I'm not saying that all of ROTJ was marketed for 5yr olds; it wasn't. But the Ewoks definately were. You need to see it from the POV of those of us who waited the yrs between films the first time round - all the expectation and rumours. At the time the rumours said there would be a big battle in the 3rd film, set on the Wookiee planet. The Holiday Special *gag* was something of an appetiser. O.o So you can imagine the general disappointment when we got Ewoks. (although those singing Wookiees would have been quite devestating, I'm sure!! XD) Imagine how you would feel if you went into Ep3 keyed up to watch the kick-ass battle between Anakin and ObiWan, and especially to watch ObiWan throw Anakin into the flaming pit (or whatever - a rumour that has been around since ANH came out), only to find out that the battle is at a different moment completely in the film and that Anakin actually falls into the pit by accident. (tripping over his robes! LOL!) On first viewing, you'd walk out, vaguely disappointed, but assure yourself that you'd enjoyed the movie nonetheless. But, after a few more viewings, the disappointment would fester... and the cuddly teddy bears would pop up everywhere as unbearably cute kiddy toys... and, before you know it, you're 10yrs down the track and realise that you actually LOATHE the things. ;~P
Love, expectation...then disappointment. Much like Christmas really. ;~D
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Date: 2004-10-03 09:01 pm (UTC)You need to see it from the POV of those of us who waited the yrs between films the first time round - all the expectation and rumours. At the time the rumours said there would be a big battle in the 3rd film, set on the Wookiee planet. The Holiday Special *gag* was something of an appetiser. O.o So you can imagine the general disappointment when we got Ewoks. (although those singing Wookiees would have been quite devestating, I'm sure!! XD)
Imagine how you would feel if you went into Ep3 keyed up to watch the kick-ass battle between Anakin and ObiWan, and especially to watch ObiWan throw Anakin into the flaming pit (or whatever - a rumour that has been around since ANH came out), only to find out that the battle is at a different moment completely in the film and that Anakin actually falls into the pit by accident. (tripping over his robes! LOL!)
On first viewing, you'd walk out, vaguely disappointed, but assure yourself that you'd enjoyed the movie nonetheless. But, after a few more viewings, the disappointment would fester... and the cuddly teddy bears would pop up everywhere as unbearably cute kiddy toys... and, before you know it, you're 10yrs down the track and realise that you actually LOATHE the things. ;~P
Love, expectation...then disappointment. Much like Christmas really. ;~D