I've only seen it the once, so I haven't had the chance to see it afresh to properly re-evaluate my own opinion.
However, looking back my thoughts now are basically the same as they were back then. TFA is flawed in many ways - a lot of which you mention - but very few of the flaws get in the way of the film being fun. It's still enjoyable to watch, on the whole, despite its shortcomings. As well as the ones you've brought up, I found Cracked's description of proof that JJ Abrams doesn't understand Star Wars to be very on the nose.
Anyway, I'll certainly agree that episodes I - III had moments, or even scenes, which were tense, or exciting, or well-scripted, or whatever. But on the whole, I just didn't think they were much fun to watch. And Star Wars should be fun.
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Date: 2016-04-16 08:23 pm (UTC)However, looking back my thoughts now are basically the same as they were back then. TFA is flawed in many ways - a lot of which you mention - but very few of the flaws get in the way of the film being fun. It's still enjoyable to watch, on the whole, despite its shortcomings. As well as the ones you've brought up, I found Cracked's description of proof that JJ Abrams doesn't understand Star Wars to be very on the nose.
Anyway, I'll certainly agree that episodes I - III had moments, or even scenes, which were tense, or exciting, or well-scripted, or whatever. But on the whole, I just didn't think they were much fun to watch. And Star Wars should be fun.
p.s. "Episode I's final lightsaber battle"?