Because Cinemascore is based on people who saw the movie, not just Star Wars fanatics. Most people went and enjoyed what they saw, and weren't hard core about "this is canon that isn't". They just liked the movie, not the history.
I've said this before, but I think it bears repeating. Disney almost guaranteed Solo wouldn't do well when they chose May for the release.
Yup. Poor Star Wars seems to just keep hitting all kinds of sand traps.
I agree. I think Solo is an outlier and not a sign that the franchise popularity has plummeted. I guess we will know soon.
Interestingly, I get the impression hubby liked Solo more than the sequels we've gotten thus far. I'll have to remember to ask him.
Solo should be a warning to Disney that the name Star Wars doesn’t automatically equal $1B. The new trilogy needs to stand on its own with well developed characters and good writing. It’s an opportunity to move outside the restrictions of cannon around the skywalkers but it’s also risky.
With the streaming service they at least have some time to develop characters without worrying about short term ratings like network tv. I just hope Disney gives them the creative freedom to make it unique and original. I’m good with Lucas being involved. It’s still his Galaxy far far away even if he cashed in and sold it to the mouse.
Your right about the existing EU stuff. But just think where we were at the end of the RotJ. Emperor dead ( well maybe but at least on injured reserve), ONE Jedi master, a ragtag rebellion that just won an incredible victory, and a galaxy controlled by the remains of the Imperial fleet. I think most creative types could come up with unlimited stories about what happens in the galaxy from that point forward ( some of them would actually be good) and FA is the best story Disney could come up with. That says to me that Disney has no idea just what made SW special. Galaxies Edge can be successful because it's a theme park attraction/land if it's done well enough. It will not be successful JUST because it's SW.
Ah, excellent counter point. Thanks for the debate.
Look friend, you are obviously in the know when it comes to the Disney Corporation, you probably even have inside sources that you are friends with. It is understandable that you would feel the need to defend these people. If you took a step back however, you could accept that they are humans and not infallible. TLJ simply isn’t as beloved as the original trilogy films. It is not perfect, it may be possible that some poor choices were made along the way. It's no dumpsterfire, but there is something off about it with a lot of people (though not the majority of people).
At first, I really hated TLJ. But having spent time on this board and looking up positive reviews on youtube, I’ve come to appreciate some of the new directions the film went in. I still don’t care for the film and the new directions, but I completely understand that a lot of people love the film and they are genuine in their admiration. Not the majority, but they are out there. I suggest you read the opinions of some of the “others” you say are out there, the ones that anger you so much, and really listen to what they are saying. Give them merit and consideration and do not automatically dismiss them as trolling, hating, or some combination of racism or sexism or whatever-ism. I think you would find more in common than you think.
