YT Edit STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
Added 2023-08-24 19:55:26 +0000 UTC
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Amber and Jay, I am so happy you love the “Star Wars” movies and it’s been so much fun watching them with you. Seeing them especially the originals and the prequels is like seeing them again for the first time. I’m 50 and I grew up with the original trilogy then the prequels. The consensus among many “Star Wars” fans is that ever since Disney took over the franchise, they have taken the series in a different direction than George Lucas would have ever imagined. First, killing Han Solo the way they did. He doesn’t get to say goodbye to Leia or Chewie or even Luke. I know that Harrison Ford has wanted to kill off the character for many years and if they wanted to kill Han, fine. But George Lucas would never have done that. Why not make him mortally wounded? He could have been in a coma and he wakes up to see Luke one last time surrounded by Leia, Chewie, and Lando and Luke says, “How are you, Han?” and Han says “Same as always, kid”. Then, Leia says to him, “I love you” to which he replies, “I know” and then he dies. A lovely callback to “Empire” and “Jedi”. Sadly, we never got that. Second, Luke Skywalker the eternal idealist becomes the grumpy old Jedi. I could see him being conflicted and haunted by Kylo Ren, but to run away and abandon his friends? That’s not Luke. I can appreciate Rian Johnson taking an unexpected turn and I thought he had guts for essentially telling JJ Abrams to sod off by killing Snoke, but it didn’t seem to be consistently with Luke’s character. Maybe I’m wrong. Last but not least, the ending of “Rise of Skywalker”. I wanted to walk out of the theater with a “Wow!” Instead it was “Meh”. They didn’t have all of the Force Ghosts and Rey calling herself “Skywalker” seemed a bit too much. I would have ended it with no dialogue. Cut to Obi-Wan, Yoda, Anakin, Qui-Gon, Luke, Leia, and Ben Solo’s Force Ghosts looking back at her as she stares at the Binary Sunset. END Anyways, I loved watching these with you and it warms my heart that you’re so into these movies as I and many others are.
Jeff Mills
2023-08-26 11:31:12 +0000 UTC"Retcon" is a pretty recently added word to fandom, but that hasn't stopped Star Wars from pioneering the practice since the very first movie. It's probably why I just can't get seriously invested in the lore. But even as a casual fan, "It was Palpatine behind the scenes all along" without a single clue dropped previously, and no explanation as to how was just too much for me. I checked out early on this one. And extra demerits for informing the audience of Palpatine's message (i.e. the "inciting incident" of the movie) in the opening text crawl. The #1 rule of movie making is "show, don't tell." We the audience deserved to hear that message. The Last Jedi got a lot of negative backlash from certain segments of the fandom, and so much of this movie seemed like it was trying to undo and make up for that. Like undoing some of the bold choices I admired about the last film. It turns out Rey is related to previously known powerful force user because it's Star Wars, so of course she is. And I was excited to see Kylo Ren in charge, but got to see him become Palpatine's errand boy instead. I guess he did want to be like his grandpa, so maybe that one tracks. 🙄 The narrative is such a messy collection of fetch quests, red herrings, and unearned moments that it just seemed like a screenplay written by a committee composed entirely of people who had no idea what to do for a story. And all the tales I've heard about the production itself with constant reshoots and multiple endings shot and run by test-audiences backs it up. Probably why it's the only Star Wars movie I've only ever seen once. But I am glad Amber and Jay liked it, and I had way more fun watching the reaction than I did the movie. Nice reaction, and looking forward to you seeing the remaining (much better) Star Wars movies still out there.
Robert Greffey
2023-08-25 19:44:02 +0000 UTCAny Star Wars movie is fun, but yes some are better than others. Rogue One is a definite return to that Star Wars gold standard that you hope for with each film.
Rollo Tomassi
2023-08-25 17:28:33 +0000 UTCDo highly recommend Rogue One movie
Kevin
2023-08-25 15:40:25 +0000 UTCMan this newest Star Wars series is bad.
Matthew
2023-08-25 08:44:48 +0000 UTCWell, I guess I’ll have to wait for the next movie reaction
Shutter Crazy
2023-08-25 02:57:16 +0000 UTCWere these movies or the prequels perfect? No. But a true Star Wars fan embraces the universe, good or bad, and doesn’t try to back seat drive the minutiae. I’m not the biggest ingester of all SW content. I’ve seen all the movies, all the TV series, Clone Wars, Rebels. But there’s so many novels and comics that have all become cannon that I haven’t read. If you think you’d have done things differently, good for you. You’re missing out on some great iconic moments, all with the broad spirit of the Star Wars galaxy.
Catchermag
2023-08-25 01:16:41 +0000 UTCYou need to start on The Hunger Games series and The Chronicles of Narnia series
Elizabeth Franco
2023-08-24 22:04:56 +0000 UTCOh I would love that!
Elizabeth Franco
2023-08-24 21:58:29 +0000 UTCThere is one other person in the movies that you saw use Force Lightning Remember Count Dooku? The Sith who you saw Yoda duel in Episode ll? He used it as well but not in the degree of lethalness as Palpatine He was a novice compared to Palpatine
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 21:51:32 +0000 UTCYou did say that Rogue One sounds cool and interesting so I hope you get to it soon, maybe in time for Christmas or something I do hope you jump in to the content offered on Disney+! There are TONS of hours that introduce new characters to love, fill in the gaps in between movies and the three trilogies, build on existing characters, and make you want to read the books that are out there as well Star Wars will NEVER end!
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 21:50:03 +0000 UTCJ.J Abrams, the man who directed 7 and 9, gave the voice of D-O and the composer for the saga's music, John Williams, cameoed on the planet Kijimi; he had that thing over his right eye
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 21:47:26 +0000 UTCExegol was flashing all the time because the air in the planet was SO dry that the particles kept colliding and therefore caused lightning
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 21:46:09 +0000 UTCWhen will the full watchalong be released?
David Crabtree
2023-08-24 21:43:50 +0000 UTCI'm glad you got the reference of the fight on the lava in Revenge of the Sith Amber you have been remembering your Star Wars well!
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 21:43:17 +0000 UTCKylo Ren was dead when he got run through in his duel with Rey and then throwing his saber away following his "conversation" with Han Han even said it: "Kylo Ren is dead. My son is alive." Ben Solo returned for one brief time to help out in the fight against Palpatine, like his grandfather I just wish he talked more instead of just saying "Ow" He and Rey were NOT in love; that kiss was in the moment, that's it No romantic feelings whatsoever
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 21:42:32 +0000 UTCThe last movie Carrie Fisher did,she died in 2016 a few years before the film’s release.
Elizabeth Franco
2023-08-24 21:16:56 +0000 UTCMy first watching also
Elizabeth Franco
2023-08-24 21:01:53 +0000 UTCAnd so it all ends... the Skywalker Saga is finally complete in the Rob Squad's playlist! I had SO MUCH FUN watching your reactions to these movies you guys! I will always say these are my favorite videos of yours without question, since you had a blast getting to know the story, the characters, the atmosphere, EVERYTHING AND you got to experience it on your own terms You ignored all the negative comments and reviews that came with the prequels and sequels with dignity and I'm so proud of you two on that regard A true fan will accept anything that comes with the content, good OR bad Star Wars has flaws, yes but that's what makes it fun and you guys showed it all nine movies and I thank you for the journey you shared with us P.S. You never replied to my message that answered your questions about the last jedi (guess it's too late now huh?)
Karl Kraus
2023-08-24 20:43:43 +0000 UTCNope
Michael Lynch
2023-08-24 20:14:55 +0000 UTCYay
MotoDork
2023-08-24 20:02:51 +0000 UTC
