The screen, once black, scrolls through words: “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” And we, in our seats, are transported across space to the worlds of the Empire and the Republic, locked in a battle for control of their galaxy and survival.
Many of us remember fondly the first time we saw a Jedi mind trick, Darth Vader’s daunting mask, or the Ewoks dancing in joyous celebration. Now that Disney has taken over the franchise, and as we ignore Star Wars I, II, and III, we look forward to December 18, 2015, as it inches ever nearer.
The trailer, released Monday, October 19, caused such a frenzy of excitement that when tickets went on sale, the Fandango site crashed for an entire hour, causing much irritation among avid fans, but at least they could console themselves by watching the trailer and constantly refreshing the Fandango page. Here's some of my responses to the release!
Waiting for the trailer:
Finding out the trailer was released:
Watching the trailer:
The Force has awakened, and I am prepared.
Girl Jedi???
Is this Tatooine? Or a new planet?
Dark Side!!!!! New creepy mask and old creepy mask!
Millennium Falcon!!!
Han Solo! Harrison Ford! Indiana Jones!
New cool bad-guy lightsaber!
R2-D2!
Everyone is crying and/or fighting?!
The new guy is the Jedi? Who is the Force calling to???
Afterwards:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens comes out in theaters December 18, 2015! Mark your calendars, for the Force is calling you.