My point is that opinions of films do not always remain the same and some opinions fade into the background of history.

True, but one should consider that the pendulum can swing both ways. It’s not just negative opinions, that can fade fade into the background of history. It’s the positive as well.

And the 2nd Death Star only makes sense. If you develop a superweapon and your enemies destroy it, you build a bigger one. Not only is that realistic, but very in keeping with Flash Gordon.

Realism does not necessarily equate to a good story. I’m hoping TROS will not go for realism, but bring Star Wars back to its mythic roots.