[SPOILER ALERT: Read only if you have already watchedThe Force Awakens.]
In it, I presented both general and specific instructions towards what they should do with the new films.
The article was titled5 Tips for Sequels That Wont Suck.
So how much of my advice actually made it intoThe Force Awakens?
That could act as the jumping-off point for the entire film.
(And sure, he can pick up a lightsaber in a pinch.)
WHAT IS ACTUALLY INTHE FORCE AWAKENS:
Well, I nailed the Han Solo death.
Thats the good news.
The bad news is I had the timing all wrong.
Off to a good start!
That series tells an intriguing tale of Han and Leias children, Jacen and Jaina Solo.
Wow, Im doing pretty well here.
The question remains: Who is Rey?
Her origin story remains murky.
Is she a secret Skywalker?
Well have to wait to later episodes to find out.
However, J.J. Abrams and company totally disregarded my Grand Admiral Thrawn plea.
3.Ban all Ewoks and Gungans
Listen,Star Warsdoesnt have to go all Christopher Nolan.
This needs to stop.
Perhaps that surly barkeep who wouldnt let C-3PO into the Mos Eisley cantina had the right idea after all.
They are all hereby banished.
That film managed to find laughs without a kooky sidekick while also combining light popcorn fare with high-stakes action.
Thankfully,Episode VIIwas indeed an Ewok- and Gungan-free zone.
In short, Abrams made a movie kids could enjoy that wouldnt have adults groaning.
Which was exactly the issue.
Thats what happens when so much acting is done in front of giant blue- and greenscreens.
Were not bagging completely on CGI.
There are certainly times when such technology can expand the scope and scale of environments to an impressive degree.
But if those environments dont feel real to begin with, then you have a problem.
Heres hoping the new Star Wars films use CGI as a means, not an end.
Since the planets actually felt real, so did the story.
Man, I am absolutelyon firewith this advice I dispensed three years before the film even came out.
I am like a freakin Jedi here with all this stuff coming true!
What could possibly go wrong now?
What was the coolest part ofReturn of the Jedi?
The visit to Jabbas palace and subsequent sail-barge battle.
And who is considered the coolest of allStar Warscharacters?
Silent but deadly bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Especially when there is so much more scum and villainy to explore!
Dont forget, Han Solo was once a smuggler himself.
He went on the run after jettisoning Jabbas cargo and failing to repay the Hutt for the losses.
Perhaps the underworld will finally catch up to him inEpisode VII.
Hopefully about 20 minutes in.
Okay, this one was a HUGE swing and a miss.
Still, kind of a bummer to go out on this note after nailing the first four.
