It amazes me the judgemental attitude of folks who saw a movie when they were 12 declaring that the latest version, written for 13 year olds, is not up to "their standards."
I was in the FIRST audience to pay money to see Star Wars (now known as "A New Hope: Star Wars Episode IV") in a theater.
Anywhere.
Get over it.
The new films are equal to, or better than, the original films. That IS NOT A QUESTION OPEN TO DEBATE.
We have grown up and want our fantasies to grow up with us.
Get over it.
When all nine films (Yes, 9) are done our grandchildren will look back at them and pass final judgement.
Enjoy them for what they are, todays equivelant of the old Saturday morning serials of the 30s. If you can't understand that then I don't care what you think about MY MOVIES.
" The new films are equal to, or better than, the original films. That IS NOT A QUESTION OPEN TO DEBATE."
Of course it is 'open to debate.' Maybe not in North Korea, though.