Silver, I think there’s a lot of prequel-type apologia going on with this movie right now. Once again I don’t mean that as a put down or attack, I just think some of you are wanting to make more out of this movie than it is, tirelessly attempting to explain away such clear and obvious flaws. YMMV though.
You’re honestly insane if you think people defending this film is “prequel-type apologia.” I’ll be seeing the film again tonight so I’ll have a better idea of my feelings, but I’m pretty sure I loved it. Say what you will about the plot, but at least this movie is FUN (I notice many of the issues but for the most part I just don’t care because of the enjoyable ride). Not to mention the new characters are believable and compelling and it doesn’t trash the mythology of the series or do anything cringe-worthy to the original characters.
I was very young when TPM came out, so I can’t say, but the consensus on this movie right now seems to be very good and genuine.