fett on 31/10/2012 at 22:11
You guys aren't following the plot here.
1) There are PLENTY of stories to tell in the Star Wars universe.
2) Those stories are NOT going to be told
3) Because Lucas in an interview (and the new whatshername that's in charge now) stated that they would be working from Lucas' previously conceived ideas and notes for ep 7-9.
4) This means you will not get another great story told in the same universe. It means that these films will attempt to follow the story of Luke, Leia, Solo, etc. after ROTJ. That's it. Unless they ditch Lucas' ideas and go off on their own path - which Disney has publicy stated they will NOT DO.
5) So my burning question remains - do you really wan to see other people playing these characters and carrying on a story that should have ended with Anakin's redemption and death?
SubJeff on 31/10/2012 at 23:12
I don't mind. He did come up with the originals after all.
And I'd rather see that than some nerd bollocks Boba Fett escaped the pit after all circle jerk.
Renault on 31/10/2012 at 23:21
What's with all the T2 hate? Both 1 and 2 are great films, but 2 is clearly superior.
Angel Dust on 31/10/2012 at 23:38
I don't hate T2, as you say they are both great films but T1 is clearly superior. :p
SubJeff on 1/11/2012 at 00:25
I'm not hating on T2 but T1 is far better. And T2 does have some real junk in it.
Kolya on 1/11/2012 at 00:26
Carrie Fisher was kinda sweet, but I can easily imagine others doing that role better than her, if they give the actress some leeway to play.
Same goes for Luke, only more so.
Harrison Ford is the only character that isn't easily replaced. But I'd rather give a new face a chance than see the old man stumble through a scifi movie.
Stitch on 1/11/2012 at 00:28
I just picked T2 because it's commonly thought of as a superior sequel, although I really have no horse in that race. Gremlins 2, however, is pure cinematic perfection.
Also: it seems fett doesn't really want to have a discussion as much as use TTLG as his own private street corner from which to harangue hapless passers by.
zacharias on 1/11/2012 at 00:29
Quote Posted by Volitions Advocate
( I still think David Lynch should've accepted the job for ROTJ)
Oh stop it with this 'Lynch should have done ROTJ' nonsense. It's not his thing, he would never have done it in a million years. And even if in some alternate universe he's directing ROTJ he's going so perversely weird with it deliberately that the studio is stepping in and putting the kybosh on his version anyway.
[video=youtube;EJQ4vCu-S0U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJQ4vCu-S0U[/video]
Stitch on 1/11/2012 at 00:29
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
And I'd rather see that than some nerd bollocks Boba Fett escaped the pit after all circle jerk.
Also, this ^^^
fett on 1/11/2012 at 00:44
No, because Koyla is the only one that has legitimately answered my question. You guys are all, "Hur hur, Lucas sucks, Disney will make it better," and not acknowledging the fact that this isn't a "fresh new start" but rather an ill-conceived money grab to make 3 movies that should have been made in the 80's with the same actors if it was going to happen. Honestly, I would be all for it if they said, "Hey, we're going to do movies set 100 years later with a new cast of characters." But they're not. Thier intent is to use Lucas' half-assed "writing notes" to continue a story that is finished. There's not much wondering if it will be better because of new ideas, new people, etc. - the only thing to wonder is if it will work to have brand new actors playing beloved characters fighting against the all powerful Anakin Skywalker and his Empire. Oh wait, THAT STORY IS FINISHED. Is there something worth seeing these characters do that necessitates a film? The Thrawn trilogy wasn't near as epic as the movies which is why it worked brilliantly as a novel.
So, no, it's not my street corner. I'm asking for discussion about this particular problem - not "hey, maybe it'll be better because Pixar."
@VA - sorry, I missed your post earlier. No, I would not want to direct THIS SW film. The X-Wing series? Sure. Something set in this universe? Sure. But would I want to resurrect a 20 year old cast of characters using different actors and try to figure out what to do with them now that they've saved the universe from the Empire, winning the ultimate victory? No. And any director would have to be nuts to take that job. I'd much rather see a Smith or McFarlane do it, but my guess is that they won't be too thrilled about what Disney plans to do. If they could come in with new characters and a new story great. But continuing on from ROTJ is money-grabbing ass-hattery at it's finest. It makes no sense, casting nor story-wise. Consider this - Lucas could have picked any era to make an animated movie and TV series and what did he chose? The Clone Wars era. Why is that? Because there is no more story to tell with the original trilogy. There's nowhere to go with it after Darth Vader and the Emperor are dead.
So sure, make as many Star Wars movies as you want. Tell backstories of the original characters. Tell side-stories. Do an alternate history revision/re-boot/whatever. But going forward from ROTJ without the same actors is about the most asinine idea I've ever heard.
