Star Wars fanboy!
Spoilers!!! Let me begin by saying I am a huge Star Wars fan. My first interaction with my wife was a conversation about her Star Wars shoes. I’ve seen A New Hope well over 100 times. I’ve read at least 30 books in the EU (extended universe). My son, Benjamin, is named after Ben Kenobi. So, yes, you can say I’m a fan. As with most Star Wars fans, I had concerns over the direction Disney would take the franchise. Especially with JJ Abrams, Star Trek director and solar flare enthusiast, at the helm of the first installment.
As I watched the opening sequence I turned to my wife and said, “This looks like Star Trek with Stormtroopers,”. but my fear was quickly abated as the scene turned from nigh
t to day, and once again I was in the Star Wars universe. Those of you who’ve seen the new Star Trek movies I’m sure will understand. The difference in feel is due in large part to the cinematography. So it was with great anticipation that Disney was going to do an Anthology series, giving us back story and filling in holes, that drove me to a 7pm showing on opening night to see Rogue One.