10 Things Nobody Wants To Admit About Star Wars

This might be a subjective point, but a good story should have an ending. It doesn’t have to be a satisfying ending, and it certainly doesn’t need to qualify as a happy ending, but an ending creates a much needed sense of closure and resolution.

Unfortunately, Star Wars is currently being milked into oblivion, numerous side projects lingering ominously on the horizon, such as the standalone Han Solo movie, a Boba Fett origins story, and another prequel staring Obi Wan Kenobi. There's also Episode VIII and IX - two sequels being directed by Rian Johnson and Colin Trevorrow, respectively - which will further extend the life of the series, accentuated by the inevitability of Episodes X, XI and XII.

It seems Disney are intent on squeezing every last cent from the franchise, clasping at any potential stories in a desperate attempt to capitalise on the inherent nostalgia of the series. Even Rogue One – the upcoming prequel directed by Gareth Edwards, and starring Felicity Jones – is desperately scrapping the bottom of the barrel. I mean, the entire film is based on a single throwaway line from the original film's crawl.

Right now, the novelty hasn’t quite worn off. In a few years, the unapologetic exploitation of the franchise will become an inescapable reality, but by then it’ll be too late.

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