This article contains spoilers forStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
But youve probably all seen it by now, right?
BecauseRogue Oneisnt a sequel toThe Force Awakens, does anyone actually care?
More specifically, doesRogue Onehave an identity crisis?
Instead, like Luke, Leia, and Han before them, they are heroes because they are heroic.
Its anotherStar Warsmovie with a female lead!
Thats good, right?
Well, superficially, Id say it is good.
But, that wont mean some of those movies arent way better than others.
So, why else would someone be excited aboutRogue One?
WithRogue One, we get to go with soldiers on the ground.
The fact we have the opportunity to get that sort of variety now; I think thats tremendously exciting.
I dont think it will actually be as risky and experimental as were led to believe.
Arent these elements the most played-out aspects ofStar Warsto begin with?
Experimentation or newness within an established fictional universe frequently leads creators down the prequel route.
For its first three seasons, the show wasntStar Trek: Enteprise, but just Enterprise.
The old Ewok movies are like this, too!
NoStar Warslogos in sight!
You cant imagine this kind of thing happening now.
violence, killing, faux-grittiness, and Darth Vader.
While Im at it: who actually wants to see a young Han Solo movie?
I am all aboutThe Force Awakensand cannot wait forEpisode VIII, and eventually,Episode IX.
And thats because, with these films,Star Warsis finally looking forward, not backward.
As a MacGuffin inA New Hope, the Death Star plans work, but only barely.
If we focus on them again, their inherent silliness only becomes more manifest.
But now, theres design flaw in this entertainment juggernaut.
He lives in New York City.
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