Disclaimer: This post is of my opinion and those whom I have talked to. I am a huge fan of the Star Wars Films, and in no way mean to be negative. I have great respect for my fellow actors, actresses, writers, and directors who are in the entertainment industry. Mark, Carrie, Harrison, Peter, Anthony, Kenny, and George....Thank you. Forty years ago you brought us all something we can cherish for a life time. Daisy, John, Gwen, Andy, Dom....Good Luck. You're gonna need it and May the Force be with you.
Warning: This has Spoilers!
It had been 10 years since Star Wars Revenge of The Sith had been released. Most had lost all hope of any more movies from this iconic saga. But fans everywhere perked up when they heard Lucasfilms Ltd. was being bought by another company. When it was announced Disney bought Lucasfilms, there was mixed reactions(especially when it was announced Disney would release three more Star Wars movies). Most people were happy for the movies, but rumors flew that Disney would ruin Star Wars due to their reputation for making movies for younger viewers. With the anticipation of the new movie, Disney kept a very tight lid on things. Rumors went around the new movies would be based on the books after Return of the Jedi. In fact, most people expected them to follow the storyline from The Young Jedi Knight novels written by Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. Here is the reality:
It APPEARS in the movie, this is not about Han and Leia Solo's kids, Jacen and Jaina Solo, but rather about their son Ben Solo. In the books written by Kevin J Anderson and his wife, Ben is Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade Skywalker's Child (Named after Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi).
While they get the name of the Solo's Child wrong, they do get a detail right. One of the kids, goes over to the dark side. In the books, Jacen Solo goes to the dark side and is eventually killed by his sister Jaina. In the Movie however, Ben Solo goes over to the Dark Side, leading the newly reformed empire called "The First Order". He goes by Kylo Ren. He is the first Sith shown to not have "Darth" in front of his name in the movies.
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| Ben Solo(AKA Kylo Ren) Leads The First Order
Luckily they were able to get the entire original trilogy cast back. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew. Joining the cast was Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, and Domhnall Gleeson.
Definition of Fandoms: |
the state or condition of being a fan of someone or something.
Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Gwendonline Christie all come from one fandom or another. Andy played Gollum/Smeagol in the Lord of The Rings/The Hobbit. Dohmnall was Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter films, and Gwendoline plays Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones. Throw in Director JJ Abrams who had been directing the Star Trek films since 2009 and we have 4 fandoms grouping into a 5th. HOW could casting have missed that? Then there is the biggest fandom rivalry ever: Star Wars vs Star Trek. JJ has the sci-fi experience of directing films and TV Shows such as Super 8, Alias, and Fringe. In 2009 he directed and produced Star Trek and did the same with Star Trek Into Darkness in 2013. But to direct, produce, write, and have a cameo appearance in the first Star Wars film to be released in a decade? Some would call it a conflict of interest. Especially when he continued producing the newest Star Trek movie(Star Trek Beyond). Whether trying to repair a long standing rivalry, or simply out of ignorance, the first commercial when the new Star Wars Movie opened, was a trailer of Star Trek Beyond. Coincidence?
Deaths: In the books after Return of The Jedi, Chewbacca dies saving the twins. Well in the movies we see a death but it is not Chewbacca....It is our favorite smuggler Han. He attempts to do a "Luke" and bring back his son from the dark side of the force. The attempt is fatal move on Han's part, who took a lightsaber to the abdomen and fell into the abyss. What does that mean for Harrison Ford and his time with the Star Wars saga?
I could go on all day pointing out the differences many fans have witnessed because we(yes I am one of the many people who did)listened to rumors of what it was going to be like and ended up disappointed at the fact it didn't happen. One thing is certain: Disney has lived up to its reputation of catering to the younger viewers. There still was that "kid filter" on Disney and on JJ. Hence why many started a petition for George to do episode 8 and 9. As a huge fan, I can only hope we go up from here.
I did like the movie....from a certain point of view.....I think I can speak for everyone when Harrison and Peter come on the screen for the first time in the trailers, and Harrison says "Chewie, we're home...." it brings a certain feeling to your heart and you feel goosebumps on your skin because we have waited so long to hear those words. "We're Home". And that is exactly where we are when we watch Star Wars. We are home in the Star Wars Galaxy.
My Final Rating for this movie is: 7.5
Deaths: In the books after Return of The Jedi, Chewbacca dies saving the twins. Well in the movies we see a death but it is not Chewbacca....It is our favorite smuggler Han. He attempts to do a "Luke" and bring back his son from the dark side of the force. The attempt is fatal move on Han's part, who took a lightsaber to the abdomen and fell into the abyss. What does that mean for Harrison Ford and his time with the Star Wars saga?
I could go on all day pointing out the differences many fans have witnessed because we(yes I am one of the many people who did)listened to rumors of what it was going to be like and ended up disappointed at the fact it didn't happen. One thing is certain: Disney has lived up to its reputation of catering to the younger viewers. There still was that "kid filter" on Disney and on JJ. Hence why many started a petition for George to do episode 8 and 9. As a huge fan, I can only hope we go up from here.
I did like the movie....from a certain point of view.....I think I can speak for everyone when Harrison and Peter come on the screen for the first time in the trailers, and Harrison says "Chewie, we're home...." it brings a certain feeling to your heart and you feel goosebumps on your skin because we have waited so long to hear those words. "We're Home". And that is exactly where we are when we watch Star Wars. We are home in the Star Wars Galaxy.
My Final Rating for this movie is: 7.5
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