What is your opinion on the whole Rey movie coming out? I have to say I’m quite cautious knowing they already proved they don’t understand her character
Thank you so much for asking my opinion, it was a lovely reminder that there's a brain in this skull. <3
So, background. I grew up on the original trilogy and was there opening night of Episode I. I saw it in the theater five times, hoping that I’d crack the code. I accepted defeat by Episode III. I ignored the new stuff until Mr. Downing dragged me to ‘The Force Awakens’. I dared to hope again, and we know how that worked out.
After Jar Jar Abrams proved he was a hack, I had a good brood and I realized the only decent films involved Marcia Lucas and/or Carrie Fisher. Thus, I won’t watch a new Star Wars property again until they release a movie that’s written, staring, directed, and produced by women (Kathleen Kennedy doesn’t count). So I only read enough of the press release to find out if my minimum had been met.
It was not.
I’ve had my fragile little heart shattered twice, so they’re gonna have to step up in a big way to entice me to give them a third chance. And, honestly, without Mr. Downing, I'm not totally sure I can ever try again.
This is not to say I have issue with folks following it, hoping, giving it a shot. I just can’t until I’m sure Star Wars values women, wholly and completely.
