The last movie you saw

[Pext]

I have them all and intend to relive the series before seeing the new one.

Then check this out: The machete order

[seremtan]

^ that's a great good approach

[Whiskey 7]

Then check this out: The machete order

Thanks Pext
Great minds think alike: I asked Goggle the same thing yesterday
http://scifi.stackexchange.com/question ... be-watched

[MKJ]

When watching Jedi immediately after watching Revenge of the Sith, the message is clear: Luke Skywalker is on the path to the Dark Side.

'cause Luke's robe going from light to dark over the course of the original trilogy wasn't obvious enough?
The Machete Order is a fine way of watching the movies, but anyone who needs it to catch this plotline is a moron.

[ToxicBug]

I have them all and intend to relive the series before seeing the new one.

Then check this out: The machete order

Watching it in that order from a friend's suggestion prior to Ep. 7

[Pext]

When watching Jedi immediately after watching Revenge of the Sith, the message is clear: Luke Skywalker is on the path to the Dark Side.

'cause Luke's robe going from light to dark over the course of the original trilogy wasn't obvious enough?
The Machete Order is a fine way of watching the movies, but anyone who needs it to catch this plotline is a moron.

I'm not so sure if it is actually the path to the dark side . If the writers are smart about it , they will pick up the conflict between the dark side and the light side not only by displaying lightsabre duels but also on a conceptual level : This prophecy about 'restoring the balance to the force' cited in Ep.1 can not be considered as a specimen of the the usual fantasy prophecies; While these tend to reveal the protagonist to be the destined child that will destroy evil in the end, in this case - the star wars unsiverse at the time of Ep.1 - the light side is obviously dominating and so 'restoring the balance' would actually mean a shift towards the dark side. Furthermore, in Eps. 1 to 3 the jedi order is exhibiting behaviour more associated with the dark side: While senator palpatine is using political tools like econimic sanctions and elections to advance his agenda, the jedi mostly resort to violence .

[shaft]

This guy has an interesting theory
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/8392698

[xer0s]

The problem with this theory is that it's no longer Lucas's story. It's now J.J.'s story. So even if Lucas had Luke turning to the dark side at the end of RotJ, that doesn't mean J.J. will follow through with that. I think he knows what the fans want and the majority would be upset about a dark Luke...

[losCHUNK]

tbh I can see JJ going that road even if Lucas didn't plan it, he did dismantle the entire Star Trek universe after all.

I don't think Lucas had Luke going to the dark side though. I can think of quite a few reasons why but part of his story was how he was going to battle it mentally, through all 3 films and how he will overcome it - which he eventually did and brought Anakin back from the dark side. So it's no surprise Luke was flirting with the dark side from time to time as temptation which culminates when faced with the choice of killing Vader. If Luke did turn they might aswell have had the rebels losing.

Eps 1,2 and 3 were made after n all and lifted some of the story arcs. Lucas didn't plan them during 4, 5 and 6 so any cross overs are just for shits n giggles imo.

[seremtan]

The problem with this theory is that it's no longer Lucas's story. It's now J.J.'s story. So even if Lucas had Luke turning to the dark side at the end of RotJ, that doesn't mean J.J. will follow through with that. I think he knows what the fans want and the majority would be upset about a dark Luke...

come to think of it, Luke is almost certainly still a virgin, so he could turn to the dark side Elliott Roger style

[Whiskey 7]

Ender's Game

Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion.

Not bad; better than I had imagined and interesting IMO.

Revenge

Yes, watch if if you get the chance. 8/10


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[Mat Linnett]

The best thing about the book was the twist, which unfortunately didn't happen in the movie.
The story is pretty much identical, but with the addition of different character viewpoints, the twist is removed.

[Pext]

The best thing about the book was the twist, which unfortunately didn't happen in the movie.
The story is pretty much identical, but with the addition of different character viewpoints, the twist is removed.

what's the twist in the book ?

[ToxicBug]

The best thing about the book was the twist, which unfortunately didn't happen in the movie.
The story is pretty much identical, but with the addition of different character viewpoints, the twist is removed.

what's the twist in the book ?

[spoiler]I wouldn't say that it's much of a twist, but basically we find out that Ender is fighting real enemies in his game "simulation".[/spoiler]

[Whiskey 7]

[spoiler]I wouldn't say that it's much of a twist, but basically we find out that Ender is fighting real enemies in his game "simulation".[/spoiler]

The movie I just viewed had the same twist?

Also, I had the idea that the Formics were massing on their home planet in defence after Earth took their outpost the remote Earth base was setup on; where Ender did the final stages in his training as Commander. Ender had the same thought

[spoiler]Just maybe, those little and later battle simulations were also battles with the Formics building up to their planets' decimation.[/spoiler]

[SoM]

Lucy 2014

philosophical movie, enjoyed it very much, oh, and Scarlett Johansson

8/10

[Captain]

Lucy 2014

philosophical movie

[Whiskey 7]

Lucy 2014

philosophical movie, enjoyed it very much, oh, and Scarlett Johansson

8/10

Must view an 8

[feedback]

Ex Machina

8/10 for the way it subverts your expectations

[seremtan]

Lucy 2014

philosophical movie, enjoyed it very much, oh, and Scarlett Johansson

8/10

disappointingly shit movie. everything good was in the trailer. ending sucked big floppy donkey wangs

[Flex Donkey]

Not enough 10's in this thread for me.

[Whiskey 7]

Ender's Game

Yes, watch if if you get the chance. 8/10

Seems I liked it so much, because I just ordered the book.
It will be an interesting read and comparison I am sure

[Doombrain]

SW-TFA

A solid 8.5/10.

.5 for the falcon.

[Whiskey 7]

Just watched Love Actually.

Watched it Christmas night and it felt really good
I searched here as I thought I'd rated it in this topic before; I did back in 2009.
Still a pleasant movie, worth you time and the rating went up to 8.5/10
Clicky

Posted Christmas 2011 I think

Watched again Christmas Eve. This is becoming a tradition here. Look, if you haven't seen it, do! It is a feel good movie

We followed up with Star Wars V - The Empire Strikes Back and we're slowly getting through them and enjoying even with the dated special effects.

[Pext]

Star Wars 7 - 9/10

The first half is brilliant. This is as good as blockbuster movies get . So much excitement and likeable characters . The second half / finale is definitely weaker but still has some good moments .

I love the villain . Most of the other characters are also interesting but the character of Rey looses a great deal of originality in the second half .