What happened to Star Wars? The most iconic film franchise in pop culture has become unrecognizable compared to its early installments. Why the obsession with Anakin Skywalker in the prequels? Where is the character depth of figures like Han Solo and the exciting action that characterized the original trilogy?
The prequels gave us the opportunity to meet a young Anakin Skywalker, but that story felt too forced and repetitive. Instead of exploring the Star Wars galaxy more broadly and meeting new interesting characters, the prequels focused on a single character. The original trilogy, on the other hand, had iconic characters and exciting moments that kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
The worst part is that the narrative and character focus in the original trilogy is very different from that of the prequels. In the original trilogy, each character has their moment to shine, and the focus isn't on a single character. In contrast, the prequels were dominated by the character of Anakin Skywalker, leading some fans and critics to argue that other characters like Han Solo weren't given the same depth.
In summary, it's a shame that Star Wars has become so unsatisfying. The original saga is a masterpiece of pop culture, but it seems like no one knows how to continue it properly. Rather than fixating on a single character or creating insipid new characters, we should focus on what made Star Wars great in the first place: complex characters, exciting stories, and a galaxy that's truly thrilling to explore.
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