Rogue One, thankfully, was a huge step forward.
This film really expanded the SW universe, for the first time showing us that the Empire was more than the Death Star. :p The new places, most notably Jedha and Scarif, seemed like new and living additions to the group of planets we've seen before. Here, the world seemed alive and believable, unlike in the last film. Also, the characters were okay. They weren't great but they didn't bother me either. That's the best I can ask from a Star Wars film, I guess.
In addition to it's overall solidness, there were some very memorable scenes and shots that many of the other films lack. For example, the shots with star Destroyer above Jedha looked absolutely marvelous. Also, Eadu's and Mustafar's design worked here very well. And Vader's ending scene... I don't think I'm exaggerating if I say it's my favorite Star Wars scene ever!
All in all, this is the kind of Star Wars film Disney should do more. The characters were realistic and believable, the different potentials of the universe were utilized and certain great scenes sealed the deal. Sadly, I'm not going to see the Last Jedi. I never wish to see Rey, Finn and Kylo again so I guess I'll wait for the next spin-off before I return to Star Wars. :DD
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My GF & I really liked Rogue one, we got the Blu-ray version recently. There is lots of room for stand alone stories in the Star Wars universe. Hopefully there'll be more in the future, as well as the main story arcs.
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That's awesome that you two loved it I need to find time to see it life gets in the way but I'll try and find time to see it.
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It's out on disk, so maybe it's available through other ways.
One idea I had is to watch it, then watch episode 4 right after or the next day.
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Personally, I think Dark Forces should have just been made into a movie instead. Kyle Katarn and Jan Ors are awesome...and I think they took Jan's name and changed it a little for Jyn.