Star Wars *OT* (Off-Topic)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Sunday, July 12, 2015, 16:21 (3428 days ago) @ Cody Miller

I really feel sorry for people around your age, because I think it's particularly difficult for you to understand what made Star Wars special. It's been diluted, copied, and corrupted in so many ways over the years. The vibe I get is that this movie is being made for me by people who loved the original trilogy like I did. I'm excited. I didn't feel that way at first, but everything I've seen is speaking to me. I'm the old guy--why are YOU so cynical?

I am cautiously optimistic. I'm 30. I saw Star Wars for the first time when I was about 5. The early to mid 90s were a time of resurgence for Star Wars, driven in part by some of the excellent books, a some of the stellar Star Wars games by Lucasarts. It's not corrupted; I still have the Original Trilogy and still have them memorized by heart and the memories that go with them.

That being said, more often than not 'by fans, for fans' just doesn't work out. When you're attached it's hard to see things in the bigger picture and stand back. But that's most likely not what's going on here. It's all marketing to convince you that this one will be different.

Cynic! I don't think it's all marketing. I don't think that Harrison Ford quote is just marketing. Sure, actors compliment scripts all the time, but what he said and how he said it had the ring of truth. I think he's being honest.

And I don't think JJ Abrams & co. are ONLY fans. This is more like the scenario where Cody Miller is given 100 mil to make a game, except I don't know if you know how to make a game. I have confidence that JJ Abrams & the people involved know how to make a movie. (I'm not saying they can't screw it up--making good art is hard!)

The bottom line is, though, my interest and excitement would be almost zero if Lucas was involved. Nearly all the negatives of what's happened with the franchise since 1984 I associate with him.

I like being hopeful about things I'm a fan of. Lucas had to really screw up to teach me to not have hope in whatever he does.