The Force Awakens introduction is PERFECT - Star Wars Analysis
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- Опубліковано 15 бер 2019
- TFA has a serious weight on its shoulders. It has to OPEN the saga back up for the world. I personally believe that The Force Awakens has a perfect introduction as far as a Star Wars film goes. Its a work of art, nostalgia, and a bit of new ideas all mixed up into epic.
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@Feyad Sahid hell yeah!
Hi! Awesome Video, but I must admit I disagree. I know, I know negative energy, outrage, how can one not love this movie etc. But I am not here to be negative and condescending, I want to be constructive and give my own opinion to the movies' opening!
First the cross guard star destroyer... I did not like the design, I was always a fan of the sleek dagger/arrowhead design of the Star Destroyer, and the crossguard, at least to me felt off. Nevertheless, I, one gigantic star wars fanboy, was enthusiastic and watched on.
Transition to the Stormtroopers... flickering lights, soldiers standing straight, the new armours... my heartbeat rose. I always loved the armoured soldiers in star wars, clones and stormtroopers, even as a child I collected their figurines even before watching the first-star wars movie, and the new designs were awesome. They looked wonderful and the tube lights made the shot perfect. I immediately got thrilled about what was to come. A battle, seemingly no sith so an actual battle, not some lightsaber fight! (Don't get me wrong, I love a cool duel but at the start of a movie?)
But then... BB8. I know what I am about to say is absolutely subjective, and therefore shouldn't be said, but all of these evaluations are subjective. Even yours so I guess it is alright to include this. I hate BB8. I am absolutely convinced, that he is the most useless character of the franchise (Not counting any of the new introductions from Episode 8... that movie was bad). To this day I wonder why he was there. Why not use R2? That whole: He hasn't activated since Luke left thing is a stupid plot, and adds nothing. It just seems illogical.
Then the talk scene. It was alright, but since Orson Tekka dies it seems a bit pointless. But it contained much-needed exposition and was a crucial brick, I understand its necessity. Then the attack... the front door opening felt off to me. It is a system that makes 0 sense for this kind of attack. it was needed at D-Day because the Landing boats had to deliver the troops as close to the shores as possible because the soldiers packed so much equipment that they couldn't swim. A man who jumped over the sides often drowned, as the ground sunk deeply very shortly and so that design made sense there, but in such an attack it just gives the possibility to the attacker to aim at the door before you can even see them. Like even at D-Day many died before leaving their ships, mowed down by machinegun fire from the German defenders. Vertical doors, like those of Black Hawks (or the clone shuttles), are much more practical then front ramps (but I am overthinking this with my love for military equipment and realism, so to move on:) All in all I liked what conspired then. Troopers actually hitting targets. The Resistance (srsly why not stick with rebels?) got wrecked and I could only nod approvingly. For one of the first times we see that Imperial Training should not be beaten by teddy bears but then... sigh
I really, really, really hated Poes show of, killing half a dozen stormtroopers and sending BB8 into the desert. First of all the droid... like it was so obvious what this was: Leia did it in A new hope, so let's have one of our protagonists do it too!!!! Not very creative if one asks me. And as you say yourself a stupid idea that works out (huge coincidence... for me this just proves that Poe is an idiot... as he will prove again in scenes and movies to come). THen he kills all those stormtroopers by himself... rendering them once again faceless minions without any skill that can be slaughtered in huge numbers to make our protagonists look awesome... I loved that he killed Finns friend, and how Finn reacted, you explained the reasons therefore perfectly in your video, but Poe on his killing spree... why not let him kill that one man before being disarmed. He is an awesome pilot, must he be an awesome gunslinger too? I loved Kylos appearance (in this scene) and him slaying our supposed mentor figure, the blaster bolt freezing was shocking and all, but Phasma seemed out of Place... we didn't know her, she hadn't fought and all I thought was: Why does she wear shiny armour and only leaves the shuttle once everything is done? Is she too valuable to die? .... no she is a regular trooper and will act like that from now on? Alright.
Then It was alright... they could have used bombs to blow up the X wing but meh...
It was overall really well done, but not perfect... and sadly completely destroyed by what followed. Finn, for example, is fine with gunning down all his friends while he helps to let the murderer of his best friend escape! I thought he wanted to kill Poe when he took him, or talk to him, and when he escaped I was impressed, but the escape was... well not best crafted. Poe not being at the landing site was strange too, I won't even talk about Ma-Rey-Sue or Kylo destroying PCs in anger... that made him look more like a spoiled kid than a Sith. EP7 was not very good, the best star wars movie, but else it wasn 't much... and then EP8 really disappointed me.
I believe they just wasted a lot of potential.
Greetings and I like your videos, jo2crafter
Totally cool to voice your opinion 👌
Thanks! Thought I can be civilised about this. No one needs hate comments caused by a different opinion! I will definitely keep watching your videos, they are well made!
Much appreciated 👍🙏😊
This was first Star Wars movie I saw in cinemina. I was blown away as I refused to watch any trailers. So I went in completely blind and I had the time of my life
Incredible
Mad respect for being able to not watch any of the trailers. You’re stronger than me!
I know right? I foam at the mouth
From the title crawl until the Falcon escapes Jakku, TFA hooks you early and doesn't let go. The entire beginning of this movie is just amazing.
It's unreal how flawless it is.
This film officially kick started the magic again and let everyone know Star Wars was making a comeback under Disney and KK. This opening was done perfectly and it screams Star Wars in every way.
Literally everything yells Star Wars without it being egregious
@2manynegativewaves haha
Absolutely agree. What a brilliant opening sequence.
What pisses me off is that meme with Kylo Ren stopping the blast and Darth Vader saying "hold my blue milk" after the Vader fan film, it was just an overkill rip off of a much more impressive scene
Haha!
When I first saw this in theaters, I had already known some spoilers and wasn't too interested before it started, but when Kylo Ren's ship showed up, I immediately thought to myself, holy shit this is a fucking cool scene. God I wish I could relive seeing Kylo Ren walk out of the ship and freeze a blaster bolt for the first time. Incredible opening.
Bro, you ain’t kidding. I thought the beginning was the beginning of a great future for the sequel trilogy. They said “this will begin to make things right “. So don’t get me wrong, it was a great beginning.
Yeah, Episode VII had a stellar beginning. Still, as a PT fan, ROTS still has the best beginning of any film. Those drums and the scale of the whole thing as well as the talk between Obi-Wan and Anakin are great.
That's probably my other favorite. It's one gigantic long shot. So great.
That shot still gives me goosebumps
Wow, a Star Wars fan who actually likes the prequels AND the new movies. I feel less alone now. 😊 ♥️
Also, you just might have become my new favourite SW-related UA-cam channel. Really love your vids. 👍
May the Force be with you! Always!
Thanks so much, Leon!
I remembered getting so pumped in the part where Kylo Ren was getting out of his shuttle because of how the music was building it up.
I don't know if you saw it in the chat last night, but in case you didn't, I just wanted to say thank you for following me on twitter.
Agree, it was hype
Stuart Lugsden No problem, I just don’t know why I didn’t follow you sooner.
@@ArachnidoComics I only use it to talk to UA-camrs, big shots and somebodies, nothing personal and not used to talk to people outside my nerd life. Although I might post an interesting clip of something not personal every now and then.
And while it's not something I ask for, it's still nice of people like you to follow me.
I would love a deep dive into the interrogation scene - there’s so many layers to it in the force awakens and what ultimately keyed us into the reylo relationship
Written down!
I like this one too. Very intriguing.
This scene is iconic.
I always kind of thought (maybe from the trailer having Finn wielding a saber), that Kylo thought the Force awakened in Finn. Then after the cut to BB8, Poe getting taken off the ship to interrogation, Finn's helmet off, then cut to Rey.
At the very least, it's pulling him in a different direction...but later he tells Poe, "because it's the right thing to do".
I like dis
@@ATATChat there's still hope for IX. 😳
5:55 Oh, also... Poe knows Kylo and who he is, i believe, so he talks back a little more freely than you or I would.
That's a good point. I wonder about that alot.
Yea I’ve been saying for years how well made this movie is and it’s a little under appreciated
One thing I always questioned was why Finn decided not to fight with the first order, after all the villages just killed his friend, you would have thought that would have made him angry at these people also at this point he didn't no kylo ren was going to order them to kill the whole of the village either..
Wow! What a great breakdown. I love hearing people who are knowledgeable about Star Wars and movie making talk about film scenes. I only found this channel a month ago, but it has quickly shot up to the top of my favorites list right there with Star Wars Explained.
My wishlist of scene breakdowns:
1) Opening Scene in Revenge of the Sith: Seeing a mature Anakin in control of his force powers and coming into his own with Chaos all around him gave me chills the first time I saw it)
2) The Battle of Crait: I tear up every time I watch this...the score, Luke and Leia, Luke confronting Kylo, Finn deciding to dig his heels in, Leia Poe passing the torch to Poe, Rey in the Falcon “I like this”. In my humble Opinion it’s the best 20 minutes in Star Wars
3) Han frozen in Carbonite & The Vader and Luke lightsaber doozy on Cloud City: I dont think this powerful moment needs any explanation!!
Keep up the great work!! Love the content!
Thanks for this man! Ill be writing this down!
God i love this movie. Such great memories. Saw it in 3D first, then normal 5 more times in the theater. Cant wait for episode 9.
Can't wait either! Im pumped for 9 so much.
Agreed. The intro to TFA is pretty great. It’s a nice fresh start to the sequel trilogy. And despite how anyone feels about the sequel trilogy, you can’t deny how cool the intro was to this movie! Especially when it’s been 10 years since the last Star Wars movie (ROTS) so when you’re sitting in the theater and seeing this for the first time, it’s simply amazing. It’s also great watching it several times after the first viewing too
This will probably not be a suggestion but in other Star Wars video essays there was a couple that talked about character intros but in different subjects. In Lessons from a screenplay there is a video called “Fault in our Star Wars” where the video compared Jyn Erso and Rey in one scene he praised Rey’s introduction when we saw the first five minutes of her screentime from searching through the At at walker , going to the junkyard and coming home and being more or less lonely yet still waits for the “arrival of her family” to leave Jakku for good. Then in another video from a channel called “Films&Stuff” the narrator talks about motifs and symbolism with masks through the character journey of Rey, Finn and Kylie REN, who they were in the beginning of the film with their masks on and their growth by the third act without their masks. You can guess that in the beginning they wore masks as if to not only hide their identity but also you know have a facade about themselves only to and I will quote REN “only way to become what you were meant to be”. There might be other but these two came to mind
That tiny whacky creature that pops his head out of the sand, ain't tiny! You get to see it in one of the Forces of Destiny shorts.
Really?!
Magnifique.
You’re so right about the opening sequence. It subtly and not so subtly tells us what we need to know about the ST.
The light of Jakku was shrouded by the First Order ship, but from it came four transports. I believe the number is important. I say this because the four shuttles FOLLOW Kylo as he leaves Jakku. Maybe it’s nothing, but I think it’s symbolic.
Yoda’s silhouette on one of the transports filled me with instant hope. I only wish I had seen him when I first watched the film. Unfortunately, my aging eyes didn’t see the Grand Master until I watched TFA in the comfort of my own home. If he’s there then a powerful ally is in someone’s corner. 😉
Lor is still a mystery box for me, but the ring on his hand is a key for opening it. If I told you who I think he really is, you’d laugh your ass off. 😂 Btw, I think Lor was blatantly using the Force. His arm movements reminded me of Kenobi.
The shot of Kylo walking out of the light and into the dark was perfect. Kudos, JJ.
The scene between Kylo and Poe spoke of familiarity to me, and I instantly knew that Kylo Ren was not Darth Vader. I was totally fine with that revelation. Vader would never have stooped down to talk to a prisoner. He would have towered over him, tall and threatening. Poe’s comments endeared his character to me, too. I realize the scene could have been shot that way because Adam Driver is so much taller than Oscar Isaac, but I think there’s more between the two characters than we’ve been led to believe.
Kylo’s Force powers were amazing and reveal far more than anyone talks about. I stand by my belief that the audience succumbed to a Jedi mind trick right from the start. My heart pounds a little faster when I contemplate the possible implications.
As for Finn, I think as his friend died, he did more than leave bloody streaks on the helmet. Finn’s response indicates that a possible Legends Force power was used. Kylo didn’t kill him because the goal was accomplished. The laser bolt was meant to jar him out of his “shock” and get him to proceed as planned. “No one is ever really gone.”
Hey, if I’m wrong then I will gladly concede that I am, but my ideas aren’t wishful thinking. It’s my interpretation of the opening scene. It’s one of my all time favorite openings in a SW film because it’s ingenious.
That the JJway! He did it with the first Star Trek film : I mean I was weepy before the Trek titles came up on screen! (Heck he even did it with Alias). The TFA into was amazing!! Every bit of it! The tension of a carrier full of troopers and wondering “what ? Troopers still exist?” And took off from there
The TFA opening is absolutely prefect, so hyped for 9!
And I don't know why, but 1:54 made me laugh really hard haha
My job is accomplished then !
Excellent breakdown! By far my two favorite scenes in TFA are both the opening introduction scene and Finn and Poe’s escape from the Star Destroyer. Both are high intensity and fast pace like real combat. But it’s really able to retain a pace that’s perfect for both character development and story set-up. The timing is perfect. The only other scene I love as much is the deleted Finn and Han “stormtrooper boots” scene. It’s hilarious and total Han Solo at his best.
I’d love to see you do more of these. Maybe even breaking down more scenes in TFA and TLJ.
Right on!
Brilliant video! I'd like to see a possible explanation for the "Don't be afraid, I feel it too" line in the interrogation scene. And the entire interrogation scene, of course 😁
Fantastic video as always man, your editing is top notch... not long till that 1K now!
Thank dood!
I 100% agree, The Force Awakens intro was incredible. I always love watching Kylo Ren's arrival when he emerges from the shuttle for the first time! BTW, have you seen what Wayward Jedi did to his channel!!??? he deleted all of his own videos, and replaced them with this strange new video, which honestly worries me!!! His new name is iJedi. First Vincent Vendetta, now Wayward Jedi!!??? I'm shocked and depressed about this. I really hope he's okay. I only bring this up since we discussed him on your live chat.
Yea I saw it's super strange! Hope he's ok
Hi, Emily Peterson! I’m so sad that he took all of his great work down. I find some hope in the scene he chose from TFA because of its theoretical implications. I do feel like he’s straying away from Reylo, and I thought that right before he released the video about his struggles with depression, etc. I briefly thought that he was in a dark place and that’s why he was starting to deviate.
He assured us in the comments that he’s fine. So, I’m waiting for his new theory to arrive today and I’m hoping he still believes in redemption for Ben Solo.
Skye McKenna Yeah, I don’t know what’s going on with him. I noticed in a couple of his newer videos before he deleted them that he diviated a little from his original ideas. I’ve also thought it could be due to depression. In the video he shared about his personal life he revealed a very personal reason that he started his Star Wars UA-cam channel, (to have a fighting voice for the women in the Reylo community). Without giving anything away, he said he hates seeing women getting mistreated so he wanted to protect us. I was so deeply touched after watching that video. However not to long after he released that video I watched a video from a different Reylo source where these Reylo fans totally attacked Wayward Jedi on all of his theories! I couldn’t believe that after every thing the Reylo community has gone through, that they would turn around and attack a fellow Reylo supporter like him. It okay to have a different opinion but I didn’t expect to see such hate from these Reylo fans. It really saddened me and pissed me off. I’m wondering that after all the effort he went through against the antis to only be attacked by the very people he was protecting made him finally say that he’s had enough! For this reason I don’t even follow the content of that other Reylo source anymore. His reasons for deleting his channel could be because of something else, but IDK. I just hope he is okay and will one day reupload his Reylo theory videos. What did you think of his new written theory?
Emily, I’m not sure what to think. It’s not what I was hoping to see, but he assured someone in the comments that he’s not done making SW videos.
Skye McKenna That’s reassuring. But since he deleted all of his other videos it worries me that his future Star Wars videos will further deviate from Reylo. I hope it’s not what I’m thinking.
Great video man!
Thanks! Feel free to drop anything you'd like me to explore!
I'd love for you to take two similar scenes from TFA and TLJ and compare the styles. I'm one of those weirdos who enjoyed both films, specifically BECAUSE I like seeing such different treatments of the same characters while still maintaining continuity. But there's no doubt that JJ and Rian are completely different directors.
Love this idea
I agree
Good job, mate. I especially like how you've worked in some statements about Poe and Phasma that reinforce their characterisation in TLJ
It would be so nice to compare the different moods of Kylo's theme music. This is the only scene I've found where his theme included those short fast trumpet notes that add great tension. In TLJ his music seemed more strong and dramatic (except this scene). And then the Crait fight after he realized Luke was projecting himself, his theme devolved into madness when he screamed.
Yea it morphs into Anakin's dark deeds. This is a great idea!
Nice video man! You should just go through the films like this scene-by-scene (or at least for the scenes you have something to say). It’d give you plenty of material for content!
great point, colton!
Revenge of the Sith is my favorite opening, but man I do love TFA's opening
I feel you man. ROTS is my other favorite.
i wanna watch TFA now haha.
Do it!
I might be in the minority here but TFA is my favorite Star Wars movie, and it's mostly for emotional reasons, the movie came out in a point in my life when I was in my lowest, I had probably the worst year of my life and then at December 16 I went to see the movie, and it was like a light in a long dark tunnel that was 2015, it was the day I felt the happiest in a long time, I felt like a child again, it's the Star Wars film i mostly go back to.
Do an analysis of Rey's introduction! I love how they tell you so much about the character without speaking a word
If anything, I think a lot of people missed the beginning, and keep playing what's in their head instead of watching it again. Apparently people don't think the Force needed more to bring 'balance'. I have no doubt Anakin will bring the balance.
I don't think this is their first mission, but it is for Finn (and maybe some others), because the First Order has been looking for other clues and taking over systems since its conception..rebuilding. Kylo has also been looking for Luke, but maybe they didn't waste a lot of resources on that.
Was that other droid hiding something else? Why wasn't he with his masters in the village?
Good feature, AT-AT!
So, this is actually phasma FN Corp division she personally oversees. It was all of their first mission. I think it mentions that in the comics about finna squad. It's like how they grouped clone troopers.
I really appreciate the good conversation here 😊
I think Kylo may have sensed something else, but wasn't quite sure - maybe the Force wasn't as strong as we hoped with this one, but it was pulling him in another direction...for now.
I love your detailed analyses! I want to add that the first time we see each of the three main characters in this film -- Finn, Kylo and Rey -- all of them are wearing masks. To me, I think it foreshadows the drastic changes each of them are meant to undergo; who they were when we first saw them will no longer be who they are by the end of the trilogy. What do you think? Do you have some kind of analysis on this too? :D
Good video, This is my second favourite intro behind Revenge of the Sith !
I think I need to make a video on rots
@@ATATChat that would be cool :)
It's official. It's in the que! Little rundown of what's next:
Vader in Hallway
Luke vs Vader bespin
Rots intro/ Anakin's portrayal in rots
Resistance recap (today tomorrow)
Ralph Mcquarrie documentary
Few more too!
@@ATATChat Nice ! Can't wait :D
Love this video!! Great job, I have always found Rey's character intro to so compelling and heart felt. I would love to see your thoughts on it! Thanks!
Lucky for you, I have two Rey videos on here that are deep dives into her character. I love Rey.
No wonder you like so much the introduction of this movie. It’s actually the introduction of a New Hope. Let’s count the similarities:
1) Opening shot showing a big spaceship representing the bad guys power
2) Bad guys arrive and storm a village/space ship.
3) A member of the resistance (princes/pilot) haves vital information and seeing that he is not going to be able to escape he:
4) trusts a droid with it.
5) The main bad guy (covered in black) comes in when most of the fighting has finished
6) Member of the resistance kills a last soldier (trooper next to Finn or the ‘set to stunt’ guy)
7) The villain demonstrates his power stooping a shot (as an alternative, if CGI is just starting you can make him lift and strangle somebody).
8) The member of the resistance is captured and taken for interrogation.
9) Bad guy orders to kill the remaining survivors
The sequence lasts around 8/9 minutes and there are as many similarities as minutes lasts the sequence. Obviously there are some differences, but the similarities are too obvious…
Nope.
ANH is dead middle on my list these days
I was so hyped when I watched the opening of Force Awakens in the theaters. It was Great, but Too Bad, It being looking down Force Awakens by Fans and Hate it
The hand touch scene duh
Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.
Could you analyze the vader vs luke cloud city fight? Maybe not the whole thing because its so long. But i love how slow yet exciting it is. Luke is struggling as vader just toys with him. Id love to hear your thoughts.
It's actually on the list!
@@ATATChat sweet! Cant wait!
Apparently being able to hold a laser blast for extended periods of time makes kylo weak in the force but somehow rey the 'marysue' is too overpowering despite having roughly equal force potential compared to kylo. SMH, some people these days can't seem to make up their mind and just go around trying to spread their anti-sjw propaganda even when its not there.
don't forget literally being able to stop your body from bleeding out on a dying planet in order to beat up a former stormtrooper and almost defeat an uninjured, rising force user while you internally juggle with an existential crisis that threatens to mentally break you for good, but yeah. so weak. -.-
We are living in a paranoid era were anything can be politic and any one will try to use anything while injecting their own political view...
Its just crazy, i cant connect with these people nor can i understand them... i simply dont see the point at becoming angry and making a big deal out of something trivial.
So called sjw or anti-sjw, same battle... same dumb rhetoric...
Just read a comment from a youtuber who shall remain nameless who states:" I expect star wars in my star wars movies. Not disney princess' in space." DISNEY PRINESS' IN SPACE! thats what you think TLJ was. oh my god. They then went and got their yoda picture and took it down from the wall. ????? At At ....get me my pillow....
Oh godddssss
While TFA has good introduction, ANH still takes the cake for me.
Yea I figured the most contention might be around that one, because it kicked it all off!