1. Star Wars: Episode VII
Why We Didnt Ask For It Star Wars Episodes IV-VI are classics. Hands down. People who have never even seen them (such people do, sadly, exist) know what they are and can probably quote (or misquote) dozens of lines of dialogue. And say what you will about the prequel trilogy, theres no denying that it brought the story full-circle. The key word here, though, it circle, because according to George Lucas himself (check out the documentaries on the Attack of the Clones DVD), the Star Wars saga is about the rise, fall, and redemption of Anakin Skywalker. That story has been told in its entirety; I dont know anyone who, after having seen Episodes I-VI walked away thinking, Boy, I hope they tie up all those loose threads in the next one. There werent any. At least, none that would warrant a whole new movie. Or three. We accept that Anakin brought balance to the force, that the Empire has been destroyed, that Luke will rebuild the Jedi order, and that Han and Leia will stay together.
Why Well Definitely Be Seeing It For one thing, its all but official that
Luke,
Leia, and
Han will be returning. Who doesnt want to see that reunion? Secondly, its reportedly being helmed by none other than
J.J. Abrams, whos more than proven he knows his way around a sci-fi franchise or two. Thirdly, lightsabers are freaking awesome.