I finally saw The Rise of Skywalker this week. And I thought it was good. Not amazing and not terrible. The spectacle of it was very impressive, it was very well shot and well-acted by all involved. As an ending to the Skywalker story/ saga/ whatever you want to call it, I found it very… Continue reading So, was The Rise of Skywalker any good?
Tag: Star Wars
My 5 Favourite Films
Now, I love me a good film. Over the last couple of years I have really started going to the cinema regularly for films I wouldn't normally have thought to go and see. Films like Widows, American Made, The Hitman's Bodyguard and others were not films I would have gone out of my way to see a… Continue reading My 5 Favourite Films
Why should film franchises listen to fans?
When Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released, the critics praised it. The fan base though was deeply divided. Some (like me) really liked it and others lambasted it for ruining the franchise, the story, the characters, what JJ Abrams had done with The Force Awakens etc, etc, etc. I went to see it twice in cinemas and… Continue reading Why should film franchises listen to fans?
From Solo to A New Hope, the Star Wars films ranked.
Now, I have made no secret on this blog about the fact that I am an enormous Star Wars fan. I have seen every single film multiple times and while I haven't seen all of the Clone Wars and Rebels TV shows or read any of the comics, I still try to keep abreast of… Continue reading From Solo to A New Hope, the Star Wars films ranked.
Do we really need Solo: A Star Wars Story?
The Disney juggernaut continues to bring us new Star Wars stories with the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story. And for the first time since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, I'm asking myself 'Why?' Don't get me wrong, I love Star Wars and have loved every film Lucasfilm has come out with since the… Continue reading Do we really need Solo: A Star Wars Story?
What is everyone’s problem with The Last Jedi?
I am a humongous Star Wars fan. I loved The Force Awakens. I very much enjoyed Rogue One. I can watch the prequels and ignore the fact that they aren't that great. And I REALLY enjoyed the newest entry to the franchise; The Last Jedi. This was a Star Wars film that really surprised me… Continue reading What is everyone’s problem with The Last Jedi?
