siousxiesue Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Am I the only person never to have seen ANY of these movies? Not sure how they completely passed me by.. (and should I?) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Couldn't give a fcuk about them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I have never seen them either.. just a few clips. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog duck Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 ...may the course be with you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 They're bit like Marmite. You either like them or don't. They're not my cup of tea. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Seen many,wasn't enthralled in the first place never changed that initial opinion Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miga Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I studied something very geeky at university. I work in a geeky job. I first saw the original ones about 15 years ago, once I'd already started work, because I felt obliged to as it's such a cannonical part of "geek culture" and referenced so much. My take on it is that if you were an adolescent at a particular time (when they came out + ~10 years), and had not been exposed to sci fi, or much film or literature in general when you saw it, you're likely to think it's the best thing since sliced bread. For the rest of us, they're fun flicks, but not the high point of sci fi people make them out to be. I'm fully aware this is practically blasphemy in certain circles. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 See also Star Trek. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 See also the huge toy and memorabilia business which branched off from the franchise. It must makes millions. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grok Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 You have not missed anything. Have seen the first one and that was ok. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I was born in 78, so grew up with the original films, and loved them (I wanted a light sabre so desperately. A real one, not a stupid toy). But despite that I was never mad on it, and when the second lot of films (prequels) were released I didn't go running to the cinema. And I am pleased I didn't because they were utter shite.I'll watch the new one when it's available for home viewing, because it will be cool to see the characters from my childhood, and I think Disney will probably have made an entertaining film now they're in charge. But again, I won't be running to the cinema, and I'm not one of these people pouring over every second of every trailer to be released. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
numbers Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 siousxiesue Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Am I the only person never to have seen ANY of> these movies? Not sure how they completely passed> me by.. (and should I?)This thread reminds me there is/was a radio programme by the irritating as fuck marcus brigstock called I've Never Seen Star Wars. Well, I've never seen ET (if I do, the world will end).Love Star Wars but only because I grew up with it too and remember my brother had the original figurines which my mum gave away to charity! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Marcus Br- auugh - just the mention of that smug, heavy-trousered nuckfut makes me want to love everything he doesn't. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Love it. Watch them regularly with my boy. Cannot wait for Saturday 18th when all his pals and their dads are off to see the new one! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I like them, but mainly because I grew up with them and played with the toys etc. it's Primarilly a nostalgia thing. The prequels were rubbish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I think the age think is important - I was 15 when Star Wars was released and far more interested in the Sex Pistols and Tracy ******** in 4.3. It was OK. I also remember that it caused clunk of pretty poor disco records too - " Ilost my Heart to a Starship Trooper" - Sarah Brightman.... terrible ; "Can you Feel the Force" - The Real Thing..not sooo bad I suspect most avid fans are below 50 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I was born in 77, can't believe I'm older than Otta! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 My wife hasn't seen any of them - she's not really interested in that genre of film.I think peoples love of the originals is largely a nostalgia thing.. the first one in particular was groundbreaking. But in all honestly the script/plot is not amazing, and some of the acting is bad.What I don't get is how Star Wars toys are huge this Christmas, and the new movie isn't even out yet! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 rahrahrah Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I was born in 77, can't believe I'm older than> Otta!That's because I'm like a grumpy 70 year old in a 37 year old body. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> But in all honestly the> script/plot is not amazing, and some of the acting> is bad.Yep, I watched the second half of Return of the Jedi on telly a little while ago. First time I'd seen any of them in years, and it was shocking how back some of the acting was.Probably explains why Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher haven't exactly had great careers since. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-936974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_17 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 There was an episode of first dates where they paired up two science type people and the guy told her that her preferred ranking of Star Wars movies was acceptable but not correct. He didn't get the girl. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-937316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Otta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I was born in 78, so grew up with the original> films, I think that means I'd seen the original film before you were born.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-937320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> What I don't get is how Star Wars toys are huge> this Christmas, and the new movie isn't even out> yet!sell the sizzle, not the steak.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-937321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-937342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/86372-star-wars/#findComment-937377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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