I've never seen a single Star Wars movie in my entire life.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
I've never seen a single Star Wars movie in my entire life.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
Same reason like football: it's entertaining and you watch it with friends and family.
Talked to a guy last week who is a big Star Wars fan. I asked him when he was seeing the new one, and his reply was "Not sure yet. My brother is in the Air Force, stationed in Texas, and he's coming home and we always see Star Wars together. He's my date to every Star Wars."
though I've never seen the last ones that were released. I've only seen the first (middle) three.
Not sure I understand grown adults dressing up like star wars characters, waving their light sabers around and/or waiting in line to see a movie packed with fellow man-children. As if this stuff is reality and these characters have some bearing on their lives. Just seems odd to me.
it wasn't very saturated of a franchise. That is definitely going to change in the next few years, but the original 3 were the only movies for a long time, so people were jonesing when the new ones came out.
Also it takes a mixture of Kung-Fu, Sci-Fi, and History and kind of mixes it to one story which was revolutionary at the time.
Finally, they always push the special effects to the next level. That was one of the original draws to the first movie. They did things that had never been seen on the screen yet.
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Nothing quite like it had been seen before. People got caught up in the story and followed it. That doesn't mean I understand adults getting into costumes and waving "light sabers" but I understand the origins.
I think to really love Star Wars, you perhaps had to live in the sweet spot of Star Wars, ie: been a young impressionable kid when they first came out, and had all the toys.
I was born in '76, and basically lived Star Wars through like 1984 or so when my interests changed... So basically my earliest memories of movies and all my favorite toys until I was like 8 years old revolved around Star Wars.
and so if you didn't see them as one, I don't think they'll have the same resonance. While there was some novel appeal to the original 3, they really aren't worthy of the adoration they receive, in my view. It's just part of the nostalgia bullshit that makes comic book movies or Strangers Things successful.
This latest one is just plain awful by the sound of it - I'd tell you what happens but it's probably enough to get a ban from this place.
and the John Williams score is absolutely incredible.
Two of my all-time favorite movie theater experiences are hearing the main theme from Star Wars and hearing the beginning of the score for "Gonna Fly Now" in Rocky movies.
But they are children's movies that pretty much universally influenced every kid that saw them, which is pretty much every kid that lived in the late 70's and early 80's.
I also think it's worth watching the documentary Empire of Dreams, which is the making of the original trilogy. Even if you don't watch past the beginning. The whole intro talks about the climate of the nation, what was going on, and how Star Wars coming out at the exact time that it did really changed the culture.
I happen to prefer Rocky over Star Wars. Tried several times to watch the original, and never made it through. A couple Christmases ago I went with family to see TFA, maybe? I nodded off several times in the theater, but was also on meds.
I've never seen a single Star Wars movie in my entire life.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
Same here. And some people take it personally.
I just never saw any of the films. I'd like to one day, but seems like a massive commitment given the number of films I'd have to watch.
I laud Back To The Future because I grew up with it. But I could understand younger generations thinking it was a silly movie.
its almost a bragging right to say you didn't see it. Why would you sit down and watch them? Well why would you sit down and watch any movie you haven't seen?
Just not something I ever got into or had interest in. I watch sports and wrestling. Many people bash wrestling, and that's fine. But just because I don't take joy from Star Wars, doesn't mean I have to knock it. Rather sit back and crush a 30 pack instead.
I've never seen a single Star Wars movie in my entire life.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
Same here. And some people take it personally.
I just never saw any of the films. I'd like to one day, but seems like a massive commitment given the number of films I'd have to watch.
I laud Back To The Future because I grew up with it. But I could understand younger generations thinking it was a silly movie.
Doesn't have to be in 1 sitting. If you watch a movie every weekend, just insert X star wars movie and watch them over a couple months...
Well there's a difference between sitting down and watching a singular movie I've never seen and committing to like 30 hours of Star Wars movies or however much there is.
I think it's just one of those things that you have to get into as a kid otherwise you won't get it. I'm pretty much the only one of my friends who has never seen any of the movies.
I'm not "above" it, I just don't think I'd enjoy it at 33 years old having never seen any of it before.
I could have stayed away from the ‘childish’ comment which is probably causing the defensive replies. But it is an honest question.
Wouldn't it be reasonable to, maybe, watch one of them before asking something like this (especially with the implied snark)?
And I do not agree with the notion that the original three movies were intended for children and only have appeal with people who were children at the time they were released.
First of all, it's just factually incorrect. Countless adults loved those original movies when they came out.
Second of all, the original three movies rely heavily on timeless themes and archetypes that date back to ancient mythology and folklore regarding coming of age, family tensions, and the struggles and anxieties involved with being a "good person" in the face of life's many temptations toward indulging our darker selves.
Third of all, if you're interested in landmark filmmaking at all, watching (at least) the first film is more than worthwhile, due to its massive impact on the craft and industry. If you want to see one of the great dramatic plot twists in movie history, watch the second film.
I would not discourage an adult from watching the original movies for the first time. I wouldn't guarantee you'd love it or even like it. But at least, having watched it, you'd be able to articulate what you didn't like about it, instead of just assuming it looks childish or stupid.
Well there's a difference between sitting down and watching a singular movie I've never seen and committing to like 30 hours of Star Wars movies or however much there is.
I think it's just one of those things that you have to get into as a kid otherwise you won't get it. I'm pretty much the only one of my friends who has never seen any of the movies.
I'm not "above" it, I just don't think I'd enjoy it at 33 years old having never seen any of it before.
They don't hold up as well today. Especially after George Lucas's tinkering.
Star Wars will be a time capsule forever in the 70's and 80's, IMO.
You had to live it. Some have found it later in life, but it doesn't compare to living the phenomenon as it was happening.... And yeah, it would be a lot of work to get into it now.
I saw the first ones when I was a kid, and even had many of the toys, figures, etc. I think even a lunch box. It apparently didn’t grab hold of me like it did many others, as I haven’t seen any of the releases of the movies since I’ve been an adult. No interest in it on my part. Nor do I hold any ill will toward those that are into it. To each his own.
FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
This current set of films have been awful. Episode 7 was for all intents and purposes the SAME STORY as a New Hope.
At a certain point you have to look in the mirror, realize you aren't in that magical time period any more, and rather your just funding Disney's ability to print money with a 2 hour toy commercial filled with hugbox nonsense.
I wouldn't expect anyone under say 47 to feel Star Wars is special. 4, 5 & 6 hold up as well as they can, but to someone seeing them today for the 1st time I can't imagine they be impressed.
In 1977 though, it was mind blowing was how much more advanced the technology was from prior science fiction movies. It seemed real. It was believable. Plus it was a great story of good vs evil. I was 11 and it was pretty amazing. It's the only movie I saw in a theater twice. I knew a kid who probably went a dozen times, and yeah he was mocked for being a dork even back then.
Now we're on #8 and I'll be going this weekend to watch many of the same characters/actors I watched 40 years ago. It's nostalgic and a little sad to see how old they/I have gotten. It takes me back. I'll definitely keep watching every movie they put out ... just not in costume.
There's only three movies worth seeing, and that's the original trilogy, just to say you did it.
I totally just made that number up - I have no idea what the actual canon is here or which are "vital" and which are not as necessary.
It seems like all of my friends who are into Star Wars treat these new ones as "must see" so I assumed they were important. I don't really know how they relate to the original trilogy or have any feel whatsoever for their timelines.
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This current set of films have been awful. Episode 7 was for all intents and purposes the SAME STORY as a New Hope.
At a certain point you have to look in the mirror, realize you aren't in that magical time period any more, and rather your just funding Disney's ability to print money with a 2 hour toy commercial filled with hugbox nonsense.
It all depends on your perspective of "magical time period".
My six year old loves it, and it's something we share, and talk about, and he draws picture and plays with the toys and I smile.
As far as looking in the mirror? Eh... I got my money's worth, they are fun popcorn movies and I enjoyed both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. They were fun. It's still fun to watch Star Wars. I'm happy they exist.
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FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
The way this thread is going kind of reiterates my point. People react with a lot of emotion with anything Star Wars.
FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
The way this thread is going kind of reiterates my point. People react with a lot of emotion with anything Star Wars.
Well, usually people react with emotion when they get called childish for something harmless that they enjoy.
-Because it brought your pet dog to life (Chewie).
-It turned your toy sword into an Electric space ninja weapon.
-It turned your bicycle into bad-ass space ship.
-You got to rescue the hot chick (Leia).
-..From the neighborhood bully (Vader)
-Your trouble-making best friend (Han Solo) has got your back.
-Your grandpa that died (Ben), it's not so bad.. he's still watching over you.
-You win the gold medal at the end.
-Weird kids at school are now colorful aliens.
-Because it brought your pet dog to life (Chewie).
-It turned your toy sword into an Electric space ninja weapon.
-It turned your bicycle into bad-ass space ship.
-You got to rescue the hot chick (Leia).
-..From the neighborhood bully (Vader)
-Your trouble-making best friend (Han Solo) has got your back.
-Your grandpa that died (Ben), it's not so bad.. he's still watching over you.
-You win the gold medal at the end.
-Weird kids at school are now colorful aliens.
though I've never seen the last ones that were released. I've only seen the first (middle) three.
Not sure I understand grown adults dressing up like star wars characters, waving their light sabers around and/or waiting in line to see a movie packed with fellow man-children. As if this stuff is reality and these characters have some bearing on their lives. Just seems odd to me.
Whatever blows your hair back I guess.
Is it that different from putting on a jersey and watching a football game?
though I've never seen the last ones that were released. I've only seen the first (middle) three.
Not sure I understand grown adults dressing up like star wars characters, waving their light sabers around and/or waiting in line to see a movie packed with fellow man-children. As if this stuff is reality and these characters have some bearing on their lives. Just seems odd to me.
Whatever blows your hair back I guess.
Is it that different from putting on a jersey and watching a football game?
And saying "We won!" after it's over. (Well, not this year.)
I still don’t understand adults wearing jerseys while watching football. I also don’t dress up as a Star Wars character so maybe it’s just me.
The overwhelming majority of people who watch Star Wars don't dress up like the characters when they watch the movies. That is something insecure people latch onto when they want to prove something they don't like is only liked by weirdos.
The only people who fret over why other people like movies, songs or books they don't like are insecure people who need affirmation.
FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
Haven't seen the newest one since it was released yesterday, but I actually found the last 2 movies in the Star Wars family to be much darker than the originals from back in the day. Less kid-friendly and more violent. Rogue One was much more bleak than I was ready for as I watched it with my son...thankfully they made the bleakness subtle (almost everyone introduced in the movie died at the end, but off screen). Not sure if someone has a different definition when they reference something as "Disney", but I definitely don't thing that about the movies.
Maybe the excessive marketing of all of the toys, games, characters, clothing, etc. That being a signature of "Disney" I can agree with.
and a 2 hour escape is something I welcome with movies. It’s probably what my now wife and I originally had most in common. 15 years later I’m looking forward to showing my daughter Star Wars.
When the Force Awakens came out I was in line for a 9pm showing. While in line the theater emptied and out walked a guy who had to be around 40 (not dresssd up) with his 8 or 9 year old daughter dressed up as Leia. I though it was fucking awesome.
Thought it was awesome. I'm no longer 12 and for me the movies do nothing for me, don't get the hype at all. Watched the reboot on cable and thought it was a nice rehash of the original but I really don't get the love.
It is an impressive money machine though. I thought Disney basically blew a billion dollars when they bought the rights and I think they made that back on the first film.
The music in the new trailer is good though.
I also don't get the excitement over all the super hero movies though either.
To each their own. It's what makes the world go around. Harmless fun.
when Empire Strikes Back was released in theaters. I obviously don't remember the experience vividly, but I do remember:
a) the theater being absolutely packed to a degree I haven't experienced much since.
b) the emotional impact of the "I am your father!" scene. Obviously being 7, I hadn't had many opportunities to see many other movies with an equivalent impact (maybe Old Yeller?). I remember it now as the first time a movie hit me and all of my peers that hard.
I wonder if there are equivalent movie/TV moments these days -- those scenes that get everyone talking. And I mean actual talking, not Tweets or forum posts. I remember the childbirth scene from the mini-series V being a moment like that. Doesn't seem like that happens much these days.
why I don't feel compelled to see the latest release, but one of the main protagonists being female somehow just doesn't factor.
For me, much of the magic of the first 3 films was generated entirely by Han Solo. Without him (or with an older version of him), the magic is largely lost.
released between 1995 and 2014 and you should be all set.
1-3 add no value whatsoever. I know this because I only endured the first and a few minutes of the third, and I can still enjoy the original trilogy just fine.
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Then the next batch came out. I was mid-30s and my buddy had a little son (mine was still too young for a movie) and we took his son and another guy brought his. I was bored stiff, even though I was looking forward to going.
I've tried watching the newer ones several times when I've randomly seen them on TV. Just doesn't get me at all.
I actually do like seeing the first 3 upon discovering them on ... kinda nostalgic and interesting to watch how far CG has come since the late 1970s. Man, that shit was cool back then.
about the movies if they weren't a part of my childhood and I just watched them now for the first time. I likely wouldn't be very impressed -- the dialogue is clunky, the special effects would certainly be dated, the aliens from the Cantina scene would be cheesy as fuck, etc.
I doubt it would hold up despite the dated special effects as well as, say, Jaws does.
FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
Haven't seen the newest one since it was released yesterday, but I actually found the last 2 movies in the Star Wars family to be much darker than the originals from back in the day. Less kid-friendly and more violent. Rogue One was much more bleak than I was ready for as I watched it with my son...thankfully they made the bleakness subtle (almost everyone introduced in the movie died at the end, but off screen). Not sure if someone has a different definition when they reference something as "Disney", but I definitely don't thing that about the movies.
Maybe the excessive marketing of all of the toys, games, characters, clothing, etc. That being a signature of "Disney" I can agree with.
Early in Rogue One, a panicking informant is extrajudicially executed by one of the eventual "heroes" of the story.
So Disney-ified. So childish.
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And one of the first movies they made everyone watch was Star Wars. It had the complete “Hero cycle”. I don’t think Im far off saying Star Wars might be the most revolutionary and transcending series in the history of motion picture. It’s now captured three generations. It’s sort of a big deal whether you think it’s childish or not.
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about the movies if they weren't a part of my childhood and I just watched them now for the first time. I likely wouldn't be very impressed -- the dialogue is clunky, the special effects would certainly be dated, the aliens from the Cantina scene would be cheesy as fuck, etc.
I doubt it would hold up despite the dated special effects as well as, say, Jaws does.
Jaws does not hold up. I just watched it a few weeks ago. Some of the robot shark shots are pretty laughable now. And the script is silly and dull at times.
1st came out. They were 3 years apart, iirc. They were great movies. Fantasy. Probably a lot of Star Trek people filtered over. Has all the important ingredients, bad guys, underdog good guys, little love story included, improbable characters coming together to overcome great odds. Darth Vader was the ultimate bad guy and a total mystery.
Did not necessarily like movies 5 and 6 (story 2 and 3), but still better than the crap that was coming out. Think about it, people are paying to see comic book character movies....
Like the Bond series - Stars Wars movies are generally top shelf, well put together with a great story line and a group of well developed characters.
about the movies if they weren't a part of my childhood and I just watched them now for the first time. I likely wouldn't be very impressed -- the dialogue is clunky, the special effects would certainly be dated, the aliens from the Cantina scene would be cheesy as fuck, etc.
I doubt it would hold up despite the dated special effects as well as, say, Jaws does.
Jaws does not hold up. I just watched it a few weeks ago. Some of the robot shark shots are pretty laughable now. And the script is silly and dull at times.
I guess it depends on your tastes. The shark is actually only on screen for maybe 120 total seconds -- the movie earns most of its suspense when you don't see the shark. And the dialogue is surprisingly noir.
I’d encourage people not to take it so seriously. Was it a snarky comment to say it seems childish? Sure. Of course I understand people liking a movie series. But it seems like more Star Wars movies have been coming out of late & it’s an honest question about something that gets a ton of buzz.
Disney shelled out billions of dollars for a wildly popular franchise/universe that the masses have wanted more of. Do you really not understand why there have been so many movies and so much buzz? Really?
You are also surprised that a bunch of people are bent out of shape after a purposely antagonistic (er, childish) OP? Really?
You knew exactly what you were doing. Or your are extremely obtuse. Likely both.
You didn't at all, and neither did most people's responses...I think the OP's intent was to shit on something many of us are fans of, get a rise out of people, and bring some attention to himself.
and it is the first movie I have a recollection of. It was also the first movie a friend had on VHS and we watched it over and over. It was just so much fun to watch. While I love the rest of the trilogy (though didn't really care for the prequel trilogy) ANH remains my favorite and I enjoy watching it repeatedly as wonderful entertainment.
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You didn't at all, and neither did most people's responses...I think the OP's intent was to shit on something many of us are fans of, get a rise out of people, and bring some attention to himself.
Not at all barens. I wouldn’t have made the childish comment again. I got some good perspective from the responses and I never realized the importance it had during the 70s/80s.
It is also fair for me to ask the question. Hell, there are adults I work with that have Star Wars action figures on their desks. It was a curious question which I should have worded better.
Seemed like I even got people annoyed by mentioning that friends of mine said these last 2-3 movies were very "Disney" - that's just what they told me, I didn't say it. I haven't seen the movies.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
This.
Talked to a guy last week who is a big Star Wars fan. I asked him when he was seeing the new one, and his reply was "Not sure yet. My brother is in the Air Force, stationed in Texas, and he's coming home and we always see Star Wars together. He's my date to every Star Wars."
Not sure I understand grown adults dressing up like star wars characters, waving their light sabers around and/or waiting in line to see a movie packed with fellow man-children. As if this stuff is reality and these characters have some bearing on their lives. Just seems odd to me.
Whatever blows your hair back I guess.
Also it takes a mixture of Kung-Fu, Sci-Fi, and History and kind of mixes it to one story which was revolutionary at the time.
Finally, they always push the special effects to the next level. That was one of the original draws to the first movie. They did things that had never been seen on the screen yet.
I was born in '76, and basically lived Star Wars through like 1984 or so when my interests changed... So basically my earliest memories of movies and all my favorite toys until I was like 8 years old revolved around Star Wars.
Also, my 6 year old son was 4 when the Force Awakens comes out, and he's now 6 and I'm taking him next week.
He's almost the exact same age as me when the original trilogy came out, and he really loves it and wants all the toys.
It's full circle, and just makes me feel really good to share that experience with him.
Also, my 6 year old son was 4 when the Force Awakens comes out, and he's now 6 and I'm taking him next week.
He's almost the exact same age as me when the original trilogy came out, and he really loves it and wants all the toys.
It's full circle, and just makes me feel really good to share that experience with him.
You don't really owe anybody an explanation.
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I've always been interested in. It just felt like a part of my life.
Also, my 6 year old son was 4 when the Force Awakens comes out, and he's now 6 and I'm taking him next week.
He's almost the exact same age as me when the original trilogy came out, and he really loves it and wants all the toys.
It's full circle, and just makes me feel really good to share that experience with him.
You don't really owe anybody an explanation.
I know, but I don't take offense to the question... I just wanted to answer honestly.
This latest one is just plain awful by the sound of it - I'd tell you what happens but it's probably enough to get a ban from this place.
Two of my all-time favorite movie theater experiences are hearing the main theme from Star Wars and hearing the beginning of the score for "Gonna Fly Now" in Rocky movies.
Perhaps it's a chicken/egg thing.
I also think it's worth watching the documentary Empire of Dreams, which is the making of the original trilogy. Even if you don't watch past the beginning. The whole intro talks about the climate of the nation, what was going on, and how Star Wars coming out at the exact time that it did really changed the culture.
It was the first movie of it's kind.
Like I said, watch the first ten minutes....
Empire of Dreams - ( New Window )
It literally changed a generation of kids.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
Same here. And some people take it personally.
I just never saw any of the films. I'd like to one day, but seems like a massive commitment given the number of films I'd have to watch.
I laud Back To The Future because I grew up with it. But I could understand younger generations thinking it was a silly movie.
It's hard to quantify why, it just is.
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I've never seen a single Star Wars movie in my entire life.
Most people are completely taken back by that - I just never had any interest. And I think you have to get into that when you're a kid. I can't see myself suddenly watching all of these movies now or caring about them.
Same here. And some people take it personally.
I just never saw any of the films. I'd like to one day, but seems like a massive commitment given the number of films I'd have to watch.
I laud Back To The Future because I grew up with it. But I could understand younger generations thinking it was a silly movie.
Doesn't have to be in 1 sitting. If you watch a movie every weekend, just insert X star wars movie and watch them over a couple months...
I think it's just one of those things that you have to get into as a kid otherwise you won't get it. I'm pretty much the only one of my friends who has never seen any of the movies.
I'm not "above" it, I just don't think I'd enjoy it at 33 years old having never seen any of it before.
Wouldn't it be reasonable to, maybe, watch one of them before asking something like this (especially with the implied snark)?
And I do not agree with the notion that the original three movies were intended for children and only have appeal with people who were children at the time they were released.
First of all, it's just factually incorrect. Countless adults loved those original movies when they came out.
Second of all, the original three movies rely heavily on timeless themes and archetypes that date back to ancient mythology and folklore regarding coming of age, family tensions, and the struggles and anxieties involved with being a "good person" in the face of life's many temptations toward indulging our darker selves.
Third of all, if you're interested in landmark filmmaking at all, watching (at least) the first film is more than worthwhile, due to its massive impact on the craft and industry. If you want to see one of the great dramatic plot twists in movie history, watch the second film.
I would not discourage an adult from watching the original movies for the first time. I wouldn't guarantee you'd love it or even like it. But at least, having watched it, you'd be able to articulate what you didn't like about it, instead of just assuming it looks childish or stupid.
I think it's just one of those things that you have to get into as a kid otherwise you won't get it. I'm pretty much the only one of my friends who has never seen any of the movies.
I'm not "above" it, I just don't think I'd enjoy it at 33 years old having never seen any of it before.
They don't hold up as well today. Especially after George Lucas's tinkering.
Star Wars will be a time capsule forever in the 70's and 80's, IMO.
You had to live it. Some have found it later in life, but it doesn't compare to living the phenomenon as it was happening.... And yeah, it would be a lot of work to get into it now.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
There's only three movies worth seeing, and that's the original trilogy, just to say you did it.
This current set of films have been awful. Episode 7 was for all intents and purposes the SAME STORY as a New Hope.
At a certain point you have to look in the mirror, realize you aren't in that magical time period any more, and rather your just funding Disney's ability to print money with a 2 hour toy commercial filled with hugbox nonsense.
In 1977 though, it was mind blowing was how much more advanced the technology was from prior science fiction movies. It seemed real. It was believable. Plus it was a great story of good vs evil. I was 11 and it was pretty amazing. It's the only movie I saw in a theater twice. I knew a kid who probably went a dozen times, and yeah he was mocked for being a dork even back then.
Now we're on #8 and I'll be going this weekend to watch many of the same characters/actors I watched 40 years ago. It's nostalgic and a little sad to see how old they/I have gotten. It takes me back. I'll definitely keep watching every movie they put out ... just not in costume.
There's only three movies worth seeing, and that's the original trilogy, just to say you did it.
I totally just made that number up - I have no idea what the actual canon is here or which are "vital" and which are not as necessary.
It seems like all of my friends who are into Star Wars treat these new ones as "must see" so I assumed they were important. I don't really know how they relate to the original trilogy or have any feel whatsoever for their timelines.
This current set of films have been awful. Episode 7 was for all intents and purposes the SAME STORY as a New Hope.
At a certain point you have to look in the mirror, realize you aren't in that magical time period any more, and rather your just funding Disney's ability to print money with a 2 hour toy commercial filled with hugbox nonsense.
It all depends on your perspective of "magical time period".
My six year old loves it, and it's something we share, and talk about, and he draws picture and plays with the toys and I smile.
As far as looking in the mirror? Eh... I got my money's worth, they are fun popcorn movies and I enjoyed both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. They were fun. It's still fun to watch Star Wars. I'm happy they exist.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
The way this thread is going kind of reiterates my point. People react with a lot of emotion with anything Star Wars.
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FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
The way this thread is going kind of reiterates my point. People react with a lot of emotion with anything Star Wars.
Well, usually people react with emotion when they get called childish for something harmless that they enjoy.
Sometimes it's okay to just like something without any real reason. I feel like we've forgotten how to just unplug and have fun sometimes.
Sometimes it feels more painful to root for the Giants because it's almost like I know too much.
If you have to ask that question, you are too dumb to understand any answer provided.
-It turned your toy sword into an Electric space ninja weapon.
-It turned your bicycle into bad-ass space ship.
-You got to rescue the hot chick (Leia).
-..From the neighborhood bully (Vader)
-Your trouble-making best friend (Han Solo) has got your back.
-Your grandpa that died (Ben), it's not so bad.. he's still watching over you.
-You win the gold medal at the end.
-Weird kids at school are now colorful aliens.
It's the total package for kid.
-It turned your toy sword into an Electric space ninja weapon.
-It turned your bicycle into bad-ass space ship.
-You got to rescue the hot chick (Leia).
-..From the neighborhood bully (Vader)
-Your trouble-making best friend (Han Solo) has got your back.
-Your grandpa that died (Ben), it's not so bad.. he's still watching over you.
-You win the gold medal at the end.
-Weird kids at school are now colorful aliens.
It's the total package for kid.
Love this.
It was a simpler time.
Not sure I understand grown adults dressing up like star wars characters, waving their light sabers around and/or waiting in line to see a movie packed with fellow man-children. As if this stuff is reality and these characters have some bearing on their lives. Just seems odd to me.
Whatever blows your hair back I guess.
Is it that different from putting on a jersey and watching a football game?
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though I've never seen the last ones that were released. I've only seen the first (middle) three.
Not sure I understand grown adults dressing up like star wars characters, waving their light sabers around and/or waiting in line to see a movie packed with fellow man-children. As if this stuff is reality and these characters have some bearing on their lives. Just seems odd to me.
Whatever blows your hair back I guess.
Is it that different from putting on a jersey and watching a football game?
And saying "We won!" after it's over. (Well, not this year.)
The overwhelming majority of people who watch Star Wars don't dress up like the characters when they watch the movies. That is something insecure people latch onto when they want to prove something they don't like is only liked by weirdos.
The only people who fret over why other people like movies, songs or books they don't like are insecure people who need affirmation.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
Haven't seen the newest one since it was released yesterday, but I actually found the last 2 movies in the Star Wars family to be much darker than the originals from back in the day. Less kid-friendly and more violent. Rogue One was much more bleak than I was ready for as I watched it with my son...thankfully they made the bleakness subtle (almost everyone introduced in the movie died at the end, but off screen). Not sure if someone has a different definition when they reference something as "Disney", but I definitely don't thing that about the movies.
Maybe the excessive marketing of all of the toys, games, characters, clothing, etc. That being a signature of "Disney" I can agree with.
When the Force Awakens came out I was in line for a 9pm showing. While in line the theater emptied and out walked a guy who had to be around 40 (not dresssd up) with his 8 or 9 year old daughter dressed up as Leia. I though it was fucking awesome.
It is an impressive money machine though. I thought Disney basically blew a billion dollars when they bought the rights and I think they made that back on the first film.
The music in the new trailer is good though.
I also don't get the excitement over all the super hero movies though either.
To each their own. It's what makes the world go around. Harmless fun.
a) the theater being absolutely packed to a degree I haven't experienced much since.
b) the emotional impact of the "I am your father!" scene. Obviously being 7, I hadn't had many opportunities to see many other movies with an equivalent impact (maybe Old Yeller?). I remember it now as the first time a movie hit me and all of my peers that hard.
I wonder if there are equivalent movie/TV moments these days -- those scenes that get everyone talking. And I mean actual talking, not Tweets or forum posts. I remember the childbirth scene from the mini-series V being a moment like that. Doesn't seem like that happens much these days.
I can't get into the newest episodes due to the absurd, politically correct casting. I guess everything has to be girl power these days.
For me, much of the magic of the first 3 films was generated entirely by Han Solo. Without him (or with an older version of him), the magic is largely lost.
Right, but do I watch 1,2,3 first? Or 4,5,6 first?
But 1,2,3 is really 4,5,6...right?
Already super confused.
1-3 add no value whatsoever. I know this because I only endured the first and a few minutes of the third, and I can still enjoy the original trilogy just fine.
Then the next batch came out. I was mid-30s and my buddy had a little son (mine was still too young for a movie) and we took his son and another guy brought his. I was bored stiff, even though I was looking forward to going.
I've tried watching the newer ones several times when I've randomly seen them on TV. Just doesn't get me at all.
I actually do like seeing the first 3 upon discovering them on ... kinda nostalgic and interesting to watch how far CG has come since the late 1970s. Man, that shit was cool back then.
Exactly, I was 11. Went to Opening Night of Last Jedi yesterday. Nuff said.
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Doesn't have to be in 1 sitting. If you watch a movie every weekend, just insert X star wars movie and watch them over a couple months...
Right, but do I watch 1,2,3 first? Or 4,5,6 first?
But 1,2,3 is really 4,5,6...right?
Already super confused.
Just watched in the order they were released.
I doubt it would hold up despite the dated special effects as well as, say, Jaws does.
Equal parts, nostalgia, entertainment, and being part of the fun.
Why do grown ups dress up for Halloween? Why do grown ups have favorite players? Why do grown ups care what athletes do off the field?
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FWIW, my friends who have seen this one (and the last one) said they're very "Disney" - so I don't think the "childish" comment is terribly off-base. It definitely seems like these recent iterations are more geared towards a younger audience.
Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.
Haven't seen the newest one since it was released yesterday, but I actually found the last 2 movies in the Star Wars family to be much darker than the originals from back in the day. Less kid-friendly and more violent. Rogue One was much more bleak than I was ready for as I watched it with my son...thankfully they made the bleakness subtle (almost everyone introduced in the movie died at the end, but off screen). Not sure if someone has a different definition when they reference something as "Disney", but I definitely don't thing that about the movies.
Maybe the excessive marketing of all of the toys, games, characters, clothing, etc. That being a signature of "Disney" I can agree with.
Early in Rogue One, a panicking informant is extrajudicially executed by one of the eventual "heroes" of the story.
So Disney-ified. So childish.
I can't get into the newest episodes due to the absurd, politically correct casting. I guess everything has to be girl power these days.
That says so much more about you than it does the new movies.
Spoiler alert: and it's not good.
I doubt it would hold up despite the dated special effects as well as, say, Jaws does.
Jaws does not hold up. I just watched it a few weeks ago. Some of the robot shark shots are pretty laughable now. And the script is silly and dull at times.
Did not necessarily like movies 5 and 6 (story 2 and 3), but still better than the crap that was coming out. Think about it, people are paying to see comic book character movies....
Like the Bond series - Stars Wars movies are generally top shelf, well put together with a great story line and a group of well developed characters.
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about the movies if they weren't a part of my childhood and I just watched them now for the first time. I likely wouldn't be very impressed -- the dialogue is clunky, the special effects would certainly be dated, the aliens from the Cantina scene would be cheesy as fuck, etc.
I doubt it would hold up despite the dated special effects as well as, say, Jaws does.
Jaws does not hold up. I just watched it a few weeks ago. Some of the robot shark shots are pretty laughable now. And the script is silly and dull at times.
I guess it depends on your tastes. The shark is actually only on screen for maybe 120 total seconds -- the movie earns most of its suspense when you don't see the shark. And the dialogue is surprisingly noir.
You are also surprised that a bunch of people are bent out of shape after a purposely antagonistic (er, childish) OP? Really?
You knew exactly what you were doing. Or your are extremely obtuse. Likely both.
This must be what I look like when people criticize Odell Beckham.
I realize that doesn't fix every day, but blew my mind with it's simple genius. Time for bed anyhow.
You didn't at all, and neither did most people's responses...I think the OP's intent was to shit on something many of us are fans of, get a rise out of people, and bring some attention to himself.
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I just tried to answer honestly.
You didn't at all, and neither did most people's responses...I think the OP's intent was to shit on something many of us are fans of, get a rise out of people, and bring some attention to himself.
Not at all barens. I wouldn’t have made the childish comment again. I got some good perspective from the responses and I never realized the importance it had during the 70s/80s.
It is also fair for me to ask the question. Hell, there are adults I work with that have Star Wars action figures on their desks. It was a curious question which I should have worded better.
My apologies to all who took offense.
Nope - yours didn't at all.
Seemed like I even got people annoyed by mentioning that friends of mine said these last 2-3 movies were very "Disney" - that's just what they told me, I didn't say it. I haven't seen the movies.