What do you think of Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens?

2015-12-19T20:55:34-05:00

Response by SSG Jesus Roman made Dec 19 at 2015 9:46 PM

2015-12-19T21:46:49-05:00

Too many unanswered questions. As part of trilogy it might be good but it sucks as a standalone movie.

Response by SSG Joel Galford made Dec 19 at 2015 10:53 PM

2015-12-19T22:53:10-05:00

No spoilers. But the It is pretty ok, not Lucas Star Wars, but ok nonetheless.
I will say on a personal note as decent as I thought the story line was, it just didn't feel like Star Wars to me.
This one fell flat too because the Lucas Star Wars could hit you with the omg moment from nowhere.
I mean the old Star Wars, even the prequels, could just hit you with something you didn't see coming. Like this one I could predict. There just wasnt any suspense.
They went for action over content, And left no mystery.
They were on to something with the Finn story but then Rey comes in and it's like we are done with you now. Time for you to just be a secondary character. And they did a terrible job of making me like Rey. Sorry she just felt forced Finn's story just seemed to flow so much better.
It all felt forced.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2015 11:56 PM

2015-12-19T23:56:22-05:00

Oh, you mean Star Wars Episode 7: Another New Hope.

Response by SFC John Birks made Dec 20 at 2015 12:06 AM

2015-12-20T00:06:43-05:00

Plan on seeing it this week.. Have you seen it yet?

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2015 8:28 AM

2015-12-21T08:28:57-05:00

My spoiler free review of "The Force Awakens":
1. This movie is awesome. JJ Abrams did an excellent job introducing new characters and making you care about them, while keeping the emotional impact of the old characters.
2. Abrams use of practical effects shines through the whole movie. The small details are evident throughout.
3. The dog-fight scenes are phenomenal. They are the one place Abrams really uses the CGI, and he uses it deftly, giving a sense of speed and maneuverability that the original Star Wars movies couldn't match.
4. You could probably enjoy this movie if you haven't seen any of the others, but you will be missing a lot. Definitely watch, at a minimum, Episodes 4-6 before watching this one.
5. Abrams definitely charts his own course, but watch for homages and/or callbacks to the original series.

Response by SrA Johnathan Kropke made Dec 22 at 2015 10:32 AM

2015-12-22T10:32:13-05:00

I loved this movie. It has a lot of reminders of the old trilogy and it was worth the wait. My wife and I enjoyed it even though there are still many unanswered questions looming over this movie.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Dec 24 at 2015 2:27 AM

2015-12-24T02:27:07-05:00

A lot of my friends claimed it was an Episode IV: A New Hope reboot. I don't think so and I enjoyed it and can't wait for Episode VIII.

I am a bit upset that it didn't get into the rest of the Solo/Organa and Skywalker family tree. Han and Leia had a few other children. Luke also got married and had a son, also named Ben. I have heard talk that the new movie "changed" family lines and made Ben (Kylo Ren) Han & Leia's son instead of Luke and his wife.
I have ALSO heard conspiracy theories that Rey is possibly the daughter of Luke or Leia and Han.

Response by TSgt Jack Manigold made Dec 28 at 2015 7:17 PM

2015-12-28T19:17:36-05:00

Disney spent too much time cashing in on the old. Not enough focus was spent developing the new kids. I had way too many questions after seeing the movie, and too many wtf moments while watching it. Overall it was good and I am looking forward to the next movie since JJ won't be directing it.

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Jan 1 at 2016 11:08 PM

2016-01-01T23:08:41-05:00

I was fortunate to see it in 3D. It had its good and bad points. I'll let others make their own decision on it. I want to see it again though if that's an indication on my part.