RICK REACTS ~ Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

Eric and Shane guide rick through his first viewing ever of Star Wars: Episode 7 - The Force Awakens
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[@BlindWave]

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[@tbcalex]

@Chicago Critic Gerald then get it ;)

[@maskedmagician5620]

@Chicago Critic Gerald Get it then lol

[@titanousgrimm4189]

Yes, just yes

[@Aditya_Raj123]

What about titans reactions??

[@soakedwolf438]

Will u not do a reaction about Titans season 2 episode 6?

[@ChristianSupergirl]

“Someone came back for her” Dang, it’s been almost 4 years and never realized the importance of that for Rey. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@c.a.honeycutt5046]

Fuckin same. Hahaha

[@AgentDigits]

People seem to not see her flaws or the stuff that has helped build her character. Her never having anyone and needing someone to finally be there for her. Finn filled that role. Having no family and losing the closest thing to father figure almost instantly. Not feeling she's worthy until she has to be. Constantly seeing the good in people, even after she was abandoned, even after Kylo after he killed Han. She started as an almost unwilling hero. She felt overwhelmed and had NEVER been involved in anything so important. I love all these things about her. It makes her different to Anakin and Luke.

[@josephmoore5422]

@@AgentDigits nothing of what you said applies to Rey in The Last Jedi. The closest is redeeming Kylo but that doesnt make sense seeing as Kylo represents the fat alien that basically abused her, her whole life

[@jeffcherian3065]

@@josephmoore5422 Unfortunately

[@sergioguzman4550]

@@AgentDigits so her flaw is having too much faith in people?

[@kevingreenfield4815]

I think when people compare Luke and Rey and say she's way too good too soon at fighting, I think they forget that she lived alone and had to fight to survive. She also uses the staff to defend herself so she is already proficient with melee weapons for a believable reason. As far as we know, Luke never fought anyone or had a hard time surviving growing up.

[@xantrio6377]

Exactly. But I don't think people "forget", they just want a reason to hate her...

[@vincent71418]

i can just imagine how emotional eric will get watching ris of skywalker

[@marystombaugh2282]

Seeing you guys laugh through this and really enjoy it was such a joy today!

[@deadsaige]

I see the impact that TFA had on my life in 2015 the same effect how the orignal Star Wars had on people in 1977. Hopeful to see what the future holds and the great adventures we will see.

[@cyote312ify]

Watching 3 Grown man trying not to cry seeing Han Solo getting killed....honestly same tbh.

[@PrinceTamar5.1913]

17:50

[@Ronka79]

I literally delaying a shopping trip to watch this reaction around. I did not expect to see this when I logged in, but now that I have, I’m all in! 😄

[@_DeadThread]

The reaction is finally here!!!

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

I think the excuse is very valid not only did Luke have little training but even after he does the things in New Hope but then AFTER with training with Yoda he doesn't even finish the training and has very very little faith in it. Like Yoda said "that is why you fail" Rey fully believed and dove right into the force like a kid with their imagination anything was possible, Luke did things while believing in barely anything.

[@Fardawg]

In the TFA novelization Kylo knows about Vader turning at the end. Snoke twists it as one moment of weakness in an otherwise great career. He uses it as an example that even the great Darth Vader could fail if not guarded. That's why Kylo says he knows what he has to do with Han. He knows that in order to finish what Vader started he needs to kill his father where Vader failed to kill his son. He believes that choice will give him the strength to succeed where his grandfather failed. It is an inversion of the choice at end of ROTJ. One mistake that Han, Leia and Luke made was not telling Ben that Anakin was once Vader (this was revealed in the Canon book "Bloodline" where Leia was keeping the truth from the public and was worried Ben would find out from others). It was likely Snoke who told him the "truth" about Vader, and the fact that his family lied to him about it was another way to manipulate him to the dark side.

[@jonathan836]

Cant wait for Rick's reaction to The Last Jedi!

[@keplerthe3399]

21:30 This scene and the scene in the last jedi it really showed the differences of direction between directors.

[@diego3]

Totally agree.... And now you totally see how JJ it's "fixing"/changing back what Rian did in episode 8: -Rian: The Kylo mask is broke now JJ: nope, Kylo fixed -Rian: Lukes lightsaber explode JJ: nope, someone would fix it -Rian: Rey is no one and now we let the past die JJ: well, we will bring back characters from the others trilogys and also the emperador is back

[@jamesmcneill7249]

I’ve been waiting for this all day

[@TheDiamondJedi]

I forgot how good this movie is

[@rorschach1848]

Personally I hated The Last Jedi but The Force Awakens but actually pretty good. JJ created a ton of interesting story points but Rian scrapped them unfortunately.

[@goodmind4940]

That's because he didn't create anything, it's just mystery boxes

[@eternalposer1955]

@@goodmind4940 Exactly, at least Rian brought something new to a franchise that desperately needed it.

[@goodmind4940]

@@eternalposer1955 he should have made first film and we wouldn't have this divide I think

[@Beaumo66]

This is a beautiful movie :3

[@morganbighia1742]

Man you guys are fair.

[@majbrat]

Please do a Kylo Ren - The Awakening reaction with Rick. Your production is so good & Star Wars could learn a bit about how to use the sabers in interesting ways! :)

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Eric! Thanks, Rick! Thanks, Shane! 😊

[@YouCalledForTheDoc]

So I guess we can hope for I-III+Rogue One(let's forget Solo)before VIII?

[@Coryj78]

This is the reaction I needed!!!

[@pkrmkn31]

can we all recommend these guys watch the dark crystal age of resistance tv series? its the best thing ever.

[@romaugustine729]

Blind Wave please look up. Chewie We're Home by HFP

[@pokemontrainerbubbamiibria4866]

Paul Damon is the resistance

[@mayb1984]

rey is not Mary Sue she is a badass she survived alone, she had to learn everything by herself and learn fast If her character were a man, no one would be saying anything about it

[@TheLispMonkey]

"If her character were a man, no one would be saying anything about it" Well, that's because men are smarter than women, so that'd make more sense.

[@mayb1984]

@@TheLispMonkey whaaaatttt???? No fuck way!

[@lastofusclips5291]

rey is not a mary sue because her skills cannot be explained by her background. she's a mary sue because she starts off the story so powerful and seems flawless and wins all the time. what is rey's flaw or flaws if she is not a mary sue? i would like to know. also, your last sentence is not necessary and just seems like a rant, especially with your use of "no one", a clear generalization. anyways, if she was a man, she would be termed a 'gary stu', the male version. wesley crusher from star trek has been termed a gary stu so no, rey's gender is not why she's termed a mary sue.

[@SB992REBORN]

​@@lastofusclips5291true BUT you're missing one important thing: she has no experience. If she is a Mary Sue, than her being confident in that label and with her abilities would be put to consideration but since it's not and she is terrified and shocked by her new found abilities AFTER she has the Saber vision mind you, it doesn't count.

[@protector_of_the_realms]

It's such a well made and beautifully crafted film with perfect pacing, cinematography, ect and I can't not love it when I watch it. But the story man, the story is just, unfortunately, a complete lazy, lackluster, predictable letdown and I despise what the film creatively meant for the franchise setting it back years refusing to explore and develop the mythology and galaxy, instead hitting the reset button at detriment to all that came before which really takes me out of it and disinterested in everything to do with that era post TFA and somewhat post ROTJ a bit now. As a result, I'm always hesitant and questioning where I rank this among the other Star Wars films especially as I'm always more into the ideas, characters, stories and themes a film explores. JJ knows how to make a damn good movie but he can't write a good coherent tight story I don't feel, especially without a macguffin. Goes for all his movies MI3 Star Trek, Into Darkness and Lost. I'm pretty anxious about ep 9 lol

[@goodmind4940]

Ohh, i feel the same, after the clone wars watching this was heartbreaking as hell

[@geekazores253]

TFA was fun. Wait until you get your heart broken with TLJ

[@AiggEbe]

"The senate's back?" Narrarator: The senate was not back

[@idonthavh1n166]

Oh he's back alright

[@labuti17]

Not. Yet.

[@macwade2755]

It's treason then.

[@Kjf365]

I'm sure you've heard the ironic tale of Darth Plagues the wise.

[@AzguardMike]

​@@Kjf365 8:Let the past die....kill it, if you must. 9: noones every truely gone. Ehehehehehe-hahahahahaa

[@JAYWALKER1000]

and now you need to Rick the SNL: Undercover Boss - Kylo Ren skit.

[@farimer1232]

Jay Walker has the rest of BW seen it?

[@JAYWALKER1000]

@@farimer1232 Now that you mention it I don't think they have. It's not in their KZbin postings.

[@An_NBA_Enjoyer]

TFA was the first Star Wars I saw in theaters. It was something special having waited that long for new movies.

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

Same (except the clone wars movie). It's sad that we will likely never experience that anticipation again as Disney would never wait more than a couple of years between movies.

[@dragonhunter1315]

I saw Revenge of the Sith in theaters when i was 11

[@An_NBA_Enjoyer]

@@Lenny-ue8hk oh so true. I saw the clone wars movie.

[@jackcrofts-mullin461]

My first Star Wars movie in theatres was Revenge of the Sith. It was also my first 12a or PG-13 movie

[@keenansudworth9969]

First for me was rogue one was gonna watch TFA but literally everything was ruined just by going on social media for about 10 seconds OH HAN SOLO DIES HIS SOM I KYLO REN HAHAHAH. Then someone who I don’t like went out of their way to watch TLJ and tell me that Luke dies...

[@s.l.thecoffeeaddict1657]

What? A group of grown men who admit that people with different tastes are still Star Wars fans? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@spicysnowman8886]

That's illegal

[@js0988]

@Michael Hewitt-Clarke No one is attacking anyone for not liking(not licking) the sequel, it's just that if your only reason you don't like the sequels is that it's a FEMINIST AGENDA!!!!! Then yes, you're a man baby.

[@senatorsheevpalpatine3712]

That’s the difference between Men and boys

[@LukeTG1_TTV]

Yeah I’ve been watching these more recently. Their discussions are so refreshing.

[@__Sauron_]

U can se the sadness in Erics face when han died

[@kokopelli_002]

Shane's too.

[@vighneshpillai7996]

He was wiping his tears...just like me😪

[@mattmar7543]

we stan eric

[@jojaham]

16:43 Eric's talent of intently watching the scene and writing without looking amazes me😂

[@donutfilms360]

I know right, how the fuck does he do that 🤣

[@mkbthekid2041]

The badass stormtrooper that fights Finn is like a running gag in the LEGO games with other stormtroopers mourning his death

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

Micah brinson lmao

[@MarisuSedai]

What!? I wasn’t expecting this today at all.

[@Ancientumoto]

@@gpauldejesus i want to real bad. But i dont have paypal. And shit like ideal (a european method) doesnt work on patreon

[@kR-qj7rw]

@@gpauldejesus look at mr money bags over here

[@chickenwinghero6275]

I actually love Luke’s scene in this movie because you can just see all the pain in Mark Hamill’s eyes and the subtle way he moves his head

[@Sesshomaru1]

Too bad they threw that away in the next film.

[@umarsaddique710]

@@Sesshomaru1 ikr... the ending if this movie was amazing and so powerful but in TLJ they just made a joke of it and took away from the impact it had 2 years prior

[@Deathlygunn]

I think Luke's scene here is perfect, I wasn't sure what to make of my first viewing of Force Awakens but when Luke removed his hood and I saw thst pain in his eyes, I knew I was coming back for Episode VIII.

[@majbrat]

Jason Hart LoL the pain was probably his back from walking up all those damn stairs lolol

[@AzguardMike]

Luke upon seeing Ray, by his facial expressions. "Who the fuck is this? Wait....my fathers lightsaber? Thats mean....ugh really? REALLY?? Im too old for this shit. Leave me alone whoever you are...i ain't walking to you, im gonna stand right here."

[@acetrainer44]

Seeing Eric trying not to cry during the reaction...a good man.

[@jannaarnold2509]

I love Ricks facial expressions in this. The little smirks, you can tell he’s loving it

[@jannaarnold2509]

Also Eric is on the verge of tears the whole time, it’s great

[@s.l.thecoffeeaddict1657]

I think he'll like the next one too, ngl.

[@Pir-o]

@@jannaarnold2509 that happens a lot tho

[@JRF1004]

S.L. The Coffee Addict Yeah he might like TLJ, a lot of people did.

[@babulbi]

I won't be able to bear seeing him be let down by TLJ.

[@ShadowCritias]

Y'all know damn well Harrison Ford want Han Solo to die for the longest time since in the Empire Strikes Back.

[@Fi_Sci_]

Shadow Critias it wasn’t until Return of the Jedi where Harrison Ford made it *Abundantly Clear* that Han should’ve died in a Self Sacrifice way.

[@DTIII]

They mention that

[@spicysnowman8886]

@@Fi_Sci_ harrison ford wanted his character to die in empire strikes back.

[@Fi_Sci_]

Son of Dathomir yup, and I’m glad George Lucas went against Fords choice, because as a result we were able to follow Han Solo on a much longer journey then we would have if he had been killed in ESB.

[@ShadowCritias]

@@Fi_Sci_ yeah but everyone keeps forgot about it but some people didn't know that at all

[@luckysix1015]

I love Force awakens, sure it has some problems but like every thing does. At the end of the day this movie felt like an Star Wars adventure, and that’s what I want.

[@luckysix1015]

WillFanofMany Franchises copy themselves a lot. There’s three clone saga’s in Spider-Man’s main continuity let alone the ultimate comics, tv shows, and what not.

[@luckysix1015]

WillFanofMany but the main marvel comics never reboot so it’s by definition an overarching plot.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@WillFanofMany A $2B, highly-rated failure. Sure.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@WillFanofMany I know you feel like you served me with a big ole slice of "Gotchya!" pie but, dude, calm down. TFA still remains highly rated by all traditional metrics. Every single one puts it over 80% approval. It made over two billion dollars. There is simply no evidence which supports your claim of it being a failure. It's totally fine for you to hate it, for your friends to hate it, for a bunch of like-minded people to run in the same online circles proclaiming why you hate BUT most people who watched it enjoyed it and it made a bunch of money -- only one of 5 movies to pass the $2B WW threshold. Calling it a failure is factually and literally incorrect. There's nothing you can do about that.

[@joshhunt4146]

WillFanofMany well the mcu is an overarching plot and every single one of those films has the same story beats and a lot have the same plot lines. James Bond is another one. Franchises have been doing this for years.

[@janeh9962]

I love Blind Wave because I feel like they're super great about having discussions about Star Wars, but never making anybody feel bad about which movies they like/dislike. Excellent reaction!

[@jonathanshaw9704]

I honestly like The Force Awakens. I know people complain, but I’ve come to accept and like the sequel trilogy for what it is now.

[@bencebotye3904]

If we learn something from the Prequels is that no matter what, Star Wars always find an audience bold enough to approve. I like Last Jedi better, please no judge...

[@aleck5andrs443]

well, people who like to make a mess are either children or infants.

[@NatohbGaming]

Payday Tolstoj And how exactly did Rian Johnson ruin your childhood? Just because you don’t like the Last Jedi doesn’t mean the originals are any different. The originals are still there for you to enjoy, just like when you were a kid.

[@babulbi]

Like most people I also liked TFA. Which is why it hurts more when you see what TLJ did to it.

[@w1ndgeneral226]

I thought people loved TFA, I know I did.

[@AlpakaWhacker]

"The Senate IS Back!".... *seconds later*... "The Senate WAS back!"

[@MartinMKGamerJohnson]

Alpaka Whacker Palpatine in Ep9: I AM THE SENATE!

[@nathanielreik6617]

Loved that moment

[@SparaticSpartan]

TFA was a good movie, and a good starting point to kick off a new trilogy. Rewatching it now, it seems much better than I think most of us originally thought.

[@ZioComposite]

Absolutely agree, it was a great canvas to start the trilogy with.

[@cookiesnugglez7318]

Yeah well now that we got the rest of that god forsaken trilogy I really appreciate how good force awakens was, it's the best one in the trilogy for me

[@Spellweawer]

@@cookiesnugglez7318 Why because it did the same as New Hope? destroyed New republic, no new jedi order? again rebels vs empire? only in bad fanmade quality? Im sorry guys, but nostalgia have blinded you..

[@stormtraitor6545]

@@Spellweawer Either nostalgia has blinded us, or you just forgot how to sit back and have fun.

[@b.trillbeats8769]

@@Spellweawer Well I think that was what Disney was trying to do to introduce this new era and I think they did a great job doing it. I like the new hope parallels bc it makes the movie feel like authentic Star Wars even w a new era being ushered in.

[@obsidian4005]

The ending of TFA is so dramatic and emotional. It's very powerful stuff to leave off on and pick right back up in the next film. It's a good thing they kept that same level of emo...

[@Nineteen1900Hundred]

Unfortunately Rian Johnson turned serious emotional moments into comedy.

[@babulbi]

Cue Luke throwing the light saber off a cliff.

[@CDexie]

@@babulbi That *is* an emotional beat. Just not a sentimental one. It shows Luke absolutely rejecting his call to action, something that intrigues us and makes us keep watching. I'm sure there more concrete things to criticize the Last Jedi for.

[@aylinilya.]

i think the last jedi was actually pretty great. imagine luke didnt reject the jedi anymore and he just came back and helped the resistance, that would’ve been kinda lame imo, showing that someone as heralded as luke skywalker as having flaws is important and is very realistic. it’s like y’all want luke to be a marry sue but once rey exists y’all criticize her for that very same reason. rey is not a marry sue, she has a lot of problems that she overcomes throughout the trilogy, just like luke.

[@AirPokemonNaruto22]

The Force Awakens is still my favorite from the new Star Wars movies. Really enjoy it! It does have some flaws no doubt, but it captures the magic of Star Wars so well.

[@spicysnowman8886]

That's because its episode 4, but worse

[@HamdimusPrime]

@@spicysnowman8886 and it was miles better then the original episode 4

[@cookiesnugglez7318]

@@HamdimusPrime nah, cant beat the originals, it was ok but it wasnt miles better

[@Brauket]

@@HamdimusPrime said no one ever

[@HamdimusPrime]

@@Brauket damn so u need to follow what others say?

[@franciscovazquezjr4550]

"This is where the fun begins"

[@DannyTanimoto]

*Han dies immediately*

[@AzguardMike]

Twice the pride, double the fall!

[@sniffyjoe4229]

I used to hate reaction videos, but I think Eric was spot on when he said "It feels different when watching with someone for the first time, i guess that's why people watch reactions"

[@wearywanderer7018]

I love the humor in this one. It’s a very good looking and entertaining film. But my heart breaks for Chewbacca 😭

[@PrinceTamar5.1913]

He should have been the Jedi 17:39

[@ElleKayGee]

I think people tend to overlook Rey was abandoned as a child and had to fight most of her life to survive. She learned what she could to be useful and make money. If she wasn’t tough she would’ve been dead long before. Also she is a quick learner and has heard the history so she was aware of the force. It’s seems fast how she knew everything but when it’s fight or die then you do what you gotta do.

[@rosstheboss2853]

A surprise but a welcome one!

[@Fardawg]

It was mostly Joonas as Chewie even in this one. Peter was only Chewie when he was seated or lying down since he was pretty much disabled at the time. Any time Chewie is walking it was Joonas, so sadly that likely wasn't Peter in the first scene with him and Han.

[@ridiculousedtollett6120]

One of my favorite scenes is when Kylo says that she needs someone to teach her how to use the force and a look comes over her face that basically says, "Oooooh yea... I can use the force." Then she starts to concentrate.

[@aaronwallace9644]

Was glad to see Rick enjoy the movie. I've always thought of him as the most critical of the blind wave crew so i was afraid he would tear it apart

[@jejohnson1982]

One of the main things I didn’t like was how Chewie just ran right by Leah (at the end) like nothing even happened, when I would imagine he be the first to embrace Leah due to Han’s death. Not Rey 😒😒

[@2chaskell]

Can't wait for his the last Jedi reaction

[@Pir-o]

I hope he hates it. Would be a perfect contrast.

[@MarkHogan994]

@@Pir-o I feel like he's not gonna be too big on it.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@Pir-o Why would you want someone to not enjoy themself?

[@Fi_Sci_]

Angelo Barovier Because the Force Awakens Built up Expectations. And the Last Jedi *Subverted* Expectations.

[@jordandwiggins1026]

No matter what you’re feeling is about a given movie, what Star Wars fan WANTS someone to dislike a movie, wants someone to not enjoy themselves. I hope he enjoys it but if he doesn’t, well opinions are opinions. Doesn’t matter to me.

[@lorenac7546]

30:15 Just want to point out that Luke had his uncle and aunt to take care of him his whole life. Hence him being a bit useless at the beginning. Rey was an orphan who had to fence for herself since she was a 6 year old. She had years training and pulling from the force even if she didn't know what it was.

[@tanmaysinghal8163]

The force awakens only criticism that I found tangible is that it is too similar to "A new hope". It can be a safe bet, made to not offend any of the existing fanbases and also add a new one, but the second part which was sort of subtle retcon of the direction of the first one made franchise suck and that's from where most of the criticism comes from.

[@tanmaysinghal8163]

@Pro Jey96 Completely agree!! See, criticism regarding rey being able to beat Kylo Ren and also being a good pilot/mechanic was brushed aside coz it was expected in later movies, her background will be explored more. There were scenes where we see her beating guys with staff (suspiciously looking like dual saber), her being a scavager etc. Also, most anticipated for me was her training with luke and how it will be different form the one luke had with yoda. Suffice to say, 2nd part not only fell short of all these, it seemed like it abandoned the whole narrative and gave a semi-boiled mess.

[@SWTobito0702]

"I bypassed the compressor" to this day I think that's a very weird way of saying "I ripped it out".

[@existenceisrelative]

Ripped it out is the mundane, earthly way to say it. Bypassing it is much more spacey and fun.

[@SWTobito0702]

@@existenceisrelative Or she wanted to sound smart?

[@existenceisrelative]

@@SWTobito0702 uh huh. and i guees names like "kit fisto" are meant to sound like geniuses.

[@SWTobito0702]

@@existenceisrelative Don't know what one's got to do with the other but okay.

[@existenceisrelative]

@@SWTobito0702 really? you don't see what establishing the tendency to use bizarre language because it's "spacey and fun" has to do with my theory that she's using bizarre language because it's spacey and fun?

[@miguelpk17]

25:01 Rick: "I have a lot of questions about Rey, obviously, which I'm sure will be answered in one way or another." Eric: *looks to the camera for a split second* Me: 😂😂😂😂

[@Coeaxe]

TFA is just okay to me, but it will hold a special place in my heart being it was the first time I saw a Star Wars movie in theaters.

[@TheRedOne11]

I gotta admit, Episode VII is a way better movie on its own. Add the 2 other movies of the sequel trilogy, and it's a horrible mess.

[@LondonCelt]

Love how Eric always notices the music in just about everything, you appreciate the reactions with someone who understands the same as you!

[@PrinceTamar5.1913]

18:05

[@funnylilgalreactsFL]

I enjoy everyone at BlindWave, but I watch Erik the most. His reactions are a lot like mine, emotional ❤️

[@jankification9335]

I love The Last Jedi and cannot wait for them to react to it.

[@TheBulldog1909]

Seth M. Oh dear

[@ChrisLamia]

#1 for me

[@jaster7474]

Hated what they did with Finn

[@TheBulldog1909]

Knowing Rick if he dislikes the last jedi he will give a good reason to why

[@redhotchilifan98]

The battle between fin and kylo gives me chills everytime don't get why people hate this movie it's a blast

[@TheJMAZA]

Here we go boys and girls!! The Sequel trilogy begins. I for one am excited for this because I love TFA, but the next one will be interesting to say the least. Especially here in the comments lol

[@animusswtor4822]

I actually like tlj better than tfa, the humor may at some points be a little too much but I still love almost everything else, except for rose fuck rose

[@c-hildy]

TLJ is better IMO. I love TLJ and just like TFA.

[@babulbi]

TLJ. Also known as "How to kill a franchise with one movie. By Ryan Johnson"

[@AzLolFun]

I love the sequel movies in general, but I gotta say I love seeing Stormtroopers who are not only more competent but some even have personality

[@opiumfx]

Don’t you guys think it was hard on Chewbacca to have to shoot Ben? I mean clearly he has a history with Ben he was probably there throughout all of bens early years

[@AngelGroves]

The pure joy I get when watching Blind Wave reactions is undeniable. Thank you ALL so much. 💜💙❤️

[@IamXhedo]

At a point i watched so many videos picking this movie apart that i started to believe i didn't like it as much, so i watched it again. I still love it.

[@MegaRay220]

People who complain that Rey beat Kylo honestly bug the shit out of me. Kylo was clearly injured by a fucking bow caster and pounds his side the entire fight, so he’s not at his best and the film shows Rey knows how to fight with a melee weapon.

[@snack_bar2474]

I loved them. I loved them all. They’re my favorites. Every single one of them. And not just the original trilogy, but the prequels, and the sequels too. They’re Star Wars, and I enjoyed them like Star Wars! I LOVE THEM!

[@Xpertfusion]

Honestly this movie was fantastic. One of my favorite Star Wars films

[@bryanlee7989]

@@eolsunder a skilled swordsman who just murdered his dad and was gutshot, so he was off his game

[@AlexSciChannel]

@@bryanlee7989 isnt pain supposed to make dark siders stronger? Why does everyone go with the same excuse?

[@jeremyroberts8822]

Bryan Lee Na man that’s such a lazy excuse. Kylo at this point had been training for years under Luke and then snoke and Rey had never once held a lightsaber in her entire life. Wounded or not it makes no sense for her to be able to beat him in a duel. Matter of fact none of the stuff she can do makes any sense. After she was abandoned on jakku by her parents she was stuck on that planet her whole life and had never once left which she said herself yet she knows how to pilot the millennium falcon and even fixed the problem when they were trying to take off again after they met with Han by “bypassing the compressor”? She’s literally perfect at everything just because which is horrible writing. She even did a Jedi mind trick on a stormtrooper and she didn’t even know the force existed before that day lol that’s just dumb.

[@shawnlempera6411]

Eric: "the senates back Rick" First Order: hold my starkiller

[@dj__projects]

I'm not cracking on "The Last Jedi" but all I want to say is that "The Force Awakens" is by far the best Sequel Trilogy film.

[@erichernandez4062]

It's understandable. The Force Awakens feels more consistent to me throughout. Hopefully The Rise of Skywalker brings some more good stuff to the table; considering it's JJ directing again i have faith it'll at least be as good as Force Awakens

[@ChrisLamia]

Can't agree. The more I think about TFA the more I feel it's all flash and very little substance. The more I think I about TLJ the more I love it

[@dj__projects]

Admittedly, "The Last Jedi" has the best Lightsaber Duel in the trilogy and I wouldn't change Kylo Ren as the new Supreme Leader. Also, I hate that everyone knocks down Kelly Marie Tran. I love Rose Tico!

[@erichernandez4062]

@@dj__projects Rose was very endearing for sure. She gets so much more hate than is warranted. I could say that for the whole of the Last Jedi, regardless of the fact that I had minor complaints myself. I certainly didn't hate it though. All this insanity and vitriol being put out on the internet has been very tiresome. It's a breath of fresh air to see people talking about what things they like about it.

[@ChrisLamia]

@@dj__projects Out of the 4 new movies I'd say I love TLJ, really enjoy TFA and Rogue One then somewhat enjoy Solo. I wish I could like Solo more but I find it kind of meh. I did love Alden as Han though

[@lucasM005]

man eric and shane's faces said everything. it doesnt matter how many times you watched this movie. when han solo dies its impossible not to cry

[@Beterdnebeb]

watching this gets me so nostalgic

[@randycooper3428]

Loved The Force Awakens. It's my favorite Star Wars movie outside the original trilogy.

[@collecter343]

Never realized Rey was taking from Kylo while Kylo was taking from Rey, makes how she does all her later force feats a lot more plausible.

[@craigsetf]

I think Han loved Ben/Kilo so much that he couldn't do anything other than show him affection in his last moments. Regardless of Kilo's choice he's unable to show aggression or contempt and sadly reaches out to his son one last time. He believed Leia when she said there is still good in him. Han gave his life believing that.

[@JOSHCHIMICH]

I think this is more my reaction to Erick. And it’s just, exactly, one hundred percent, like mine. It just warms my heart to see another Star Wars fan as passionate for the franchise as I am. Pleeeease rewatch more ASAP.

[@Fez8745]

17:56 Injuries are not much an issue for a Sith. They draw power from pain and anger. That's why he's punching his wound, More Pain, more Anger. MORE POWER.

[@gamecubeguy01]

I can’t wait to see The Last Jedi reaction, and I hope he also likes it!

[@Shinransa]

Man if only they had let JJ do his thing for the entire trilogy... I rewatched this movie after seeing TLJ and ROS and I had more fun with this one. It just feels like Star Wars more than the others

[@thecavalierpanda]

If JJ would have written the entire trilogy it would have at least been coherent. TLJ basically removed so many plot threads from TFA, then ROS was some type of apology for TFA but overall wasn’t a satisfying ending to the trilogy At least with TFA we can imagine a better story to take place after 😂

[@Ancientumoto]

Rick never saw this? Crazy bastard

[@TheJMAZA]

Now we just need a Star Wars podcast boys!! Make it happen

[@Vad3r]

nerd

[@TheJMAZA]

Vad3r Thanks cool guy that spells an E with a 3 😂

[@blakec8549]

I like how the plot is similar to the first. It is a familiar story but we get to see how our new characters react to the same situation as our old.

[@MonkeyFromChina.]

I love how eric said 'I guess the deserts not bad enough' then the tie fighter blows LMAO

[@CliffuckingBooth]

Thanks for this one ! 12:11 - Im with you ! Stormtroopers ftw :)

[@darthdiabetes69]

When are we getting Rick reacts to The Last Jedi?

[@SethLordChannel]

Early access for it will be next Saturday (the 16th). The public release will be on the 23rd.

[@MigPlz91LivestreamOnly]

i remember the moment Han Solo dies and when Chewbacca goes full on MLG gunning down stormtroopers and shooting Kylo

[@giglefreakz]

Oh, I cannot wait for Rick Reacts to The Last Jedi. I really he hope he will love it.

[@Pir-o]

I hope he hates it. Or more accurately - he will like some parts at first but after some time he will realize that the rest of it was a mess that didn't made a lot of sense.

[@giglefreakz]

@@Pir-o That's an incredibly sad and selfish thing to say.

[@MrGeoff-iv6re]

Exhonor yeah, there are some angry people in these comments. I loved The Last Jedi and I also hope Rick does too!

[@renskyber_1963]

The questions with rey being able to fight, she did spend her whole life defending herself on jakuu, she has a staff (which is almost like a saber) so she can handle a weapon.

[@Tyrantofthewind]

Finn is a trained stormtrooper who has actually fought in melees and has combat training. He got wasted by Kylo Ren. A staff is also a completely different weapon than a sword. There is no reason she wins that fight other than the script writers decided to make it happen. It makes no sense on its face.

[@Hirnknaker]

@@Tyrantofthewind A staff is not a swort, total different fight style. But, i learnd with hand, legs, elbows to fight, why ray can fight with staff and sword? We know she can figth, why not with both? The reason she wins, was kylo, not rey. He was injured, exhaustet, look at the fight with fin, fin injured him again, kylo lost kontroll over him self, thats why she won. (sry for my bad english, i am more a science guy than languages)

[@Tyrantofthewind]

@@Hirnknaker Excuses can be made in any fight. He was not injured to an extent that would effect his fighting significantly as can be seen by him initially pushing Rey back. He had numerous martial advantages that if they did not eclipse his wound, certainly equalized things. There is no reason he should have lost that fight.

[@ghani666]

@@Tyrantofthewind Kylo is badly injured, emotionally devastated, fighting someone who is already a skilled melee fighter who is now being fueled and guided by the Force, and despite all of this Rey is barely managing to stumble away from him for the entire fight until she dials into the Force...still not enough for you? Okay, how about the fact that Kylo *did not want to kill Rey* The biggest thing (but not the only thing) that gets constantly overlooked in this fight is that one of them is fighting to kill (Rey) and one of them isn't (Kylo). Not only that, but it's clear that from the moment he sees her, Kylo has kind of a twisted fascination with her. It's not even remotely subtle. He's attracted to her both on a creepily sexual, romantic level and also on a spiritual level (it's been a long time since he's seen someone he considered to be equally powerful in the Force and that excites him a lot). It's a fight that's about the characters and the story (a la Original Trilogy), not some surface level prequel-era "the only thing that will determine a victor is our skills with a lightsaber" hollow flashing lights show. That's what makes all of the duels from Eps 1-3 so utterly boring. There's never anything going on in those fights other than fighting. It's like the story has to stop every five minutes so people can perform over-choreographed sword fighting. But in the OT and the ST the fights _are_ the story.

[@Tyrantofthewind]

@@ghani666 That is a whole lot of text to say absolutely nothing of value. Kylo Ren should not have lost that fight period. Your garbage on "emotionally devastated" and what not is just that, garbage. Further, pain and anger are both things Sith thrive on, it doesn't make them weaker. Second, in regards to your "PT fights vs ST fights"...Hahahaha! That is fucking hilarious. You have the editor in the ST editing out daggers, stunt men having to wait like15 seconds because Daisy missed her cue, and Kylo Ren choking himself. You must REALLY HATE the ST if you dislike the PT fights. Do you know why? Because they are dull, FAIL to choreograph, and are so horrendous that the editor has to step in and make things magically disappear. The story? Are you fucking joking? How do the fights help the story when the fucking editor of the movie, the stunt men, and the writing is helping Rey? She is protected from up on high by the prince of darkness. What an atrocious position you have.

[@LittleRavenHawk]

FYI. Ben Solo didn’t find out about Darth Vader being his grandfather until he was older, long after he was being tempted by Snoke, since before he was born. He didn’t hear it from his parents or from Luke. This is all established in some of the books.

[@Mads97415]

Jedi steps is so great Eric! My personal favorite new theme from the new trilogy is still Reys theme! I love how it sounds when it’s during some of her quieter moments, but then I love how amazing it also sounds when it’s during her more action oriented moments! Also, I just love that character so much😁 Also, thank you for defending her Eric! All the criticism she gets is so freaking annoying😩 Also, I wish y’all talked a little more about the scene, but my favorite is when then lightsaber flies last Kylo and goes to her! I got CHILLS and tears up in the theater when I saw that for the first time!😭😄