The Circle Is Now Complete
I don't even know where to start with this one. I want to talk about the movie, obviously, but I also don't want to spoil anything for anyone who is even remotely interested, so I think I'm gonna limit myself to talking about my reaction to the movie.Y'know what? I was actually reluctant to go. When the time came I so nearly didn't go, like if I somehow didn't see Episode III I could pretend it didn't happen and I could carry on like normal. That was a pretty ridiculous way to think though, so in the the theatre I went. There was a cool little merchandise/geek stall that loads of memorabilia, action figures, autographs, that kinda thing. I was sooooooo tempted by the signed photo of Christopher Lee (as Dooku, naturally), but it was £50, so I restrained myself. Then I went and saw the movie.
I've gotta be honest, there are beats and moments in every Star Wars movie that make me cry if I let myself get caught up in the story, and this one was no different. In fact the whole experience was pretty emotional, and there were several moments that made me cry (as much as I thought I wanted to see Anakin slaughter the Younglings for instance, it turned out I really didn't - not for the kids, but for him, I wanted him to stop before he'd gone too far even though I know he's not going to), but dammit that was the movie I have waited my whole life to see! The final duel with Anakin and Obi-wan is just nuts, they're so goddamned fast! And there are so many little things in there for the hardcore geek fan, awesome things to look out for, things that tie it all together Dammit that was sooooooo awesome! Oops, said I wasn't gonna talk about the movie...
Much as I thought I was going to have to somehow let go, somehow grow-up, y'know it turns out I really don't have to! Yay me! Do I feel any different? No I do not! Do I feel like I've seen the entire Star Wars saga? Yes I do and it feels great!
The were only two sad things about today. First and most obviously, this is the last time I will ever see a new Star Wars movie, and that is sad. On the other hand, the saga is complete, there really is no need for anymore movies, it's all done, so it's not a tragedy or anything. Second and less obvious, but in many ways a lot sadder was that I had this experience by myself. I have always shared these experiences with my brother, and then we'd spend hours geeking out and discussing it afterwards. Not today. I didn't have another geek, or even a non-geeky person to share it with, and that was... sad. It made me feel more alone than I have in a very long time, hell I didn't even feel this alone when me and Jacqui split up. But y'know what? Let's not concentrate on the negative. That was one hell of an awesome movie, and if you have even an ounce of interest in the Star Wars saga, then you owe it to yourself to go see it immediately!
Maybe I'll stop naming my posts with quotes from the movies now too, but I wouldn't hold my breath!
posted by BadMonkey @ 2:14 PM
3 Comments:
you know i think it's annoying that he's not gonna do 7 8 and 9. or maybe it's just annoying that we know they're out there without being able to see them...
I once felt as you did young one, but there really isn't any story to tell for parts 7,8 & 9 (although some heretics will argue there really wasn't any story in Episodes 1 & 2 either). Turns out the story isn't about the Rebellion at all, its about Anakin, and that story is over.
ok but who hasn't heard of arching? we can have the anikin arc and still go on. i have no idea what 7 8 and 9 are about but they must be about something!!
dude the other day i learned the kanji for "years old" and was reminded that i turn hatachi this year!!!! there are a few numbers that are special for ages and 20 is one of them. i should read and find out why...but yeah so usually it would just be nijussai but it isn't really it's hatachi!! isn't that thrilling? i am so thrilled!
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