Star Wars: Episode IX - THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

[JAWS]

SUCH a perfect way to put it. Yep TROS absolutely was equal parts fun, equal parts mythic, and always with each element highlighted at the proper place.

And I've never been one to put ROTJ on the level of SW/ESB so I have no problem stating that I absolutely prefer the showdown in Palpatine's Exegol throne room to the one in ROTJ's DS II. Obviously there was the brief bit of perfection when Luke made his attack on Vader amidst JW's rousing score and of course Vader hurling Palpatine over the railing but as a whole I prefer Exegol.

There's no question that ROTJ has awesome characters even down to the second and third tier levels but Rey, Ben Solo, Palpatine, Han, Luke, Leia, Lando and 3PO make for a dynamite top tier showing in TROS as well. Sure Finn, Poe, Zori, Hux, and the rest are "okay" but fortunately the film wisely keeps them compartmentalized within the "fun" sections and preserves the "mythic" moments for those who truly deserve it. TROS ain't a 10/10 movie, not by a long shot (nor is any SW movie past ESB), but I love it as if it was 10/10, lol.

Hmmmmmm I don?t know if I am with you one the exegol ending being better then the DS 2 ending but they are not that far a part overall... Jedi has those two iconic moments (Luke attack, Vader?s turn) that tops TROS...

On the other hand I found Ben Solos turn back to the good side more emotionally fulfilling then Vader?s.... Curious to see if that stands the test of time for me...

I think I feel that way as Ben was consistently the best part of the ST and I was / am more invested in him because of who his parents are.


Ah who am I kidding... it was all because of Han?s ghost lol

Btw I watched some of TFA last night... I can?t get over how much that does not feel like a Star Wars movie but like people trying to make a Star Wars movie.... It?s harmless I guess but still not a fan.

 

[JAWS]

That certainly is an epic closing to your post lol


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Lol ... I thought so too... lol

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

And I've never been one to put ROTJ on the level of SW/ESB so I have no problem stating that I absolutely prefer the showdown in Palpatine's Exegol throne room to the one in ROTJ's DS II. Obviously there was the brief bit of perfection when Luke made his attack on Vader amidst JW's rousing score and of course Vader hurling Palpatine over the railing but as a whole I prefer Exegol.

This tears it Khev, you're out of the Double Secret OT Fan Club forever!

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[jye4ever]

Lol ... I thought so too... lol

You got the Deluxe R2?

Incredible piece for sure.

Congrats!

Snob lol




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[jye4ever]

My son is watching AOTC right now.

Holy crap I always forget just how bad the dialogue gets, the cgi on JarJar, the Dug and background elements oof.

This movie is a coat hanger to an unwanted pregnancy.


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[punisher1974]

Don't forget Plumber's Butt Dexter Jetster. Obi Wan's buddy. He was a strange character.

 

[JAWS]

You got the Deluxe R2?

Incredible piece for sure.

Congrats!

Snob lol




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Yep... first Hot Toys Star Wars item.. I don?t collect Hot Toys or that scale but it was too nice a piece to pass up.

 

[JAWS]

My son is watching AOTC right now.

Holy crap I always forget just how bad the dialogue gets, the cgi on JarJar, the Dug and background elements oof.

This movie is a coat hanger to an unwanted pregnancy.


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It?s really awful.... As much as I hate TLJ, nothing comes close to this abomination.

 

[Prime Clone]

I rate TROS below AOTC, for its sheer incomprehensibility.

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

I rate TROS below AOTC, for its sheer incomprehensibility.

And for this, among many other things...

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[TheDucky]

TLJ and TROS wishes it was as good as AOTC.

Why do so many people hate AOTC though? It was truly a good movie outside the romance bits. Had far better action and fun moments than anything in the ST.

You have world building and brand new cool characters. A fun speeder chase, Kamino, Jango vs Kenobi x2, Anakin slaughtering not just the men, but the women and children too... in one of the most underrated pieces of acting in the PT, Hayden's body language and facial expressions during that Tatooine scene when he gets back from the killing is truly great... it's Natalie that brings that scene down. Christopher Lee. Geonosis arena battle. Mace being a badass. Dooku vs Yoda was awesome and was a testament to just how powerful Yoda was in the Force.

Oh yeah, and it made enough sense and didn't destroy the OT.

 

[aussiebottt]

Yup I've said it before. AOTC is a fine film and holds its own just fine. So many things to like.
I'd rather watch AOTC than TFA or TLJ any day.

 

[Prime Clone]

Why do so many people hate AOTC though?

I always thought it was an improvement on TPM and was surprised so many disagreed.

I understand people not liking the dialogue but much of it is meant to be regal/Shakespearean/timeless.

 

[TaliBane]

I always thought it was an improvement on TPM and was surprised so many disagreed.

I understand people not liking the dialogue but much of it is meant to be regal/Shakespearean/timeless.

Shakespeare not only turned in his grave when you typed that, he rose up and is currently googling your home address.

AOTC won the Golden Raspberry for Worst Screenplay of the year (among the seven nominations AOTC received in 2003, most of any film) so I'm pretty certain they nailed the "timeless" aspect - not sure it'll be forgotten any time soon.

This is still my favorite theme in any Star Wars movie, especially at the 1:13 mark.

Yeah, there is a ton of great SW music in ROTJ. The prelude to the ROTJ space battle is my favorite music of the whole OT, partly because it's not so overexposed and emulated like the SW main theme and Imperial March is. Even "Parade of Ewoks" is a nice piece.

This tears it Khev, you're out of the Double Secret OT Fan Club forever!

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The security guard's standing at Khev's desk as he packs his stuff, ready to escort him from the OT building.

 

[TaliBane]

And for this, among many other things...

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Hey, Palps' one-eyed willy is what (indirectly and unintentionally) brought balance to the force in the end, so I don't mind that connection.

 

[TheDucky]

Another reason why I hate the ST just popped up right now while I was in my storage closet. I bought these two framed Art Prints, Force of Hope and Force of Darkness, from Sideshow years back, thinking I'll surely like TLJ/TROS, but nope. I was so disappointed in the ST I forgot about them until today. Still new Damn Rey and Kylo are front and center, just ruining both. Also found some cool Bounty Hunter one with the OT Bounty Hunters, Jango, Zam, and Aurra Sing. I need to find a space for that now.

Man did I waste money over the ST.

Can you sell stuff on this forum? Or advertise your auctions here? I definitely don't want those prints anymore. They would be better off enjoyed than hidden in a closet.

 

[aussiebottt]

And not to mention that Kylo Ren is the lamest villain in the entire SW saga. Seriously what has he done that would have people trembling in fear? As soon as he takes his mask off he looks like a nerd. There is nothing scary about him at all.

 

[TaliBane]

And not to mention that Kylo Ren is the lamest villain in the entire SW saga. Seriously what has he done that would have people trembling in fear? As soon as he takes his mask off he looks like a nerd. There is nothing scary about him at all.

His toxic masculinity and raging tantrums are scary tho. Well, I mean for today's young people.

 

[aussiebottt]

His toxic masculinity and raging tantrums are scary tho. Well, I mean for today's young people.

ha ha ha ha Kylo Ren and masculinity. Maz Kanata had more masculinity than that bookworm.

 

[Prime Clone]

Shakespeare not only turned in his grave when you typed that, he rose up and is currently googling your home address.

FWIW I enjoyed his contribution to Star Trek VI.

Hey, Palps' one-eyed willy is what (indirectly and unintentionally) brought balance to the force in the end, so I don't mind that connection.

Unless you subscribe to the dud-clone canon...