DannyDuberstein said:

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Well, looks like David can erlich my balls.

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Ya, if you're mad that a Star Wars movie is "artless" I'm definitely glad he hated it because it probably means I'm going to love it.

I think people just like to say "macguffin".

TCTTS said:

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When someone screws up a cultural icon like Star Wars as bad as Johnson did, you are left with two options: build upon the ugly mess and have it control the end of the saga, or try to wipe it away as much as possible and get it back close to the track it should have been on all along.

I absolutely love to hear that JJ took the latter approach.

TCTTS said:

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For context, though...

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yeah, well, F*** this guy

The steelbook is going to make a fine addition to my collection /grievous

Speaking of collections, some guy went around to all the celeb tables after they left to snag their name cards. Too bad for him I slipped Daisey's into my jacket moments before he got there.

Another thing about these reviews that is just straight up frustrating me is that they seem to be just an extension of whether or not you liked the last Jedi or not, and really not addressing what the movie is or isn't about. They're all completely agenda driven. It just seems I really can't tell either way. And the idea of fighting on the Internet about another Star Wars movie already has me exhausted.

If it acts like TLJ didn't happen, I am so in.

It's fun that, in terms of the new characters, I'm the most excited to see Kylo's story play out. Great choice in actor and just a great character in general. The one thing I really can't complain about regarding TLJ is how Kylo continued to be a really great / conflicted character.

Rey has been great, but Kylo is the real draw for me. I'm a sucker for happy endings so him turning at a key moment and saving the day would be awesome... but he could also go down with the dark side ship and I wouldn't have a problem with that either!

Seriously, though, speaking of spoilers, this is one of the rare instances where I think having read a decent chunk of the leaks actually might help. I already had an idea of what everyone seems to be complaining about (the MacGuffin/"fetch quest" nature), and I wonder if knowing that going in will better prepare me, in that I can soak in that angle without being thrown for a loop right off the bat.

we've had our tickets for 3 months...and then I read the epilepsy warning. I have a daughter with epilepsy. We're gonna give it a try. I'll bring in a blanket and throw it over her head.

I feel like Star Wars is one of the few movie properties where I generally just don't care what most reviewers and "reviewers" have to say. There's a lot out there from people with no bonafides, and for some reason we treat them as legitimate thoughts.

Bring back Siskel and Ebert, where at least if you disagreed with them they had sound and well thought out reasoning.

Not saying its not interesting to see all the talk, or that all of these tweets are bad or anything. Its just crazy how bad it gets around Star Wars for some reason

This movie sounds like a glorious train wreck that's still entertaining


Can't wait

PatAg said:

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I feel like Star Wars is one of the few movie properties where I generally just don't care what most reviewers and "reviewers" have to say. There's a lot out there from people with no bonafides, and for some reason we treat them as legitimate thoughts.

Bring back Siskel and Ebert, where at least if you disagreed with them they had sound and well thought out reasoning.

Not saying its not interesting to see all the talk, or that all of these tweets are bad or anything. Its just crazy how bad it gets around Star Wars for some reason

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I care less about reviewers and critics in general. For one thing, there are just so many outlets now trying to generate content and clicks that there's a lot of noise. For another, the MCU and Star Wars seem to provoke strong, agenda-like opinions.

Fanboy type reviewers like to maintain their access to screenings, guest panels, park openings, etc. Reviewers who want to sound smart will complain about any storyline that seem to make too much sense and don't subvert expectations or whatever. To the latter, it's some kind of victory if they think fans will be pissed off. And then there are the weird agendas where people all out attack movies like The Joker or Venom before seeing it based on what they think the movie will convey.

Fan reviews are usually a better indication of how much I'll enjoy something or at least be interested.

jokershady said:

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Earned a legit 10 second laugh out of me. Stay strong.

John Matrix said:

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Another thing about these reviews that is just straight up frustrating me is that they seem to be just an extension of whether or not you liked the last Jedi or not, and really not addressing what the movie is or isn't about. They're all completely agenda driven. It just seems I really can't tell either way. And the idea of fighting on the Internet about another Star Wars movie already has me exhausted.

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What if you liked TLJ AND this movie turns out to be awesome.

Sounds like a win/win to me.