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Re: Pretty much agree. I also give 9/10 despite of noticing some flaws. ironclad Send a noteboard - 20/12/2015 10:28:47 AM

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View original postThe film's biggest asset is the creators' decision to use as many practical effects and real sets as possible. That makes for an atmosphere that comes pretty close to the original trilogy. This universe feels real, lived in, deep and rarely ever fake. If the great effects have one disadvantage, it's that the rare use of CGI does stick out even more so.


View original postAbrams kinda fooled people with that, or maybe - as one of my VFX friends was claiming yesterday - he's just proven once and for all that most of the audience see what they expect to see or are told to watch for.


View original postIt's true enough that there was a larger percentage of sets used, and much less full CGI aliens and creatures than in AOTC and ROTS (TPM had less than some believe - even Lucas had a lot of doubts that ILM would pull them off convincingly and he played safe).

I am fully aware of that. And that's all I said, really. I can think of at least three scenes without thinking too hard, where I thought: wow, this looks amazing and it was due to the actors walking on a real ground before a real background.

Of course there was still a lot of CGI used and most of it was important and amazing, too. My point still stands: for the atmosphere of the film the real sand, forest, temple debris, Irish island worked excellently.

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Star Wars : The Force Awakens review (spoiler free) Sidious - 17/12/2015 09:18:26 AM 2800 Views
Love your review! I'm seeing it tomorrow night at 9pm. Can't wait! *NM* Anonymous2000 - 18/12/2015 01:20:16 AM 1080 Views
Pretty much agree. I also give 9/10 despite of noticing some flaws. ironclad - 18/12/2015 08:50:49 AM 1861 Views
Re: Pretty much agree. I also give 9/10 despite of noticing some flaws. DomA - 20/12/2015 12:46:52 AM 1718 Views
Re: Pretty much agree. I also give 9/10 despite of noticing some flaws. ironclad - 20/12/2015 10:28:47 AM 1800 Views
Some (relatively spoiler free) thoughts Cannoli - 18/12/2015 12:27:22 PM 1941 Views
I pretty much agree with most of that. ironclad - 18/12/2015 01:05:16 PM 1756 Views
Agreed, Driver did a great job..... Anonymous2000 - 19/12/2015 05:46:44 AM 1643 Views
Replies and spoilers Sidious - 18/12/2015 03:04:37 PM 1721 Views
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Re: Replies and spoilers DomA - 19/12/2015 05:30:13 PM 1764 Views
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Re: Replies and spoilers DomA - 21/12/2015 06:31:54 PM 1972 Views
The books... fionwe1987 - 21/12/2015 09:05:28 PM 1742 Views
Re: The books... DomA - 22/12/2015 03:12:52 AM 1720 Views
In general agreement ** potential Spoilers ** gban007 - 19/12/2015 06:06:23 AM 1609 Views
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Re: There are books? DomA - 19/12/2015 05:41:45 PM 1692 Views
So Darth Plagieus might still be in? Sweet. Cannoli - 20/12/2015 04:44:21 AM 1580 Views
Palpatine's master? DomA - 20/12/2015 02:25:45 PM 1670 Views
I mean the novel of that name. Cannoli - 22/12/2015 09:47:16 PM 1604 Views
Re: I mean the novel of that name. DomA - 22/12/2015 10:05:49 PM 1693 Views
Yeah, I think we're talking about the same one. Cannoli - 24/12/2015 12:05:57 AM 1588 Views
Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens gban007 - 19/12/2015 06:07:16 PM 1693 Views
I don't think any of that had to be explained. random thoughts - 19/12/2015 12:16:07 PM 1556 Views
I'm more or less in complete agreement (spoilers) DomA - 19/12/2015 08:22:21 PM 1722 Views
Some thoughts about the Force... Cannoli - 20/12/2015 06:04:43 AM 1769 Views
Re: Some thoughts about the Force... DomA - 20/12/2015 08:06:40 PM 1563 Views
Re: I'm more or less in complete agreement (spoilers) Sidious - 20/12/2015 10:07:36 AM 1739 Views
I agree whole heartedly with everything except two things... (spoilers) MightyYT - 08/01/2016 04:38:23 AM 1874 Views
Also, SPOILER thoughts. Cannoli - 18/12/2015 01:00:32 PM 1874 Views
Re: Also, SPOILER thoughts. ironclad - 18/12/2015 01:11:30 PM 1668 Views
You're making me reply to two posts Sidious - 18/12/2015 03:29:23 PM 1743 Views
The death (spoilers) DomA - 22/12/2015 10:30:05 PM 1680 Views
Re: You're making me reply to two posts Duke - 29/12/2015 05:24:39 AM 1670 Views
Re: Also, SPOILER thoughts. Duke - 29/12/2015 05:19:54 AM 1679 Views
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Arbrams impressed me(spoiler free) random thoughts - 19/12/2015 05:17:42 AM 1769 Views
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They were all good. Internet geeks suck. Cannoli - 18/12/2015 11:38:36 PM 1626 Views
Re: They were all good. Internet geeks suck. Sports_Gambler - 19/12/2015 12:19:10 AM 1809 Views
Well gban007 - 19/12/2015 05:53:56 AM 1658 Views
Re: They were all good. Internet geeks suck. Sidious - 19/12/2015 07:46:06 AM 1811 Views
people forget they were kids movies *NM* random thoughts - 19/12/2015 01:17:10 AM 989 Views
Yeah, people take the whole 'Star Wars' thing too seriously Sports_Gambler - 19/12/2015 02:59:29 AM 1673 Views
Re: 'Revenge of the Sith' (3rd prequel) was actually a decent movie Duke - 29/12/2015 06:05:05 AM 1654 Views
BTW, Daniel Craig is totally forgiven for Spectre. He was a Stormtrooper (spoilers for role) Cannoli - 18/12/2015 11:40:44 PM 1560 Views
Yip that's true *NM* Sidious - 19/12/2015 07:46:59 AM 1060 Views
And Simon Pegg was the alien who ran the trading post Rey always went to *NM* ironclad - 20/12/2015 02:30:59 PM 1060 Views
I got the impression he was actually her boss or contractor Cannoli - 28/12/2015 12:48:48 PM 1749 Views
Pretty much... DomA - 29/12/2015 12:08:58 AM 1668 Views
Absolutely, yes *NM* ironclad - 29/12/2015 01:54:52 PM 1131 Views
Just saw it! Holy shit, shit, shit, shit.....it was amazing. Anonymous2000 - 19/12/2015 05:38:44 AM 1703 Views
Loved it (Spoilers) gban007 - 19/12/2015 06:16:54 AM 1672 Views
Fantastic characters, great entertainment, no originality, no logic Sports_Gambler - 29/12/2015 03:33:43 AM 1706 Views
Your Mom has no originality or logic! *NM* Cannoli - 29/12/2015 11:39:41 AM 1048 Views
JJ Abrams should be able to do better than my Mom Sports_Gambler - 30/12/2015 04:20:54 AM 1666 Views
I gave it a B+ overall but I think the characters are its weak spot random thoughts - 29/12/2015 05:08:15 PM 1477 Views
JJ Abrams' movies are character-driven, Lucas' movies are plot-driven Sports_Gambler - 30/12/2015 04:38:49 AM 1558 Views
Lucas has created some of the most iconics chacters in movie history ? random thoughts - 31/12/2015 02:29:02 PM 1564 Views
So, Rey (Possible Spoilers ahead) Duke - 30/12/2015 10:11:01 AM 1657 Views
Re: So, Rey (Possible Spoilers ahead) DomA - 30/12/2015 07:10:56 PM 1972 Views
Re: So, Rey (Possible Spoilers ahead) Duke - 30/12/2015 09:24:08 PM 1605 Views
Re: So, Rey (Possible Spoilers ahead) DomA - 31/12/2015 04:58:24 PM 1542 Views
It was fun, and I look forward to the next ones, but can't say I was that wowed. Legolas - 30/12/2015 09:26:10 PM 1652 Views
Re: It was fun, and I look forward to the next ones, but can't say I was that wowed. DomA - 31/12/2015 05:37:17 PM 1587 Views
Is Luke still the hero? As loud as the fans may be, you don't get to these numbers with them alone. Legolas - 31/12/2015 07:06:05 PM 1596 Views
Why is time for female lead and why does the lef think subtraction is the answer to inequality? random thoughts - 04/01/2016 01:37:37 PM 1413 Views
Because the six other movies had zero female Jedis of any importance? Legolas - 04/01/2016 05:58:25 PM 1651 Views
Just another check the box movie, then Tom - 04/01/2016 06:02:41 PM 1495 Views
Oh, come on. You're really going to complain just because they had a woman and a black guy? Legolas - 04/01/2016 11:48:52 PM 1638 Views
They are talking abou tmakin ght Gunslinger black random thoughts - 05/01/2016 02:05:36 PM 1539 Views
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That's not really what I said, you'll note. Legolas - 05/01/2016 07:48:08 PM 1705 Views
I don't think it was Disney's business acumen. Tom - 06/01/2016 06:59:46 PM 1767 Views
Wow. That's... sad. Legolas - 06/01/2016 09:32:37 PM 1710 Views
Re: Wow. That's... sad. DomA - 08/01/2016 03:08:58 AM 1659 Views
I am noit sure how well that 7-12 girl demographic will work in merchandising random thoughts - 08/01/2016 06:30:47 PM 1654 Views
Your premise is entirely wrong. Tom - 12/01/2016 05:53:26 AM 1535 Views
Actually, they do have a major character who is Latino. Legolas - 12/01/2016 07:15:31 PM 1637 Views
The culture wars are just about blacks and feminists. Tom - 13/01/2016 02:31:20 AM 1607 Views
All that Paul said DomA - 17/01/2016 05:13:59 PM 2303 Views
Doesn't Disney want to sell toys to white boys? They were the one who made this thing popular *NM* random thoughts - 08/01/2016 06:17:49 PM 942 Views
LOL Sidious - 05/01/2016 06:33:50 PM 1526 Views
Funny that people use strwmen arguments to make themsleves feel smart random thoughts - 08/01/2016 04:22:22 PM 1651 Views
It's not a straw man Sidious - 08/01/2016 04:52:03 PM 1604 Views
Yes the white guys are either legacy or bad guys. What if all the bad guys had been black? random thoughts - 08/01/2016 09:45:39 PM 1471 Views
it was story of a father and son so it makes sense to male leads random thoughts - 04/01/2016 06:59:33 PM 1470 Views
Male leads, sure, but it wasn't just the leads. Legolas - 04/01/2016 11:28:12 PM 1617 Views
Was finn as strong as Leia? I would say not even close random thoughts - 05/01/2016 05:55:51 PM 1567 Views
I don't see how it makes sense to compare their roles, but Finn is certainly plenty strong. Legolas - 05/01/2016 07:38:05 PM 1664 Views
Finn reacts and is pretty much drug through the story random thoughts - 06/01/2016 02:52:58 PM 1703 Views
Re: Finn reacts and is pretty much drug through the story Sidious - 06/01/2016 05:50:08 PM 1620 Views
I don't have an issue with a strong female jedi random thoughts - 07/01/2016 02:49:44 PM 1577 Views
Re: I don't have an issue with a strong female jedi Sidious - 07/01/2016 03:26:34 PM 1606 Views
The reall issue it looks like Luke sucked as Jedi master random thoughts - 07/01/2016 07:14:31 PM 1553 Views
Sorry, no. Legolas - 06/01/2016 06:56:09 PM 1665 Views
What a load of crap. fionwe1987 - 08/01/2016 10:29:35 AM 1541 Views
I only partially agree Sidious - 08/01/2016 03:27:10 PM 1678 Views
Sorry if science isn't your thing but no what I said is true random thoughts - 09/01/2016 11:49:15 PM 1694 Views
Re: Was finn as strong as Leia? I would say not even close fionwe1987 - 08/01/2016 10:01:16 AM 1488 Views
Well said *NM* ironclad - 05/01/2016 12:01:25 PM 1032 Views
Because it isn't "subtraction"... fionwe1987 - 08/01/2016 09:33:24 AM 1563 Views
Of course it is random thoughts - 09/01/2016 10:19:53 PM 1531 Views
Okay so about the big bad guy *spoilers* Sidious - 05/01/2016 06:27:37 PM 1616 Views
I may be alone on this, but... Legolas - 05/01/2016 08:07:26 PM 1607 Views
Re: I may be alone on this, but... Sidious - 05/01/2016 08:42:42 PM 1538 Views
What speaks against is for me... ironclad - 05/01/2016 10:57:44 PM 1946 Views
Re: What speaks against is for me... Sidious - 06/01/2016 10:08:35 AM 1774 Views
It's all good stuff, like the first book in a good sci-fi/fantasy trilogy! Sports_Gambler - 07/01/2016 06:44:45 AM 1630 Views
Andy Serkis confirmed that Snoke is "just Snoke" and a new character. DomA - 08/01/2016 03:39:47 AM 1626 Views
Re: Andy Serkis confirmed that Snoke is "just Snoke" and a new character. Sidious - 08/01/2016 02:52:46 PM 1765 Views
Of course an actor would have to lie at this point. I'd expect him to. ironclad - 09/01/2016 01:14:09 PM 2448 Views
Re: Of course an actor would have to lie at this point. I'd expect him to. Sidious - 09/01/2016 06:58:07 PM 1599 Views
I think it's pretty obvious... Duke - 17/01/2016 07:43:19 AM 1726 Views
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