Action is key to success; this much is indisputable, but, it is not the only thing necessary for blockbuster success; a good plot (which Lucas must have had at least an idea of); a good tempo; and above all, good characters. Star Trek Into Darkness was an amazing film; it had all of these necessary factors and more, but it also decayed into a typical action film. The original trilogy contained action - the destruction of the Death Star, the Battle of Hoth, the fight to escape Jabba the Hutt - but it was carefully laid out to ensure the film had a continuous flow. If the action packed bonanza that was Star Trek Into Darkness is repeated there are grounds to worry that Star Wars will descend into mediocrity; even if the action is built on a foundation of spectacular special effects. There is no gap in the market that can be filled solely with action- GI Joe and Transformers have been slated for being little more than explosive films, and Star Wars cannot be allowed to be added to this list. Use the action sequences wisely; build up to them, don't put them in because you have the time, money and capacity to do so. That is precisely the attitude which ruined the Phantom Menace; who needs a pod racing sequence, or the utter waste of time and money that was Jar Jar Binks. What other potential pitfalls stand in the way of Star Wars VII's success? Share your own thoughts below in the comments thread.
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