Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - Page 66

On November 29 2014 08:33 zoLo wrote:


Either it's an easter egg or just reusing old props laying around in the studio, but notice that is Darth Maul's lightsaber hilt

On November 30 2014 10:36 [UoN]Sentinel wrote:

What was wrong with Naboo?

On November 30 2014 11:47 SigmaoctanusIV wrote:


2 Words, Jar Jar.

believe it or not, I actually like Jar Jar the way he is. Lucas was going for something different with Jar Jar, tapping into the mythological archetype of the wise fool. In ancient legends and stories (King Lear being a good example), there's a fool who tags along with the heroes, getting in the way and annoying everybody, but his innocence and good heart ultimately provide the heroes with some crucial insight or assistance that saves the day.

Jar Jar Binks is the wise fool. Yes, he's annoying. Supremely, ultimately annoying. But repeat after me: HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE. If everybody in the movie loved him and thought his wacky antics were adorable and precious, that would suck. But take note: they don't. Nobody likes Jar Jar. For Pete's sake, his own people banished him because he was so damn aggravating. Critics accuse Lucas of sticking Jar Jar in the movie purely for kiddie appeal, and yet the kid in the movie doesn't even like him. Anakin only bothers to speak to Jar Jar once, to warn him away from his podracer's energy binders, and steers clear of the Gungan the rest of the time. Only Qui-Gon seems to see any worth in Jar Jar's existence, and whatever it is, he keeps it to himself.

Ultimately, Jar Jar is directly responsible for setting in motion the entire third act of the movie. When all seems lost and dark, he inspires Queen Amidala to shed her dependence on the ineffectual bureaucracy of the Republic, and he gives her the courage to go back and fight for their home planet, on her own terms. He is the liaison who facilitates an alliance between the Gungans and the Naboo. He doesn't manage to lead his troops to victory over the battle droid army, but he does his best. Jar Jar the fool is indispensable to the plot, and a fine character. Okay, I could do without him saying "Ex-squeeze me," but nothing's perfect.

On December 01 2014 04:10 Miragee wrote:
Just watched the trailer? Is it a parody? It can't be anything else right?

On December 01 2014 04:17 emc wrote:


it's not a trailer, it's a teaser

On November 30 2014 07:23 Manit0u wrote:


It's been mentioned before that we're not discussing racial issues but organization of Empire's military body. Jeez, what's with you people?

On December 01 2014 04:18 Miragee wrote:


lol whatever it is (you can tease with a trailer, too, right?), they can't possibly be serious with it.

On November 30 2014 07:23 Manit0u wrote:


It's been mentioned before that we're not discussing racial issues but organization of Empire's military body. Jeez, what's with you people?

On December 01 2014 04:46 ZenithM wrote:

Because of the fancy light saber? Or do you have more reasons? Like the black guy?
And it does make a difference whether it's a teaser or a trailer. A teaser isn't supposed to say anything, it's supposed to tease.

On December 01 2014 05:07 Miragee wrote:


Pretty much everything. The black guy in the beginning, the rolling druid, the light saber and in general all the lines the narrator says and the way how he says it. They are all very poor and cheesy lines but the narrator speaks them as they were not just super serious but exeggerates them with his voice by quite a bit. Like in a trash film or a parody. "The daaaark side" DRAMATIC PAUSE "aand...the light". "There has been an awakening...have you felt it?" dramatic music wuuush black guy appears heavy breathing. I almost bursted out laughing multiple times. It really felt like a fan made parody.

On December 01 2014 05:56 ZenithM wrote:

While I don't quite get the intense comedic value of a black man suddenly appearing on screen, if there is one thing that I agree on with everyone criticizing the trailer, it's the narrator. It indeed sounds like a parody ;D

On December 01 2014 03:56 TokO wrote:
I actually loved Naboo. Their starfighters are my favourite ones, and I actually like Jar Jar too. But maybe that's because I hate conforming to popular opinion. Also, if the argument is that it's in for the 'kiddie' appeal, I might be a victim of that as I was a kiddie back when I watched those movies.

I don't really think there's a good reason for the hate towards ep. I-III, it just seems to be some kind of hatetrain originating in some elitist nerds a decade ago or so.