SolidChamp
Banned
Disclaimer: This is NOT a defense of Colin Trevorrow. I, like most of you, wish that they could have found a more proven and deserving director to helm Episode IX. This thread is to promote a more objective and balanced discussion on what, if anything, Trevorrow can bring to the table for Star Wars.
So at this particular time, Trevorrow hasn't exactly proven himself aside from directing a franchise movie that grossed a billion dollars. Of course it feels like they handed him the keys to the kingdom because they felt like he can turn franchise films into a goldmine. Odd, but okay.
But Trevorrow hasn't exactly made a "Phantom Menace" kind of film. Safety Not Guaranteed was actually a charming and fun little indie with a sci-fi twist.
Jurassic World was average and forgettable; though some of those deleted scenes were so cringe-worthy it's a wonder the man was allowed to continue filming at all.
I just saw that he directed a critical and commercial flop that was just released, The Book of Henry. I know nothing about it, but it seems like a small film he wanted to make in between the huge blockbusters.
So this dude's batting average isn't exactly abysmal. He's just OK. So are we being too harsh on him at this point? Of course it would have been a dream scenario to have Rian Johnson write and direct both episodes, but I hear he's penning the screenplay for Episode IX? If that's the case, and Trevorrow isn't putting his own finishing touches on Johnson's written work, then maybe it's a bit unfair to be so critical of Trevorrow so early in the game?
Rian Johnson himself blocked me on twitter (for being a dick) for making an off-handed joke about how his writing Episode IX is cause for relief, so long as Treovorrow isn't allowed anywhere here the screenplay.
So, let's discuss...who is Colin Trevorrow and why is he so deserving of our ire?
So at this particular time, Trevorrow hasn't exactly proven himself aside from directing a franchise movie that grossed a billion dollars. Of course it feels like they handed him the keys to the kingdom because they felt like he can turn franchise films into a goldmine. Odd, but okay.
But Trevorrow hasn't exactly made a "Phantom Menace" kind of film. Safety Not Guaranteed was actually a charming and fun little indie with a sci-fi twist.
Jurassic World was average and forgettable; though some of those deleted scenes were so cringe-worthy it's a wonder the man was allowed to continue filming at all.
I just saw that he directed a critical and commercial flop that was just released, The Book of Henry. I know nothing about it, but it seems like a small film he wanted to make in between the huge blockbusters.
So this dude's batting average isn't exactly abysmal. He's just OK. So are we being too harsh on him at this point? Of course it would have been a dream scenario to have Rian Johnson write and direct both episodes, but I hear he's penning the screenplay for Episode IX? If that's the case, and Trevorrow isn't putting his own finishing touches on Johnson's written work, then maybe it's a bit unfair to be so critical of Trevorrow so early in the game?
Rian Johnson himself blocked me on twitter (for being a dick) for making an off-handed joke about how his writing Episode IX is cause for relief, so long as Treovorrow isn't allowed anywhere here the screenplay.
So, let's discuss...who is Colin Trevorrow and why is he so deserving of our ire?