Yeah, that's a good point. He built his own T-16 that he flew when hunting womp rats, if memory serves.

I only did a quick count, but I'm pretty sure she had the right number of appendages :D

Nothing really hinted at it, but it would be a really interesting angle. The biggest nail in the coffin for that possibility is that she's too young, and of course the flashback, if we are to assume that's her as a kid in the flashback.

well I finally got around to going to Star Wars. I did not want to deal with the crowds and even so it was still a huge line I couldn't believe it we were waiting like 10 minutes. position we were in the theatre was half full by the time we queued up. I was lucky to get us seats together.

it was OK. I think people are overdoing it saying it was really good. I dunno maybe my expectations were too high. it was pretty good.

I DEFINITELY agree with the people that said it was the original movie done over again.

I was amused by the fact that they cut the little bit where Darth Mixedup draws his sabre and the little pingers shoot out all dramatically (not so dramatically).

sucks about Han. I knew that was gonna happen the moment Darth Ihatemylife talked about getting rid of his pain but not having strength to do it. sucks. Han. sucks. Darth Maul all over again.

Didn't any of you thought Snoke could be Darth Plagueis that Palpatine couldn't really killed him or he returned from death?

Emo Darth Vade fan tells at some point: "Supreme Leader is wise" and Darth Plagueis is known as Darth Plagueis the Wise. Also Snoke looks like Darth Plagueis or someone from the same race.

I've heard the theory. It would make sense in order to tie the originals and prequels together (assuming they would want to do that), and have the heroes fight the ultimate big bad, the last link in the food chain - the master of Sidious.

I immediately remembered plageuis when I saw snoke. Lucas even had Sideous mention him in the prequel trilogy. why do that? this snoke guy also has a big ol' scar on his forehead. either came from his own master or could have come from when sideous tried to kill him. it was said that plaguis could use the force to create and destroy life. could be he is responsible for akakin skywalker, and sideous betrayed him to try and take the boy for his own apprentice. apparently snoke was afraid the force would attack him. so I guess that was the whole thing with Vader. destroying sideous. could be all of this about balancing the force was about reducing plagueis' power. but then, it's not the best idea to start reading too much into where this stuff fits into the original trilogy and the prequels because there's no way really of knowing how much of that shit they had written up anyway. they've taken what they wanted from the EU, unceremoniously destroyed everything to give themselves room to paint on, and can start fresh now.

this new girl reminds me of keira knightley when she smiles. I like the black storm trooper guy.

I didn't remember who the fuck Plageuis is even when I first heard about this theory :D And even after reading up who that was, and watching the scene where Palpatine talks about him... I still don't care. If it's him, it won't have any impact for me anyway, whether it's that guy, or some all new character.

My guesses for who Snoke is:

1. Ben Kingsley
2. Darth Darth Binks
3. Just a guy named Snoke

I thought he's this guy.

By the way, am I the only one who wants to see Lando in Episode VIII as the president of the New Republic? I can't help but think it would be perfect.

As I recall, the Force is used as a convenient reasoning plot in more than a couple of similar scenarios. Revan in "The Old Republic" was said to be a master of everything he/she came into contact with, including war, handling machines, being able to speak in 1000 languages (I think Hutt was the only one he/she couldn't speak fluently in the game). The Exile in the sequel was the same way. In Episode 4, Luke having never flown a tie-fighter manages an unguided missile shot that takes out a device the size of a small planet. In episode 1, Anakin wins a competition in a machine he has never used, never trained in and never practiced in against a handful of ruthless and experienced racers. So, there are at least more than a few of these examples in the movies.

Now, don't get me wrong, I totally agree that this is more convenience and excuse than story telling. But with Rey being confirmed as a force user, this becomes more and more in tune with what's already happened in past movies.

As in our own world, the tie or skin color matters very little in the Galactic Republic. Ultimately, it's always the Hutts who run things from behind the scenes with their expensive budgets and over-sized pockets.

*I just thought of an awesome idea for a Star Wars show. Imagine a show like Boardwalk Empire or House of Cards, only with Star Wars as a backdrop for a show about the secret doings of the Galaxy's sordid groups of Hutt bankers, bounty hunter contracts, and smuggling/spice operations. It could have a mix of CGI, practical FX and high drama with a bloody, dark edge. There's potential there, but it will never see the light of day - because drug addicted bounty hunters chasing after Han Solo so they could pay the rent wouldn't make for interesting after-school specials.*

I'd prefer something like GoT in a scifi setting, instead.
It would be cool in SW, but probably only doable in a videogame. (no Telltale pls)

The person who took me had a different solution: We went on a Monday around lunch time. Because many people were still at work (and some schools here were still open), there wasn't too much of a crowd. (Plus, I believe weekday showings are cheaper than night (and weekend?) showings.)

That would be fine. Doesn't really matter, so long as it's gritty and deep and doesn't insult my intelligence. But this is Star Wars we're talking about here. SW checked its brain at the door back when Lucas decided to regress into his own childhood by raping ours.

An interesting concept. I was thinking that it would be nice to see it as a more real world scenario. I.e. Call the rebellion terrorists, who consort with smugglers, drug dealers, and other shady characters (religious zealot Jedi) in order to otherthrow governments to their own ends. Led by a non-elected princess and supported by those with their own agendas. Sounds much more like the real world then