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[brandonh83]

It's quite disappointing to me that the entire point of the new movies is to tug at the nostalgia strings

Or they could just be being consistent with what came before. You know. Continuity. The movies are about a certain thread (the Skywalkers) and the main characters are still alive. It's not exactly nonsensical to have those returning elements. It honestly blows my mind to read posts like this. I like you jett, but you don't have to be so cynical all the time, at least not until we actually have something palpable. You're literally basing this shit off the fact that the main characters are coming back and that it's a logical continuation from VI. It is called Episode VII, you know. It shouldn't be about something completely separate. VII will likely tie up the familiar stuff and set the course for the new characters and story.

It wouldn't make sense to have six episodes that are about roughly the same plot thread, and then 7, 8, and 9 be about something else entirely. I'm not saying I would mind something completely new, but if they're doing three more sequels to an established story, they should by all means follow that.

 

[Buddha Beam]

I doubt they ever will. There's no need. However, I do hope they remake the prequel trilogy one day.

 

[slit]

I could say the same thing about Star Wars, because, face it...Jedi isn't really that good of a movie. The other two are still great movies, though.

You could but you would be wrong since I readily admit Jedi is the weakest of the three, but that changes nothing about my opinion on LOTR in the overall trilogy sense.

 

[Schweinehund]

No reboots, but KOTOR style time jump would be amazing.

 

[jett]

Or they could just be being consistent with what came before. You know. Continuity. The movies are about a certain thread (the Skywalkers) and the main characters are still alive. It's not exactly nonsensical to have those returning elements. It honestly blows my mind to read posts like this. I like you jett, but you don't have to be so cynical all the time, at least not until we actually have something palpable. You're literally basing this shit off the fact that the main characters are coming back and that it's a logical continuation from VI. It is called Episode VII, you know. It shouldn't be about something completely separate. VII will likely tie up the familiar stuff and set the course for the new characters and story.

I don't think I am at all alone in that mindset. For me, most of this universe was ruined with the prequels, and that's why I would've preferred something newer. Of course I'm basing this opinion on what we currently know, since that's all I can do right now.

 

[MikeDown]

reboot the prequels sure

 

[brandonh83]

I don't think I am at all alone in that mindset. For me, most of this universe was ruined with the prequels, and that's why I would've preferred something newer. Of course I'm basing this opinion on what we currently know, since that's all I can do right now.

But you're making statements straight up as if they're fact; you don't word your posts in ways such as "I'm afraid of this being nothing but nostalgia pandering" but rather it's very matter of factly as if you've already seen the movie. You said that nostalgia pandering is the entire point of the new movies, when none of us are in a position to know this. It's just extremely silly to me. And no, you're not alone, which is really depressing and telling of the cynical mindset that some people have. People complained that the prequels weren't like the originals, and now we're getting more films actually set after that period that have more of a logical reason to be aesthetically like them, but because they're doing that and bringing the old stuff back (which makes sense) it's just nostalgia pandering.

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

Star Wars is something that should not be rebooted, but continued through "Extended Universe-esque" stories. If the universe is great and old, there could be countless tales to weave that aren't directly connected to Luke/Leia/Solo/Vader, and the immediate eras the preceded them and came after them. Hell, you could say if you distance the time considerably, it could very well be a spiritual reboot(basically, new story, new cast of characters) yet still be connected to the main SW continuity. But I'd rather they focus on something either hundreds of years before the immediate SW stories, or hundreds of years after. Oddly enough, I feel the same regarding most video game sequels(for instance, while people an sequel to FFVII with Cloud and co., I'd much rather have a game that either takes place during the era of the Cetra and the arrival of Jenova or an era 100 after FFVII, where Cloud and co are dead, but their descendants are around helping to protect the world from whatever threatens it).

 

[jtb]

But you're making statements straight up as if they're fact; you don't word your posts in ways such as "I'm afraid of this being nothing but nostalgia pandering" but rather it's very matter of factly as if you've already seen the movie. You said that nostalgia pandering is the entire point of the new movies, when none of us are in a position to know this. It's just extremely silly to me. And no, you're not alone, which is really depressing.

Nostalgia pandering was the point of Super 8, Star Trek 09, Star Trek: Into Darkness. I don't think it's a big leap, if a leap at all, to suggest that the new films are probably going to follow that trend.

 

[jett]

But you're making statements straight up as if they're fact; you don't word your posts in ways such as "I'm afraid of this being nothing but nostalgia pandering" but rather it's very matter of factly as if you've already seen the movie. You said that nostalgia pandering is the entire point of the new movies, when none of us are in a position to know this. It's just extremely silly to me. And no, you're not alone, which is really depressing.

It's only depressing if you're a Star Wars fanboy, honestly.

The information we have is that most of the original cast are main characters, and that the plot revolves around them, Millennium Falcon and everything. That coupled with JJ Abrams's history, well... It's not a leap at all.

 

[The Technomancer]

No, just let it rest

 

[Arkos]

No reboots, but KOTOR style time jump would be amazing.

I think this would be a much more effective way of doing a "reboot"

 

[brandonh83]

Nostalgia pandering was the point of Super 8, Star Trek 09, Star Trek: Into Darkness. I don't think it's a big leap, if a leap at all, to suggest that the new films are probably going to follow that trend.

It's only depressing if you're a Star Wars fanboy, honestly.

Fair enough, you guys are in a league of negativity that I simply cannot contend with, so I'll stop trying.

 

[freddy]

I'd prefer they didn't and tried to flesh out some more of a wide and varied universe. It's not like they don't have a crap load of material that's already out there.

 

[Murrah]

Tell me more about your inside Harry Potter reboot knowledge OP

But to answer the question, no, I think rebooting Star Wars is a terrible idea, and would cause more fan outrage than it would lessen headaches. Plus Disney's clearly all in on continuing the already established (movie) universe, for better or worse. I understand the allure of wanting to remake the prequel trilogy, and if it happened that could be neat, but I think the correct path is to just forge ahead into new territory

But I will gladly take a Harry Potter reboot in another decade or two

 

[thecouncil]

I almost made some mistakes reading that OP but I'm glad I was advised against it a few times. Phew.

 

[UnlovedJew]

I actually wouldn't mind it much at all. Especially those prequels. Erase those from existence and start over. There's a way to tell a MUCH more compelling story set before the rise of the Empire.

 

[VistraNorrez]

Maybe in 100 years they will remake Star Wars, but it's still an incredibly popular franchise. A lot of kids know it almost exclusively from the Clone Wars TV show.

 

[LastNac]

It's quite disappointing to me that the entire point of the new movies is to tug at the nostalgia strings. Could've been something fresh. Maybe this universe is just fucking rotten.

Should have been a far removed story with no ties to any previous installments. Episodic in nature, just like George intended Star Wars to originally be.

 

[CadetMahoney]

LOTR trilogy is one of the most overrated series of films ever.

Pretty much. I can't watch the ones I have seen again.

 

[Blader]

By all accounts, it's only VII that will majorly bridge the gap between the OT and the sequels (which, you know, makes sense).

Should have been a far removed story with no ties to any previous installments. Episodic in nature, just like George intended Star Wars to originally be.

What? The whole thing about Star Wars was to embody a serialized storytelling. It was never meant as an anthology series, with each movie divorced from the other one.

But even that aside, not using Luke, Han and Leia again when the actors are still alive and capable seems like a huge waste to me. They're there, use them!

 

[whatever77]

Pretty much. I can't watch the ones I have seen again.

They are still a lot more bearable than the Hobbits shit.

 

[Apt101]

I think the fan base, and even casual fans, are too invested in the general story line. They should probably write their way around the goofy parts of the prequels that make Twilight look like top tier cinema.

 

[TxdoHawk]

It'll happen, eventually...and probably make the prequels look like Shakespeare in the process.

 

[Mokujin]

Reboot the prequels if anything.

I wouldn't mind that, and yeah let the original trilogy as is.

 

[Daniel Jackson]

Yeah just dump the prequels. As always, Simpsons did it

 

[18-Volt]

There are still X, XI and XII waiting to happen. Lucas wrote the darfts long time ago. Maybe after those.

 

[Fletcher]

No. Not only that, but I'm a much bigger fan of sequels that take into account the amount of time between the previous film and that film.

 

[inm8num2]

In all honesty the sale contract between Lucas and Disney probably stipulated that the prequels are nonnegotiable canon. I don't think Lucas would have passed SW along if he didn't ensure that they wouldn't be tampered or even ignored/erased.

 

[MacH1nation]

After 7,8, and 9 they're just gonna do a time skip and start a new series of movies with nary a mention of the name skywalker. Besides, why would anyone want to go back to the clone wars or the vader stuff after 9? By that point all I'd want to see are new adventures.

 

[MrBadger]

They're sort of semi-doing that by disregarding the extended universe.

Sequels are more interesting that reboots, though.

 

[Phoenix]

Now make no mistake, I have ZERO doubt in my mind that Disney is going to someday reboot the Star Wars franchise, much like how WB supposedly already has plans to remake the Harry Potter films some years down the road.

Its just a question

Shut up! You just shut your whore mouth!

 

[jelly]

I would be shocked if Episode VII isn't a soft reboot with old characters being the bridge to the classic series. The prequel trilogy will be forgotten completely. I expect Luke to reset the whole force thing being magic blood count for starters. JJ Abrams and co will just build off the original trilogy. I actually think there will be zero reference to the prequel trilogy, a clean break.

 

[Abounder]

Ep7-9 = 7 years of films plus spinoffs...there's no time for reboots until nearly a decade later. Star Wars will be in phase 3 instead of a reboot

On a tangent but please cast Chris Pratt as Dash Rendar

 

[zerosum]

I totally expect Disney to reboot Indiana Jones, however.

I sort of figured that they would go the James Bond route with Indy. Just tell different stories that don't really need to be interconnected, and re-cast periodically.

 

[Nerdkiller]

I would be shocked if Episode VII isn't a soft reboot with old characters being the bridge to the classic series. The prequel trilogy will be forgotten completely. I expect Luke to reset the whole force thing being magic blood count for starters. JJ Abrams and co will just build off the original trilogy. I actually think there will be zero reference to the prequel trilogy, a clean break.

They're already making visual references to the Prequel trilogy if the onset photos are anything to go by (podracers and the like), so I wouldn't expect them to outright ignore it. Hell, with the whole midichlorians thing and Abrams' (and his friends, judging from Amazing Spiderman 2) idea of magic blood (remember Khan in Into Darkness and that blood's magical healing properties?), I wonder if he'll go as far as to make sure we know that it still exists.

I sort of figured that they would go the James Bond route with Indy. Just tell different stories that don't really need to be interconnected, and re-cast periodically.

Naaa. Young Indiana Jones route would, I feel, work better for me.

 

[Syf]

I'd be happy if they redid the prequel trilogy. But the original? No, you don't touch that.

 

[ElTopo]

Yeah just dump the prequels. As always, Simpsons did it

What episode is that from?

 

[Nerdkiller]

What episode is that from?

Steal This Episode.

 

[Lebron]

No. They can have a field day with the story and make the Skywalkers fucking useless for all I care, but don't go back and recast people to play the same story.

 

[Laieon]

Along time from now, in a galaxy not so far away...

 

[Nakho]

Nooo, enough reboots.

 

[SteveWinwood]

nah they wont ever fully reboot it

maybe just move so far past it that this generation doesnt even remember that "old star wars"

think like star trek tos vs tng or the rest of it type thing

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Are we talking a soft reboot, as in different time, place and characters, but still technically in continuity with the old films? If so, after episodes 7-9 and the standalone films I could see this being a smart approach. Look deep into the past of SW, or perhaps the distant future.

No reason to do a hard reboot at all though.

 

[rallaren]

I don't think Star Wars needs a reboot. Movies like Harry Potter are based on finished stories, where Star Wars has an infinite number of villains that can arise and threaten the galaxy. They can make Star Wars movies until the end of time because of how open ended it is.

The ycan do alot with it that's for sure. I'd like to see them use the same level of technology like in the original trilogy. It might work.