Although I didn’t care much for the sequel trilogy, I’m with you on this. After 43 years, I’m feeling burned out on Star Wars and I’m ready to move on … but a lot of people are still excited about it, so good for them. Who am I to spoil their fun?
I still enjoy discussing Star Wars occasionally in a non-serious way, as in the recent discussion of the guys shooting at the escape pods. But practically every SW-related thread around here has a constant background drumbeat about how it’s all worthless garbage (with the possible exception of The Empire Strikes Back). It’s exhausting.
I’m reminded of something a friend said many years ago: “Being a fan reduces your enjoyment.” The SDMB is the best illustration of that principle I’ve ever seen.
Almost no one complains that there are too many movies set on EARTH, I don’t see why there can’t be more good movies set in the Star Wars Universe. There are arguably enough/too many movies centered on one family (and a few sidekicks), But as the Mandalorian shows, there are other stories to tell.
Maybe something set in the Old Republic. Maybe something in the Imperial Academy. Maybe something about non Jedi/Sith users of the Force. Maybe something set on Mon Calamari. There are hundreds if not thousands of avenues to explore.
This is it for me too. Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only one who loved TLJ and thought a change in direction is exactly what Star Wars needed…but I digest.
I am excited beyond belief for Rogue Squadron. Star Wars, to me, has always been about the machines and I loved the ships the most. Give me Top Gun in space and I am absolutely there. The only thing that disappoints me is that it’s obviously going to star X-Wings, but I hope and pray my A-Wing gets some love
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This is it for me too. Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only one who loved TLJ and thought a change in direction is exactly what Star Wars needed…but I digest.[/quote]
I think TLJ nailed the task of rebooting the universe, and it was enjoyable to that extent. But I don’t think it realy set up the rest of of the franchise for success, and indeed (IMO) it did not succeed in doing that.
Agreed on that, and I also like the side-plots focused on sneaking around, switching off those pesky power grids that keep switching themselves back on for the next movie. Robotic comic relief is always welcome too.
