J.J. Abrams On The Tone Of STAR WARS: EPISODE VII

Realistic is a tone when discussing a scifi film. Don't be a dick.

Even though I like the prequels, it's funny seeing JJ and those involved in the new film avoiding the topic of its quality all together.

I didn't hate the prequels myself. But when I go back and watch them, I wonder how Star Wars could get worse, and not too many things come in to mind.

I hope this new direction is going to be worth the wait. still 2 years away and I have so much excitement for this movie. I would love to see an Old Republic type movie just all out war of jedi and sith

I agree with this. The new trilogy felt too fantasy-ish. None of the characters were normal people. Luke was normal. Han was a little crazy, but he had a normal personality. Leia was a crazy bitch, which is apparently normal for women.

No one in the new trilogy was normal. In Episode I: Obi, Qui-Gon, and Padme were Keanu Reeves quality in how wooden they were portrayed. Jar Jar was ridiculous, and the kid ruined the entire movie. And it just got worse from there.

@thewonderer

That's entirely subjective. None of them are 'Transformers 2 bad', but they don't meet most people's expectations for Star Wars. I would much rather watch a new trilogy movie than Batman Forever.

I'm very much looking forward to VII, and the sequels, but I'm almost more excited for the idea of the spin-off movies, because that's where you can really experiment with genre.

The episodic SW movies will always be about the Skywalkers and friends, and mostly about the force, but the spin-offs can explore other, darker corners of that universe. There is room for interstellar crime dramas, sci-fi horror, and so much more.

you will never see a dark toned movie from disney so get over it. probably the same guys that thought iron man 3 was gonna be dark. no way its gonna happen. especially with abrams

I hate on the prequels now but each one was an awesome time at the theater. Be a kid first, then go all adult on it later. I heart Star Wars forever.

Being old enough to remember the original trilogy, I can understand what he's saying. One thing that was UNHEARD of at the time was the appearance of the rebel's ships & gear. Up until then, in Sci-Fi, everything was pristine, white, & shiny. I loved seeing scortched, burned, dirty ships & gear being used by the alliance. There were plenty of small details that were appreciated in the late 70's that viewers take for granted these days.

The fact that George Lucas is not involved(at least not directly) is what has me exited for Star Wars Episode VII.

@spideyboy - You're right.

@spideyboy-my thoughts on the lightsabers being so prevalent in the prequels, and they were only seen in the original trilogy at key moments is because Obi-Wan/Vader/Luke/Yoda and Palpatine are the only remaining Jedi (unless I'm forgetting someone-Leia has the Force strong in her but she's not a Jedi at this point). The prequels is about the time when their were HUNDREDS (if not more) Jedi in the galaxy. Hence, many more lightsabers.

I understand that by seeing so many of them in the prequels they lose their wonder. But, that's most likely the reason why their were so many on view.

As far as the newest trilogy goes, my problem with the prequels, other than the acting, was that it was chock full of plots within plots within plots, technology out the yin yang (there wasn't that much technology in the original) enough political talk to make me wanna swallow a bullet and ludicrous characters. What makes the original trilogy so endearing was it's simplicity. A sci-fi fairy tale. Straight up good vs evil, an emperor, a king, a prince/princess, a knight, wizards, monsters. That's it. And it appealed to our baser instincts.

Practical effects please.

(Re: The Black Hole. There were some cute robots, but there was also a dark, almost demonic robot who went on a very dark trip at the end, as well as plenty of other ominous stuff. So yeah, it was dark.)

Well you know how to make it feel real...practical sets not all green screen and dialogue that a person would actually say.

If he goes insane with the lens flares like he did in the Trek films, I swear I will track him down and shine a mag light in his face until he stops.