(Spoiler-Free!)
In about 5 hours as I am typing this, I will be seeing the new Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (also known as Episode VII). I am bristling with excitement in anticipation of seeing this film, as many are. There are expectations for this film held by fans that it will at least be as good as the prequel trilogy, and it more than likely will be. As for myself, I expect this to be the best combination of visuals and storytelling.
This is the first Star Wars film without any George Lucas involvement. If his name appears in the credits it will only be to thank him for the characters (Han, Leia, Luke, etc.). So I expect it to have at least a slightly different feel to it. The cinematography and editing will be different, but the score by John L. Williams remains so that should bring some familiarity.
All I want is for the characters to be deeper than the prequel trilogy characters. Give the main trio (Finn, Rey, Poe) back stories and give them motivation to achieve their goals. Also, the character I'm most curious about is Kylo Ren. What drives him? What made him the way he is? Those questions might not get answered until a later film, but I'm still very eager to know. As for Finn and Rey... are they descendants of any characters? Do they have any connections at all? Hopefully we find out.
This is also the 2nd film in the Star Wars franchise to be given a PG-13 rating. There will be some darker stuff included which leads me to believe a death is forthcoming. Is it Han? Luke? Or will a character be introduced only to be killed off? In the original trilogy, Grand Moff Tarkin was killed off in the first Star Wars film. In the prequel trilogy, Darth Maul was killed off in the first film set chronologically. Someone has to die in this one, more than likely a character who we as an audience would consider to be bad or evil. Will it be Kylo Ren so soon? (I hope not). Will it be General Hux (Dohmnall Gleeson)? Will it be Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie)? There's also a Supreme Leader Snoke played by Andy Serkis, who might be but isn't for sure evil.
All I know is that it'll be very hard to disappoint us after a 10 year layoff from live action Star Wars films. As long as Luke didn't go bad the movie should be pretty well-received. I simply cannot wait. See you guys then! And may the Force be with us all.
In about 5 hours as I am typing this, I will be seeing the new Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (also known as Episode VII). I am bristling with excitement in anticipation of seeing this film, as many are. There are expectations for this film held by fans that it will at least be as good as the prequel trilogy, and it more than likely will be. As for myself, I expect this to be the best combination of visuals and storytelling.
This is the first Star Wars film without any George Lucas involvement. If his name appears in the credits it will only be to thank him for the characters (Han, Leia, Luke, etc.). So I expect it to have at least a slightly different feel to it. The cinematography and editing will be different, but the score by John L. Williams remains so that should bring some familiarity.
All I want is for the characters to be deeper than the prequel trilogy characters. Give the main trio (Finn, Rey, Poe) back stories and give them motivation to achieve their goals. Also, the character I'm most curious about is Kylo Ren. What drives him? What made him the way he is? Those questions might not get answered until a later film, but I'm still very eager to know. As for Finn and Rey... are they descendants of any characters? Do they have any connections at all? Hopefully we find out.
This is also the 2nd film in the Star Wars franchise to be given a PG-13 rating. There will be some darker stuff included which leads me to believe a death is forthcoming. Is it Han? Luke? Or will a character be introduced only to be killed off? In the original trilogy, Grand Moff Tarkin was killed off in the first Star Wars film. In the prequel trilogy, Darth Maul was killed off in the first film set chronologically. Someone has to die in this one, more than likely a character who we as an audience would consider to be bad or evil. Will it be Kylo Ren so soon? (I hope not). Will it be General Hux (Dohmnall Gleeson)? Will it be Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie)? There's also a Supreme Leader Snoke played by Andy Serkis, who might be but isn't for sure evil.
All I know is that it'll be very hard to disappoint us after a 10 year layoff from live action Star Wars films. As long as Luke didn't go bad the movie should be pretty well-received. I simply cannot wait. See you guys then! And may the Force be with us all.
