How did TFA make you feel & how do you think it will evolve with time!?

My feelings on Ep.VII – NOT A REVIEW!!

It goes without saying the ripples TFA has made in our lives will be talked about for years. It’s not my final verdict. My opinion will shift and change over time, esp. with sequels juxtaposed next to it. It’s not about love or hate, just some feelings I wanted to share.

Next to Lucas’ last efforts, TFA stands as a superior “package”. It has solid action, fantastic visuals, and charismatic performances. I was laughing at most of the jokes and felt invested in the characters.

All the pieces seem to fit, the SW formula is undeniably there. Perhaps it’s my biggest issue with the film. Going in theaters I had a single desire - to be surprised. Instead I got a story that feels contrived: each gear engineered to generate maximum results for fan satisfaction (translated into loads of $$$) JJ, very effectively bangs out all the major beats, and according to fan response there’s no chink in the armor! However I don’t feel the natural synergy of one image moving effortlessly into another, or the confident story that trusts itself to take time and freely build the world not just visually, but narratively as well.

I feel the corporate agenda, coupled with JJ’s reverence of the material and desire to do it justice, and the urge to revisit nostalgia. All of these things held TFA from truly soaring high and becoming so much more than putting smiles on people’s faces. It had the potential to be the greatest STAR WARS film – A generational tale for our youth!

I cannot bring myself to say I was disappointed, and yet I’m left with an ultimately forgettable “product”. It pushed the right buttons and had noble intensions, but failed to inspire or reveal the Galaxy as we have not seen before.

I’ll always respect JJ for laying a strong foundation. I dare any Hollywood director accomplish the same feat under given circumstances. Yes I sorely miss George Lucas’ touch of uncompromising desire to experiment!

 

That's an awesome story!! One thing I took away with me was excitement and delight, knowing that SW finally doesn't suck!!! I can't entirely treat it like a full entry, more of a in-between movie that serves as a bridge between generations, but it's well made. Yes it's formulaic and too many nods to the past are just a bit grating, but it wins with the most crucial part of any story, likable characters!!

 

Glad you enjoyed it. I did too. I just can't unplug my overly analytical brain as much as I should. LoL

 

I just came from my 3rd viewing, finally saw it in 2D! I must say, without much effort on my part, the film naturally grows more and more on me with each viewing. It's like I'm discovering small things I missed the first time (with exceeding expectations baggage it was very hard to judge). I'm glad I saw it again, and probably will go again. I no longer view it as a product, and despite the obvious shortcomings it belongs right there with the OT!