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Favorite shot/part of the Comic Con reel?

Discussion in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' started by Ree Yees, Jul 12, 2015.

  1. Ree Yees

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    Hi all, I've been away for a while trying not to get hyped by The Force Awakens but with the Comic Con reel I am drooling all over again.

    What was your favorite bit from the reel? Feel free to make a ranked list.
    Here's mine.

    1) The shot of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. She looked so good, and the costume design was so simple yet elegant and believable (unlike Amidala's ludicrous wardrobe). It felt like Star Wars. I love it.

    2) Getting to see that close-up of the downed TIE Fighter, with the engine parts and all. Looked awesome. Just that attention to all the details - compare it to the interior design of any location in the prequels and lol.

    3) It would be easiest to just say "the rest", but I'm forcing myself into a Top Three ranking, and so I think my third place goes to... dammit. Difficult! I really liked Anthony Daniels' look of wonder on set; I love Mark Hammill's comments; I adore the hidden message (these movies are going to look good); I loved seeing Peter Mayhew having a good time, I'm filled with envy as Simon Pegg says he burns for Star Wars even as he is in it; and I absolutely like all the quick glimpses from the movie itself - and one of them will get my third place - the shot of the two troopers moving Poe Dameron around a corner. It looks great and real and gritty and exciting above all.

    Cheers
     
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    1. The Carrie Fisher picture was more of a relief to me as you worry how your heroes will look 30 years later? She looked great as some type of leader of the military more reminiscent of the beginning of ESB.

    2. I liked the scene where Poe Dameron was being escorted by the Stormtrooper after we assume he was captured, and makes you wonder where the story goes in the first act that sets up the events for this new Trilogy?

    3. I like the real puppets and alien outfits so far. I always felt some of them in ROTJ just seemed off compared to ANH & ESB, where TFA aliens look more believable.

    4. And I love JJ's quote about the falcon, pretty much saying just showing the falcon isn't enough to make a great SW movie, its WHAT happens on the falcon that will make it great.
     
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    The beginning, the middle and the end

    Watched it ten times, so pysched
     
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    My favorite part had to be downed TIE from concept to film!

    On a side note, I too was relieved to see Leia look so good. That leaked wardrobe photo not too long ago had me concerned.
     
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    Definitely the prisoner Poe part and the iconic image of the Sith Lord (Kylo Ren) walking down a ramp flanked by stormies, which gave us realizations of prior leaks.
     
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    I don't know why I keep thinking that's the Falcon's ramp that Kylo is stomping down.
     
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    Here's my list.
    1. The progression of the downed TIE was excellent. It was so cool to see the concept art, then the model, and then the actual physical prop. Not only did it look cool, but it gave some insight of how the process works.

    2. Kylo Ren storming down the ramp.

    3. Rey in the cockpit of the Falcon during the flight simulation. I though this was cool because it allows her to react to the movements the Falcon would be making as she flies it rather then just acting like she is flying. It was cool getting to see how that is done.
     
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    Too many favorite parts to name, but that shot of the assembled Rebel/Resistance pilots outside of the Falcon, really got me thinking about what was going on in that scene. Then I realized it might not be a scene at all, but rather a meeting between actors, crew and director. I'm hoping it is a scene about when the Falcon arrives at the resistance base, and our heroes are reunited with Leia for the first time. I'm sure the Falcon's return is symbolic, as she is probably considered to be a hero just as much as Han, Lando, Wedge, etc.
     
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    That was a very cool behind the scenes pick, along with her 'oh blast' reaction as she was walking up to do the scene.
     
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    Yeah, that reaction was definitely a "I can't believe I'm getting ready to this (fly the Falcon)" look
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    That is not the Falcon. If you freeze the frame you can see the shape of the ship is different than the Falcon
     
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    I kind of like the idea of a scene where Kylo is hunting down the heroes, possibly the snow planet, and he finds the Falcon. He then leads the stormies on board to capture them but then find it empty. Shortly after that, Kylo grows angrier, hence the scene from teaser 1, in which he stomps through the snow covered forest and ignites his cross blade. His prey is close....
     
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    I am not sure if you have paid any attention to MSW rumors but they do talk of a scene in which


    Han, Finn and Chewbacca fly to the snow planet where the FO super weapon is housed and crash lands the Falcon. They leave the Falcon carry out there part of the mission when Kylo enters the Falcon and sits in the cockpit
     
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    I like seeing Carrie Fisher in costume - she looks like a million bucks. I'm so happy because it will shut down the naysayers who couldn't see past her personality. Leia FTW!

    I like seeing Kylo Ren coming down the ramp and generally the mood of all the people working on the set - from extras to main cast, from technical crew to all the rest. And Peter Mayhew in awe while seeing the set - he's just like in spite of living through it all.

    Million practical effects made me happy also - not just because that was the way of OT - but because the movie will hold up much better with the technology progressing with the speed of light. It will stand the test of time and if it is as good as I am hoping bring many, many new fans to the fold. :)
     
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    No, I hadn't heard that rumor. Thanks! Maybe I'll get my wish. :)
     
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    ''She looks like a million bucks'' off course she is a adopted Alderaan royal so she made good of her heritage.
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    Wow that a scary find.
     
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    :)
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    The stormtroopers getting blown up in slow motion, that was cool as hell. And i'd like to say EVERY moment of footage we saw, the cinematography/lighting is outstanding.
     
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    Favorite part...

    1. Getting doughnuts
    2. Being in Hall H as it happened
    3. Getting to see an exclusive concert after being escorted there by Storm Troopers
    4. The free lightsaber at fore mentioned concert
    5. Getting to see Mark, Carrie, and Harrison in person

    memories to last a lifetime
     
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    and some more fave pics. :)

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