Never seen Star-wars…

[doogalman]

I’m in my early sixties and have never watched any of the star-wars films.
I do like a bit of sci-fi and always have, but Star-wars just passed me by.

Am I abnormal, or are there others like me?

[dundarach]

Only ever seen Ep4, liked it, however never seen anything else.

All seems a bit wk now too, so haven't missed anything!

[Radec]

doogalman said:

I’m in my early sixties and have never watched any of the star-wars films.
I do like a bit of sci-fi and always have, but Star-wars just passed me by.

Am I abnormal, or are there others like me?

Just watch Spaceballs and you'll get the jist of it.

[fat80b]

doogalman said:

Am I abnormal, or are there others like me?

Similar - mid forties - never watched them despite enjoying other sci fi a fair bit.

But something just never appealed with Star Wars for me

[popeyewhite]

You're quite normal OP, they're children's movies so assuming you're an adult... .

[Flumpo]

I’ve only seen the last one with Natalie Portman when darth Vader gets his mask.

Tried watching a bit of the first (episode 3) before and it looked like an old episode of doctor who. Couldn’t be bothered with it. I have seen all the start trek films though.

[Super Sonic]

Same.

[HTP99]

Almost 50 here, I have watched all of the Star Wars films and enjoyed the original 3, less so the re-boots, however I've never managed a whole Harry Potter film (I've tried) and I've not watched any of Game of Thrones, not even attempted it!

[Riley Blue]

I only watched the first one and have no idea how many Star Wars films followed. I've also never heard a Taylor Swift song nor do I know any of their titles.

Such claims to fame I consider life's bonuses.

[The Gauge]

I always thought I was late to the show as I didn't see Star Wars as a kid, it wasn't until the late 1980's when I was in my late teens that I spontaneously decided to buy Star Wars 1 on VHS to see what the fuss was all about. Id. just got a VHS player and colour TV in my bedroom so I wanted to binge on films I'd missed. I think I was drawn to the tape cover which said it was a 'remastered' version, possibly with Nicam stereo

I enjoyed SW1-3, but less so the rest.

[the-norseman]

I dont watch Sci-fi movies but I have seen all 9 Star Wars.

[Kuwahara]

Tried to watch Star Wars but just not for me, although I do love Family Guys take on it…
Add Harry Potter,Game of Thrones,Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who.

[siremoon]

I'm in my mid 60s too and I've never seen them either.

[Pistom]

Apparently it's a badge of honour these days to not have seen them.

Sadly I can't join the exclusive club as I saw Episode 4 which came out when I was entertaining an overseas client who was a big fan and was in the UK on the opening night.

They're picky over who they award the badges to and it seems seeing one in the line of duty still excludes you from joining.

My appeal is still pending.

[ARHarh]

That's good then, I have never seen any of them. I can remember when the first one was released, me and some mates were due to go and see it but I got a cold and decided sneezing all through a film would not be fair on the other people there and stayed at home. Never bothered to see any of the others.

But then there are loads of films everyone else has seen and I have not bothered to see.

[98elise]

popeyewhite said:

You're quite normal OP, they're children's movies so assuming you're an adult... .

Why are they children's movies?

I'm not a nerdy fan, but it just seems odd you would think them children's films. There are fairly standard good vs evil block buster movies, just set in space.

[President Merkin]

Because George Lucas said they were made for kids & defended the idea of a murderous father by citing the Hobbit. So, the guy that made them.

[98elise]

President Merkin said:

Because George Lucas said they were made for kids & defended the idea of a murderous father by citing the Hobbit. So, the guy that made them.

Seems strange to make films aimed at children with a blockbuster budget. I would say they are just films, aimed at a broad age range.

Same with Marvel. They are simple action films based on children's comics, however they are made to appeal to a mass audience.

[President Merkin]

I am only pointing out what the creator of Star Wars said & in light of their galactic success, it's hard to argue he didn't get it right.

[WPA]

Nope, never watched them