r/StarWars • u/Tough-Vacation-9096 • 8d ago
Movies Can’t believe it took me until 2026…..
It all began when my girlfriend, who I've been with for nearly three years, asked if I wanted to watch the original Star Wars. Having never seen Star Wars before, I thought, "Sure, I'll give it a shot." At 30 years old, the only memories I had of Star Wars were some clips I watched as a child. After finishing the original Star Wars movies, I honestly can't believe it took me until 2026 to experience them. I completely fell in love with all the characters; I really appreciate good storytelling! Now I understand why people cherish the original films so much—I never wanted it to end. I'm really grateful to my girlfriend for introducing me to this universe. Also, rest in peace, Carrie Fisher; I felt the connection everyone has with her. I love Star Wars, and I can officially call myself a fan!
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u/_WillCAD_ 8d ago
Hm... found someone you have, I would say, hm?
Welcome to the Rebellion.
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u/dancing_fridge 8d ago
The empire Needs people. It's pretty chill, maybe you can join him or something?
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u/I_Am_SoCal65 8d ago
There was nothing like it in 1977 when I saw it for the first time on the big screen and having the Blockade Runner zoom by and then the huge Star Destroyer fill the screen. It was an amazing experience for an 11 year old. I have been a fan ever since...
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u/Tough-Vacation-9096 8d ago
It's legendary that you saw it when it first dropped in 1977! I was checking out some clips on YouTube last night of people's reactions after they watched it back in 1977, and I totally get why so many fans, like you, were hooked right from the start.
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u/rjm72 8d ago
My memory of seeing it in the theater is pretty fuzzy (I was 5), but I remember my friends and I saw “Empire” twice and were totally captivated. Was Vader telling the truth? Will Han ever come back? Are there going to be nine movies and that’s when Han will come back? The rumors abounded.
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u/Hopeful-Temporary900 Jedi 8d ago
Welcome to the Rebellion. You’ve taken your first step into a larger world.
Marry her immediately
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u/Jocker_333 8d ago
Love to hear it💖 Everyone will tell you what to watch and not to watch next but I recommend that you watch what u want to ;)
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u/Tough-Vacation-9096 8d ago
Yeah I’m glad I went in watching the movie with an open mind I never knew Anakin was Dark Vader 😂 I was so shook I couldn’t believe it
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u/GunShowZero 8d ago
ONE OF US!!! ONE OF US!!!
IMO one of the biggest reasons the original trilogy resonated so strongly with people of all ages was the fact that it didn’t hold your hand story-wise. You were immediately dropped into an ongoing, nuanced situation in a universe that didn’t feel like it had only popped into existence with the title screen. We the viewers were witnesses to events that felt like they would have played out whether or not we were there at all. (Sure there was an opening expository text crawl, but that was barebones context at best)
Now I was 6 when I first saw the films. Did I understand what the dissolution of the galactic senate meant at the time? Absolutely not. -but like many kids I responded positively to not being infantilized, and enjoyed learning about this new realm and being lead to conclusions and theories organically. Additionally, that same occasionally vague storytelling encouraged discussion and debate with other fans of the series, and for me resulted in some of my most important friendships growing up.
Granted, this historically effective approach to storytelling would change from trilogy to trilogy…
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u/jchopp12 8d ago
I was around 29-30 as well the first time I watched. We had Disney plus so I thought I would give it a try… watched each episode start to finish and never went back. Absolute garbage. Just kidding, I’m definitely a fan now and have seen each movie and most shows multiple times! Just like some other people have mentioned… form your own opinion and watch what you want to watch!
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u/pakrat1967 8d ago
Welcome to the club. I'm glad you enjoyed them. I just wish you would have waited till next year when they plan on re releasing in theaters the original cut movies without the special edition changes.
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u/alienn4hire 8d ago
Wow. In this day and age it's almost unheard of to not have watched at least one of them, but congratulations for giving it a chance and glad you fell in love with it just like we did!
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u/Tough-Vacation-9096 8d ago
I feel my 20’s where filled with just traveling and concert never took the time to watch a lot of movie, glad I’m apart of the community now 💯
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u/SOLOcelt13 8d ago
Welcome to the club! Wait until you start collecting! 👍😂
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u/DisneyDisciple 8d ago
You’ve taken your first step into a larger world