For those of us who experienced the original trilogy during childhood - we experienced it as it rose to power in our culture. I definitely remember a generational divide, where as a kid, I experienced many (mostly outside of North America) older adults who had no idea what I was talking about when I professed my love for Star Wars. Keep in mind - it took much more time for the original trilogy to branch out globally, especially into countries controlled by the USSR.lead wrote: ↑ millennials don't make 100% tho do they? So I still stand by my original statement as valid."Looking back no one 100% liked the prequels"
Those who did grow up seeing the first trilogy then the prequel...well google has plenty of reviews not very positive that coincide with my memory. With most of the negative surrounding 2 key characters Jar jar and anikan. The character and the actor choice/portrayl. Otherwise everything else considered it was fine but that's the difference why it has survived vs the last trilogy .
I personally think the last trilogy was poor casting, poor character development and too many directors going their own way with no cohesion.
There most definitely are people who love the prequels.
I'd go even further to say that this love is a direct response to all the hate they normally attract.
Different generations rebel against different things.
In this instance, they are rebelling against the older fanbase that talks down to them and insists that their interpretation of the SW universe is paramount.
I expect the same will be (likely even more) for children who grew up with the Sequels. With so much hatred and pressure coming from older fans, loving the sequels will be the equivalent of flipping the bird to old people and their old ways. Their voice will be akin to the voice of Han, when he disses the mysticism of Obi-Wan while on board the Falcon.
"When someone is burning a book, they are showing utter contempt for all of the thinking that produced its ideas, all of the labor that went into its words and sentences, and all of the trouble that befell the author . . .” ― Lemony Snicket