ray_afraid said:
ray_afraid said:
This is very interesting. But here's something to be considered- none of the sequels to those films were popular- much less top grossing films. With the exception of the Rocky flicks, they were mostly over looked and forgotten within a decade. This isn't the case with the Star Wars prequels which still have a very strong following. I'm really afraid Star Wars will be "kiddie movies" for the rest of time.
I realize I'm one of the most ignored people on the boards, but I'd like to hear someones opinion on this. Anyone agree? Disagree?
Ray, sequels/prequels will always be looked at differently by a diehard fan then the casual fan. For instance, I love the Rocky Series, and think Rocky I is the best, but I enjoy II, III, IV just as much even though IV is bordering on ridiculous. If you asked the casual fan, they will say Rocky I is the only truly movie that is memorable. So just because I enjoy the sequels (except V) doesn't demean the original movie among the masses.
As for what you hear on the internet from PT or OOT fans it is all jibberish, as the internet is a small % of all SW fans. So whatever TFN or OT.com say, I don't take it as a true representation of what the fanbase is thinking.
I enjoy coming here because you guys care about the OOT as much as I do, but I got news for you most of my friends are what I call "SW moderates.":
-Love the OOT, but can live with the SE
-Thought the PT was OK, went to see them opening weekend, still think they are inferior to the OT.
-Will probably buy the BluRay Saga Set (depending on if they own a BluRay player,)
-Would love if the OOT was included, but not a deal breaker.
-Havent thought of SW that much anymore, and just enjoy the OT movies when their on Spike and enjoy watching them once in a while on DVD.