Star Wars: Episode VII: The Nerd Rage Awakens
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Honestly I quite like the idea that a miserable, seemingly insignificant ball of sand like Tatooine is arguably the most important planet in the galaxy.
This concept certainly fit Lucas' vision of minor people and minor places being witnesses or even participants in major events.
And also that people who come from such an underdeveloped backwater of the galaxy can have such a dramatic impact on the political and historical events of that galaxy. Anakin Skywalker was an impoverished slave boy without a father who went on to first become one of the galaxy's great war heroes and then mutate into one of its most feared and despised villains. His son Luke was a simple kid on a moisture farm who connected with his family history and with the Force and left his homeworld, becoming one of the greatest pilots, warriors and public figures of the Rebel Alliance and playing a key role in the defeat of the Emperor and his tyranny.
Not bad for a barren ball of rock covered in sand, scavengers and predators.
You mean the Forest Moon isn't total forest from pole to pole? My world is collapsing.
For a backwater planet it certainly is the center of everything determining the course of the universe.Honestly I quite like the idea that a miserable, seemingly insignificant ball of sand like Tatooine is arguably the most important planet in the galaxy.
This concept certainly fit Lucas' vision of minor people and minor places being witnesses or even participants in major events.
And also that people who come from such an underdeveloped backwater of the galaxy can have such a dramatic impact on the political and historical events of that galaxy. Anakin Skywalker was an impoverished slave boy without a father who went on to first become one of the galaxy's great war heroes and then mutate into one of its most feared and despised villains. His son Luke was a simple kid on a moisture farm who connected with his family history and with the Force and left his homeworld, becoming one of the greatest pilots, warriors and public figures of the Rebel Alliance and playing a key role in the defeat of the Emperor and his tyranny.
Not bad for a barren ball of rock covered in sand, scavengers and predators.
Doctorwhovian
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It could mean that this planet might hold some special significance, being the junction point for the entire Star Wars galaxy! Other than that it could just be an amazing coincidence.
It might be called "the focal point" of events in that galaxy, or perhaps the ebb and flow of the Force determined through the existence of both male Skywalkers on that one planet (one of them being the Chosen One of ancient Jedi prophecy) that it would become the springboard for some of the great and tumultuous events of that era.
I noted the doc brown reference.
When it comes to these new rumors, I really wouldn't be that surprised if we did see some elements from the OT coming back. They're going to want to put some stuff in there for nostalgia's sake, but I doubt it will really be as bad these rumors say. But then again, I don't think the Wrath of Kahn stuff in STID is as bad as a lot of people say.
As for someone not being happy about the new movie, I don't really put anything into those kinds of rumors. One person can make a slightly negative comment, and suddenly the entire cast hates the movie and everyone is miserable.
As for someone not being happy about the new movie, I don't really put anything into those kinds of rumors. One person can make a slightly negative comment, and suddenly the entire cast hates the movie and everyone is miserable.
I bet the first movie will be full of "nostalgic" stuff to get fans excited. People might be complaining now, but as soon as they see it on screen, they're gonna be squeeing in their pants.
Once the first film establishes a new story, I can see the two sequels developing more of their own identity.
Once the first film establishes a new story, I can see the two sequels developing more of their own identity.
On the other hand, it could just be an amazing coincidence. /Doc Brown
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Great Scott, this thread is getting too heavy.
Time to dump the spice shipment!
Time to dump the spice shipment!
The I find kind of ironic is that people are upset it's going to be too much of a retread of the originals, but if they went the other way and didn't reuse any or had very few elements from the OT , then people would complain that it didn't feel enough like Star Wars.
Or he could have signed onto Episode VII with the proviso that Han would eventually commit heroic self-sacrifice for his family, friends and the Alliance in one of the later films and his Disney paychecks would be more than big enough to keep him coming back for at least one more Episode. All that said: I do get the very strong feeling that Han Solo won't survive the Sequel Trilogy and it'll be Harrison's doing to make sure the character's finished off once and for all.
FWIW, I'm not getting a Han-is-gonna-die vibe. I think it would be a mistake, and we've been there and done that closely enough already, both with Obi-Wan turning invisible and with Han's adventure as a coffee table.*
I'd rather see a wiser Han. I want to hear what Han thinks of being a leader of the establishment. I'd like Han to be realized as more than just a two-dimensional character.
* - Yes, I know unnamed sources are complaining that EPVII is retreading familiar ground.
I'd rather see a wiser Han. I want to hear what Han thinks of being a leader of the establishment. I'd like Han to be realized as more than just a two-dimensional character.
* - Yes, I know unnamed sources are complaining that EPVII is retreading familiar ground.
I hope you're right. I'd like to think that Harrison has completely revised his opinion of the character and would like to turn him into something truly great by the end of these new films. I for one would hate to see Han Solo not make it all the way to the end of the Saga and I hope my gut feeling is wrong and he wants to keep returning to the role to further flesh out the character.
^Pretty sure Han is already a three dimensional character. Two dimensional characters tend to be broad archetypes with no depth, motivation or story of their own. Now Han may fit a certain archetype, but there's a lot more too him than just being the wise cracking, cynical rogue.
