Todd Anderson
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No, not "Star Wars" the category... but Star Wars the movie. The original.
I’ve got to admit something, and it feels a little like stepping on sacred ground: I think I’m experiencing a bit of Star Wars fatigue. Last night, I rewatched the original Star Wars for the first time in about a decade, and I found that it just didn’t have the same nostalgic pull for me. Yes, the nostalgia is there... it brought back memories from the 70s... hunting for Star Wars action figures at the Lionel Kiddy City in Colorado Springs, CO. Fantasizing about having my own light saber... and all of the magic of such a forward-thinking fight up amongst the stars.
But it’s starting to show a few warts that took me out of the viewing experience. My memory is that the warts were easily overlooked by the sheer nature of the film. But, for whatever reason, that didn't happen this time around. It seemed more hokey to me.
Now, when it comes to how I rank the films, I used to feel like the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back were neck-and-neck as the best of the franchise. And while I’d still give the edge to Empire, I actually think there’s a good argument now for The Force Awakens edging out the original. I actually think it might be a better overall film experience.
Have I lost my mind?
I’ve got to admit something, and it feels a little like stepping on sacred ground: I think I’m experiencing a bit of Star Wars fatigue. Last night, I rewatched the original Star Wars for the first time in about a decade, and I found that it just didn’t have the same nostalgic pull for me. Yes, the nostalgia is there... it brought back memories from the 70s... hunting for Star Wars action figures at the Lionel Kiddy City in Colorado Springs, CO. Fantasizing about having my own light saber... and all of the magic of such a forward-thinking fight up amongst the stars.
But it’s starting to show a few warts that took me out of the viewing experience. My memory is that the warts were easily overlooked by the sheer nature of the film. But, for whatever reason, that didn't happen this time around. It seemed more hokey to me.
Now, when it comes to how I rank the films, I used to feel like the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back were neck-and-neck as the best of the franchise. And while I’d still give the edge to Empire, I actually think there’s a good argument now for The Force Awakens edging out the original. I actually think it might be a better overall film experience.
Have I lost my mind?
