But seriously, *** is wrong with pushing strong women characters?
While the movie is reported to be very long, I have a tough time seeing it as long enough to accomplish all the things everyone is hoping for.
The logical step is to bring closure to some items and offshoot a million more things to keep the franchise going for decades to come.
Whoa. Okay.
I think the simplest answer here is don't go see it.
Speaking as someone who grew up in love with SW BECAUSE it depicted a strong female character who pulled her own weight, I'm getting tired of all the "Oh but they're WOMEN" distractions in these movies. Part of the reason I enjoyed Terminator Dark Fate was because not one one comment was made to be like "Ohhh they're ladies though." The three main characters each had purpose and it was refreshing, at least to me.
I think Rey is a great character and with the exception of two lines that emphasized that she's female (the hand holding bit in TFA and the "bested by a girl" line in TLJ), I think Rey stands on her own as a character. I just hope her arc is completed in a satisfactory way.
The point is, look at them as characters, not "womyn."
While the movie is reported to be very long, I have a tough time seeing it as long enough to accomplish all the things everyone is hoping for.
The logical step is to bring closure to some items and offshoot a million more things to keep the franchise going for decades to come.
I think I saw one comment from JJ saying that he (and team) are working for this to be a satisfying conclusion to the 9 part saga - but that he defintiely won't get to address every single potential question that is out there
So, yeah, tough job to do but if handled properly I think that is enough run time
Do you think it would have been easier if they'd made Episode VIII a more cohesive fit into the final trilogy?
So what time is everyone going to see IX? I couldn't get tickets to our thursday showing when they first released but after I purchased tickets for friday they opened more theaters to show it thursday. I'm guessing I'll need to avoid the internet thursday night as we don't see it until 4:30 on friday, I think.
Actually expected this to be the highest anticipated movie in history, and maybe it is, but.....
This! My mom and grandma saw Ep IV in 77, 20 years later my mom took me to see the re-releases of the OT as well as the prequels. Now we've experienced this trilogy together. Magic.Already told my friends that I'm going with my Dad as Star Wars is a father/son thing for me. The 1st movie I ever remember seeing as a kid in a theater was 'Empire' with my dad when it was originally released. Since then it's been pretty cool that I've been able to go with my Dad for Eps 7, 8, and now 9 so many years later!
I am going on Saturday so I could get a good seat in the Dolby Digital theater. IMHO the Dolby theater blows away IMAX, but I am an audiophile. Also my local IMAX isn't that great, either.My local AMC Theater has it showing around the clock starting Thursday night on a bunch of screens including the new Dolby Digital platform and IMAX. I could have gotten Thurs night tickets but I'm off from work on 12/20. I'm planning the same for avoiding the interwebs on Thurs, getting a good night sleep and then I've got reserved IMAX tix for 9AM Friday morning. I was leaning towards checking out the new Dolby platform as I've heard great things, but I decided to stay with IMAX for this one.
Already told my friends that I'm going with my Dad as Star Wars is a father/son thing for me. The 1st movie I ever remember seeing as a kid in a theater was 'Empire' with my dad when it was originally released. Since then it's been pretty cool that I've been able to go with my Dad for Eps 7, 8, and now 9 so many years later!
After TFA kicked this off over $2B, I would have bet 9 would have a great chance at $2.5B and maybe even $3B. Maybe it still will but just not feeling it.
Actually expected this to be the highest anticipated movie in history, and maybe it is, but.....
I am going on Saturday so I could get a good seat in the Dolby Digital theater. IMHO the Dolby theater blows away IMAX, but I am an audiophile. Also my local IMAX isn't that great, either.
So what time is everyone going to see IX? I couldn't get tickets to our thursday showing when they first released but after I purchased tickets for friday they opened more theaters to show it thursday. I'm guessing I'll need to avoid the internet thursday night as we don't see it until 4:30 on friday, I think.