Star Wars Episode 7 - The Force Awakens | Reaction and Review

[@VerowakReacts]

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[@alecnorwood1693]

Would’ve been better if they all 3 actually had a scene together 🙄

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

Do yourself a favor, don't watch the sequels! You'll thank me later!

[@MadSlantedPowers]

@@nicktechnubyte1184Some people actually like them.

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

@@MadSlantedPowers and just like people who liked velma 2023, they're complete idiots!

[@ronweber1402]

@@nicktechnubyte1184 Are they great? No but they are still entertaining. I find Last Jedi the most cringy though.

[@danwilliams256]

Fun fact, the Stormtrooper Rey used a mind trick on to escape was actually Daniel Craig who played James Bond

[@VerowakReacts]

I read that! I love random cameos like that

[@ryanodonovan9497]

Makes sense. We know James Bond has a weakness for women anyway.

[@GeoffreyToday]

two things to keep in mind about the end duels with Kylo Ren: First, he got shot in the gut by chewie's bowcaster, the weapon the movie went to great pains to set up as being very powerful. The only reason Kylo Ren even survived being shot by it is that he's keeping himself alive with the dark side, but he's still slowly bleeding to death. He's not exactly in top form. Second, he's not trying to kill Rey, he's trying to turn her and capture her. He's trying to get her fearful and angry to make her susceptible to the draw of the dark side of the force.

[@5353Jumper]

Remember when Ben/Kylo was having a hard time sword fighting Fin and Ray, he had been shot in the liver by Chewie's bowcaster which is a powerful weapon that usually knocks bodies flying. So he did have a bit of a disadvantage. Also they are hinting that Fin is force sensitive. From Kylo feeling him in the opening scene to his gunnery skills, and Maz giving him the light saber.

[@thegorn68]

Also, Rey shows earlier in the film that she's pretty handy at fighting with her staff so other than the lightsaber being a smaller weapon, it's still a hand-to hand (blocking and swinging) weapon.

[@MrZackavelli]

That bowcaster was shown to pulverize solid concrete. How does Kylo only have a flesh wound?

[@louiedavis4909]

The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a piece of shit. Kathleen Kennedy and Disney ruin the Star Wars sequel trilogy. When George Lucas sold his company. He gave Disney his treatments of the sequel trilogy and Disney just said Fuck you we're doing it our way. I found out what was George Lucas's version of the sequel trilogy and It would have been way better than what Disney put out. Also, Kathleen Kennedy and James Mangold ruined Indiana Jones 5 movie. Katherine Kennedy is now known as the franchise killer. She ruined the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise. I Hope Disney will lose so much money that they will have no choices to sell Lucas film. Hopefully someone worthy would buy it and get rid of the sequel trilogies. Kathleen Kennedy and all her cronies should be fired. That's why I did not go see Indiana Jones 5 and I will not even bother to see it for free because I am a George Lucas fan and supporter. Because of what Disney did to Star Wars and Lucas film. people are not going to go see Indiana Jones 5. Within a year, Disney lost over a billion dollars because of the several flopped movies. The Little Mermaid Live Action,Elemento,and Indiana Jones 5. There was a rumor that Disney might sell Lucas film. Although it's a rumor I really really hope that it was true. Also in 2019 Disney stock was at $144 a share and drop to $88 a share currently. At the Indiana Jones 5 Hollywood premiere. On stage Steven Spielberg snubbed Kathlyn Kennedy and Frank Marshall her husband. Anybody who likes the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogies and also Solo are not George Lucas fans or supporters.

[@redclover3697]

@@MrZackavelligood genetics

[@jkhoover]

She is going to go to be so excited when Jar Jar shows up in the next movie!!! "Meesa here to save the galaxy again!"

[@VerowakReacts]

NO. I refuse!! Impossible!

[@jkhoover]

@Raymond Marier Shhhhhhhhh! Spoilers! Gosh!

[@3DJapan]

No spoilers!

[@rickardroach9075]

I'd've preferred _that_ to what was slopped out. 🤮

[@lord_gyver]

Somehow Jar Jar has returned...

[@pwnorbepwned]

It’s never brought up in any of the movies, but not only is Rey strong with the Force, she has a rare Force power called Psychometry. It lets the user read the past of an object they touch. She did it with the Millennium Falcon to familiarize herself with its inner workings and how its previous users had handled it. She used it again to see a vision of Luke’s lightsaber’s past, but mixed in with visions of the future. She also used it when she muttered, “The Force…” while fighting Kylo Ben. If you go back to previous movies and compare fight scenes, you can see that she doesn’t just get a power up; she starts fighting like Anakin, the lightsaber’s previous and most prominent wielder. She naturally read its past and mimicked the way it had been wielded before. It’s a case of “show, don’t tell”, where I think I would have appreciated a little more “tell”. 😅

[@m00shminki88]

Very nice! 👍

[@timlaffin6758]

Except in Reality she handled a lightsaber worse than literally any other character in the series ever has. I know thats the Actresses stiff movements and the poor choreography of the fight, but i always laugh out loud when i see/hear how Rey is so talented and yet see the straight up horrible lightsaber fights disney shit out. Prequal trilogy fights were epic, original trilogy fights were a mix of cool and elegant, Sequel trilogy fights are kinda cool at times but mostly disappointing.

Pfff, if that is a legit concept, i'm really glad I hate Disney's era of SW. What a crap of a tale, script and argument for a movie/novel/whatever is all that. Ray is overpowered, all previous movies means nothing just because of that excessive overpowered she is, and Disney's era is horrendoiusly bad for all the easy ideas: everything feels it's there because why not. And that should never be a thing. It never was with starwars. That Psichometry crap you are talking about, stop legitimizing silly ideas. It's nothing more than that: silly and easy. Nothing like the Midi-chlorian concept, that was a smart move by Lucas indeed.

[@MrZackavelli]

Of course it isn't brought up in the movies. There is so much crap that isn't explained in the sequels.

[@Keanine]

@ It's a concept from the game Jedi: Fallen Order, it's actually really cool as a way of adding collectibles and lore. As far as I know it was never supposed to be a thing in the sequels, but it's an interesting way to retrospectively think about how Rey is as good as she is at literally everything she touches. Then again, I just try not to think about these movies at all

[@zmarko]

"I think Chewie needs a hug." I was SO pissed when I saw this movie, and this happened. Leia walked right by Chewie to hug Rey, whom she BARELY knew. And Chewie lost his BEST FRIEND when Han died. It really pissed me off. Lol

[@VerowakReacts]

That was a very bad decision on their part. It makes no sense to hug Rey and COMPLETELY ignore chewie

[@havok6280]

@@VerowakReacts it makes sense but only in the context of what comes next... Leia hugs Rey for a reason...

[@stalefurset9444]

@@havok6280 Yes, it was because the script said so.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@havok6280 The reason was bad writing.

[@havok6280]

@@stalefurset9444 that's literal true of every movie every written...

[@Skellanuts]

Darth Vader said “we would be honored if you would join us” at cloud city when he deflects Hans blaster fire and takes his pistol.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes!! Good ol' Darth Vader. He just wanted some quality family time

[@Skellanuts]

@@VerowakReacts Darth Vaders version of family time is freezing his family in carbonite for a family picture. Luke definitely lent a hand 🖐️ in the family get together. 🫡

[@indydave1955]

2:35 "he looks familiar" He played the part of AN OLD GUY FIFTY YEARS AGO...he was THE EXORCIST.

[@VerowakReacts]

Definitely never saw that movie, so that's not where I know him from. Playing an old guy for 50+ years is impressive though!

[@EllisThings]

Great stuff. I love how much you love Chewie. And the facepalm when Threepio first showed up was hilarious

[@VerowakReacts]

Damn C3PO!! He always interrupts them haha! Chewie is just the best 😍

[@draconianemanations2785]

Is the presence of a character we feel nostalgic for, or several, supposed to make up for this being a legacy New Hope ripoff? The special effects look alright too, nothing impressive because CGI shit is kind of run-of-the-mill at this point in Hollywood history, but it looks pretty good. Still, is that supposed to make up for the bad storytelling, the incoherent plot, the lack of character development... and just wait till we get into the next couple of movies, where they actively denigrate the OT characters and also failed to so much as put them together in a scene.

[@draconianemanations2785]

@@VerowakReacts are you cool with the fact that they made Han Solo a total loser, a deadbeat dad, and an MIA husband...? Cuz just FYI, in expanded universe stories he was none of those things, the exact opposite, in fact.

[@EllisThings]

@@draconianemanations2785 you okay dude? hope you find something that brings you joy and peace

[@draconianemanations2785]

@@EllisThings I'm fine.... not sure why you're asking. ✌😜

[@Skellanuts]

Fun fact. The alien giving portions of food on Jaku is voiced by Simon Pegg.

[@VerowakReacts]

This is the first time I hear this, thank you!! That's pretty neat

[@indydave1955]

Can't BELIEVE you corrected the Kessel Run speed (12 parsecs) before Han did! However a parsec is actually (in real life) a measure of DISTANCE not time.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yeah it's a measure of distance, but you know... when in Star Wars, use their terminology 😂

[@jonathandrake6426]

Not only is that Luke's lightsaber, its the one he lost when his hand was cut off.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Makes a lot more sense how a character like Maz ended up with it when that's understood.

[@wyrmshadow4374]

So it's Anakins light saber.

[@abi19gotez]

@@wyrmshadow4374 Whoa, trippy.

[@renzero9206]

To be fair, The Force Awakens was a pretty good start for the new trilogy. It gets flack for being a big retelling of Episode IV, but I'm ok with that. Good intro to characters, sets up lots of strands. The sequel trilogy gets a MUCH worse reputation because of the next one - Episode VIII The Last Jedi. Get ready for a complete s*^tshow. Rian Johnson single-handedly destroyed Star Wars. Anyone could see that, even though there wasn't an "official" map for the trilogy, the path Johnson took was the FURTHEST from it that you could go. Oh, and Episode 9 is a mess BECAUSE of the mess Ep 8 left it in.

[@VerowakReacts]

I'm fine with it being similar to Episode 4, it was still fun and great to see new (and old) characters.

[@darrenlgreen]

Kylo was badly injured so it makes sense that he is having a hard time fighting. Plus he's fighting someone who is force sensitive. I'm more confused/kinda impressed how he made it out of there so quickly to be able to confront Rey. He must have used that force dash that Qui Gon and Obi Wan used in Episode 1.

[@VerowakReacts]

He did seem to teleport there, yeah. I feel like Finn and Rey would have gone in a straight line ish, so him being able to be ahead of them is impressive

[@draconianemanations2785]

Everything fans thought was wrong with Jacen Solo is actually wrong with Kylo Ren, he's a whiny try-hard, and all the good things about Jacen Solo, Kylo lacks, and even as a bad guy is a complete disgrace to the legacy of Darth Vader. I would much rather have seen Legacy of the force novels brought to life in the form of a movie trilogy. Anyone here familiar with those books? Even the dark empire comic had a better storyline than this sequel trilogy. And Disney ripped off from both, by the way, there are elements of each of those, and lots of other expanded universe stories that Disney said it was trash and that they weren't going to use, but that they then proceeded to rob from in piecemeal, more and more as time went on. Very good stories, I highly recommend some, especially to anyone who's disappointed with Disney content. The expanded universe safe throughout and declared non-canon, is better.

[@louiedavis4909]

The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a piece of shit. Kathleen Kennedy and Disney ruin the Star Wars sequel trilogy. When George Lucas sold his company. He gave Disney his treatments of the sequel trilogy and Disney just said Fuck you we're doing it our way. I found out what was George Lucas's version of the sequel trilogy and It would have been way better than what Disney put out. Also, Kathleen Kennedy and James Mangold ruined Indiana Jones 5 movie. Katherine Kennedy is now known as the franchise killer. She ruined the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise. I Hope Disney will lose so much money that they will have no choices to sell Lucas film. Hopefully someone worthy would buy it and get rid of the sequel trilogies. Kathleen Kennedy and all her cronies should be fired. That's why I did not go see Indiana Jones 5 and I will not even bother to see it for free because I am a George Lucas fan and supporter. Because of what Disney did to Star Wars and Lucas film. people are not going to go see Indiana Jones 5. Within a year, Disney lost over a billion dollars because of the several flopped movies. The Little Mermaid Live Action,Elemento,and Indiana Jones 5. There was a rumor that Disney might sell Lucas film. Although it's a rumor I really really hope that it was true. Also in 2019 Disney stock was at $144 a share and drop to $88 a share currently. At the Indiana Jones 5 Hollywood premiere. On stage Steven Spielberg snubbed Kathlyn Kennedy and Frank Marshall her husband. Anybody who likes the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogies and also Solo are not George Lucas fans or supporters.

[@fortunatus1]

Final Lightsaber confrontation: You said that Kylo is good with the force but not as a swordsman. That statement is the opposite of what the film makers were trying to portray here. Yes, Kylo was injured but he was a very good swordsman. It's that he had no control with the force at that time because his emotions were in turmoil after killing his own father. You can see this by comparing him at the beginning of the movie, stopping laser bolts in mid-air, with the end, where he couldn't even move the lightsaber in the snow to his own hand. That's why Finn put up such a good fight and why Rey ultimately beat him. He only had his swordsmanship to rely on. Rey was on the ropes for most of the fight. Rey had her own combat training and experience but won because she had the force on her side and he didn't.

[@manic6030]

A very less young (and naive) post Republic era Anakin said the famous quote "we would be honored if you would join us" in Ep5

[@VerowakReacts]

Anakin seems to have calmed down and learned some manners for that quote

[@sweetnumb]

Ahh man. The last great Star Wars movie. Solo was pretty good as well though, it just had the unfortunate position of being after The Last Jedi so nobody gave it a chance. Though after The force Awakens, Rogue One came out and the exact opposite happened. People were still high from the buzz off of The Force Awakens and somehow almost nobody before RedLetterMedia realized that Rogue One was simply a movie without interesting characters and people only liked it because they've already seen the original trilogy and they know story-wise it has a connection with characters and a story that people DO care about. Anyway, it's frustrating to see all the potential this trilogy could have had, and then somehow there wasn't even an overall outline for the trilogy, it was just one director, then one who wanted to subvert expectations, and then I don't even know what to call episode 9. Hopefully Disney can learn from their mistakes and realize they could actually make way more money by making iconic classics rather than the factory-assembly approach they used with the Marvel movies and keep trying to do with Star Wars. Anyway, overall great Star Wars reactions!

[@VerowakReacts]

Disney seems to have the idea that quantity > quality. It seems to be their focus to make sure a movie is released every year at the minimum. I'm hoping they switch focus and improve the overall quality of their films.

[@pddaawwgg]

No makeup? Gigawoman. You get my sub for not confining to the system. Can't wait to continue watching more of your content (came for obi-wan I think?, but skipped straight to your video section and went straight down for binging).

[@js1423]

Admiral Hux (the redheaded member of the first order) was Bill Weasley in the Deathly Hallows!

[@debravega2453]

"What a disappointment." NGL, this made me LOL.

[@VerowakReacts]

First thing that came to mind 😂

[@bobogus7559]

This was easily the best of the sequels - the second one tries too hard to be different, and the third one tries too hard to undo the previous one. And I can't say this one was great either, since it is basically a rehash of A New Hope with a dash of Return of the Jedi.

[@hargibson18]

Agree to disagree, the 3 movies share common themes and ideas throughout. I think the Last Jedi is the strongest of the trilogy, but all 3 have their strengths (and weaknesses of course, as do all movies).

[@vanlllasky]

@@hargibson18 agreed.

[@VeegovonDOOM]

The second movie killed my inner child and then took a dump on corpse.

[@WLDB]

Pretty much agree. Even though this is beat for best a redo of ANH they did it so well I’m cool with it. Too bad the others didn’t really work.

[@ReySkywalker2]

Nah, TLJ and TROS are better than TFA. TLJ developed the story and characters in amazing ways and TROS ties the saga together and completes all the arcs beautifully and tasteful conclusion.

[@Csaba__]

if i remember correctly this was daisy ridleys first big role. theres a 15-20 second video of her watching the trailer and crying, its really cute and fun. im sure you can find the video if you want, but its crazy how peoples lives change so suddenly. well not suddenly but you know lol

[@amf0078]

Her and John Boyega were in the same boat and both reacted to the trailer and it’s really heartwarming.

[@THEvagabond29]

Its an OK movie in the end, but i think the writing/story is light years better in The Clone wars/Rebels/Bad Batch. Yes its animated, but there is great character development and life lessons imbedded throughout... also they touch on the later books as well as the earlier stories about the Great Hyperspace War (over a thousand years ago) and the nature of the force (a story line by George Lucas himself).

[@joshmarsh230]

Chewie is the quintessential Hufflebuff lol. Fiercely loyal and comes through when you need him most. Been my favorite since I was 5 and I’m 37 now lol

[@VerowakReacts]

Chewie is just so great! He's always there, loyal and just a good friend

[@ronweber1402]

Hufflebuff, hahaha. I don't know if that was a typo or intentional pun but it works. Nice.

[@pwnorbepwned]

When you’re done with the sequels, if you’re at all into reading books, I highly recommend reading Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. It’s the “other” sequel to Return of the Jedi, the “original” sequel from 1991. If you like it, continue with its sequels, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command, and see for yourself if you’d like to continue this other line of Star Wars sequels from there. All in all, the books encompass an additional 40 years of adventures with the characters you know, and the younger characters they pass the torch to.

[@markcunningham6043]

Vader, Empire Strikes Back for thr quote trivia.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes! Vader as a father, wanting to have a chat with his daughter

[@markcunningham6043]

@@VerowakReacts uts important for fathers to meet the guys their daughters date. It was a little weird he brought his buddy with him, but that's why Caser brought along another friend to even things up. "Boba, have you met Chewbacca?"

[@VerowakReacts]

@@markcunningham6043 Vader brought a friend along to entertain Chewie for sure! He didn't want to be rude and just ignore him

[@Csaba__]

at 16:03 loved how you visualized your train of thought your vids are getting better and better i swear :D

[@VerowakReacts]

I'm glad you pointed that out! I want to try to visualize what I'm thinking of if I end up not saying anything lol

[@absher2241]

Trivia question, Vader in ESB cloud city

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes! Family man Vader

[@seantlewis376]

When this came out, everyone was asking the same questions, Who is Rey? Is she a Skywalker? A Kenobi? No spoilers, but just keep watching. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[@abi19gotez]

The trivia quote was Vader at Lando's Cloud City to Han, Leia, and Chewie

[@VerowakReacts]

Yup! He was so polite and nice about it

[@callmeshaggy5166]

A little fun fact, BB-8 is "beeped" by Bill Hader

[@mucksavage84]

The Stormtrooper that let Rey out of the interrogation chamber was Daniel Craig (007) he showed up on set looking for a fun cameo.

[@VerowakReacts]

I read that!! That's so fun having random big name actors have small cameos

[@elphaba5179]

I believe prince something or another (don't remember which one) played a stormtrooper in one of the sequel movies as well.

[@rickardroach9075]

16:04 Exactly, but Disney either didn't watch the previous films or care about their legacy. 🤬

[@briansview2886]

I have a feeling, unlike many others, you're gonna really like the next movie for the most part. My favorite is the last.

[@VerowakReacts]

I hope so. At least I know I'll enjoy some parts for sure

[@callmeshaggy5166]

TLJ is easily my favorite of the sequel trilogy and I'll die on that hill.

[@stalefurset9444]

​@@callmeshaggy5166 That hill is called Lonely Mountain.

[@terryc7142]

Episode VIII does not exist. It is an abomination that must be wiped from all memory. Episode IX rocks.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

@@stalefurset9444 ratio says otherwise. Cope

[@paulrhome6164]

I really have tried to give the sequels a date chance.... I've tried. But to me, this entire movie is summed up in the one line from Solo that I like to thank was a exasperated adlib from Harrison Ford that somehow made it into the movie. "So it's a bigger Death Star?"

[@stalefurset9444]

How was the bigger Death Star supposed to work as a weapon? Did it have unlimited range? Did the planet have a FLT drive? Did they plan to tow an entire planet around the galaxy in hyperspace?

[@TimSedai]

I lol'd @ "he was Han and Leia's kid... what a disappointment" 😅😂

[@frankducky6130]

This movie is heavy on nostalgia and characters, light on story.

[@louiedavis4909]

The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a piece of shit. Kathleen Kennedy and Disney ruin the Star Wars sequel trilogy. When George Lucas sold his company. He gave Disney his treatments of the sequel trilogy and Disney just said Fuck you we're doing it our way. I found out what was George Lucas's version of the sequel trilogy and It would have been way better than what Disney put out. Also, Kathleen Kennedy and James Mangold ruined Indiana Jones 5 movie. Katherine Kennedy is now known as the franchise killer. She ruined the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise. I Hope Disney will lose so much money that they will have no choices to sell Lucas film. Hopefully someone worthy would buy it and get rid of the sequel trilogies. Kathleen Kennedy and all her cronies should be fired. That's why I did not go see Indiana Jones 5 and I will not even bother to see it for free because I am a George Lucas fan and supporter. Because of what Disney did to Star Wars and Lucas film. people are not going to go see Indiana Jones 5. Within a year, Disney lost over a billion dollars because of the several flopped movies. The Little Mermaid Live Action,Elemento,and Indiana Jones 5. There was a rumor that Disney might sell Lucas film. Although it's a rumor I really really hope that it was true. Also in 2019 Disney stock was at $144 a share and drop to $88 a share currently. At the Indiana Jones 5 Hollywood premiere. On stage Steven Spielberg snubbed Kathlyn Kennedy and Frank Marshall her husband. Anybody who likes the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogies and also Solo are not George Lucas fans or supporters.

[@iTakerrr]

Fun fact: The stormtrooper that Rey mind controls is Daniel Craig. He wanted to be in the movie no matter what it was, even as a stormtrooper so they put him in it. Edit: she did indeed know this

[@MadSlantedPowers]

You must have missed the part of the video where she mentioned that he was in it.

[@iTakerrr]

@MadSlantedPowers ah to be fair I commented this as I watched it lol not after the video was over

[@nickperkins8477]

John Williams was nominated this year for scoring Steven Spielberg’s movie The Fabelmans. Williams is 91 years old.

[@nilso3196]

The quote is from Darth Vader in Episode 5 when Lando brings the crew into the dining room

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes! A family gathering (without Luke, unfortunately)

[@nilso3196]

@@VerowakReacts yeah unfortunatley, but at least we got the biggest plot twist in movie history later

[@robertalba4863]

Vader, Empire Strikes Back.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes! He wanted company, that's all

[@robertalba4863]

@@VerowakReacts the only way I got it was through the hand gesture. 😂

[@Giovanni_Gabrielli]

The quote is from Vader in cloud city just after disarming Han! (Episode V)

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes! Right before his nice sit down with people he cares(?) about

[@matthewhunt7665]

The disappointment in a remake of a new hope was absolutely devastating with the huge universe that Star Wars is and it continued for another 2 movies

[@VerowakReacts]

No disappointed from me for this movie.

[@athens_1psvr31]

Answer: Vader after blocking Han’s blasters. Ep. 5 in cloud city when it’s shown Lando double crossed them.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes, correct!!

[@ajmeyers5661]

Darth Vader, in the Empire Strikes Back. Let's go! I really enjoyed the editing, big thumbs up

[@VerowakReacts]

Thank you so much, always worried about the editing! And you're bang on for the quote 😊

[@davidward9737]

These movies dont exist. They were handed a Porsche and turned it into a toaster

[@rogu3rooster]

I never thought it would be possible for a lass to have a crush on a wookie but you've proven me wrong

[@VerowakReacts]

Chewie is just so precious!!!

[@rogu3rooster]

@VerowakReacts he's rather lovable isn't he, so loyal to Han as well

[@williamozdal7442]

I was upset with the fighting of Kylo vs Finn and Rey as well, but over time I’ve come to accept it more because of two facts. The force works in mysterious ways. Ie, aiding Finn and Rey in battle. Less convincing but, there. Secondly, Kylo was hit by that blaster shot from Chewy. So he was ‘injured’, hindering him in battle. I accept this one a little more.

[@blackbenetavo7715]

Lots of people rag on Kylo Ren's performance in the lightsaber fights, but you have to remember, he's gut shot by Chewie's bowcaster, which they already established earlier on is strong enough to blast somebody butt over teakettle, one-shot kill, and he just tanked it with his intestines. It's pretty fair for him to be struggling.

[@louiedavis4909]

The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a piece of shit. Kathleen Kennedy and Disney ruin the Star Wars sequel trilogy. When George Lucas sold his company. He gave Disney his treatments of the sequel trilogy and Disney just said Fuck you we're doing it our way. I found out what was George Lucas's version of the sequel trilogy and It would have been way better than what Disney put out. Also, Kathleen Kennedy and James Mangold ruined Indiana Jones 5 movie. Katherine Kennedy is now known as the franchise killer. She ruined the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise. I Hope Disney will lose so much money that they will have no choices to sell Lucas film. Hopefully someone worthy would buy it and get rid of the sequel trilogies. Kathleen Kennedy and all her cronies should be fired. That's why I did not go see Indiana Jones 5 and I will not even bother to see it for free because I am a George Lucas fan and supporter. Because of what Disney did to Star Wars and Lucas film. people are not going to go see Indiana Jones 5. Within a year, Disney lost over a billion dollars because of the several flopped movies. The Little Mermaid Live Action,Elemento,and Indiana Jones 5. There was a rumor that Disney might sell Lucas film. Although it's a rumor I really really hope that it was true. Also in 2019 Disney stock was at $144 a share and drop to $88 a share currently. At the Indiana Jones 5 Hollywood premiere. On stage Steven Spielberg snubbed Kathlyn Kennedy and Frank Marshall her husband. Anybody who likes the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogies and also Solo are not George Lucas fans or supporters.

[@SteveA308]

Quiz: Vader said we would be honoured in ESB

[@VerowakReacts]

Correct!! He was so polite about it, too!

[@Corndog642]

The reasons Kylo Ren lost that fight with Rey was because he just killed his father and also had been shot by Chewie’s bowcaster. So many people forget all of the guys knocked off their feet by that. I really enjoyed this movie and didn’t mind at all how much of rehash of Episode 4 it was. George Lucas would’ve called it poetry. My only complaint was Chewie walked right past Leia at the end. JJ totally blew that moment.

[@VerowakReacts]

That's the thing that I realized after I thought about it. Kylo Ren was hurt and it does make sense why he didn't do to well. Chewie and Leia not hugging is so stupid. It makes the most sense and it didn't happen!

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

"Isn't it 12 parsec?" ... that's when you know you are definitively into Star Wars 😁

[@VerowakReacts]

14 sounded so weird!!

[@squirtlemasterkenobi178]

Quote trivia "We would be honored if you would join us" Darth Vader to Han Solo and Leia Organa on Bespin - The Empire Strikes Back

[@VerowakReacts]

Good ol' father-daughter meal time!

[@Johnadams20760]

quote. darth vader. empire strikes back on cloud city when the doors open at that big dinner table and han tries to shoot at him

[@VerowakReacts]

Correct!

[@mostvaluableproduction]

Kylo was severely handicapped in the final fight. They showed Chewie's crossbow blowing stormtroopers away earlier in the movie so that we would realize Kylo getting shot would be crippling. He wasn't supposed to be anywhere near 100% during the final battle, and he went against an experienced staff combatant. That was meant to be what balanced the match.

[@louiedavis4909]

The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a piece of shit. Kathleen Kennedy and Disney ruin the Star Wars sequel trilogy. When George Lucas sold his company. He gave Disney his treatments of the sequel trilogy and Disney just said Fuck you we're doing it our way. I found out what was George Lucas's version of the sequel trilogy and It would have been way better than what Disney put out. Also, Kathleen Kennedy and James Mangold ruined Indiana Jones 5 movie. Katherine Kennedy is now known as the franchise killer. She ruined the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise. I Hope Disney will lose so much money that they will have no choices to sell Lucas film. Hopefully someone worthy would buy it and get rid of the sequel trilogies. Kathleen Kennedy and all her cronies should be fired. That's why I did not go see Indiana Jones 5 and I will not even bother to see it for free because I am a George Lucas fan and supporter. Because of what Disney did to Star Wars and Lucas film. people are not going to go see Indiana Jones 5. Within a year, Disney lost over a billion dollars because of the several flopped movies. The Little Mermaid Live Action,Elemento,and Indiana Jones 5. There was a rumor that Disney might sell Lucas film. Although it's a rumor I really really hope that it was true. Also in 2019 Disney stock was at $144 a share and drop to $88 a share currently. At the Indiana Jones 5 Hollywood premiere. On stage Steven Spielberg snubbed Kathlyn Kennedy and Frank Marshall her husband. Anybody who likes the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogies and also Solo are not George Lucas fans or supporters.

[@TheHulk2008]

Star Wars was always about family the good and evil and the balance of all of this. At least the foundation of Star Wars was this and it still proves it is about family.

[@VerowakReacts]

Family really is a main theme in Star Wars and this one has important family ties!

[@chuckhackett4493]

Darth Vader " We would be honored if you would join us" Star Wars Episode 5 The Empire Srikes Back

[@VerowakReacts]

Darth Vader being so nice and polite, yes!

[@nickperkins8477]

“That’s not how The Force works!!” 😂😂 A perfect Harrison Ford growl.

[@felixaltmann8719]

Funny Fact. The Storm Trooper dropping it´s weapon is James Bond/Daniel Craig. He had a Cameo

[@VerowakReacts]

Yeah I read that, that's pretty awesome!

[@nickperkins8477]

“We would be honored if you would join us.”-Darth Vader-The Empire Strikes Back. Vader is taunting Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Princess Leia as part of the ambush in Cloud City.

[@gravedigger8414]

Really loved it when you remembered the 12 parsecs. You are becoming a true Star Wars fan. 🥰 This movie together with Rogue One renewed my love for Star Wars because they look so damn good. They also made me watch Clone Wars, Rebels and all the other good stuff. So no matter how flawed this trilogy turned out in the end this movie will always have a special place in my heart. I really liked Rey and her theme. Still listen to it from time to time.

[@VerowakReacts]

This movie and Rogue One look amazing! I'm really interested to see what the next two look like. I'll have to give Rey's theme a listen, I don't know which one it was

[@matthewtarpley7613]

​​@@VerowakReacts kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5rJm3VrYsuMhbs Rey's Theme

[@timothywhitfield8785]

I LOVE the Rey theme!!!!

[@VerowakReacts]

@@timothywhitfield8785 I have since listened to it and I love it too!

[@VerowakReacts]

@@matthewtarpley7613 Thank you, it's an awesome theme!

[@Radiatron18]

The stormtrooper in the prison scene were Ray is trying to get free the storm trooper was played by Daniel Craig

[@pduidesign]

And now all of us hold our breaths for The Last Jedi reaction. 😱

[@rickardroach9075]

11:30 "That girl!" -- _That Girl_ (1966-1971).

[@briansview2886]

So many miss this so you're not alone. Kylo is probably even more conflicted than Anakin to begin with. So there's that, then he kills his father, but, rather than making him Stronger, it gave him more conflict... Clearly mentioned in the next movie... And Chewy's blaster that threw others twenty feet, seriously injured him, even though he stood his ground. So when he met Rey and Finn, he was severely emotionally and mentally damaged, not to mention he had conflict about Rey also, wanting to train her not kill her. All this hindered his fighting. Even with all that, he was mostly toying with Finn, till Finn struck him. So he ended it quickly at that point. When fighting Rey, he simply didn't want to kill her. It's that simple.

[@friofrost09]

Finn is not been immatricolated as the other stormtroopers of the first order. That's why he has been able to choose and also that's why captain Phasma is much superior to other stormtroopers, she has been enlisted as a teenager by the founder of the first order, General Brendol Hux, father of General Armitage Hux, who is in command now instead of him

[@stackels97]

I love that your guesses at plot possibilities were better ideas than anything they actually came up with for the sequels. 👏👏👏

[@ericstarkey551]

Fact chewie had a rookie life debt because Han saved him from slavery by the empire. Cheque was devastated not only because Han died but he failed to save him and repay his life debt

[@abi19gotez]

Yeah, I was surprised with how well he took it. Maybe chewie understood that the lifedebt was really, at the end, with the principles of the rebellion, at large.

[@ronfehr7899]

Little did you know that you were right on the money when you mentioned in passing that it would be neat if R2-D2 had the remainder of the map to find Luke.

[@VerowakReacts]

It feels like Luke left a trail so he could eventually be found again lol

[@rickardroach9075]

5:54 NAHUM: Alms for the poor, alms for the poor! LAZAR: Here, Reb Nahum, is one kopek. NAHUM: _One_ kopek? Last week you gave me _two_ kopeks! LAZAR: I had a bad week. NAHUM: So, if _you_ had a bad week, why should _I_ suffer? -- _Fiddler on the Roof_ (1971). Highly recommended. RIP Chaim Topol.

[@ScottEJPerez]

hey verowak. I’m a new subscriber but I’ve went through and watched every one of your movie reactions and I honestly can’t wait for your next Star Wars vid. Keep up the good work. much love from california girl.

[@randywebb2100]

The planet at the end, Ahch-To, was filmed in Ireland 🇮🇪. I find it fascinating due to the fact that I actually happen to be of Danish, German, Irish and Norwegian descent. My Great Great Great Grandpa Patrick J Nevin was born in Templemore Ireland, My Great Great Great Grandma Bertha Hansen maiden name Sparby was born in Oslo Norway, my Great Great Great Grandpa Christine Emil Hansen was born in Viborg 🇩🇰, my Great Great Great Grandpa Louis Menke was born in Netschen Germany, my Great Great Great Grandpa Friedrich Boettger was born in Kiel Germany and my Great Great Great Grandma Anna Marie Becker was born in Auben Germany🇩🇪

[@Johnadams20760]

john williams is the GOAT of movie composers. he is today's mozart/beethoven /bach relatively

[@hayatotheninja]

Fun Fact, the Stormtrooper that gets Mind Tricked is Daniel "James Bond" Craig.

[@Kap00rwith2os]

Quote Trivia: The quote is from Darth Vader in Empire Strikes Back 😁

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes! Polite, calm and reasonable Darth Vader

[@Phatooine]

That lightsaber was Anakin's. Then it was Luke's before he lost it at Cloud City when Vader severed his hand. His birth name was Ben Solo. Named after Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi. He changed his named to Kylo Ren when he joined the Knights of Ren.

[@The2ndQuest]

Kylo is a good swordsman, but besides being injured, he was playing with Finn as non-Force users tend to not fair well with lightsabers. But as soon as Finn got a lucky shot in, Kylo immediately shut him down in 1 or 2 swings.

[@mistertwister2000]

I apologize in advance for the amount of arguing about the Sequels you’ll get in your comment section. Especially when you get to the next one . . . :/

[@VerowakReacts]

People can argue, it doesn't affect my thoughts on the movies 😂 It feels like the rest of Star Wars was practice for the comments in the next couple of movies

[@bidwell13]

This episode Peter Mathew started training the new Chewbacca. Peter couldn’t do a whole lot due to bad knees and other health issues so most of Chewy walking around was done by Joonas Suotamo and stationary with some walking was Peter.

[@rickardroach9075]

13:46 Kimble: I didn’t kill my wife. Gerard: I don’t care. -- _The Fugitive_ (1993). Another film starring Harrison Ford in which he's solo.

[@bigbacon9111]

Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader...quotes are fun

[@VerowakReacts]

Quotes ARE fun! I love them :D Darth Vader wanted to get to know his daughter a bit better during that scene

[@_Darth_Vader_]

Myself said it. Come we have cupcakes on the table. Empire Strikes Back baby!!

[@VerowakReacts]

Just a nice father daughter quality bonding time

[@TheWindcrow]

Idk about you Vero, but I love BB and R2's screams and beeps ☺

[@littlebill1138]

I think Kylo Ren was toying with Finn and also Rey. I think there’s something about ego and overconfidence with the dark side. Also he wants to capture Rey, not kill her. Much like Vader went easy on Luke on Cloud City. Honestly, I don’t think Vader ever really went full on hard with Luke, even in Return of the Jedi.

[@VerowakReacts]

The more I think about it after watching it, that's what it feels like for sure. It's interesting how my initial reaction is different than what I eventually settle with once I've had time to think about it :D He didn't want to kill her, so it makes sense to not go all out

[@Csaba__]

yes that dude s the 3 eyed raven also this episode kind of showed the stormtrooper side, at least for this first order. how they abduct people and condition them. sadly they dont really explore this further, but was an interesting idea imo.

[@rickardroach9075]

0:44 Verowak said it in her _The Force Awakens_ reaction.

[@rickardroach9075]

30:40 Luke: There's something familiar about this place -- *Noooo!* No more comments! Enough. Enough now. Mark: Enough. Enough now. -- _Love Actually_ (2003).

[@stalefurset9444]

Oh, hi Mark!

[@C.R.W]

When Leia walked right by Chewbacca, I flipped off the screen. That was the final WTF of that 3 hours.

[@crossbones13]

"So what movie is this from and for bonus points who said it? 'We would be honored if you would join us.' Who said it?" That's easy! It was Marcel Marceau from Mel Brooks' Silent Movie... As a villain, I, too, was disappointed in Kylo Ren and the power disparity between him (a "trained" jedi) and Rey (an untrained newbie). The wound always reopens whenever I see these films...

[@Thylonicus]

I actually like the sequel trilogy. VII, here, I like how it mirrors Luke's journey. She isn't "important" to the universe, any more than some random moisture farmer was. I like how the story mirrors Episode IV. I'm actually a fan of Rey. She was set up like Luke was, to be nothing special, coming from humble origins. That's what makes them both special--that they weren't special. I mean, bog-standard Hero's Journey, but just because it's standard that doesn't make it bad. Fun fact: BB-8 was mostly practical. They actually built a little ball-robot with a thingy sitting on top. I think they only used CGI for things that were physically impossible for the little ball-thing to do. I didn't mind that the First Order was the Empire wearing glasses and a fake moustache, though I didn't think it was all that creative. There just also aren't a whole lot of options for galaxy-spanning evils to fight against. I do kind of wish it was just the Empire, still. I mean, okay, so the Emperor died. So? There were still millions of people in the Empire. I don't buy that all of them simultaneously gave up because Palpatine took a header. Could have just had the Snoke guy mentioned in this movie have risen to take command of the Empire or something. Kylo's lack of skill with a light saber made sense to me; it wasn't one of his primary focuses, so his being imperfect at it is fine. Plus, he's given to unearned arrogance. He likes to play with his enemies, even though he isn't skilled enough for that. It just gives them more opportunities to beat him. Further, you're right. Kylo Ren isn't as strong as Darth Vader. He's a child trying to be like his idol, without understanding how much time his idol spent perfecting his skills. He focused on Darth Vader the image, rather than Darth Vader, the Sith.

[@i.shuuya3231]

Don't listen to me or any other people. You should be able to make up your own mind whether you like the sequels or not. Or even better; what things you do like, and what things you dislike in each of them. Personally, The Last Jedi is my favorite of all of them. I even rank it as amongst the best Star Wars movies ever made. I appreciate that the sequels are very different between each other, not only thematically, but stylistically. Just because they're different, it doesn't mean one is less than the other. If you like a certain type of cinema, TLJ will deeply satisfy you. That movie meant a lot to me when I watched in theaters, and still is a huge source of artistic inspiration. I believe all movies have good and bad things; or things which we like and dislike. But the internet wants to make it seem as we need to think in absolutes ;)

[@VerowakReacts]

I could not agree more! Star Wars movies are not perfect, there are good and bad things about them. Like Episode 2, to me has the worst dialogue and interactions during the romantic scenes, but it has so many great scenes also. I think it's wisest to see the good and bad of movies and not completely hate on them, since there are good things. I've learned that a lot of Star Wars fans have been hating the movies except the originals, which is very interesting. I for sure make up my own mind about the movies. If so listened to others, I would hate the prequels, sequels and some originals too 🤣

[@troysilvester5791]

Solo for, me was great, but just to fill in some blanks. Rogue One fills in many as well, but much better!❤

[@VerowakReacts]

Rogue One was phenomenal and the perfect kind of movie for me! It then let us have Andor, which I can't wait for season2 :D

[@HaroldDominguezhn]

Just saying hello. Since this movie is the gateway of a disaster. I just came to give you a like and hope you bring Clone Wars to KZbin

[@VerowakReacts]

Thank you for commenting despite not liking the movie :D

[@bmw128racer]

BTW, the old guy with Poe at the beginning was actor Max Von Sydow.

[@stalefurset9444]

Which is Matrix level weird, because he was already an old man when he was in The Exorcist (1973).

[@DoctorSeitan]

Actually very excited to see The Last Jedi reaction. This trilogy as a whole is a mess, but individually, each movie has some great things to offer. I think TLJ is great. Sharing that info is likely to get a whole bunch of people who can't accept that opinion, but it did some interesting and new things for Star Wars. Just remember that The Empire Strikes Back got a lot of hate when it came out, and also the prequels were hated to death. Now look at where we are today. Not only do the movies rhyme, but the fandom does too.

[@VerowakReacts]

It feels like we need to wait 10-20 years for the people who grew up with whatever trilogy we're talking about to have a louder voice and the trilogy be regarded as good. The amount of hate in the Star Ward fanbase is unfortunate. I've had so many people tell me to not even watch the prequels because they were so bad. I'm just excited to see ep8 and ep9!

[@DoctorSeitan]

@@VerowakReacts It's best to listen to no one and just see for yourself haha. The fandom is always divided. I mean now people are turning on the most loved show that "saved Star Wars" The Mandalorian just because they liked Andor more now. It's okay to like it all lol.

[@VerowakReacts]

@@DoctorSeitan The amount of hate present in the Star Wars fanbase is pretty insane (and not just the Disney made stuff, but the prequels and originals too!)

[@cbennefield]

Remember that Kylo had been shot by Chewie. He was injured and emotionally a wreck. He was not in the best shape to fight Finn and Rey

[@elphaba5179]

I've ended friendships because of the next movie. I have to question anyone as a human being that likes the next one.

[@arraymac227]

'he's going to be angry if he doesn't get it.' That, is an old story.

[@stanleywiggins5047]

Yea I originally thought Ray is Luke's daughter in the force awakens totally blown away with reality 🤔🤨😉