Star Wars fans have been anticipating this new film since Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4 billion in late 2012, getting the creative and imaginative wheels turning again in our minds after 10 long years. Granted, there has been new Star Wars content since Revenge of the Sith, but nothing on the big screen. Expectations are sky high, due to the people involved and the return of the original cast, and rightly so. But, can this movie live up to the hype?
Short answer: No.
In an interview with Reuters, J.J. Abrams was asked this very question and I think he is absolutely right. How can any film live up to these expectations? The fans have been waiting for a Star Wars film to capture that feeling of wonder, amazement and connection to a world that has become so beloved over the past 38 years. Many feel that the prequels missed the mark, from the story execution to the overall feel of all three films, it was a huge let down. Now, we have the opportunity to bring this franchise back to its glory days with a group of people that love and adore this franchise. The issue here is that we all have a vision of what we would like to see on screen, and if what we would like to see doesn't come to fruition, it somehow failed.
I mean, look at how many fan made trailers have been made and the possible plots for the film that have been written. There are many Star Wars fans out there that have already written their movie and will only be satisfied if they're the ones behind the camera.
I think Mark Ellis of Schmoes Know, also a host of my personal favorite Star Wars related show, Jedi Council on Collider Videos, hit the nail on the head when he said he'll take whatever story J.J. Abrams decides to tell. That is the perfect mindset to have going into this film. Forget about what you think you know and what you want to see. Just enjoy the experience.
For those of you who want to become even bigger Star Wars fans, here are some shows to check out:
Collider Jedi Council: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLayt6616lBcnqEWU6U0D8I95SUiqVU3DR
Far, Far Away: http://geeknation.com/podcast/far-far-away/
Jedi Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsubzWvFXmVSM7aVmavNdwxqpnD6JRM-z
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