There are intangibles in the entertainment world. Sometimes it's just a feeling - and besides being average, The Force Awakens doesn't have the feel of an iconic title. To explain that, lets look at the very first summer blockbuster - Jaws. Jaws was based on a novel, of course, by Peter Benchley, so the title was already there to be used, but the studio probably could have worked for a name change. After all, Jaws would seem to be pretty average - but it was also so straight-forward, so self-explanatory that it was perfect. The Terminator - simple, but perfect. Star Wars (the original, never mind that A New Hope was added back later) - perfect. The Force Awakens? It just doesn't have that ring to it. That's not to say that the film can't be a fantastic classic. It's just not a title that really captures the imagination. Add your thoughts on the title and your ideas below!
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
