I think the biggest glaring omission in the prequels was no Han Solo. I have the feeling that a Han Solo standalone will be like XMen First Class, which IMO is the best XMen film.
Yup, these origin movies suck, it's literally a cash grab. We don't need a Han Solo origin movie at all. His character in the original trilogy was practically perfect. They are going to totally mess it up.Han had no business being in the prequels, with that, uh "story."
Not only was he completely uninvolved in those politics at that time (what, he would have been 10 or so?), forcing him into the middle of that claptrap just to have a Han Solo would have ruined the last remaining shred of sacred content in the Star Wars world that was wrecked by those shitty movies.
XMen first class really was quite good. I still like X2 the best though.
Han had no business being in the prequels, with that, uh "story."
Not only was he completely uninvolved in those politics at that time (what, he would have been 10 or so?), forcing him into the middle of that claptrap just to have a Han Solo would have ruined the last remaining shred of sacred content in the Star Wars world that was wrecked by those shitty movies.
XMen first class really was quite good. I still like X2 the best though.
Neither did Boba Fett as a little kid.
Actually that reason alone is good enough for a Boba Fett standalone movie. Lots and lots of spinoffs can effectively be a papering over of the prequels.
What is it with people where they feel the need to have background movies/shows for every semi-popular or popular character in a movie or show? One of my biggest pet peeves in Hollywood is when a popular movie or show gets some sort of prequel, it seems that producers feel the need to insert younger versions of even lame characters around every corner. Many of these characters (such as Fett, who I'll discuss later) are popular precisely because of their mysterious past and origins. Expounding on these folks' backgrounds should be left to fan fiction or the lame EU-type material.
Boba Fett isn't getting a standalone movie because he was a snotty little brat in the prequels. In fact, his appearance in the prequels (or, more specifically, his portrayal in the prequels) diminishes him in my opinion. He is getting one because he has been one of the most mysterious and interesting characters in the SW universe since the late 70s. There is a ton of EU and fan fiction about him as well which stoked the flames. I will be shocked if a Boba Fett background movie isn't a complete shit show which panders to the lowest common denominator in order to sell Boba Fett action figures, t-shirts, and underwear.
Sticking in a prequel cameo of a young Han Solo in the prequels would've been dumb and completely unnecessary. Sticking in a young Lando would've been dumb and completely unnecessary. I can see it now:
NERD #1: "HEY! Look! See that 10 year-old kid in a white shirt and dark vest over Jar Jar's shoulder? That's a young Han Solo!"
NERD #2: "OMG! You're right! Wait - who's that over by Qui-Gon Jinn, next to that pod racer?"
NERD #1: <straining> "HA! That's a young Lando Calrissian! You can tell by the cape and his Bespin outfit! He is a pod racer mechanic!"
NERD #2: "I will just die if this is where Han and Lando met!"
NERDS, IN UNISON: "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Han and Lando are talking!"
This is the kind of lame shit Lucas pulled. Unless they played a pivotal role in those events, giving every character a prequel cameo would be nothing more than pandering to get more toy sales and would be dumb. The prequels were dumb enough on their own and didn't need any additional assistance.
What is it with people where they feel the need to have background movies/shows for every semi-popular or popular character in a movie or show? One of my biggest pet peeves in Hollywood is when a popular movie or show gets some sort of prequel, it seems that producers feel the need to insert younger versions of even lame characters around every corner. Many of these characters (such as Fett, who I'll discuss later) are popular precisely because of their mysterious past and origins. Expounding on these folks' backgrounds should be left to fan fiction or the lame EU-type material.
Boba Fett isn't getting a standalone movie because he was a snotty little brat in the prequels. In fact, his appearance in the prequels (or, more specifically, his portrayal in the prequels) diminishes him in my opinion. He is getting one because he has been one of the most mysterious and interesting characters in the SW universe since the late 70s. There is a ton of EU and fan fiction about him as well which stoked the flames. I will be shocked if a Boba Fett background movie isn't a complete shit show which panders to the lowest common denominator in order to sell Boba Fett action figures, t-shirts, and underwear.
Sticking in a prequel cameo of a young Han Solo in the prequels would've been dumb and completely unnecessary. Sticking in a young Lando would've been dumb and completely unnecessary. I can see it now:
NERD #1: "HEY! Look! See that 10 year-old kid in a white shirt and dark vest over Jar Jar's shoulder? That's a young Han Solo!"
NERD #2: "OMG! You're right! Wait - who's that over by Qui-Gon Jinn, next to that pod racer?"
NERD #1: <straining> "HA! That's a young Lando Calrissian! You can tell by the cape and his Bespin outfit! He is a pod racer mechanic!"
NERD #2: "I will just die if this is where Han and Lando met!"
NERDS, IN UNISON: "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Han and Lando are talking!"
This is the kind of lame shit Lucas pulled. Unless they played a pivotal role in those events, giving every character a prequel cameo would be nothing more than pandering to get more toy sales and would be dumb. The prequels were dumb enough on their own and didn't need any additional assistance.
You are very right. There's this subsection of fandom that requires every single detail be explained. It drives me insane. Worse, that same group has gone on to become the people making this stuff. I'm reminded of John Byrne when he talked about going back to Spider-Man and drew webs under his arms as they had been since Ditko first drew him up. The editor at the time told him they did away with those webs. He then went on to say that they'd explain what happened to them in a few issues. A simple design change that few people noticed needed to be explained in detail. Complete waste of time and energy.
If these guys have their way, we'll soon have a complete story of the evolution of the Ewoks and how Wickett came to possess that hat he wore in Return of the Jedi. I can almost hear certain nerds squealing in delight as they learn the answer of the age-old question: HOW DID WICKETT THE EWOK GET HIS HAT?!?!?!?!
Didn't wow me like the Episode 7 one did.
Going to see it release day regardless. Hate myself...
Could be since it's a fairly unknown group of characters lore wise. Visually it looks quite similar but seeing how new it is relatively speaking, imagine most feel that way to a degree.
The trailer looks great... the TFA trailer was exciting because it was the return of Star Wars but this one is exciting because it's new Star Wars, no nerds going to wet themselves off seeing a light saber in this trailer or at seeing the old cast return. TFA was a refresher, now that is done, it's time for some new stories with new heroes (and I don't mean those stupid young Han Solo and/or Boba Fett backstory movies).
The war movie theme they have going is incredible. I love it.
I hope the re-shoot doesn't destroy the movie.