As millions of people flock to see The Last Jedi , time to admit it Star Wars it's just not as good anymore.
Yes, I know there is a current tendency to be non-conformist and criticize anything popular.. “I'm tired of Marvel comic shows. The Netflix shows, reviewed and rated by Marvel. Marvel and revised comic book creations are now so popular that four of them have their own shows on Netflix. In this article we review each show and rank them in order of awesomeness. Read more and movies.” “The latest iPhone is a joke..” “Doctor who it's not as good as when David Tennant was in it Who's Online:The Best Doctor Who Episodes Of All Time Who's Online:The Best Doctor Who Episodes Of All Time If you want to get into Doctor Who and enjoy the most important The episodes of the entire televised history of this British institution, begin with the list that we have lovingly prepared for you. Read more ." That attitude annoys me, and I usually avoid doing it. But when it comes to Star Wars , I feel that it is justified.
Star Wars is one of the biggest franchises in the world, and it just shouldn't be. You loyal fans deserve so much better..
Naturally, there was a lot of excitement when it was announced that Star Wars George Lucas would not return with the franchise, but overall, most people thought that was a good thing, especially after the mix-up of Episodes 1-3.
However, Lucas' revelation about why he left the brand tells us a lot about this latest iteration. He disagreed with Disney's vision that it should be "for the fans." He wasn't wrong. The force awakens and Rogue One they were definitely for the fans 10+ Star Wars Fan Movies You Should Watch on YouTube 10+ Star Wars Fan Movies You Should Watch on YouTube Star Wars fan movies tell some of the best stories in the entire Star universe Wars. Space opera fans will love these 10 short films available to watch on YouTube. Read more . And that's an awful storytelling strategy.
Star Wars has become an island franchise that draws heavily on its past, so much so that it has revisited A New Hope expanding on how the Death Star plans were obtained. His next outing is a solo movie about Han, something no one really asked for. It will, however, be lapped by the fans.
Now, you might not consider this a problem because a lot of people have seen the prequels; Even more have enjoyed the original trilogy. It is not stretching the imagination. It's not challenging the old audience or encouraging newcomers. It is not exploring new depths. It is more of the same. Star Wars .
When a movie is considered good because it's the latest installment in a franchise, its individual narrative has failed.
We can forgive The force awakens Now excited about the movies coming back, but in the future that movie will be seen as an unnecessary retread of the same story.
You know the plot, but you know it because so many people have figured it out:The Force Awakens is A new hope .
Okay, so neither narrative is new. It is almost always variations on a theme. We can consult William Shakespeare Top 13 Informative Resources for Studying Shakespeare Top 13 Informative Resources for Studying Shakespeare Find detailed and accurate information on William Shakespeare and his entire work with the help of these fantastic online resources. Read More have to offer More than a way to watch the latest movies. They need to stop competing on "convenience" and start focusing on "experience." That is how. Read more . The circle turns. But that's stripping the graphics down to their core elements:the interesting bits are the frills at the top. Star Wars The latest frills are underwhelming at best.
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Sure, call it homage. It is not. He's falling back into the J.J. stuff. Abrams knows that he is going to check the boxes for the fans. This next trilogy is just A New Hope /The Empire Strikes Back /Return of the Jedi retell for a new generation.
Kylo Ren. What a loser.
I can't think of a less threatening villain. Let's hope they do a Gargamel draft of The Smurfs to increase the tension next time. Kylo is a whiny young man who rebelled against his parents when he was a teenager and never grew up. He is a counterfeit Vader with the same charisma as Adam Sandler..
Captain Phasma had potential. He looks and sounds good, and he's menacing and sinister, and (most importantly for commercial properties) marketable. But what did she do? I honestly don't know because she was on screen for less than two minutes..
Then there's Supreme Leader Snoke, a facsimile of Emperor Palpatine. Only as a projection, he has robbed her of any real presence; this is further hampered by being entirely CGI. How CGI Is Ruining Your Favorite Movies How CGI Is Ruining Your Favorite Movies As much as we marvel at "these new special effects," sometimes they can get in the way of really enjoying a movie. Let's see how CGI is ruining your favorite movies. Read more . It's intriguing, but not scary..
They should have glued Darth Maul back together. Now that's it a bad boy.
Credit where credit is due, Krennic was a solid enough foe in Rogue One . He kept up his screen time just fine, until Vader showed up. It was then that I realized that he had been completely dwarfed. It was then that I realized that he had been waiting for a greater threat to appear..
Phasma and they weren't the only ones seriously underdeveloped. No, the disappointment also extends to the protagonists..
We should have expected this. Star Wars he has a history of not publicizing anyone other than the three main characters. It's understandable:there are only a limited number of hours to tell a story, so not everyone will have an extensive backstory. See how quickly you care Corpsman Dey (John C. Reilly) in Guardians of the Galaxy , and still Star Wars He doesn't allow his actors such fine brushstrokes.
Too many are recorded as "with the resistance" or "at one with the Force," and that is apparently enough.
Qui-Gon Jinn was the last. Mace Windu too. Poe Dameron is the first, and a prime example of characters that have little to no character development. He gets captured, provides Finn with a way to escape, then blows things up.
They have since been modified in other media. The Best Star Wars Books Every Fan Needs To Read The Best Star Wars Books Every Fan Needs To Read . Read More But a franchise shouldn't rely on extended canon to flesh out its backstory. As initially introduced, Jar Jar Binks was more of a character arc than Poe Dameron. How can we invest in these people if we don't know enough to care?
Blood Porgs.
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They were included in The Last Jedi trailer just to get people to tweet “D'AAAWW THEY ARE SO CUTE” AND sell some stuffed toys in time for Christmas. GIFs abounded. Porgs were on the shelf before the movie was released. There is a soft toy, talking cuddly toys, t-shirts, a keyring and a mug. You might even find Star Wars:Chewie and the Porgs sitting under the Christmas tree this year.
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I can forgive him to a certain extent, but I can't help but feel rejected by the related POP bank! vinyl looking from store shelves.
I've mentioned the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) a couple of times already, and that's because it's possibly the closest franchise to Star Wars. . Both are large in scale, have very dedicated fan bases, and have massive releases. Both are also owned by Disney.
But there is one thing the MCU has more than Star Wars. … humour!
Some say it's Marvel's fault, but compare its movies to DC's, which are largely lacking in comedy:the acclaim and commercial success of one vastly outweighs the other. This is because despite the dark stuff, people like to sympathize with the characters. Spider-Man is easier to relate to because he's a bit of a prankster. But not the prankster.
Star Wars It's not completely without laughs, although it's much rarer. K-2SO is an oasis in the middle of a very bleak desert. I don't want Star Wars become Guardians of the Galaxy But some small laughs wouldn't hurt. Smarter humor would be preferable to Porgs too..
Is Finn funny? Not especially. His disbelief may make you smile, but no one gets enough downtime to kick back, chat, and laugh. I can't remember Jyn Erso or Rey laughing at everyone..
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Up to this point, I had invested in the Star Wars universe. Even the prequels added some Star Wars out of order to make everything better. Star Wars out of order to make everything better. There are several different ways to watch the Star Wars movies. So, with people who just discovered this series, we looked at a handful to find the best order to watch them. Read More But we've reached the stage where Star Wars He was better as a movie legend. The official extensions of the brand diminish that icon..
No one is granted a Happily Ever After. These characters deserved the conclusions they got Return of the Jedi . Beyond that, they could live on in our imaginations, and perhaps in comics, books, and other media. 6 Ways You Can Read Star Wars Fan Fiction Online 6 Ways You Can Read Star Wars Fan Fiction Online There are Star Wars fans out there so into George Lucas's masterpiece that they are happy to spend hours writing stories based on the Star Wars universe. Read more . Now they are diminished.
We know that Leia and Han have a troubled relationship, resulting in the whining monster that is Kylo Ren. We know that R2-D2 spent the ages off, essentially dead. And we know that Luke abandoned all his friends to live as a hermit. Everything is disappointing, isn't it?
Han is the cherry on top. [Spoiler Alert!] Kylo Ren had to kill off one of the greatest characters in the fictional universe simply to prove to himself that he wasn't a petulant kid. It was obviously going to happen, but that doesn't mean he should have done it..
Kylo Ren's journey couldn't begin properly until he murdered a childhood hero.
Star Wars It started on the big screen, but it's better if it continues in our imaginations, where characters can fly and the universe is infinite.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars It was special. Now, it's just another movie series to be exploited for all its worth.
I hope the core ideas of it are kept alive for future generations, but let's not compare the recent additions to the original trilogy favorably. The light has gone from this star..
Star Wars he's dead to me, and he should be dead to you too.
Do you agree with my feelings about the new generation of Star Wars? Or do you vehemently disagree, and want to see Disney bring this franchise to the ground? Please let us know in the comments below whether you're giving the thumbs up or taking me to task.
