The Force Awakens Your favorite parts of the new Star Wars 7 trailer

[Human Torch]

I'm impressed they went with "This Christmas" and not "This HOLIDAY season".Good for them.

 

[Spider-Gnome]

I have to say using Luke's voice over was perfect, and relieves my fears, that we're getting a new Skywalker (I'm assuming Rey). And also that shot of Han saying, "Chewie, we're home" is surreal! Thinking back a few years ago when Harrison openly said he had no interest in the role anymore, it's amazing to see that. Heck, I never thought we'd ever see an Episode VII! I was mildly interested by the first teaser, but this was something else! Can't wait for December!

 

[X Knight]

This guy reminds me of the Gold Cylon on classic BSG. When I was a kid I used to wonder why the Stormtroopers didn't have a "boss" Stormtrooper like the Cylons had. Well,you wait long enough....t:

don't think that's a guy, though.

 

[Nemeres]

I have a soft spot for the shot of BB-8 peeking from behind the corner. Amid all the other awesomeness, they're taking the time to point out that this cute little droid is also a character and part of the SW Ep VII package. It reflects the attitude that Star Wars is a bit of everything for everyone: epic epicness, along with goofy lovable characters. Little girls will like this along with 40-something dudes who caught the 1977 original. It's a warming thought.

 

[<(o_o)>]

I have to say using Luke's voice over was perfect, and relieves my fears, that we're getting a new Skywalker (I'm assuming Rey). And also that shot of Han saying, "Chewie, we're home" is surreal! Thinking back a few years ago when Harrison openly said he had no interest in the role anymore, it's amazing to see that. Heck, I never thought we'd ever see an Episode VII! I was mildly interested by the first teaser, but this was something else! Can't wait for December!

To which "Home" is Han referring to, the Millennium Falcon? Surely he didn't just park it for over 30 years & not go out on any adventures while he was with Leia.

 

[mclay18]

I actually like all the bits with the new characters. I never really got the backlash over John Boyega playing a Stormtrooper... we had Lando Calarissian in the OT for crying out loud. The action is refreshingly reminiscent of the original trilogy, with the in-camera, VFX and CGI making for a more seamless and organic visual experience.

The weakest part of the trailer was the one everyone loved -- the bit with Han and Chewie -- fell flat to me. I know it's been over 30 years since the OT, but why does Ford look that bad? He looked better in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...

 

[Loki882]

Because some people cannot seem to grasp the idea that the OT Stormtroopers were NOT clones.

 

[The Rocket]

I'm impressed they went with "This Christmas" and not "This HOLIDAY season".Good for them.

Never understood why people preferred "Holiday" over "Christmas."



Holiday is derived from "Holy Day."

 

[titansupes]

Because some people cannot seem to grasp the idea that the OT Stormtroopers were NOT clones.

Oh man, I've got a friend who's a huge SW fan who just can't get his head around this. Worth noting he doesn't use forums like this, but still - After the first trailer he was trying to tell me Finn must be a Rebel who was undercover as a Stormtrooper and I told him otherwise. Kept saying that doesn't make sense because they're clones, I told him they weren't clones in the OT hence the different voices and heights etc. Then yesterday he was STILL doing it! Just looks at me like I'm crazy or the powers that be are trying to pull a fast one. Come on, man.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

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[MessiahDecoy123]

Because some people cannot seem to grasp the idea that the OT Stormtroopers were NOT clones.

It's funny and sad at the same time.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

Easily.

Yes, alongside our first look of Kylo.

 

[Spider-Gnome]

To which "Home" is Han referring to, the Millennium Falcon? Surely he didn't just park it for over 30 years & not go out on any adventures while he was with Leia.

Not to get spoilery (based on what I heard, but not much since I'm avoiding spoilers), yes, he's referring to the Falcon.

 

[Octoberist]

I actually like all the bits with the new characters. I never really got the backlash over John Boyega playing a Stormtrooper... we had Lando Calarissian in the OT for crying out loud. The action is refreshingly reminiscent of the original trilogy, with the in-camera, VFX and CGI making for a more seamless and organic visual experience.

The weakest part of the trailer was the one everyone loved -- the bit with Han and Chewie -- fell flat to me. I know it's been over 30 years since the OT, but why does Ford look that bad? He looked better in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...

I'm convinced a half of of it IS racism, hiding under the guise of 'I thought the troopers were clones. Just by the tone by some of the comments I read when the first teaser came out. ....Even though the actor is M&#257;ori, which is something people have forgotten.

A good example of this was in a comments section, someone was upset by John Boyega. I had to log in to dig depper into his person's issue. And oh boy, then he said 'I didn't have an issue with Lando because he wasn't the main character." Then he finally casually admitted "I just can't relate to characters who are black." Stuff like that, that I've seen and interacted with.

 

[Octoberist]

Because some people cannot seem to grasp the idea that the OT Stormtroopers were NOT clones.

I'm tell ya. If Jesus Christ tweeted out the facts of the matter, some people will still be ignorant about it.

 

[Octoberist]

Oh man, I've got a friend who's a huge SW fan who just can't get his head around this. Worth noting he doesn't use forums like this, but still - After the first trailer he was trying to tell me Finn must be a Rebel who was undercover as a Stormtrooper and I told him otherwise. Kept saying that doesn't make sense because they're clones, I told him they weren't clones in the OT hence the different voices and heights etc. Then yesterday he was STILL doing it! Just looks at me like I'm crazy or the powers that be are trying to pull a fast one. Come on, man.

Tell him to watch Rebels. It makes it clear that they were recruited.

I do have admit that Lucas never thought it through, and made it clear enough to say 'Hey the OT Stormtroopers aren't clones" when he did the prequels. If he had his way, I'm sure he would add new pieces of dialog or scene in A New Hope about it.

 

[Ghostcrow13]

I actually like all the bits with the new characters. I never really got the backlash over John Boyega playing a Stormtrooper... we had Lando Calarissian in the OT for crying out loud. The action is refreshingly reminiscent of the original trilogy, with the in-camera, VFX and CGI making for a more seamless and organic visual experience.

The weakest part of the trailer was the one everyone loved -- the bit with Han and Chewie -- fell flat to me. I know it's been over 30 years since the OT, but why does Ford look that bad? He looked better in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...

You realise you look worse as you age, most people aren't Benjamin Button .

It's been 7 years since Crystal Skull that's a significant amount of aging time for someone of his age

 

[Octoberist]

I don't mind the way he looks, but what makes Harrison Ford seem old is his posture. I've noticed that most movies he's in these days will try to hide it, even in wide shots.

 

[Spider-Gnome]

There's just something warm about the way Harrison delivers the line. It's very nice considering his previous divisiveness of Star Wars.

 

[Bangabro]

Han and Chewie, definately

 

[Loki882]

Well hopefully they lured him back by promising to give him some interesting stuff to do this time around. Han was just kind of "there" in ROTJ. He didn't really get much interesting character-work or plot relevance, he was just along for the ride. Which is why for years I kind of agreed with Harrison that Han probably should have died earlier on in ROTJ, to close out his character arc.

But maybe JJ and co have realized this as well and come up with some kind of interesting character progression for Han this time around.

 

[Loki882]

I'm convinced a half of of it IS racism, hiding under the guise of 'I thought the troopers were clones. Just by the tone by some of the comments I read when the first teaser came out. ....Even though the actor is M&#257;ori, which is something people have forgotten.

A good example of this was in a comments section, someone was upset by John Boyega. I had to log in to dig depper into his person's issue. And oh boy, then he said 'I didn't have an issue with Lando because he wasn't the main character." Then he finally casually admitted "I just can't relate to characters who are black." Stuff like that, that I've seen and interacted with.

How was Lando not a main character? For the second half or ESB and all of ROTJ, he most definitely IS a main character.

 

[Octoberist]

From what I saw told for those who have read 'The Making of ROTJ', Lucas wanted to soften up Han and Leia, and in the film, it showed. Especially Leia. Gone was the 30's style screwball dynamic they had, and made them interesting.

 

[Octoberist]

How was Lando not a main character? For the second half or ESB and all of ROTJ, he most definitely IS a main character.

That was his words, but no matter what, he's just wrong about everything. He's just a racist internet troll.

But his comments felt so honest that he wasn't actively trying to be racist; it was just the way he thinks. Very casual.

 

[Spider-Gnome]

Well hopefully they lured him back by promising to give him some interesting stuff to do this time around. Han was just kind of "there" in ROTJ. He didn't really get much interesting character-work or plot relevance, he was just along for the ride. Which is why for years I kind of agreed with Harrison that Han probably should have died earlier on in ROTJ, to close out his character arc.

But maybe JJ and co have realized this as well and come up with some kind of interesting character progression for Han this time around.

I think (pure speculation, I don't know spoilers) Han will probably get that hero's death in this film. That's probably why Harrison agreed to reprise the role. The rest of the trilogy will center on the three new leads, with Luke serving the Obi-Wan/Yoda role.