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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens | Full Reaction (Patreon)

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2025-06-14 17:34:40
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I was very pleasantly surprised with this one! Going into it knowing the vibes may be different, the director is different, and it was TEN years after the epic-ness of Episode III, I was a bit hesitant. But I ended up falling in love with it for so many new and old reasons. What stood out to me the most was how the dynamic between the light and dark felt reversed in a really compelling way! For once, it felt like the light side was pulling at the dark and maybe even blinding the dark side a bit. That tension and mystery was sooo awesome to see unfold. But the real heart of this film for me was definitely Rey. I loved her from the moment she appeared. There was a quiet and humble strength in her that immediately drew me in. Her resilience, kindness, and ache for belonging felt so relatable. She isn't just skilled or powerful, she is curious and empathetic. The way she navigates the Force, using her intuition and letting it really flow through her was incredible to see. Of course, the callbacks to previous films hit me hard. Seeing Han, Leia, and Luke's legacy woven into this story felt like coming home again. And these moments honestly didn't feel like just fan service. They felt earned and grounded in the story and world I've been living/breathing the past few weeks. This movie felt like passing the torch and I loved it for that. It honored what came before while still reaching for something new and exciting! See you in the next film as we continue this epic journey!Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/LhtS3uP9MukI watched this on Disney Plus

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Michael Enos

I feel like you should check out Rogue One.. unless the plan is release order.. or now you may want to watch Andor S1 and 2 before Rogue One.. which would make sense too.

David Fürstenberg

She watches the Star Wars movies and series in release order. But I absolutely agree with you about Andor.

Scott S

I really like this one too. Sad for Han, but knowing how much Harrison Ford wanted to kill off the Han character, kind of expected it.

Łukasz Jarczewski

Yes! In this case, it is better to watch the series first even though the movie came before. Roque One then is the perfect finale for Andor!

David Fürstenberg

For me, the movie is unfortunately just a poor copy of episodes 4 and 5. And has little to no original ideas. Jakku, the desert planet = Tatooine BB-8 has to secure Luke's map on Jakku = R2D2 has to secure the Death Star plants on Tatooine Rey want's to get off this planet = Luke want's to get off this planet Resistance and First Order = Rebels and Imperium Starkiller Base = Death Star, but bigger The big baddie is hiding behind a big hologram = The emperor is hiding behind a big hologram (Episode 5) Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the film. It was just poorly executed, like the entire sequel trilogy. They have their moments, but in my opinion, they don't match the well-told story of the original and prequel trilogies.

Chris

Haaaaard disagree--the emotional beats for Andor really are calibrated for knowing what happens in Rogue One!

The Dingo

Been looing forward to this all week! Let's go! Ok, so let's talk about Han Solo's death. Go back and rewatch that scene. Kylo Ren (Ben Solo) didn't kill Han. Kylo wanted to embrace the dark side and felt a call the light side, and he knew that to complete his fall to the dark side, Han had to die. For this reason, he asked Han for help in doing what he couldn't do - kill his father. Han knew this and he saw the absolute pain that Kylo Ren was in, how the conflict between the dark and light side of the force within him was destroying him. Han said he would do anything to help his son and felt that at least if Kylo Ren fully embraced the dark side at least he wouldn't be in pain, so Han activated the light saber. He did what Kylo didn't have the strength to do, to spare his son pain. As for why Luke didn't seem happy to see Rey - well, you'll just have to wait for Episode VIII.

David Fürstenberg

That's a reasonable point. Ultimately, she decides for herself how she wants to watch it. Either way, as a huge Star Wars fan, I like her Star Wars reactions, no matter how she watches it.

Phil Stubblefield

Today is my wife's birthday, so I can't just drop everything and watch this right away, much as I'd like to do... But now that you've seen it, I can finally get two things off my chest: (1) I *adore* Rey! 😍 You already described her noteworthy traits extremely well. (2) I *loathe* Kylo Ren! In the beginning (i.e., Episode IV), we had Darth Vader, who was terrifying and imposing. Now we get Kylo Ren, whose chief ability is to rage like a two year old whose parent has just told him "No!" That's not imposing, it's just reaaalllyy annoying! 😒

Kristoffer

So i was kind of expecting this, but this is where we diagree. This movie while it has its moments is not a good "STAR WARS" Movie. It has nothing to do with the past 6 movies even tho it brings back characters, it tries to copy paste "A New Hope" we start with a robot, that gets plans planted inside it, then we get introduced to an evil mask wearing dark side user. Plus it all takes place on a desert planet. The main chracter is magically strong with the force, but dosent know it, and has to now train herself to stop the big evil threat. They escape said desert planet in the millenium falcon, and get mentored by Han Solo, Kylo Ren dosent answer to himself but has an evil mysterious master? All this has litteraly already happened in "A New Hope". The only difference is its mordern and has a female lead. Its lazy and completly abandens George Lucas already greatly written sequels. They waste chracters that could have been somewhat exciting, and kills off one of the most beloved characters ever. The visuals/graphics are good, plus some somewhat satysfying humor, thats about it, and in my opinion its only downhill from here.

Chris

I enjoy this one. I think the new characters are pretty strong in this film (if less so in some cases for the subsequent ones), and the actors (Ridley, Boyega, Isaac, and Driver) are all very good. But there IS a ceiling on it, and not a super high one, because it's such a rehash of A New Hope--would've liked to see some more ambition to tell a new story. Also, I unreasonably despise the 5 minute monster interlude that is just silly and adds absolutely nothing to the story.

Aldo Gonzales

In my opinion, BB-8 is the cutest Star Wars character overall and the best part of this trilogy. If you listen carefully, you can even hear him beep his own name.

I.Have.No.Band

rip Han 🥹 For some reason I TOTALLY forgot rogue one was released in between oO My sense of time is so distorted lol. I think he was hitting his wound to nurture and harvest pain and hate yes. maybe there's some stuff that maybe don't work as well with this trilogy, but I feel like a lot of the rejections stemmed from the resurgence of the anti-woke/DEI crowd whose voices have definitely been getting stronger these past years. so.. I quickly stopped paying attention to a fine bit of it.. it's just sad. me, I'm just happy to have this adventure still going and witness other paths and destinies unravel c: I don't have too much difficulties suspending disbelief from time to time.. like yes, R2 powering back up timing is kinda odd, and why would Leia hug the newly arrived scavenger and not chewie for example as they come back.. So thanks for the revisit! P.S. : BB-8 <3 P.P.S : WELCOME REMY <3 <3 <3

Kristoffer

Also the pure stupidness of having the litteral son of Leia SKYWALKER, who has been training his whole life, get beat by someone who has never wielded a lightsaber, and has known about her force abilities for a few hours, is the most laughable, stupid thing i have ever seen. NO ONE, no matter who you are should be able to do that. Its not fufulling like they thought it would be.

The Dingo

Question: did you dislike Cars? It was the same as Doc Hollywood. What about Avatar? It was just Dances with Wolves. Just because a movie has the same beats as another movie, that doesn't make it poorly executed. This movie was meant to be an homage to Episode IV, and they did it really well in my opinion. As for Episode IV being a well told story? Luke was whinier than Anakin ever was - he met a space wizard who died the next day, and Leia, whose entire planet was just destroyed and shed no tears over the loss of her adopted family and literally all of her friends, didn't shed a tear and instead had to comfort Luke because he was sad that a stranger he just met yesterday died. Not to mention the plot changes - Leia was Luke's love interest and Lucas decided to change that later to fit his narrative - that was poorly executed and is mocked (deservedly so). At least when Han Solo died, there was real meaning behind it. The point is: the original trilogy is held up as perfect cinema, and it wasn't. Episode VII, in my opinion, paid respect to the good in the original trilogy in a positive way, not an effort to demean (and it would have been easy with the flaws in the original trilogy), but in effort to highlight the really good things that happened.

Richard

I love this about you Kali that you always are able to find the things that speak to you, and not get dragged down too far by the things that don’t. Plus you are always able to find that thread that connects everything together. A very enjoyable reaction as always. They did Chewbacca dirty though. Lost his lifelong best friend and they didn’t waste an ounce of sympathy on him. He didn’t get a medal in A New Hope either. OMG I love Remy! A companion (or more?) for Pixel!

Chris

sometimes with the die hard fans, you just have to smile and nod

Joe

I think this one is fun. It is visiting a world that is near and dear to so many. It has good action, music, humor, performances, and introduces new compelling characters, especially Rey. You can tell they really tried to honor the original trilogy. Unfortunately, I think that was at the expense of telling a new story, as this was almost a remake of the original. I would have liked them to expand on the world in more compelling ways. That being said, I enjoyed it when it came out and enjoyed watching it again with you, and I am not going to hate on a movie that makes me smile.

rubberkidney

rey - seamlessly good at everything without trying and schools the masters finn- lies the whole movie, is fully self interested exclusively, kylo ren - teenage angst vader ripoff who just takes his helmet off as soon as someone makes fun of him and gets beaten by a rank amateur. han - only there for member berries and so harrison ford can finally kill his most hated character. rehash deathstar with complete disregard for basic physical realities. its the death star, but bigger and it can eat a star. deal with it, oh it can fire a shot that arrives at multiple planets at the same time?? the not emprorer - oh hes ugly and is mean. what a great villian. and thats before you think about the deeper situation in the star wars universe that this movie is supposed to exist in. whats good about it? poe dameron is kinda cool so they didnt kill him. wow hope they can keep this going for another two movies. im sure this wasnt their last chance to get han luke and leia on screen one last time. its great though. what an amazing film and work of art.

rubberkidney

i mean really its just the simple facts of how to tell a story and create good characters. its not the crazy ravings of lunacy.

SultanOfSwing

Watch the Kylo Ren Undercover Boss video

KJ

The island at the end where Rey finds Luke is a real place called Skellig Michael, Southwest of Ireland. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and can be visited in small numbers for just a couple of hours - after an hour travelling there by sea.

JoyBoy69

This is the only one of the 3 that's good even if its still very flawed I can turn my brain off and enjoy the fun adventure.

Jonathan D

...and that's why I tell other people who watched the new Star Wars movies to keep their negative comments to themselves and stop posting them on other people's Patreon channels. Negative comments can influence a content creator's movie reactions. Let the content creators watch the movie for themselves and let them be the judge. Awesome reaction as always Kali!

M1 Maz

This was the first Star Wars movie I got to see in theaters and it was such a good experience! I wasn't into Star Wars yet when the prequel trilogy came out, so I missed those. Getting ready for this one, I finally got my sister into the series and had her watch all the original 6 films so I could drag her along haha. It was so cool seeing people cheer in the theater when "A long time ago... " came up on the screen! I really enjoy this one and this trilogy in general. I like the more conflicted and uncertain nature of both our heroes and villains. Rey just herself is amazing and I knew you would love her! This was my first experience with her actress too, and I think she nailed the role. Of course all the callbacks to the older films were amazing. And they hit even harder when I saw this originally with it being the first one I saw in theaters! Also, love continuing to see the evolution of the effects and CGI in these films. Kylo Ren's menacing, pulsing cross-guard saber. And all the scenes with the ships were amazing! The Falcon / Tie fighter chase on Jakku, and especially the X-Wings showing up on the horizon in formation. So good! Also, +1 to this movie for having a character called Maz LOL

I.Have.No.Band

maybe one of those situations where watching/recording all three movies before posting them could be.. advisable :/ but realistically, people should be able to just chill 😤😭

McShades

The Force Awakens wasn't a failure at the box office, it made over $2 billion, and the story had protentional. I think what rubbed most fans the wrong way was Rey, they viewed her as a "Mary Sue" which is a character that's written as all powerful without earning it. I mean she never had flown a ship but yet she was an expert pilot, she had never held a lightsaber, yet she mastered that instantly too, and then you had the force powers she never knew about, yet with a flip of the switch she became a Master Jedi (as shown at the end of Force Awakens). All of this and she had ZERO training. I think the intent of the story, was the Force needed balancing and the Force picked Rey and gave her all this knowledge without any training, kind of like how the Force got Anakin's Mom pregnant without a Father, because it needed Anakin to balance the force. I just think JJ Abrams did a poor job explaining it.

McShades

Negative Comments are just as bad as Hyped Comments, both can influence the viewer before they watch it. That said, the comment section is to talk about the movie after it's been viewed, both good and bad. As for spoiling movies, I do think people who say "Oh you better have a Kleenex box ready because the movie has sad parts in it" is spoiling the movie for the viewer also, which I've seen several people do.

RP

Go away, why are you here? Hate watching? You people who think you know exactly and only what makes a good movie are so tiresome. IT DOESN’T MAKE YOU SOUND SMART!

RP

These comments are exhausting. Great reaction kali to a good movie. Thanks!

Wil Castillo

Please do not watch Rogue One next. I know that it's the next Star Wars film that was released, but I really think you should save that one for a later time. I suggest you watch it until you've finished Andor. What you're watching now is The Skywalker Saga, and the next one you should be watching is Episode VIII.

rubberkidney

im here because kali is a compelling reactor. shes going to watch bad movies like this, i can talk about them. im sorry there are so many obvious things that make this a terrible movie. its so basic. no need to be smart.

David Fürstenberg

You clearly didn't read my comment to the end. Because I said I don't hate the movie. I just don't like how it tries to copy episode 4 and hardly brings any new ideas to the table. If you say you like the movie, I have no problem with that. Everyone has their own opinion. I also enjoy some of the scenes in the movie. But for me, the movie is just a bad copy of episode 4. And no, I've never seen any of the movies you listed.

Robert da Spruce

I think watching in release order is the best. That’s how everyone else experienced the movies. It makes the most sense to do the same IMO As far as Rogue One, you don’t need to read the description. Just go in blind as you have been doing. You won’t have any issues following along I actually like this one! The nostalgia of seeing the original cast! Although what happened to Han is tragic 😭 I also like the new characters like Poe, Rey, and of course BB8 😊 The humor was fun! Not too much. Like some of the Marvel movies. Where they joke so much it takes away from the gravity of the film sometimes Looking forward to Rogue One!

Kristoffer

Anakin had to earn it tho, look at what he went through before he defeated the ultimate evil.

Kristoffer

People should definently be able to share their opinions no matter what they are, as long as its respectful.

Kristoffer

People can share their opinions no matter what, we love Kalis reactions, and sometimes bad movies are gonna get watched, this guy was not disresepectful, he simply shared his opinion on the movie like everyone else.

KJ

Anakin wasn't the only localised force user. In either Light Side (there were plenty of Jedis) or Dark Side (there were a fair number of Sith).

KJ

I got to see a re- release of Return of the Jedi in the theaters as a kid ☺️

KJ

Negative is always worse than passionate hype. The latter gets bad when it becomes demanding.

Nick

Awesome reaction as always! I really enjoyed your perspective on this one. It's an interesting reversal between Ben/Kylo Ren and Anakin. Ben is tempted by the light but is desperate to be a "real" Dark Side warrior, whereas Anakin wanted to be good but couldn't control his fear and anger. One thing I really appreciate about watching your reactions as someone who is a lifelong fan is that you are watching them for what they are, rather than carrying the emotional and nostalgia baggage that most Star Wars fans have. That is to say, I hope you're enjoying the experience and not letting any negativity take away from that. Star Wars fans who grew up with the Original Trilogy almost universally HATED the Prequels. They had built up their expectations for decades, only to be let down in their view. Similarly, now the generation who grew up with the Prequels have a disdain for the Sequel trilogy. They've built up what Luke, Han, and Leia should have been doing after Return of the Jedi and so anything that doesn't match those ideals feels like a disappointment. Watching these films through the eyes of someone who doesn't carry that baggage but can just experience the world for the first time is incredibly refreshing. There are things to like about this one: the characters are compelling, I think the dialogue and acting is a step up from the Prequels, and the visual effects are pretty stunning. The next one (episode 8) is my favorite of the trilogy - so really looking forward to it! I know so many of us gave you advice on which order to watch what in - but I think release order for simplicity's sake is a totally reasonable decision. And I'm thrilled you'll be watching Andor - I know you won't be disappointed. All the other TV stuff is fun - but supplementary and more varied in quality (in my opinion) - they'll be fun to visit whenever you're getting the itch to dive back into the world in the future. Looking forward to more reactions!

Paul T

As always love your reaction. I like this film, it stays true to the storyline and plot. I do not like some of the casting for the characters. I don't think some of the acting was very good but the storyline as a whole I like. I think Daisy Ridley did an amazing job as Rey! She is really good and I agree with you that she goes into it or portrays the character as taken back by the whole Force thought and being humble as she's learning of it and becoming stronger and more powerful with it. Again great reaction look forward to the rest of these as you get to them. And yes you are going to love Rogue one I think it's my favorite of all the movies they've done. Until the next one...

Anna Kyruin

46 comments already wow. Probably lost in the sea here, but questions were asked and here are my answers: - Kylo Ren was hitting his side to numb the pain and staunch the bleeding from when Chewie shot him. He also seems to be using it to focus. IMHO Rey and Finn would have stood no chance against a young Sith who had been trained by both Luke and Snoke if he hadn't already been wounded. - Interesting fact, the lightsaber that Rey is drawn to is not the one that Luke constructed for himself (the green one) but Anakin's lightsaber that ObiWan took when he chopped off Anakin's legs, which Luke lost in cloud city along with his hand (is it a bad limb luck saber?). How Maz got a hold of it I'd really like to know, it isn't really clear what the surface of the planet where Lando's mining facility floats is like. - This film drew a huge backlash when it came out from a particular group of people. It isn't a perfect film but the criticism was amplified especially loudly from the misogynistic "anti woke" crowd who specifically hated Rey for being a woman and being competent without the film explaining why she was. IMHO when taken as a trilogy it all makes a lot of sense but I can't go into detail until you finish the other two. - Finally, everyone has very mixed feeling about the sequels, as much as people have mixed feelings about the prequels. As a long time fan I say there is great stuff in every movie, along with more questionable choices, and you should just enjoy the good stuff without letting everyone else's experiences color yours.

Dude Longcouch

I was also pleasantly surprised with this movie at the time it came out. I remember thinking it had done an admirable job of trying to cater to established Star Wars fans and also newcomers to the series (although in hindsight, I think many fans were not happy with this movie's treatment of the legacy characters in general). I think they retread some of the same ground from the OT in ways that were a little too repetitive, but they also had some fun new stuff in there. Really great and well choreographed action sequences / lightsaber fights, so that's always a plus. It's unfortunately one of those deals where the following movies kind of... changed my perception of this one. Won't say much more in the interest of avoiding spoilers. I'm excited for Rogue One next. Having just finished Andor, I was going to watch it soon anyway, so this timing is quite excellent for me. Also, I couldn't help but notice Kali didn't seem to recognize Ken Leung, so my keen powers of deduction tells me she's probably never seen Lost? That would be an incredible blind reaction series, and I think Kali would genuinely love that show since she appreciates deep characters so much. Lost has some of the best character work I've ever seen in television.

Urfhil

I really enjoy this movie and all the new characters, Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo. Excited to as the next movie, haven't seen it since it came out.

kaliwali

Rogue One is next (this week)!! I'm really excited to finally watch it, too. I've heard so many great things about it!

kaliwali

I guess his death was honorable! But I was so sad to see Han die..

kaliwali

I can see where you're coming from, and I appreciate your breakdown! it's true that The Force Awakens leans heavily into those familiar vibes from the OG, and I guess that some feel it's way too safe or repetitive. But I honesty loved it for just that! I think what really spoke to me was how beautifully the story was told, both visually and emotionally. It reintroduced us to the Star Wars universe through new characters like Rey and BB-8, who quickly felt super fresh and compelling! And I loved the balance between nostalgia with a new chapter in its own unique way. Even if it wasn't reinventing the wheel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for watching along even if it wasn't your favorite!

kaliwali

I'm glad you were excited for this one!! Your take on Han and Kyle's scene is veeeery insightful. I love how it wasn't just a simple act of violence, but a deeply emotional and painful turning point for both of them. The internal struggles of Kylo and Han's heartbreak to help his son even in that moment of darkness adds sooooo much more to that scene. And honestly I kind of missed it at first. But now looking back, I can feel the weight of their relationship and the tragedy of that moment. I'm definitely excited to see more of Rey's story! I loved her in this and with an ending like this- I can't wait to see where it all goes from here.

kaliwali

Happy belated birthday to your wife!! I'm soooo with you on Rey- She is an awesome character and I really enjoyed her in this! She seems so strong, determined, and full of heart which makes her incredibly easy to root for! She really did bring some awesome fresh energy to the story. As for Kylo Rey, I totally get what you mean about his rage lol. He wears his emotions on his sleeve in a way that feels really different than the cold, imposing Darth Vader. For me, that rawness makes him feel more human and conflicted which I honestly loved to see. But I agree- he can seem super frustrating to watch at times lol. Thanks for your take! See you in the next one!

Richard

Trouble is she would go into a coma watching Andor and we don't want that.

kaliwali

Thanks for sharing your perspective! I respect where you're coming from. It's true that this one leans very heavily on familiar story vibes from A New Hope, and I can see how it feels like retreading old ground instead of pushing the saga forward in a new direction. But for me, that is what made the movie incredibly special. I loved the balance between honoring the original spirit of Star Wars while introducing new, fresh characters and emotional journeys. I also looooved the visuals and score, of course! I totally get that some characters didn't get the development that you hoped for, and Han's death was tough to witness. It's definitely a movie that sparks strong feelings depending on what lens you're viewing it from. Excited to get into the next ones tho! Thanks for your very honest take! Conversations like these make the fandom seem so rich and diverse!

kaliwali

I agree! The new characters brought a lot of energy and depth, and the actors did an awesome job of making them feel real and relatable! I also get what you mean about the story feeling too familiar and wanting more ambition to blaze a new path. That monster scene also sparked some mixed feelings in me LOL. Still, overall, I found the film to be super beautiful and an exciting re-entry into the SW Universe! And I'm glad it introduced us to such fresh memorable characters!

kaliwali

Yes! I love him!! Definitely a cutie

kaliwali

RIP Han indeed! Ugh. I honesty didn't love that moment, but it did feel a bit inevitable. And haha, Rogue One's timing seems a bit wild (as others have mentioned) since it kinda cuts the new trilogy apart but I don't mind! Since everything is so fresh for me, I don't think it really matters. I just decided to stick with release order to make things simple and easy for myself haha! I love your take on how some of the backlash might be tied to bigger cultural pushes- it's super true that outside noise can sometimes overshadow the story and characters we actually care about. We saw it in the MCU. And I'm with you on just enjoying the adventure and the new paths the saga takes. Suspending disbelief is part of the fun, and honestly, little things like R2's timing and Leia's hug don't take away from the magic for me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and vibes here!

kaliwali

Thank you, that means a lot! I really try to focus on what resonates and keeps the joy alive, even with some parts don't hit quite right. Finding the vibes that still connect everything definitely makes the experience richer and more immersive. And yessss, I gotta agree. Chewie definitely got the short end of the stick haha. Losing Han was heartbreaking, and it feels like Chewie's pain wasn't really given a moment that it deserved. He's such a loyal and iconic character. He deserved more.. Remy is so cute! I was going to announce him in my 50k video on YouTube, but I've been waiting on a few last minute PO Box arrivals before I filmed it and we've had him for almost 2 weeks now! He's a new friend for Pixel so she doesn't feel so lonely and he even has his own comfy bed just like Pixel next to me now lol. He is FULL of energy, so he will probably be making more crazy appearances vs the very chill Pixel lol.

kaliwali

One of my mods mentioned that nobody hates Star Wars more than it's true fans 🤣

kaliwali

"I am not going to hate on a movie that makes me smile" yesss haha. I'm glad you had fun with this one, too! I loved the little bits that brought us back to the roots while still feeling a bit fresh and fun!

kaliwali

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I see you have some very strong feelings about this one lol. And I get why some of the character choices and plot points might feel frustrating or overly familiar, especially compared to the depth of the OG saga. For me, Rey's natural abilities felt like a way to highlight her potential and mystery, and I really loved seeing her grow and discover her place in the galaxy. Finn's journey from self-preservation to standing up for others was also awesome for me! And I thought Kylo Ren's conflicted nature added an interesting twist on the classic villain. And I loved that it didn't fit the traditional mold of Vader! I'm glad you liked Poe! I did too. It's always cool to hear the different ways people connect (or don't lol) with these films!

rubberkidney

lol i dont like poe that much i was kind of reaching, you can tell they were going to kill him but decided not to as one of the only things that works... i didnt expect a reply but i appreciate your diligence. i dont want to try and convince anyone its bad it just wears all this stuff on its face and they had an opportunity to do something awesome with the original cast one more time and they just garbage canned it for nothing. you have a very light and pure perspective, i didnt expect you to express dissatisfaction with this one, i dont know if your shiny demeanor will be able to withstand the next films though i guess we will see. they take a massive dive from this total low point in 7. they started this project with ZERO plan for what to do in the story, imagine sitting down to wrap up the six star wars movies and you dont even have a plan after making the first whole movie. thats where they are now.

kaliwali

I love this so much! That's an awesome first theatre experience to have with Star Wars! There really is something magical about the "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" and then getting absolutely blasted with the music hahaha I also agree- There is something really engaging about the emotionally conflicted characters in this one. Rey especially pulled me in right away, as you know! She has such a natural strength and spirit. I can see why she became an instant favorite! The visuals were beautiful in this film! The ships, the lightsabers, that Falcon/TIE chase! And yessss seeing the X-Wings appear on the water's edge was a really hype moment! And LOL about having a character named Maz!!! I of course immediately thought of you when they were introduced hahaha

Richard

I hear you. I'm trying a more balanced approach where I don't try to hit every major point but just a couple that resonate with me the most. Kali is the best ever at reading and responding to comments so I do try hard to come up with something interesting so she's not wasting her time.

Bernie Zwicky

Great reaction! I really enjoyed the rest of these movies, because it does such a great job of completing the story and answering all the questions that have been left unanswered! 😊

kaliwali

I definitely agree! Glad you enjoyed this one 💛