JJ’s AOL interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ekui0QWaCA
He comes across as very grounded. He also takes the high road every time out. By all accounts from what we’ve seen so far, as well as heard from everyone involved, his film is a radical and intentional step back into the original galaxy far far away. Yet every time he’s asked or given the opportunity to discuss how far he’s distanced this from the prequels and why, he never bad-mouths or takes cheap shots at Lucas or those terrible films.
In this current age of lauding angry snark as entertainment, it’s refreshing to see someone so professional and intelligent. His lens flare story is another area where he stays grounded and honest. He’s aware people don’t like them and he’s aware he went too far. He owns the mistake and doesn’t shy away from taking the criticism.