Just wanted to chime in and say I’ve really enjoyed reading the discussion Dre, Dom, Nev, yotsuya, Collipso, Anchorhead and others have been having the past few days. I know you all have pretty strong opinions on the Sequel Trilogy, but it has been nice to read such a civil discussion debating both sides. I feel like the fandom is so crazy right now, and I know heated arguments here aren’t uncommon either, but it’s refreshing to see how mature you all are and actually just talking about the films rather than resorting to personal attacks like a lot of chats end up turning into.
It’s been a great read so far, and I definitely can understand both sides.
I’m not going to get into it myself too much, but from hearing everyone’s points recently and just absorbing discussions since TLJ released, I do have one thought I wanted to share.
I think the story the ST has been telling is appropriate and fits within the saga, but I also think that maybe the new films have been lacking some clarity, maybe? For example, I know people have been going back and forth on the political context of the new films, and I think the unclear power dynamics between the different factions adds to the disorientation a lot of fans feel with this new trilogy. While I agree with the more defending side, I think the various interpretations demonstrates something is being lost in translation.
It’s definitely something I think the opening crawls, for example, could have really handled better, which is why I enjoy reading Nev’s determined attempts at improving them.
While I don’t think the new films are bad, I do agree some strokes/details aren’t perfect, but I think that’s the great thing about fan editing and its ability to be proactive, testable criticism.
I know the debates will continue, just like how people are still arguing over the prequels, and it’s almost been 20 years since Episode 1 came out. But I do think the new movies will eventually grow on people who currently have issues with them, just like many have with the prequels, and those who love the new movies can find common ground and agree on some of the issues the new movies do have. I think this will especially be the case once there will be even newer Star Wars movies for all of us to argue over! Haha, it’s a vicious cycle I guess, but clearly because we all love Star Wars. Like two parents arguing over how to raise a child.
Anyway, just wanted to drop by and say I appreciate how civil you guys are being with each other and hope you’ll continue these kinds of conversations with the same level-headedness in the future. It’s a pleasure to read!