STAR WARS IS A LOVE STORY, A FLAWED ROMANTIC LOVE STORY…That’s Why!
It is finally here! The Force Awakens. A movie that has had everyone Star Wars fanatical either up in arms or over-the-moon excited. Would Disney do it justice? Would they ruin it? Well. Tonight I find out. The day has arrived and so far, I’ve managed to stay in the dark about the new movie, albeit the one rumor that Kylo Ren could be Luke Skywalker or the controversy regarding the hilt on the new lightsaber. Why do I care? Because Star Wars is a love story, a flawed romantic love story…that’s why! And I know that I am in the minority when I say that it was the prequel trilogy that turned me on to Star Wars. I never really got into the original movies. Perhaps I am too young. And I know it’s an unpopular thing to admit. I started with The Phantom Menace. Okay. Not a great movie. But the story. Wow. Something struck me about that little boy. That sweet-faced little boy who we all knew would become Darth Vader, who loved his beautiful mother, who we had such hopes for greatest. I became invested immediately. How? How could little Anakin Skywalker turn to the dark side? Because after all, even though the original is supposed to be about Luke, and it is, it is Darth Vader that took the forefront. It is Darth Vader we loved to hate. It was Darth Vader who captured our minds and of course our hearts when he finally turned back to the light side of the force for love. It’s every story we want told. Redemption. But how? Then came Attack of the Clones. Forget it. I was hooked. This was a love story! A forbidden love story. A Jedi isn’t supposed to love. A Jedi isn’t supposed to lose himself to passion and emotions. And certainly, a Jedi shouldn’t fall in love with a much older senator of all things. Mmmm….I found it was sexy as hell. Naboo—such a gloriously beautiful landscape to fall deeply in love. The passion infused by the taboo nature of their relationship took front and center. And let’s face it. Anything romance and I’m in! Enter: Revenge of the Sith—Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side. Yes. You could argue he was power hungry. Ambitious. But really? Anakin Skywalker does not turn to the dark side but for one reason: love. Plain and simple. A love he is so passionate about that he will do anything for it. It was this movie and taking the trilogy in its entirety that captured my heart forever. We all dream of a love like that. Of a love so strong, that person would go to any extreme to protect you. The last scene, the transformation from Anakin to Darth Vader broke my heart, much like it broke Padme’s, forcing deep emotions to fester within me. How glorious to know that when Padme utters on her death bed giving birth to Luke and Leia, “There is good in him. I know. There is still…[good in him],” that she is right. That she knew. That she knew he would find redemption eventually. That iconic last scene in The Return of the Jedi…Aaaah. Love. Yet again. It’s ALWAYS been a story about love. What girl doesn’t want a romance filled with passion and even danger? Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Mmmm…We’ve all been there…or at least I have. We meet THAT guy. We meet the troubled dark figure who we want to love, who we want to save. We’ve seen the glimpses of the ever-so-good in him that we, alone, can pull out of him. We like the bad boy. The bad boy with that hidden heart that periodically gets exposed to us so that we know. We just know…that “there is good in him.” But boy do we love the bad too. It brings balance. Yes. I did just go there. The Force. The force of love. It’s what we’re all really living for, isn’t it after all? I’ve blogged enough for everyone to know that it doesn’t always end happily. I’m not completely naïve. Some people are too dark for saving. Anakin was not saved in the first trilogy and Padme dies from her own broken heart and loses “the will to live.” Will we ever learn? Nah. And why would we? I’d rather feel the pain than never to have felt that kind of love at all. The Force Awakens? Who knows? But I can’t wait to find out!
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I feel this, R.B. I've always been a fan of dark and conflicted characters and mix that in with a forbidden/dark love story? I'm SOLD.
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R.B.
12/19/2015 09:49:01
Thank you, Laney. Would love to chat more. Saw it. Loved it but I did have some issues. Kylo Ren---hmmmmm--but...I had some issues. Would love to chat more!
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12/18/2015 13:21:45
Well done, RB! Only another incurable romantic could mine the passion in these films and discover gold. And yes, there's something intrinsically appealing about bad boys. I mean, seriously, didn't we learn this eons ago when Leia professed her love to Han and he responded with "I know." Gotta love him. Great blog as always, sweetie.
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R.B.
12/19/2015 09:50:18
Funny you brought up Leia and Han, Shelby. When you see the movie--we'll talk. Interesting to see what happened to them. Interesting to see them period!
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Master
12/18/2015 14:51:39
Your inner geek is showing RB. Did you get my email? Have fun. We will compare notes.
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R.B.
12/19/2015 11:37:01
Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god! Right?
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S.D.
12/18/2015 21:02:06
LOL! Now i need to go watch them. I have to admit that I've never watched the ones you mention but i will now. I never really like Star Wars. This MAYBE has changed my mind. I'll get back to you on that Rb. I don't even know who this Padme is. I will admit I am slightly intrigued now.
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R.B.
12/19/2015 11:39:27
Okay, you. I understand you can't leave reviews on Amazon, and I understand why, but this is too much for me! YOU DON'T KNOW WHO PADME IS?? I'm not sure we can still be friends. ;) ! Seriously, promise me you'll watch. The Force Awakens...hmmmm....dying to discuss! But "mums" the word right now...set some time aside and watch the trilogy. You will see what I'm talking about. Out of anyone--YOU will understand. xo
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Sir
12/19/2015 12:22:30
You are a hopeless romantic, dear. Of course we both already know that. I have not seen the movies you speak of. Did anyone like them beside you? I am a purist. You need a-- fill in the blanks. I do enjoy your musings though sweet girl.
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Sam
12/19/2015 17:20:30
Really? Me too!!!!!!!!! I think I may b too young to like the Eposodes IV V and VI. Episode III is my favorite. Best ever and I cry every time I watch it. I am seeing the movie over Christmas weekend. I hope I don't know everything by then. I think anything that stands the test of time is always about love one way or another. I agree with you when you say that's why we're living. Like your first book I read. Pain and pleasure. I can't find your Xmas story btw. Ecstasy doesn't have it? Sounds like s fun game. Right up that prick Michael's alley. I do enjoy loving and hating him. Was that a ramble. Sorry. 🌷
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Wendi
12/19/2015 17:43:35
Oh I agree. Not many people saw it is a love story. But I did many years ago. I have always been a fan of Star Wars and there has always been some sort of Love between characters throughout the series.
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Leslie
12/19/2015 19:36:48
I really, really, really, really, really, really love when my email notification lights up that you've posted. Because I always know it will be something controversial or romance related. I am not a Star Wars fan. I have never understood why. All the men in my life love it. I had no idea about the love story except for what shelby above said. I heard that the ones you've writing about stunk. Now I want to watch them. If you say it's romantic I beleive it. The bad boy thing is hard to go figure. Is there a girl alive who doesn't want that? I really want to know. Theres' something about when a guy falls for you and only you but every other girl wants him too, It's hooking the bad boy I think. Thanks for the post.
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J
12/28/2015 14:02:22
Beautifully written as usual. I want your New Year to be filled with happiness. That's all I've ever wanted for you. Perhaps staying away from the dark side will aid you in that. You deserve that. We all know how it ends if you don't. Is a tragic love story really what you're after? Not smart. Then again, you already know what I tell you.
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You know
12/28/2015 14:26:07
Make love to me under the stars in your sleep. It's not as dark there.
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R.B.
12/30/2015 13:25:42
That's beautiful. May I share it on FB and steal it?
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1/9/2016 18:11:01
I need to go rewatch them now because I literally remember nothing but Hayden Christensen's horrid acting.
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1/9/2016 20:34:03
I love Star Wars and Star Trek. I think it's the universal themes of, yes, love and acceptance of foreign cultures. Also the sense of discovery that permeates both franchises. Unlike you, the first three will always remain my favorites, I hated the prequels, and only saw this newest one because of the return of Han Solo. :) Any movie series with this much Universal power is one to be applauded and appreciated.
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RB, You're absolutely right about the intergalactic romantic storyline in Star Wars. It is exactly why I'd watch the movie series, and probably why it's also s chick-flick! Personally, I find romance in everything, even The Shawshank Redemption that I love, beautiful Bromance, isn't it?!
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5/5/2016 08:00:08
It is about love! The prequels were about the love between Anakin and Padme, and 4 - 6 weren't necessarily about romantic love (although we did have Han + Leia, which was fabulous) but more about Luke and his love for his father, and also his sister, and his father's deep, buried love for him, which saved him in the end. We'll have to wait and see what role love plays in the new ones, although I did see Episode 7 and have some ideas of some things that may happen ;)
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6/5/2018 10:13:31
Wow, i think this is very unique story, i love this story thanks
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