He's not plagiarizing and NONE of his movies are remakes at all. That's an actually lazy ass criticism that makes ZERO sense when you really think about it. And I can't honestly say any of his films are lousy at all.
5:48 - 6:36 Mr. Abrams. My dad offered me an advice that I treasure to this day. Creativity comes from imitation. Not copy someone else's work entirely, I study it and add my ideas.
This man got me and my friends into movie making when we accidentally walked onto the set of Star Trek years ago. He came up to us and met us and inspired a couple of 10 year olds to pursue something they’d never thought of before. Great guy.
I sincerely hope you're making better films than the destroyer of beloved franchises. The man who will have mystery box and lens flare written on his tombstone 🤦♂️
+JLun Productions He's not directing, true. But he carefully collaborated with Rian Johnson, the new director, and apparently added certain elements into Episode VII that set up for the next film. Abrams was also reported to have said after reading Episode VIII's script, written by Johnson, "It's so good, I wish I were making it." I think it's safe to say it'll be as good, if not better, than Force Awakens.
+Spaghetti He is executive producer for the next starwars. In a way, is more important. Because he supervises everything, and he can watch the movies in a bigger franchize perspective. And i think he caught where the series are going, so better of this way: and we get Johnson, which i think, is gonna do a great job.
All of you who are criticizing JJ Abrams need to grow up. He didn't "ruin" Star Trek, he made it his own and I find that amazing! Just because YOU don't like it, doesn't mean its bad, it just means it's not your kind of film. I look up to JJ Abrams and he is the reason I want to become a film writer and director (Im a high school student. Im the only one in my class who has that dream). If he was a bad director, he wouldn't be where he is today. Plus Star Wars hasn't even come out yet. The trailers haven't even been released and so many of you are already insulting him for it? Does that really seem right? What would you do if everyone criticized your work before you could show your skill? Anyway, what I wanted to comment before I read the negativity.... Great advice. Go out and make a film... Theres what I plan on doing. Its like he said. So many people talk about their dreams but never act on them. The moment I realize my dream I started watching all the behind the scenes videos of my favorite movies, researching how to write screenplays, etc. I want to be like JJ Abrams someday. :)
JJ is a shining example of everything wrong with the world. Star D could you please tell me of an original idea that has come out of that anti christs head
You need to stop being critical and demanding of others for having opinions. See how you don't give two s***s about what I have to say about what you have to say? Who really cares? It's not that serious 😂
his Star Wars already released and both were derivative dull remakes, due to JJ Abrams fault. And before you blame Disney, Star Trek Into Darkness was also a dull derivative remake and it didn't include any of the Star Wars staff or writers... He really messed up all potential for the Sequel Trilogy to tell true Sequels, not derivative remakes that repeat the whole story with slight changes.
For me, I've always wanted to be a director, but my mindset was always, "there are thousands of kids who are just like you who could probably do a way better job, and have more resources to do it so what's the point." But I want to go to film school still! And I'm starting to write a script for a short film that I want to put on TH-cam, so to hear J.J Abrams, who is one of my favorite directors, say that that is the best first step you can take, makes me feel so much more confident.
Hey man, after 4 years you wrote this comment, and i am here asking the same question to myself as you wrote. I am curious to know how and what are you doing now?
JJ rambles on indicating just how much in person as on screen how little he knows about what he is doing, and how bad his movies really are. The guy should be selling real estate, not movies.
The dramatic-arc that results in a series-finale has been mastered by the old school masters of storytelling. Most of the problems of this dilemma comes from the pre-emptive closing of a series before it's been resolved (Lost), or if the concept warrants it, (Seinfeld), or the prolonging of a series that's lost its steam but still looks to take advantage of its following (Dexter). Take into account Dickens or Tolstoy who produced serialized-novels that were broken up into magazine short-stories. Each magazine-article satisfied the subscriber, all the while the completed-novels were considered masterworks. No excuse for protracted-structures...
In 1998 on a Thursday, I and an actor friend of mine walked onto the Amblin' Entertainment lot to go meet Bruce Cohen working on the Flintstones, and in our walk we met many (later to be) well known people, one of them was JJ Abrams who was in the editing room, we then met on the weekend for am late dinner at Spielberg's home on Amalfi drive and he was there again, shy and unassuming - it was a great evening; it wasn't until Cloverfield that I realised it was the same youngster I'd met.
"Yeah you just write a bunch of crap that asks a lot of unanswered questions and you leave it at that. Oh it also helps when you work on an established franchise and rehash the same formula that made it good to begin with."
Star Wars has been a cash grab long before Disney bought it. Are you forgetting all of the toys, video games, books, and expanded universe junk since Jedi was released? Lucas let it all happen and he continued that trend with those godawful prequels.
This guy killed so many movies. He is the only person in the film business who I really hate. Mostly because I saw the new star wars trailer and he is going to kill my most favorite film with his always shaking camera. GRRRRRRRRR
One of the reasons that I was so excited about JJ Coming back for episode IX was the fact that he's one of the only directors to be a star wars fan just like us. He grew up watching the movies, and studying the structure of every scene. The biggest complaint that I've heard about TFA was that it resembled episode IV too much. And in a lot of ways it did. However, I feel like JJ opted for it to be both an homage to the original trilogy that he grew up loving so much, and for it to be his own universe. Not to mention he masterfully used all $300 million of the budget for TFA. For episode IX after The Last Jedi, I really feel like JJ is going to knock us out of the park. We're leaving the age of comic book movies, and entering the age of star wars movies!!!!!!!
Best thing of value he said was right at the end. Like 99% of filmschool is kids talking about how they want to make movies, then the only work they do is the class work. Go make a freaking movie, don't wait for someone to tell you what to do. If you're not producing and constantly learning by doing, you're not going anywhere. You will only be destined for starbucks.
I don't really understand why everyone is saying that J. J Abrams will ruin Star Wars. Um what the hell could the possibly do that could be worse than The Phantom Menace. I seriously feel that all that they could possibly done that would have been stupid was I. That movie. I think J. J Abrams is a good director. I mean there are some parts of his movies I think could have been done better but for the most part I think he's fine.
"Make Your Own Movie!" Reminds me of kids before 2000 who would "Make their own Plays" using their imaginations, so, in a way, without the new high tech affordable equipment available today, kids did make their own movies in their own neighborhoods and schools live on stage. People can check out the old classics on TMC and AMC as they use to make lots of movies with kids - for example, the old classic TV series, The Little Rascals, the kids in some of the series made up their own plays and costumes....movies and plays - one is live, the other on film, but each tells a story.
I dont consider him to be a great director I think he still has a long way to go yet before can start putting him in that box. To be honest I find JJ. Abrams a really good director when hes left to do his OWN idea, whether that be for a movie or tv series. Look at Super 8 a really good movie, with nice nostalgia and just a perfect tribute to Speilberg especially, it was also a nice kind of introduction of Abrams into Hollywood. Where I think Abrams goes wrong is when he is given these great franchises, he just messes arnd with them too much. Abrams seriously knows how to play toward the mainstream audience of today that is, M.I.3 and Star Trek(reboot) are pure examples, in these movies Abrams has managed to simplify and over-stylize classic franchise series. He has made them into basically fun, "pop corn movies". But I fear the way he has made these movies, they will end up as more forgettable in the future, instead of relevant. I think a great director should always strive to make a "Film", NOT a movie. And to make that film not necessarily with one particular audience/demographic in mind, but to purely focus on that story (especially if it is really good original material) only and to just have the guts to go with it. Ridley Scott and Speilberg have always done this, even before them, Kubrick, all the way bk to Hitchcock. These directors have made films not aimed at any particular audience, but just with a vision and put it out there. Abrams trouble is hes too god-damn conscious of what "he thinks" the audience will want to see and appreciate and I just think this is how he ruins franchises. Abrams should be more like Nolan and other directors of today, not as in copy their directing style, ofcourse he has his own, but I mean more that Abrams should actually try thinking up his OWN stories/ideas for a film. If he could start to do this I would respect him alot more as a director.
People give him a lot of flack, and though I agree with some of the criticism, I do believe he's an amazing director for the kind of movies he enjoys. You can just sense the excitement and the understanding of what makes sci-fi like Star Wars the way it is when you watch his films.
what kind shows or movie do you like because lost was both critically acclaimed and popular success and was consistently ranked by critics on their lists of top ten series of all time. while alias was an action-packed weekly adventure that outclassed just about every other show in the genre and was alsso ranked on the list of the greatest show list of all time.
So he actually knows about the lens-flare jokes, and yet he still over uses it. I wish Duncan Jones was doing Star Wars instead of this guy. J.J will make flashy movie but with a thin story
I think Brad Bird would be a better choice personally considering the framework for a type of mega blockbuster script with many interwoven character arcs and story lines centered around a compelling drive for action with a good structure for events in the movie. But I'm actually excited once I saw star trek into darkness, my main problem was an ending emotional scene which I sadly wasn't as moved as I could have been I think J.J Abrams is at least a safe bet.
In Star Trek especially the first one, J.J actually had members of the crew on the bridge of the enterpise with torches to shine into the camera to create flares.
I found it something of a struggle to wade through a recent magazine feature on J.J. Abrams. Everyone obviously loves him, and I’ve no doubt he is delightful, but I can’t summon up much enthusiasm for grab-a-billion movie franchises whose primary function is to hoover up cash. The new Star Trek trailer looks especially grim. How many times have we seen all of that flash-bang-wallop before? Granted, it’s packaged a little differently, it moves a little quicker, but really…
Attention all filmmakers: any time you feel discouraged to get into movie making and wonder if you're good enough, just remind yourself that if an overrated hack like JJ Abrahams can make it, so can you. 😊 Smile and be confident. God bless.
@jedzejku well you may just have unique tastes. I'm just saying that Abrams is very good with building a narrative, and that's evidenced with the successful reception of most of his films. some may call him "mainstream" where you may be more interested in more indie films.
For a college grad, he seems to miss the idea of a central thesis existing in most of his art, instead opting for a string of flashy moments and unfinished thoughts. I don't know if he's aware of all the GOOD he could be doing, instead of just flashing lights in front of our eyes and helping further erode quality writing in Hollywood with gimmicks and narrative tricks. This man is no Spielberg, not by a long shot. Only caring about "tracking characters" and allowing yourself to believe in not understanding your core story's ending (even if it is later changed) doesn't lead to a well developed conclusions, and can damage your brand (looking at you LOST and new Trek films). Is it just me, or do his sentences deviate subject and defy ending themselves? Just like his art.. th-cam.com/video/Wjp4QG1diBk/w-d-xo.html
He can use all the fucking lenses flares he feels like. Such a silly thing for the internet to go wild over. Had he made his movies 15 years ago hardly ANYONE would have said anything about the lenses flares.
I'm not exaggerating in saying this, he's the modern Spielberg. I just can't believe he simplifies the description of the work he does. It can't be that simple. Can't anyone discuss the politics and BS one has to endure when convincing a studio to finance a film?
Isidro Garcia Jes , isidoro . That's an interesting conversation , we know some of the answers but none of the actors/directors/cinematographers will ever discuss this , that is untless they are well in their 80s
+Isidro Garcia Yeah right! He's a talented guy, but all of his movie lack any solid story telling and the climaxes are always a let down. Lost and Fringe gave fans the biggest let down (yes they are TV shows). Lastly, he practically destroyed Star Trek because of his lens flare over kill. Regarding lens flares; Both Star Trek and Star Wars are about the story and the visual. His fucking lens flares are like needles in your eyes every second and every frame.
+Feon Jun The people who thought Lost was a major let down had trouble comprehending the end. That was a great ending to a great series. Abrams is a genius and a great filmmaker. I look up to him as one of the greats.
Feon Jun, You're joking, right? Lost had the best series finale I've ever seen. And besides, he wasn't even involved in lost beyond the Pilot. His climaxes are rarely ever let downs. And if you've ever start to pay attention, you'll realize there are stories in his movies and solid ones too.
The person who will become successful in filmaking is the person who dosnt post things on facebook, dosnt look at others works but their own ( modernly speaking) dosnt match their work with others. but instead, insist their work is as great as they wanted it to be.
These are actually horrible advice on filmmaking and coming from someone like J.J. Abrams. What his essentially saying is that technology and his assuming that almost everyone nowadays has access to this tools. The problem is a camera does not make a movie neither does a software. It's the storytelling it's does old and boring principles that a movie has a beginning, middle and an end. Screenwriting formula like 3 act story structure. Telling a story is the key, words like visual effect and special effect don't make a movie, it enhances the visual storytelling. I don't want to say everything bad, because their is some truth about kids nowadays having access to high-resolution cameras and softwares. "That resources has become democratized" and to be honest I consider to be good thing. More people can get their ideas, visions and stories out there. If you are a filmmaker, you should probably start with by making your own comics. Everything from writing to draw the pages out because then your are not bound by not having the greatest actors or sets. If you have a story to tell but if you cannot draw. You find artists here but remember to pay them well! www.digitalwebbing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101 If you dont have any money and still looking for artist to draw your pages.You can find collaborations www.digitalwebbing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67
Hes not saying that, do you remember the moral from Ratatouille? Not everyone can be a great film maker, but these days a great film maker can come from anywhere
Almost all filmmakers of note have always said that the best thing a filmmaker can do when starting out is to make a movie. I assume that the reason they tend to say this is because their first movies are where they were actually motivated and learning how to get the movie they wanted as best as they could.
I have to admit to not being a particular Abrams fan. He knows how to make movies that make money, though. HOWEVER: I think that he'll do a good job with the new star wars. Everything I've heard on the topic has been generally positive. And there's no way that he can do any worse than the Lucas prequels. We'll just have to see, I guess.
All of the people talking smack on J.J. Abrams are forgetting one crucial thing: though he may not be the biggest of all directors and yes even though he abuses his acclaimed anamorphic lenses, this guy has done wonders and is extremely successful as a director and writer and producer, and that is why Disney has chosen him to direct Star Wars VII. I can't wait to see what he's gonna do with the franchise 2015 come sooner.
Yes, he's not the best filmmaker and yes he hasn't made the best choices. But he is talented and intelligent. I agree with a lot of what he said. On writing the pilot knowing how it's going to end, How I Met Your Mother had that. And many fans feel it was a bad idea to stick to that ending because of how much the characters and their relationships grew and changed.
@@dan_hitchman007 Havent seen that one so maybe its better. And i mean hes not a bad director, just not as good as one would expect from how big he is.
@@darklazerx7913 What makes "The Rock" a better action film, even though it's still pretty silly, is Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. They make the movie.
He is talented AND overrated. But what's cool about the new SW trilogy is that he's only doing the first one, so it's clear that the new SW sandbox is open for play, and I think that's an encouraging sign by Lucasfilm/Disney. Has JJ merited this? Star Trek was slick enough to show the studios he could handle big sci-fi fx event films, Lost was genius, character-driven supernatural story (though he wasn't involved much for the bulk of the series, he's still a co-creator), and Super 8 was fantastic. That movie about a young group of misfits that band together in a common cause and stumble upon something bigger than they could imagine had charming and authentic performances from all its young actors, had a real sense of place, humor and heart, just like...A New Hope! So I say yeah, he deserves it. May the Force be with You, JJ!!!!
I'm 100% for promoting women to power roles like Star wars does ... I feel like women are 100% equal and it's completely fine to slap the fuck out of them or beat on them like they were any other man. I love this new age .... I'm excited as we approach full equality in this new age ))))
"You're already in the top 10% cause you've already written it." - best advice ever
Wow. "It's more important to find what story to tell than to actually learn how to shoot them" -best thing ever
He says that every time he finds a movie he can remake. That's why his movies turn out lousy.
He's not plagiarizing and NONE of his movies are remakes at all. That's an actually lazy ass criticism that makes ZERO sense when you really think about it. And I can't honestly say any of his films are lousy at all.
You killed the Star Trek franchise and the Star Wars franchise. Way to go!!!! 👍
Jar Jar Abrams
Once you notice his nose you can't look away.
Salivating Salamander Thanks! Now i can't stop doing that aswell lol.
Salivating Salamander ugh!
+Salivating Salamander Nooo Why would you do this to me?!!!!!!!!
+Salivating Salamander lol I love your profile pic!! {{{xD xD
+Salivating Salamander His nose looks like butt cheeks... nice
5:48 - 6:36
Mr. Abrams. My dad offered me an advice that I treasure to this day. Creativity comes from imitation. Not copy someone else's work entirely, I study it and add my ideas.
This man got me and my friends into movie making when we accidentally walked onto the set of Star Trek years ago. He came up to us and met us and inspired a couple of 10 year olds to pursue something they’d never thought of before. Great guy.
I sincerely hope you're making better films than the destroyer of beloved franchises.
The man who will have mystery box and lens flare written on his tombstone 🤦♂️
Do you want to make crap with empty mystery boxes too?
The face of a man, a man that has no problem destroying childhoods.
Its a textbook abrahms movie but even worse, not an especially good director.
Thank you J.J. Abrams for making the best Star Wars movie in 30 years. I'm looking forward to the next one.
+Spaghetti He's not directing the next one :/
+JLun Productions He's not directing, true. But he carefully collaborated with Rian Johnson, the new director, and apparently added certain elements into Episode VII that set up for the next film. Abrams was also reported to have said after reading Episode VIII's script, written by Johnson, "It's so good, I wish I were making it."
I think it's safe to say it'll be as good, if not better, than Force Awakens.
yeah thank god for jj abrams man. force awakens is awesome
+Spaghetti He is executive producer for the next starwars. In a way, is more important. Because he supervises everything, and he can watch the movies in a bigger franchize perspective. And i think he caught where the series are going, so better of this way: and we get Johnson, which i think, is gonna do a great job.
Spaghetti: Ohh, if only J.J. had directed Episode 8.
All of you who are criticizing JJ Abrams need to grow up. He didn't "ruin" Star Trek, he made it his own and I find that amazing! Just because YOU don't like it, doesn't mean its bad, it just means it's not your kind of film.
I look up to JJ Abrams and he is the reason I want to become a film writer and director (Im a high school student. Im the only one in my class who has that dream). If he was a bad director, he wouldn't be where he is today. Plus Star Wars hasn't even come out yet. The trailers haven't even been released and so many of you are already insulting him for it? Does that really seem right? What would you do if everyone criticized your work before you could show your skill?
Anyway, what I wanted to comment before I read the negativity.... Great advice. Go out and make a film... Theres what I plan on doing. Its like he said. So many people talk about their dreams but never act on them. The moment I realize my dream I started watching all the behind the scenes videos of my favorite movies, researching how to write screenplays, etc. I want to be like JJ Abrams someday. :)
JJ is a shining example of everything wrong with the world. Star D could you please tell me of an original idea that has come out of that anti christs head
@@Cloudus91 he ruined star wars too dont forget 😡😡
You need to stop being critical and demanding of others for having opinions. See how you don't give two s***s about what I have to say about what you have to say? Who really cares? It's not that serious 😂
his Star Wars already released and both were derivative dull remakes, due to JJ Abrams fault. And before you blame Disney, Star Trek Into Darkness was also a dull derivative remake and it didn't include any of the Star Wars staff or writers... He really messed up all potential for the Sequel Trilogy to tell true Sequels, not derivative remakes that repeat the whole story with slight changes.
J.J. Abrams is right. Don't just talk about writing a screenplay actually write it.
If you have a legit contract with the company that owns the rights to the story then there is nothing to worry about.
I have to agree to that one
I'll do it tommorow.
EsechavaHD JJ was the perfect director for Star Wars..you must be clueless..jj is awesome
Unless of course it's on par with JJ's writing. Then the world is better off if you just don't.
For me, I've always wanted to be a director, but my mindset was always, "there are thousands of kids who are just like you who could probably do a way better job, and have more resources to do it so what's the point." But I want to go to film school still! And I'm starting to write a script for a short film that I want to put on TH-cam, so to hear J.J Abrams, who is one of my favorite directors, say that that is the best first step you can take, makes me feel so much more confident.
Tip 1 don’t copy other people’s stories
Tip 2 world build
Tip 3 don’t make Mary Sues or Gary stues
Tip 4 develop characters in a way that makes sense.
Hey man, after 4 years you wrote this comment, and i am here asking the same question to myself as you wrote. I am curious to know how and what are you doing now?
Himanshu Gautam just icing tips to be a good writer, it’s everything JJ did wrong
@@Rounderyathecruel good to hear that man, best of luck for whatever you do.
@@himanshugautam3224 hey there, are you an aspiring filmmaker yourself? Please reply if you see this!
JJ rambles on indicating just how much in person as on screen how little he knows about what he is doing, and how bad his movies really are. The guy should be selling real estate, not movies.
This comment section:
95% comments about his nose
4% comments about his filmmaking abilities
1% comments by actual amateur filmmakers
Jake I’m gonna say, 40% film making ability, 10% nose, 3% comments by actual amateur filmmakers, then 47% complaining about lens flare.
The dramatic-arc that results in a series-finale has been mastered by the old school masters of storytelling. Most of the problems of this dilemma comes from the pre-emptive closing of a series before it's been resolved (Lost), or if the concept warrants it, (Seinfeld), or the prolonging of a series that's lost its steam but still looks to take advantage of its following (Dexter). Take into account Dickens or Tolstoy who produced serialized-novels that were broken up into magazine short-stories. Each magazine-article satisfied the subscriber, all the while the completed-novels were considered masterworks. No excuse for protracted-structures...
"You're already in the top 10 percent because you have actually written it." Nice.
Well time to write a screenplay!
did you write it yet?
Did u write it yet?
Did you write it yet?
Did you write it yet?
@@Renecide Nope. Dream is still alive but it's on life support.
All style, sod all substance
thanks jj, force awakens was amazing. hope the next director is as good... back to the tension and apprehension i guess.
It had some narrative problems
It was a fucking bad copy of A New Hope what
In 1998 on a Thursday, I and an actor friend of mine walked onto the Amblin' Entertainment lot to go meet Bruce Cohen working on the Flintstones, and in our walk we met many (later to be) well known people, one of them was JJ Abrams who was in the editing room, we then met on the weekend for am late dinner at Spielberg's home on Amalfi drive and he was there again, shy and unassuming - it was a great evening; it wasn't until Cloverfield that I realised it was the same youngster I'd met.
I' a question: J.J, ever thought about making a film with an actual decent original plot?
How does it feel ruining the two most beloved science fiction movie trilogies of all time ?
Just noticed recently he co-wrote Taking Care of Business at 24. I love that 80s movie!!!
I am in the process of getting an hvx200. J.J. is an inspiration to me. I cant wait to finally put my scripts to screen. Thank You J.J.
I can´t help it. JJ Abrams always reminds me of the director - or rather: the caricature of an director - from "Mulholland Drive"
In terms of looks yes, in terms of personality he reminds me more of tarantino.
Those last couple of seconds had the best advice. Don't talk about being a filmmaker, actually do it!
Please, tell us more about deep, character driven stories like Mission Impossible III or Armageddon, two of your greatest filims.
You obviously have no idea how long it takes to do computer graphics and sound and editing or post production in general.
Some of the most valuable advice I have ever received on making films. Wow, mind is blown.
I couldn't do a better lizard imitation if I wanted to but JJ makes it look so easy, at 2:57!
"Yeah you just write a bunch of crap that asks a lot of unanswered questions and you leave it at that. Oh it also helps when you work on an established franchise and rehash the same formula that made it good to begin with."
already in the top ten..... keep it up guys want to see your guys movie... we all are here to create and learn.
Thank you JJ Abrams.
Thank you, JJ Abrams for helping to DESTROY Hollywood. We'll never see anything worth watching from that town again.
EsechavaHD
In 2001, he helped with Joyride, a remake of The Hitcher (1986).
Dude have you even seen 'Lost' or 'ALIAS'? How can you possibly say there's no originality in this guy?
J Productions
Abrams says he had no input on LOST. He only directed the pilot.
Star Wars has been a cash grab long before Disney bought it. Are you forgetting all of the toys, video games, books, and expanded universe junk since Jedi was released? Lucas let it all happen and he continued that trend with those godawful prequels.
This guy killed so many movies. He is the only person in the film business who I really hate. Mostly because I saw the new star wars trailer and he is going to kill my most favorite film with his always shaking camera. GRRRRRRRRR
Jar Jar Abrams should be arrested for malpractice on Star Wars and the rebooted Star Trek.
Thankyou j.j Abrams for fringe !!!!
"No one who knows exactly how the end of a series is gonna play when they make the pilot." The ending to Lost explained in one sentence.
Clearly bad advice. An amazing storyteller has it planned out.
One of the reasons that I was so excited about JJ Coming back for episode IX was the fact that he's one of the only directors to be a star wars fan just like us. He grew up watching the movies, and studying the structure of every scene.
The biggest complaint that I've heard about TFA was that it resembled episode IV too much. And in a lot of ways it did. However, I feel like JJ opted for it to be both an homage to the original trilogy that he grew up loving so much, and for it to be his own universe. Not to mention he masterfully used all $300 million of the budget for TFA.
For episode IX after The Last Jedi, I really feel like JJ is going to knock us out of the park.
We're leaving the age of comic book movies, and entering the age of star wars movies!!!!!!!
What an optimistic comment….
Ironically, Star Wars Rise of Skywalker turned out to be one of the worst films of all time. Every TV show of Star Wars has been received better too.
@@rosvel92 Because Jar Jar was forced to finish a story what he never did before because he is unable to do it.
Best thing of value he said was right at the end. Like 99% of filmschool is kids talking about how they want to make movies, then the only work they do is the class work. Go make a freaking movie, don't wait for someone to tell you what to do. If you're not producing and constantly learning by doing, you're not going anywhere. You will only be destined for starbucks.
JJ Abrams use of lens flare is a style.
Let me save you ten minutes. The answer is lens flares and rip off better filmmakers.
the mistery box is... why is he a guru?
I'm sorry but the quality of this video is absolutely incredible, does anyone know what camera they used for this?
Bless J.J. Abrams. Carrying on Spielberg's legacy and improving on it. That makes me very happy.
Improving WHAT?. HA! Nice one!
Have you seen any of the things he made? Care to point out the improvement?
0x777 how on earth he IMPROVED Spielberg’s legacy?????. Spielberg is Spielberg! And Abrams is Abrams!!!! PERIOD! Go home
@@sauronbaggins1833 Dude, I was replying to the original poster, not you. In case you didn't notice it, we ask the same question.
0x777 well shit!. I did not see that. I’m sorry!
his father advice is really helpful d
best take away. get actual shit done.
+mang kanor I guess that explains why his movies are shit
JarJar Abrams people like eating shit I guess.
mang kanor
Unfortunately yes, ever been to McDonalds?
Shooter McGaven had pieces for breakfast.
He's the Remake King. No originality necessary.
I don't really understand why everyone is saying that J. J Abrams will ruin Star Wars. Um what the hell could the possibly do that could be worse than The Phantom Menace. I seriously feel that all that they could possibly done that would have been stupid was I. That movie. I think J. J Abrams is a good director. I mean there are some parts of his movies I think could have been done better but for the most part I think he's fine.
I like the guy. He's very honest and takes critique seriously.
Not everyone can be satisfied with a movie you know. We all have different tastes.
that finally bit really hit home
"Make Your Own Movie!" Reminds me of kids before 2000 who would "Make their own Plays" using their imaginations, so, in a way, without the new high tech affordable equipment available today, kids did make their own movies in their own neighborhoods and schools live on stage. People can check out the old classics on TMC and AMC as they use to make lots of movies with kids - for example, the old classic TV series, The Little Rascals, the kids in some of the series made up their own plays and costumes....movies and plays - one is live, the other on film, but each tells a story.
Trek one was a friggin great ride.
i like JJ style
I dont consider him to be a great director I think he still has a long way to go yet before can start putting him in that box. To be honest I find JJ. Abrams a really good director when hes left to do his OWN idea, whether that be for a movie or tv series. Look at Super 8 a really good movie, with nice nostalgia and just a perfect tribute to Speilberg especially, it was also a nice kind of introduction of Abrams into Hollywood.
Where I think Abrams goes wrong is when he is given these great franchises, he just messes arnd with them too much. Abrams seriously knows how to play toward the mainstream audience of today that is, M.I.3 and Star Trek(reboot) are pure examples, in these movies Abrams has managed to simplify and over-stylize classic franchise series. He has made them into basically fun, "pop corn movies". But I fear the way he has made these movies, they will end up as more forgettable in the future, instead of relevant.
I think a great director should always strive to make a "Film", NOT a movie. And to make that film not necessarily with one particular audience/demographic in mind, but to purely focus on that story (especially if it is really good original material) only and to just have the guts to go with it. Ridley Scott and Speilberg have always done this, even before them, Kubrick, all the way bk to Hitchcock. These directors have made films not aimed at any particular audience, but just with a vision and put it out there.
Abrams trouble is hes too god-damn conscious of what "he thinks" the audience will want to see and appreciate and I just think this is how he ruins franchises. Abrams should be more like Nolan and other directors of today, not as in copy their directing style, ofcourse he has his own, but I mean more that Abrams should actually try thinking up his OWN stories/ideas for a film. If he could start to do this I would respect him alot more as a director.
That is up to you to find out.
People give him a lot of flack, and though I agree with some of the criticism, I do believe he's an amazing director for the kind of movies he enjoys. You can just sense the excitement and the understanding of what makes sci-fi like Star Wars the way it is when you watch his films.
what kind shows or movie do you like because lost was both critically acclaimed and popular success and was consistently ranked by critics on their lists of top ten series of all time. while alias was an action-packed weekly adventure that outclassed just about every other show in the genre and was alsso ranked on the list of the greatest show list of all time.
And your point is? He might have gotten into the business that way but he is lasting because he has talent, whether you appreciate it or not.
One of the greatest directors of our time.
He made the worst Star Trek and worst Star Wars ever.
I don't see why everyone in these comments thinks he's the best director. As much as I like J.J abrams, Steven Spielberg will always be the best.
Bad Reboot... Empty Mystery boxes != story telling.
He is going to do awesome things with Star Wars Episode VII. 2015 can't come any sooner.
So he actually knows about the lens-flare jokes, and yet he still over uses it. I wish Duncan Jones was doing Star Wars instead of this guy. J.J will make flashy movie but with a thin story
I think Brad Bird would be a better choice personally considering the framework for a type of mega blockbuster script with many interwoven character arcs and story lines centered around a compelling drive for action with a good structure for events in the movie. But I'm actually excited once I saw star trek into darkness, my main problem was an ending emotional scene which I sadly wasn't as moved as I could have been I think J.J Abrams is at least a safe bet.
I feel that Star Wars is just going to be a nostalgia fest. That like you said with be really speak and clean.
In Star Trek especially the first one, J.J actually had members of the crew on the bridge of the enterpise with torches to shine into the camera to create flares.
RyanGiggsOBE Duncan Jones is a lightweight!
I found it something of a struggle to wade through a recent magazine feature on J.J. Abrams. Everyone obviously loves him, and I’ve no doubt he is delightful, but I can’t summon up much enthusiasm for grab-a-billion movie franchises whose primary function is to hoover up cash. The new Star Trek trailer looks especially grim. How many times have we seen all of that flash-bang-wallop before? Granted, it’s packaged a little differently, it moves a little quicker, but really…
A great Director, very inspiring!
JJ Abrams rocks!
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@@Max_motivation62 I`m starting to agree. But I still like him somehow.
guys an inspiration
It would be nice if you just ask the questions.
Nice video! Thanks for making it. :)
Attention all filmmakers: any time you feel discouraged to get into movie making and wonder if you're good enough, just remind yourself that if an overrated hack like JJ Abrahams can make it, so can you. 😊 Smile and be confident. God bless.
You first start with a $250million budget, then you can go on to become a successful movie director.
Great advice. He's talented and smart enough to make some extraordinary movies and tv shows in the next few decades.
This man pretty much fucked up 3 of the most beloved and recognized franchises on the planet in a row
me to ))))) man that noise
best director
Great advice!
@jedzejku well you may just have unique tastes. I'm just saying that Abrams is very good with building a narrative, and that's evidenced with the successful reception of most of his films. some may call him "mainstream" where you may be more interested in more indie films.
For a college grad, he seems to miss the idea of a central thesis existing in most of his art, instead opting for a string of flashy moments and unfinished thoughts. I don't know if he's aware of all the GOOD he could be doing, instead of just flashing lights in front of our eyes and helping further erode quality writing in Hollywood with gimmicks and narrative tricks. This man is no Spielberg, not by a long shot.
Only caring about "tracking characters" and allowing yourself to believe in not understanding your core story's ending (even if it is later changed) doesn't lead to a well developed conclusions, and can damage your brand (looking at you LOST and new Trek films).
Is it just me, or do his sentences deviate subject and defy ending themselves? Just like his art.. th-cam.com/video/Wjp4QG1diBk/w-d-xo.html
lol he's doing just fine, bud.
So now we get to compare everything you just said to Rian Johnson.
Damon was in charge of Lost.. not JJ.
He can use all the fucking lenses flares he feels like. Such a silly thing for the internet to go wild over. Had he made his movies 15 years ago hardly ANYONE would have said anything about the lenses flares.
If the main thing people are bitching about is his use of lens flare, then he's probably doing something right
Ryan Hall I joke about JJ using lens flares, but I don't look at it in a negative way. Personally, I like the lens flares...
Joseph Quillen he apologized for the overuse of lenses flares and even his wife thought he got carried away with the effects.
I'm not exaggerating in saying this, he's the modern Spielberg. I just can't believe he simplifies the description of the work he does. It can't be that simple.
Can't anyone discuss the politics and BS one has to endure when convincing a studio to finance a film?
Isidro Garcia Jes , isidoro . That's an interesting conversation , we know some of the answers but none of the actors/directors/cinematographers will ever discuss this , that is untless they are well in their 80s
+Isidro Garcia Yeah right! He's a talented guy, but all of his movie lack any solid story telling and the climaxes are always a let down. Lost and Fringe gave fans the biggest let down (yes they are TV shows). Lastly, he practically destroyed Star Trek because of his lens flare over kill.
Regarding lens flares; Both Star Trek and Star Wars are about the story and the visual. His fucking lens flares are like needles in your eyes every second and every frame.
+Feon Jun The people who thought Lost was a major let down had trouble comprehending the end. That was a great ending to a great series. Abrams is a genius and a great filmmaker. I look up to him as one of the greats.
Feon Jun,
You're joking, right? Lost had the best series finale I've ever seen. And besides, he wasn't even involved in lost beyond the Pilot. His climaxes are rarely ever let downs. And if you've ever start to pay attention, you'll realize there are stories in his movies and solid ones too.
Keyword, here, being 'great'.
The person who will become successful in filmaking is the person who dosnt post things on facebook, dosnt look at others works but their own ( modernly speaking) dosnt match their work with others. but instead, insist their work is as great as they wanted it to be.
These are actually horrible advice on filmmaking and coming from someone like J.J. Abrams. What his essentially saying is that technology and his assuming that almost everyone nowadays has access to this tools. The problem is a camera does not make a movie neither does a software.
It's the storytelling it's does old and boring principles that a movie has a beginning, middle and an end. Screenwriting formula like 3 act story structure. Telling a story is the key, words like visual effect and special effect don't make a movie, it enhances the visual storytelling.
I don't want to say everything bad, because their is some truth about kids nowadays having access to high-resolution cameras and softwares. "That resources has become democratized" and to be honest I consider to be good thing. More people can get their ideas, visions and stories out there.
If you are a filmmaker, you should probably start with by making your own comics. Everything from writing to draw the pages out because then your are not bound by not having the greatest actors or sets. If you have a story to tell but if you cannot draw. You find artists here but remember to pay them well! www.digitalwebbing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101
If you dont have any money and still looking for artist to draw your pages.You can find collaborations www.digitalwebbing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67
Hes not saying that, do you remember the moral from Ratatouille? Not everyone can be a great film maker, but these days a great film maker can come from anywhere
he's not trying to educate you or anyone else, he is simply talking about his own personal experiences in the business.
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Almost all filmmakers of note have always said that the best thing a filmmaker can do when starting out is to make a movie. I assume that the reason they tend to say this is because their first movies are where they were actually motivated and learning how to get the movie they wanted as best as they could.
Great video...lots of advice for directing and writing. Thanks!
I have to admit to not being a particular Abrams fan. He knows how to make movies that make money, though.
HOWEVER: I think that he'll do a good job with the new star wars. Everything I've heard on the topic has been generally positive. And there's no way that he can do any worse than the Lucas prequels.
We'll just have to see, I guess.
I guess we unfortunately got to see...but at least he made the prequels look good! ? haha
All of the people talking smack on J.J. Abrams are forgetting one crucial thing: though he may not be the biggest of all directors and yes even though he abuses his acclaimed anamorphic lenses, this guy has done wonders and is extremely successful as a director and writer and producer, and that is why Disney has chosen him to direct Star Wars VII. I can't wait to see what he's gonna do with the franchise 2015 come sooner.
name you top 5 shows i wanna see what you consider to be good tv or well written showes.
This just reaffirms that JJ Abrams needs to direct Animorphs the movie.
Yes, he's not the best filmmaker and yes he hasn't made the best choices. But he is talented and intelligent. I agree with a lot of what he said. On writing the pilot knowing how it's going to end, How I Met Your Mother had that. And many fans feel it was a bad idea to stick to that ending because of how much the characters and their relationships grew and changed.
He's the Michael Bay of lens flares. :)
Michael bay makes much better movies.
@@darklazerx7913 I only like "The Rock." The rest are average to junk food. I really don't like any of JJ's films.
@@dan_hitchman007 Havent seen that one so maybe its better. And i mean hes not a bad director, just not as good as one would expect from how big he is.
@@darklazerx7913 What makes "The Rock" a better action film, even though it's still pretty silly, is Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. They make the movie.
True, I can see how Fringe can be seen to be born from The X-Files but they are very different shows in their over all goals and ideology.
Very interesting advice to new filmmakers..
"JJ Abrams: On Filmmaking": The title of this vid is a joke.
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The guy who makes my kind of films.
Need to watch Super 8.
He is talented AND overrated. But what's cool about the new SW trilogy is that he's only doing the first one, so it's clear that the new SW sandbox is open for play, and I think that's an encouraging sign by Lucasfilm/Disney. Has JJ merited this? Star Trek was slick enough to show the studios he could handle big sci-fi fx event films, Lost was genius, character-driven supernatural story (though he wasn't involved much for the bulk of the series, he's still a co-creator), and Super 8 was fantastic. That movie about a young group of misfits that band together in a common cause and stumble upon something bigger than they could imagine had charming and authentic performances from all its young actors, had a real sense of place, humor and heart, just like...A New Hope!
So I say yeah, he deserves it. May the Force be with You, JJ!!!!
Nice lighting change lol
I'm 100% for promoting women to power roles like Star wars does ... I feel like women are 100% equal and it's completely fine to slap the fuck out of them or beat on them like they were any other man. I love this new age .... I'm excited as we approach full equality in this new age ))))
My Hero and inspiration as a filmmaker! Just wait for my name "Micah Mahaffey" to hopefully be one day Directing a movie produced by J.J Abrams! :)
I met him a while ago...very personal and genuine.
Take the good information and being polite on what someone doesn't agree with is the only way to go.....
It's called "Final Draft" people. It's easy.