Han not shooting first does dramatically change part of his characterisation. How the audience sees him, it does take away from his overall journey through the trilogy.
He becomes less of a Rogue in special edition from 97. Where he originally was a man who wasn’t afraid to shoot first and ask questions later. It lessens his character journey. He becomes justified in his action due to Gredo trigger finger. Yes he was held at gun point, but as a means to force him into seeing a client he screwed over.
Instead it Gredo goes against Jaba’s wishes to bring him Solo and tries to blast him. Maybe Gredo and Jaba was on the same page that he could bring him in warm or cold.
In the end it doesn’t really bother me, this is the version I grew up with. I prefer the original version of this scenario.
I don’t see how it affects his characterization at all. He shot because Greedo made it clear he wasn’t going to let him walk away, and whether he shot a half-second before or a half-second after doesn’t change the fact that he and Greedo were both squeezing their triggers at basically the same moment and Greedo just squeezed it faster in one version and Solo squeezed it faster in another version. After thirty years of watching several versions of the same scene, I have never once questioned Han Solo’s actions or character involving anything that followed, for that movie or beyond, and I find that those who do are basing their entire view of this character on such a minor detail that it may as well be nothing at all.
Exactly. I understand why people want to see and watch the original trilogy pre changes, but it’s just a novelty at best. George was always a visionary and while some changes are more controversial than others they improved the films in the long run and ultimately enhanced the world he was trying to create quirks, cringe, and all. At the end of the day l-Vl, TCW, etc were George’s uncompromised vision. He was self aware of the criticism for the Special Editions and Prequels, but he stood his ground. In turn especially for the Prequels we got some of the best Star Wars had to offer during that time period that enhanced that era by telling The Clone Wars. That alone shows how George treated what was essentially his child. He built it up instead of pivoting from criticism.
You might not believe it changes the introduction to the character and that’s good. That said it would seem that the majority of fans disagree with this notion, personally I think it cheapens his overall journey, an essential element in his portrayal.
Just like Dr. Henry Jones shooting the Sword man in Raiders of the Lost Ark. If the scene had played out like it was originally intended, Indy would have entered a sword fight. Instead we are left with a defining moment that cemented part of his character. Harrison’s impatience and not wanting to have a sword fight in the scorching heated, created an iconic moment in cinema history. Just like his space bandit lookalike creates a iconic scene.
There is a vast difference between deciding to shoot a person rather than engage in a sword fight, and two shots stacked on top of each other by a half-second being switched in which order which one happened. The change is so minuscule that I honestly never even knew it had been changed until people started whining about it.
As I said earlier, you might feel that way and that’s good for you. However saying it’s unimportant and whiny to not like the change made, is arrogant and pompous.
A majority of fans seems to dislike this change and I can understand that sentiment. For all the reasons I listed above, that fact that you don’t is just a win for you. But don’t play it off as semantics.
Been reading a Marvel Comics Omnibus Star Wars: The Empire Vol.1
I can with certainty say that this is my introduction to EU Legends Canon. And I can also say this is some of the most captivating Star Wars stories I’ve read in a minute.
So for people who don’t know but want to know. The Empire Vol 1 for the most part focuses on the early months/years of the Galactic Empire.
It jumps around a lot and so far for the most part I’ve been following Darth Vader when he is at his peak obsession with hunting Jedi and most importantly Obi Wan. The stuff I’ve been taking away from this is simply how Vader is essentially a relentless machine who is very flawed, almost defeated on various occasions, and very much a demon in people’s eyes. They also find balance for him where you see him in his meditation chambers where you witness a lot of Vaders more internal thoughts and how he is constantly dreaming of Padme wishing upon her to keep him sane. Whats also great to see how Vader is just a tool with Palpatine quite literally willing to disregard him if he doesn’t fall in line.
While Vader is an highlight of this you also get to see Jedi in exile, various insurrections, and just the bleak state of the Galaxy between Episode 3 and 4.
I’ve already picked up Vol 2 since it was on sale on Amazon and Vol 3 is slated to release later this year.
Once I finish Vol 2 I’m probably pick up the Rise of the Sith Omnibus since it takes place before Phantom Menace and explores Qui Gon and Obi Wan and also Darth Maul too. But all this stuff is very exciting for me.
Legends specifically some of the comic runs will definitely be where I get my Star Wars fix going forward, but I definitely recommend looking into some of this stuff.
The show looks good, the sets look good, the choreography is great but performances and writing is mixed
I know I’m beating a dead horse when I say this, but Andor showed mature storytelling that was captivating across the board.
Acolyte tries to do this, but its execution falls flat. I’m not particularly keen of the “big twist” during Episode 1 since it’s something we’ve seen before, but it’s slightly tweaked.
I don’t know I’m trying to find something positive to say about these two episodes, but the only good things I can say as of now is just the production level of this project. Thats it.
Maybe things will change as the series progresses but right now this is where my opinion is.
So Episode 3 of the Acolyte released…. and it’s not great.
I think I’ll simply get it out of the way, this episode conflicts heavily with what George Lucas established in Episode 1.
As a Star Wars fan, albeit a dedicated one. I’m okay with doing something new so long as it doesn’t attempt to change fundamental things created by George that makes the Star Wars mythos/lore, and or any Star Wars project in which George had an in depth creative contribution with so everything and anything that remained canon and established after the Disney Acquisition.
Acolyte Episode 3 is fundamentally a flashback episode that’s lasts longer than it needs to be, alongside that it establishes a coven of witches that basically attempt to re-establish what the force is in an effort to either recontextualize everything and anything we thought we knew since Episode 1. Or decanonize Lucases established lore about the Force.
I get the arguments that this is probably just a pocket of people in a small portion of an otherwise large and expansive galaxy that they just have their own interpretation of the force, but when it’s passed off as this is a fact now and they don’t elaborate that on further I’m left with just a sour taste in my mouth.
I really tried to give this show a fair chance, but after this episode I’m just not interested anymore. It doesn’t sound like Star Wars, it doesn’t feel like Star Wars, but somehow it is Star Wars.
This is just my opinion of course, and through natural discourse I’m sure people will have conflicting opinions, if you enjoy this show good for you, but this isn’t for me.
Can’t say much because I haven’t watched anything Star Wars-related since the prequels ended, though I’ve kept up to date on the overall story, but considering how upset everyone was when Lucas tried to refine the lore to make sense -the midichlorians - it’s not surprising to me at all that any other idea of what the Force is or how it works would be met with controversy.
The thing is, what Lucas introduced in Episode 1 with the midichlorians was elaborated further upon in further projects to the point where it was generally accepted since it coincided with the general idea of balance within the force.
The general idea for midichlorians is that while everyone and anyone has a midichlorian count individuals with a higher count are able to wield the force easier while individuals with lower count have a hard time this is especially true if a force wielder loses a limb since they gotta basically in laymen’s terms relearn to walk.
A misconception is that it’s a prerequisite to have a high count in order to have force abilities, this simply isn’t true which is why initially when it was first introduced in Episode 1 it had a lot of backlash because that’s the way it came across.
What is true is the Jedi do attempt to recruit and enlist Children with high counts into their religion. In their words it’s to help them tap into their potential. The Jedi while conceptually are cool, they’re a very morally dubious group of individuals who basically went from being monks to being warriors.
I don’t think it goes against anything George Lucas established and neither was I left with a feeling that the Witch coven teachings was passed off as facts. Rather just their view of the force. The force isn’t beholden to the Jedi, each force sect has it’s own understanding of the force and how to wield it. The Night Sisters, The Knights of Ren, The Sith, Jedi and Gurdian’s of the Whills all have their own unique view of the force.
Just like real world counter parts view religion, politics and everything else. Tradition and views of the world all shape different communities.
I think it both, sounds, feels and tastes like Star Wars. I don’t necessarily see that as a positive. I can easily understand those who are not into the show. To me the show, is good. It’s not great and it’s far from perfect. As of the three episodes out, I would rate it around Obi-wan and higher then Boba Fett. I find that the show plays it to safe and that it’s hampered by it’s short runtime, 50-60 min episodes could flesh out the show and characters some more. However that is sadly a problem all Star Wars shows suffers from and I can’t begin to fathom why they insist on short story format.
Is it the show I hoped it would be? no. Yet the show premise and hook I find interesting enough to continue viewing.
If I should rate the show from 1/10. Based on the three episodes out, I would rate it around 7/10. It’s not GoT: House of Dragon or the Boys and diffidently not Andor. It’s an all right show. I wish Lucas film would treat these shows as they did Andor.
