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If the Sith are in the new trilogy I definitely want to see this.
there are threads for characters and casting and even full story outlines, but what are some of the scenes/sequences you'd like to see in Episode VII?
Obviously we are so far away from things getting fully underway that we have no context to use for our hopes, but that wide open canvas is part of the fun of following these movies in the early stages, so I'll get us underway.
- Expanded use of The Force in action sequences: I still think to this day Yoda lifting Luke's X-Wing out of the swamp on Dagobah is the greatest visual representation of a Jedi using the Force in a movie, I'd like to see that change in the new trilogy, I'd particularly like to see a Jedi take down an AT-AT sized vehicle using the Force.
- A scene with Force Ghost Yoda: I know some are worried about "fan service" additions or whatever but I still want to see Yoda make an appearence to help guide one of the probable young Jedi lead characters.
- A duel Lightsaber wielding Jedi: Pretty simple, we got a glimpse of it in AOTC with Anakin but I'd love to see a character who uses this form of Lightsaber combat in a vast array of action scenes.
- A scene of a Jedi constructing his Lightsaber: I'd like to see the full process from collecting the crystal on Ilum to the moment he puts it together, I've wanted to see this on film ever since I saw this piece of art.
I could see the first scene of the movie being a youngling constructing his first lightsaber with old Luke's guidance.
Youre telling me the Jedi have absolutely no influence or inspiration from the Galactic Patrol of the Lensman? They were galactic peacekeepers and defenders of the Republic. You might want to research the history of the Journal of the Whills. E.E. Smith was a major influence. The Jedi Bendu were originally more legendary space samurai than mystical wizards.
...Thats still not a superhero and the key word there is ORIGINALLY. Thats not what we got and thats because Journal of the Whills was rewritten because the studio wasn't big on it. You can make the Jedi superpowerful and awesome, but then that makes them almost a joke and it takes Star Wars away from what it is at it's core. Jedi are like Ben Kenobi and Luke, sneaking around using the force to AVOID conflict, not doing any of the stuff they do in the books or the video games. As cool as that would be to see on the big screen it would be making the Jedi into something of a joke.
I could see the first scene of the movie being a youngling constructing his first lightsaber with old Luke's guidance.
I'm going to try answer this as tactfully as possible but you really need stop presenting your views as facts. In ANH Obi-Wan in an old man played by an old actor in a movie with a low budget, he wasn't going to be putting on any big fighting displays. By the time we got to ROTJ and the budget was high Lucas took as many chances as he could to showcase Luke's abilities, just look at him during the rescue of Han, or him taking out the Scout Trooper on the Speederbike.
I'm not sure if I'm misreading you, I personally don't care for a bulk of the Starkiller stuff with him lifting an entire squadron in the air with the Force or disintegrating Stormtroopers, but the much more dynamic Lightsaber action shown in that and TOR game along with the ability to showcase the Force in a little grander scale for a special situation (Not over and over) is a positive thing IMO.
I'd love to see another large-scale space battle, like the Death Star attack in ANH, or even some more dogfights like the TIE Fighter attack against the Falcon. The lack of space battles on that level was something I was disappointed with in the prequels, so I'd like to see them get back to that as well as some next-generation Jedi skills.
And definitely at least a scene with Han and Chewie flying the Falcon.
Thats not entirely accurate. In Return of the Jedi Lucas still sparsely used Lukes powers and when he did it was often as a last resort. Luke did many other things to get through his problems besides fighting. He didn't cut his way through Jabbas palace, he choked two gaurds unconscious and he used his jedi mind tricks. The speederbike chase again was a last resort after crashing his bike and being left on foot. He used to force to trick the Ewoks into thinking C3PO was using his godly abilities.
Not to mention in A New Hope Lucas told Alec Guiness and Prowse that the lightsaber was very heavy and was like "wielding excalibur", so age and Prowses awkwardness in the suit was only half of why the fight was the way it was.
Okay I can I agree with you there. The force unleashed REALLY over did it with Star Killer being able to vaporize people and pull a star destroyer out of orbit. I just think the force things need to have a purpose and they have to be few and far between, but a few spectacular demonstrations would be pretty cool and wouldn't do any harm at all. I mean after all don't you stop liking a meal when you eat it everyday? Somethings are just better, in my opinion, when they're spaced out and we leaving wishing there was more.
Luke's plan to rescue Han was based around R2 getting him his new Lightsaber on the Skiff and him slicing up Jabba's pirates while Chewie and Lando got Han out of cuffs, but lets not get into the convoluted plan, Lucas designed the sequence to showcase a Jedi in full flow, something he had been unable to do until then. This is the reason why I also mention the Speederbike scene, again it's designed to show off what Luke the Jedi can do. So yes it is important to have reasons as it is with any good action sequence, but in the end part of writing these new films will be setting up situations within the story that showcase what a Jedi cane do.
He probably just told them that to make them feel better since earlier in the movie Luke is waving the Lighstaber around one handed when he first ignites it.
Eactly, I think we are pretty much on the same wavelength, it's about making the Force moments make sense and making them really stand out moments as opposed to a common occurence. The thing with Starkiller pulling the Star Destroyer out of orbit was what gave me the idea in my first post for a Jedi stopping an AT-AT, bascially the game took the idea way too far IMO, but the concept is a good one.
...and having to dodge ewoks running around on fire...It definitely would be awesome to have a speederbike chase in the snow...involving lightsabers...
If the Sith are in the new trilogy I definitely want to see this.
Yeah, I've seen that Old Rep trailer and color me ignorant if it doesn't look like the Prequels (a bit more mature) despite being 1000 years before. Sure it has that cowboy dude who is kinda roguish..... but everything else screams Prequels to me. Especially the guard droids.
I mean the Star Destroyer idea is one of those things that SOUNDS really cool but is just kinda like "...really" when put into practice. I guess if they get away from the whole midiclorines thing i wouldn't mind it so much.
It definitely would be awesome to have a speederbike chase in the snow...involving lightsabers...
Whoever is responsible for these should be heavily involved with the new trilogy at some level!... I know there not new but they are awesome.
I'd love to see another large-scale space battle, like the Death Star attack in ANH, or even some more dogfights like the TIE Fighter attack against the Falcon. The lack of space battles on that level was something I was disappointed with in the prequels, so I'd like to see them get back to that as well as some next-generation Jedi skills.
And definitely at least a scene with Han and Chewie flying the Falcon.
...and having to dodge ewoks running around on fire...
Wasn't there a scene in the old CW toon that had Obi Wan involved in a battle with Durge and some droids, where he was using his Lightsaber while going into battle on a speederbike?