My favorite movie ever. I was from the time period of super 8 movie making and what fun we had making them !! JJ is definitely one of my favorite storytellers and directors !!
Great interview! Thanks for asking informed and unique questions. Could tell it was a very exciting moment for you and you stepped up to the plate and nailed it! Congrats!
He never said he didn’t have a plan for the trilogy, nor did he say he wish he had one. I think he had a plan for all three films, but then Lucasfilm let Rian do his own thing, and Episode IX was an amalgam of his initial plan and new ideas.
I agree. I think JJ came on to start the trilogy and set up some plot threads, then Rian was given free rein and did whatever he wanted, then JJ was asked to come back and pick up the pieces. There are a number of people I’d blame for how disjointed the trilogy is before blaming JJ. I think on both of his films, he did what he thought would be best for the series as a whole (whether or not you agree with his choices), whereas Rian seemed to only care about what was best for his one film.
Honestly, I thought he was a perfect fit for Star Wars when he directed The Force Awakens. Now that is my favourite Abrams film bar none! It's perfectly paced; the action scenes are exciting, well shot, intense, and well thought out; it pays homage to the Original Trilogy whilst adding a new style to the franchise; the new characters were introduced fantastically, especially Rey; it introduces some new interesting ideas, like Finn being a Stormtrooper, as well as Rey's parents; and in my opinion, is way better executed than any of the Prequel Trilogy films combined.
Such a bad, bad, bad, bad filmmaker - so much so that he shouldnt be named "film-maker". He is simply a gun-for-hire with nothing but a big mouth and a whole lot of copycat attitude. Abrahms has ZERO originality in him. None of his movies stand the test of time and they all contain ripoffs of great filmmaking by true artists. Throw some money at him, and he will do what ever you want - no matter how bad it gets.
Yeah, well you know you're not the only one whose opinion truly matters. Also, you're comparing him to someone like M. Night Shyamalan or Michael Bay in terms of quality. To be honest with you mate, I would rather watch Star Trek Into Darkness over and over and over again, than sit though a whole Transformers film over and over and over again.
Super 8 was such a cool movie
Super 8 is J.J. Abrams' best film.
Agreed. Also my favorite movie made by Abrams himself.💯
My favorite movie ever. I was from the time period of super 8 movie making and what fun we had making them !! JJ is definitely one of my favorite storytellers and directors !!
Super 8 was such a masterpiece
Disney and star wars really ruined his reputation but this man really puts heart into his projects from mission impossible, Star Trek to this
Exactly
No his Star Wars movies are fantastics.
Ruined his reputation?? He works CONSTANTLY and everyone wants to work with him.
I think he's doing fine.
Great interview! Thanks for asking informed and unique questions. Could tell it was a very exciting moment for you and you stepped up to the plate and nailed it! Congrats!
one of the Filmmakers I love the most is always going to love it
yeah i really love him too
He never said he didn’t have a plan for the trilogy, nor did he say he wish he had one. I think he had a plan for all three films, but then Lucasfilm let Rian do his own thing, and Episode IX was an amalgam of his initial plan and new ideas.
I agree. I think JJ came on to start the trilogy and set up some plot threads, then Rian was given free rein and did whatever he wanted, then JJ was asked to come back and pick up the pieces. There are a number of people I’d blame for how disjointed the trilogy is before blaming JJ. I think on both of his films, he did what he thought would be best for the series as a whole (whether or not you agree with his choices), whereas Rian seemed to only care about what was best for his one film.
@@ShawHortonMusic I was in complete agreement with you until the very end. We still agree mostly though :)
I'm gonna say this, and I know you're not gonna like it. I think The Force Awakens is the best Star Wars film since The Empire Strikes Back.
@@FrazerEddy it’s my third favorite.
@@johngrayson9218What's your list of best J.J. Abrams films?
Honestly, I thought he was a perfect fit for Star Wars when he directed The Force Awakens. Now that is my favourite Abrams film bar none! It's perfectly paced; the action scenes are exciting, well shot, intense, and well thought out; it pays homage to the Original Trilogy whilst adding a new style to the franchise; the new characters were introduced fantastically, especially Rey; it introduces some new interesting ideas, like Finn being a Stormtrooper, as well as Rey's parents; and in my opinion, is way better executed than any of the Prequel Trilogy films combined.
The last time I was genuinely excited for an original movie.
ASOME.
An excellent example of style with zero substance
Such a bad, bad, bad, bad filmmaker - so much so that he shouldnt be named "film-maker". He is simply a gun-for-hire with nothing but a big mouth and a whole lot of copycat attitude. Abrahms has ZERO originality in him. None of his movies stand the test of time and they all contain ripoffs of great filmmaking by true artists. Throw some money at him, and he will do what ever you want - no matter how bad it gets.
Yeah, well you know you're not the only one whose opinion truly matters. Also, you're comparing him to someone like M. Night Shyamalan or Michael Bay in terms of quality. To be honest with you mate, I would rather watch Star Trek Into Darkness over and over and over again, than sit though a whole Transformers film over and over and over again.