TheRealYuma
Since: Feb, 2014
01/02/2016 00:00:00
I don't mean to be rude, mean, or anything like that, but what is a biased perspective worth?
BlueSteel
Since: Jan, 2011
01/03/2016 00:00:00
^All perspectives are biased to a degree, unless you are literally just recapping something word for word. How much one is worth is entirely subjective.
TempestKnight
Since: Dec, 2014
01/10/2016 00:00:00
Indeed. I just want you to be aware that I'm a Star Wars fanboy, so obviously I may overlook some things others would consider flaws.
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Best. Movie. EVAH! (Written from Biased Perspective)
I'm happy to say that this movie not only met my expectations, but surpassed them, and is now my new favourite movie. Then again, I may be biased, since Star Wars is my favourite franchise right now — I even like the prequels.
Each major character shows significant development throughout the narrative, the special effects are spectacular, the emotions are just right, and most importantly, the story is amazing. Yes, it does tread most of the same territory as A New Hope, but that's perfectly fine, as each generation of Star Wars films is meant to be a mirror of the original trilogy in some way (the prequels were meant to mirror the originals).
That's not to say the movie is perfect, of course — there are slip-ups here and there. Most of my complaints are minor — some moments feel contrived; there's a Big-lipped Alligator Moment at the beginning; some characterization is delivered via exposition rather than showing it to us, but those can be excused (coincidences happen all the time in real life, as do BLAMS; the film is already over 2 hours long). My only major complaint is Captain Phasma, although again, I'm rather biased since I don't like Gwendoline Christie. Thankfully, she gets 30 about seconds of screentime and six lines, and is used as the punchline to a Brick Joke (you'll know it when you see it), but even then, she's supposed to come back for Episode 8, where she'll play a larger role :( If they had chosen literally any other actress to play her, I wouldn't have a problem. (There is another moment that counts as Narm, even though it should be really emotional, but I won't go into detail.)
I don't know if I can really choose a favourite moment or character. There are just so many great people and jaw-dropping moments throughout. I won't reveal anything since I want to keep spoilers to a minimum, but just know that I loved pretty much everything about this movie (except, again, for the stuff I listed above). Everything just...works. They knew they had to get everything just right — and they nailed it.
Take my words for what they're worth — no more, no less. It's entirely possible you'll think this movie was just okay, or even horrible. However, know that J.J. Abrams and co. put in every last drop of talent and effort they could muster for it. And — IT'S STAR WARS!!