8 Signs J.J. Abrams Understands Star Wars Better Than George Lucas
5. The Humour Shouldn't Be Childish
The most infamous misstep Lucas made in the prequels was introducing the widely-reviled Jar Jar Binks in the Phantom Menace. Lucas clearly intended for Jar Jars slapstick antics to appeal to young audience members; unfortunately, he also managed to annoy long-time fans who found the character grating. The original trilogy contained its fair share of humour and slapstick while managing to avoid anything on the level of Jar Jars inane tomfoolery. Lucas' desire to cater the Star Wars saga to younger audience members predated the prequel trilogy. Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz parted ways with Lucas on Return Of The Jedi because he felt that Lucas had grown more concerned with using Star Wars as a means to merchandise toys than with making it a compelling story. The Force Awakens' trailer showcased a cute robot dubbed a Ball Droid by the Internet. The Ball Droid seems more in keeping with the comic relief droids of the original trilogy, R2-D2 and C-3PO, than the puerile Jar Jar. Abrams has stated that his goal with the Force Awakens is to create a film that can entertain all ages (not just children). Given what weve seen so far, Abrams appears intent on keeping things from getting too silly.
