Anchorhead said:

Alexrd said:

Anchorhead said:

I didn't give it a great deal of thought.

Me neither. Although I loved a reference to an in-universe historic event. Little things like that make us even more involved with that movie's universe.

I agree. The mention of some history between the characters, a reason why the princess has come looking for this guy, a reason why she's trying to get the robot to him gives the story depth, even if we don't know what she's talking about. In fact, to me, that unknown part of the story helps create tension, it engages us in the story. It did for me, anyway.

Couldn't have said it better myself. But I understand your point regarding the mystery and the unknown being lost with the rest of the episodes (both sequels and prequels).

Personally, I didn't mind loosing part of the mystery and get more scope/depth to both the characters and the universe itself. Once again, I understand your position.