As many of you probably did, I spent my weekend trooping at a local Theater for the opening of Solo, A Star Wars Story. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the movie was. I enjoyed it all 3 times that I viewed it.
For whatever reason, the box office didn't explode for it and the haters that suggested a boycott have declared a victory. It saddens me that any fan of the Star Wars universe would take pleasure in the possible failure of any Star Wars film.
I've been a fan since I saw the first movie in the theater in 1977. At that time, we didn't have the instant response of the internet or more specifically, social media. We we're all starving for anything Star Wars and felt lucky to see our favorite Star Wars Characters in any way. Donnie and Marie, The Muppet Show and The Holiday Special are what we got and we were appreciative.
To see fans that call themselves "True fans", reveling in the low numbers at the box office is just baffling to me. Who knows what the exact factors of the low numbers may be? Who cares? It is still the top of the box office this week, it's still a great movie, it was entertaining and interesting. What do they want? The end of Star Wars again? I was excited when the Thrawn Trilogy breathed life back into my favorite universe, I don't want that universe to go dark again.
I must say, the 501st family seems to be of the same mind on this subject. Most of the comments from them are mostly positive. But some of the rabid Star Wars fan groups are just beating it to death, in fact, I had to leave one of my favorites due to the negative comments. They can't possibly think that the removal of Kathleen Kennedy will transform the movies back to their personal vision of what they want the movies to be...these are the same fanboys that came down on George Lucas and the Prequels.
I have enjoyed anything that has extended the story of the Star Wars Universe and I take it at face value, a great fantasy and interesting entertainment. Any chance to keep the dream alive is great with me.
Thanks for reading my rant,
Enjoy life...enjoy Star Wars!!!
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