My dad just saw the new movie and he hated it. (Off-Topic)

by Funkmon , Thursday, April 07, 2016, 15:42 (3158 days ago) @ cheapLEY

He actually had the same reaction I did, that it was completely derivative. I still thought it was all right on the strength of its film making, but, again, as I see it more and more, I find it less entertaining. He called it a complete waste of $20.

I'm hoping with this movie we can get a new and interesting plot, and really add to the universe. I have no doubt the movie will be at least pretty good.

The things people are complaining about, bad dialogue and lame acting, to me are hallmarks of Star Wars, and, in my opinion, are totally fine. I'm pretty excited for this movie. As long as it's well made, they can't screw it up. I don't feel the need for innovation here as much as in a normal Star Wars movie. I am not going to go into this one expecting to be blown away, as I was, and have been, in the first six movies.

As a result, I'm pretty excited for this.