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Even The Phantom Menace is vastly superior to this garbage

posted 8 years ago by jase-prasad
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Obviously TFA doesn't even come close to ROTJ, which is the weakest of the OT but vastly superior to TFA.

With that in mind, i can safely say with complete conviction that TFA is inferior to even Lucas' prequels. Why? Because at least the prequels were original. Sure, the execution was deplorable the writing and acting should have been of a higher quality, but in terms of artistry and creativity it was all there. There are actually moments of genius in the original prequels and these memorable scenes make the films re-watchable. For example, when Qui Gon Jinn meditates during the saber battle with Maul, only from the mind of Lucas could such a scene be executed near perfectly. Just one of many reasons why TPM is vastly superior over TFA

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

Your opinion is noted.

Please stop.

[–] kuatorises (7467) 3 years ago

HAHAHAHAHA!

[–] damkylan 8 years ago

For example, when Qui Gon Jinn meditates during the saber battle with Maul, only from the mind of Lucas could such a scene be executed near perfectly.

Yeah... aside from the fact that there's nothing particularly ingenious about that scene, it doesn't help that the scene only comes about because of those stupid videogamey on/off forcefields that serve no purpose at all except to inexplicably separate Obi Wan and Qui Gon even though they firmly established they have super speed in the beginning of the movie, and that the tone of this moment and the entire battle is undercut by the movie constantly cutting back to Jar Jar being a retard.

Not that any of this really matters. You could have brought up the lightsaber battle itself like most people do when trying to argue TPM had *something* worth remembering, and it still wouldn't change the fact that TFA is superior to TPM and the rest of the prequels.

A piece of the world is still missing.

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

Why do you all care so much what other people think? OP is spamming the board because he can't stand that some people may like TFA more that he does.

OP likes the prequels more than TFA.

You like TFA more than the prequels.

Great! Who cares?

Please stop.

[–] upl2229 8 years ago

Yeah... aside from the fact that there's nothing particularly ingenious about that scene, it doesn't help that the scene only comes about because of those stupid videogamey on/off forcefields that serve no purpose at all except to inexplicably separate Obi Wan and Qui Gon even though they firmly established they have super speed in the beginning of the movie,

Kylo Ren senses Han when he lands on Starkiller Base, yet doesn't sense him when he's right behind him.

"Have to say, Jimmy - you turned into a real impressive fighter. If I was ol' Mengsk, I'd be runnin' scared from you, too."
"You really mean that, Tychus?"
"Nah. I was just kiddin'."

[–] Hydrilus 8 years ago

Are we sure he didn't sense him there? I mean...what's the point in Kylo walking out across that walkway. It seemed to me like he sensed him, and foresaw that he'd reveal himself and meet him out there, where Kylo then planned to deceive and kill him.

I haven't read the novelization of TFA so maybe it provides a definite answer.

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[–] FlyingJ87 8 years ago

FFS, children basically saying ignoring execution is completely fine so long as new looking s*** is shoved on screen.

For example, when Qui Gon Jinn meditates during the saber battle with Maul, only from the mind of Lucas could such a scene be executed near perfectly.

And what purpose does that serve! Does it tell us something utterly necessary about Qui-Gon's character just minutes before he dies? It's just a break in the action. Executed perfectly? What? That's a rewatchable scene to you?

[–] Block-Busted 8 years ago

Seriously, if being original is all that matters, 'The Twilight Saga' would be leaps and bounds better than this, but it's not.

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

Seriously, if being original is all that matters, 'The Twilight Saga' would be leaps and bounds better than this

A video of Jar Jar taking a shіt for two hours would be good simply because it could be considered original....

Please stop.

[–] jase-prasad 8 years ago

It is a fact that people did, still do and will continue to re-watch The Phantom Menace.In fact should you ever chance upon the ultimate fanedit version, you have to agree the removal of unnecessary scenes almost graduates TPM to levels close to the OT.

I do not know of a single person who has bothered to re-watch TFA because the general consensus is far simpler than the ugly truth you fans fail to accept and continually
deny:

TFA is garbage perfectly suitable for dummies. Of course this is my opinion, though it is a view that majority of people support. The minority who believe otherwise remain in denial for the obvious reasons i have already outlined.

[–] Block-Busted 8 years ago

The minority who believe otherwise remain in denial for the obvious reasons i have already outlined.

So 92% are minority to you?

But then again, you're that same guy who is bashing 'The Jungle Book' and 'Arrival', so...

[–] jase-prasad 8 years ago

I read Jungle Book as a kid in the 70s I have also read Chiang's short story about years ago.

Dummies don't read because they can't. Seems futile to type any further as you are unlikely to understand what is being written here.

[–] FlyingJ87 8 years ago

I've yet to read any real evidence from you that people who like TFA are a minority. Your bitching doesn't count as evidence.

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

though it is a view that majority of people support

Source?

Please stop.

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[–] jase-prasad 8 years ago

dummies are not human, hence the noun 'dummy,' so unless you are of the latter persuasion just employ some logic to determine majority against minority.

[–] FlyingJ87 8 years ago

Translation: I have no evidence.

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

So, in other words, you have nothing to back up your claim. You just pulled that out of your ass.

Got it.

Please stop.

[–] jase-prasad 8 years ago

won't be the first time how someone's ass makes more sense than your mouth. Must be a regular thing with you

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

Still nothing to back up your claim? I didn't think so....

Please stop.

[–] upl2229 8 years ago

The Phantom Menace explored themes of duality and symbiosis. The theme of this film is that the original trilogy was awesome.

"Have to say, Jimmy - you turned into a real impressive fighter. If I was ol' Mengsk, I'd be runnin' scared from you, too."
"You really mean that, Tychus?"
"Nah. I was just kiddin'."

[–] FlyingJ87 8 years ago

And just because a movie has a theme or multiple themes does not mean the movie is good or that those themes were well-handled.

The Midichlorian bit is such a throwaway moment that adds nothing to the rest of the saga. I've seen people try and argue it adds to the opera scene, but how does this add anything if the line was just that Plagueis was capable of using the Force to create life?

The Gungans and Naboo working together? Too bad the whole moment of them coming together features Portman at her most wooden despite the character literally pleading to save the planet. And then there's the fact that their plan only works if the Trade Federation is stupid enough to leave an entrenched position and engage some unknown army in an open field (good news for Amidala and company is they are), but even if they hadn't would this have prevented Amidala and her small force from sneaking in through some back route? So the Gungans' diversion is just there because George wanted more action and an excuse to further shove his beloved Jar Jar down audiences' throats.

[–] upl2229 8 years ago

And then there's the fact that their plan only works if the Trade Federation is stupid enough to leave an entrenched position and engage some unknown army in an open field (good news for Amidala and company is they are),

They clearly counted on Gunray wanting the battle to take place far from him.

but even if they hadn't would this have prevented Amidala and her small force from sneaking in through some back route?

It wouldn't. However, they would've been no match for an entire droid army.

"Have to say, Jimmy - you turned into a real impressive fighter. If I was ol' Mengsk, I'd be runnin' scared from you, too."
"You really mean that, Tychus?"
"Nah. I was just kiddin'."

[–] FlyingJ87 8 years ago

They clearly counted on Gunray wanting the battle to take place far from him.

And how did they know he'd want this? For that matter, wouldn't the smarter and easier move have been to relocate him, perhaps back up to the shielded control ship?

It wouldn't. However, they would've been no match for an entire droid army.

Except they're moving forward and indoors through hallways. They wouldn't engage the whole army at all.

Again, this is all just an excuse for George to shove another action setpiece and to give Jar Jar things to do.

[–] upl2229 8 years ago

And how did they know he'd want this?

Qui-Gon says at the beginning, "These Federation types are cowards."

For that matter, wouldn't the smarter and easier move have been to relocate him, perhaps back up to the shielded control ship?

Yes. However, bad guys don't always make the smarter and easier move. For instance, Kylo Ren could've posted more stormtroopers to guard Rey.

Except they're moving forward and indoors through hallways. They wouldn't engage the whole army at all.

Maybe not -- but they would've had to deal with more battle droids.

"Have to say, Jimmy - you turned into a real impressive fighter. If I was ol' Mengsk, I'd be runnin' scared from you, too."
"You really mean that, Tychus?"
"Nah. I was just kiddin'."

[–] Jan_El_Senor 8 years ago

The Phantom Menace explored themes of duality and symbiosis

How? By mentioning them? There may have been a few deep sounding ideas mentioned, but the level at which they are "explored" is nothing to write home about....

Please stop.

[–] natemans 8 years ago

Just because a film is more original doesn't always makes it better. Hell, the plot of Phantom Menace is Episode IV as well. The writing was *beep* the acting was wooden, the blend of practical and overuse of CGI does not age well and makes the film look artificial and despite creative looking worlds, it feels utterly lifeless and hollow. TFA is way superior than TPM.

[–] kuatorises (7467) 2 years ago

"Just because a film is more original doesn't always makes it better. "

It's such a bogus argument. People who use it do so because they are lazy and know they can't compare things like acting, effects, story...

[–] tylerrepotter 8 years ago

Yep.

[–] Bubbathegut (17220) 3 years ago

Agreed, at the Prequels are real Star Wars movies.

[–] Kowalski (57911) 3 years ago

THE FORCE AWAKENS MAKES PHANTOM MENACE LOOK LIKE...WELL...THE PHANTOM MENACE...THAT IS TO SAY,HIGH PRICED GARBAGE.