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  1. Steve

    This tired old narrative again.

    What part of the sequels making the prequels look good do you still not get? Fan edits, expanded universe (now trashed), theories like Jar Jar being a sith, and having all three prequels to look back on at once help them overcome initial negative reaction. Disney’s Star Wars is a soulless cash in that destroys rather than builds and will never be anything else. It isn’t Star Wars.

  2. Bob Wallkerrmann

    Of the original Star Wars (I’m not calling it “A New Hope”) came out today it would have bombed.

    Let it go people. Your childhood wasn’t ruined. Your self expectations and insecurities did that.

  3. J

    The Crazy people who place more value on any of this above it being light entertainment are a sad group. Get outside and have a real life. Jeez

  4. MaPo

    As a 1981 baby, I grew up watching and loving the original trilogy. During the prequels, I supported George Lucas because this was his story. I was disappointed when he wasn’t involved with the sequel trilogy, but I found things I liked about each movie. I actually that I am not into the canon and books, but as a lifelong fan of Star Wars, I love that they are making things for the next generation. My son and I were just talking about how we were both fans. I wish people would look at the heart of things instead of being so nit-picky.

    1. MaPo

      I “admit” that I am not into canon…typo

    2. JJ Oliver

      1982 baby here. Yes the originals are what I grew up seeing as well. I hated the prequels.. but watched them with my wife recently and liked them more than I remembered.
      I agree that people take this way too seriously. They’re adventure stories about space wizards… and the new stuff has a huge amount of younger fans.
      The same with star trek fans freaking out because they’re trying something new to keep the series relevant. If it opens it up to more types of people that can only be a good thing.

      1. Steve

        Any new thing will inherently appeal to younger audiences that weren’t alive when the older thing was released. Keeping the older audience on board is key to success, and Disney Wars utterly failed.

        All they can do is try to gaslight fans from before their buyout. Luke and Leia? You mean Rey. Tatooine? You mean Bakuu. The Empire? You mean the First Order. The Rebellion? you mean the Resistance.

        Disney Wars is a trashy, woke remake of 4-6 primarily intended to undermine the 6 real Star Wars movies.

  5. John

    The beauty is, nostalgia often wins out. This is not necessarily for financial reasons, awards or other considerations. Lucas had a vision, took a gamble and captivated the world. Whole generations were mesmerized and energized.

    Carrying genius forward, however, might not be so easy. The artist is challenged in new ways and may be caught off guard and have to choose between his/her own vision v trying to be commercially successful. Many factors grow beyond his control.

    Disney took over with its own vision but used his framework. To me, that’s putting a different general in front of a different army or company. The way to run it and philosophy is likely very different. If the public loves the new, the new leaders are heroes. If not, total villains and the former is lauded.

    Either way, Lucas is the winner because his vision and dream has life and permanency that will last long after his death. His vision made countless creative ideas come to life. He got paid more money than 99.5 percent of the works could ever hope you see. He broke for himself and raised his daughter. Now, his fans want him back.

  6. Nana

    I keep telling myself some day I’m going to watch these movies. (I’ve never even seen the first one) I’m 62 so I suppose I better start soon….but not today.

    1. Steve

      Watch 4-6, then 1-3 in preferably one sitting or very close together. Skip Disney’s.

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