AIBU?
To not like Star Wars
Charlotte27981 · 30/08/2015 19:55
I watched the original when it was released in 1977 when I was 7, then tried again when it was re released in cinemas when I was in my 20s, and have tried no end of times watching the DVD with my teenage daughters and husband who love it. I love Guardians of the Galaxy and really love films in general...... What am I missing, and am I the only one?
PersonalClown · 30/08/2015 20:02
I love sci-fi and geeky stuff. I'm in heaven with all the Marvel/DC films coming out but I really feel that I need to hand in my Geek Card because I just don't care for Star Wars.
I've already told DP that he's going to see the new one alone. I'm waiting for Phase 3 of Marvel.
elQuintoConyo · 30/08/2015 20:12
Saw the 1977 one (don't know if it is called Star wars 1, Episode 4... the Original.. etc don't care ) twice: once aged around 8 (1982-ish), and again aged around 11, must've been Christmas or something. I loved it, have fond memories of watching it. But sat down to watch it again the other week... zzzzzzz.
I have zero interest in the other 'episodes' and my brain switches off 
TrionicLettuce · 30/08/2015 20:24
I love the original Star Wars films have a tattoo to prove it and GotG but getting pretty bored with the rest of the MCU offerings. I can't wait for the new film, I might have got a bit weepy watching the trailer 
My only suggestion, if you try watching the original films again, would be to make sure you're watching the un-remastered theatrical versions. The remastered versions are dire, they really are. It's amazing how much impact on the story and the films as a whole the changes have.
DH and I are completely torn as to whether we'll go see them if they do a re-release in the run up to the new one. They really are awful BUT it's likely to be the only chance we'll get to ever see anything resembling the originals at the cinema. Dilemma!!
Charlotte27981 · 30/08/2015 20:31
Thanks Trionic.. I'll see which version we have.... My husband has also told me about the remastered versions not being very good. I think the girls and my husband are going to try to get opening night tickets.... They're so excited that I must persevere! I agree, its definitely better to try and see films you like in the cinema..... I hope you get to see the original sometime there.
elQuintoConyo · 30/08/2015 21:02
Sky blue flares - that's too funny
Jaws rocks! The blood, the fear, the music, the USS Indianapolis story, the Robert Shaw/Richard Dreyfus scar-off was awesome! They truly hated each other in real life.
Durr-dum durr-dum
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