Don't know if this has been done already, if so, I apologize. The title pretty much says it all. Who would you like to see direct Episode VII in 2015?
I've heard rumors of both Matthew Vaughn and Neil Blomkamp being approached, and even some weird ones like Darren Aranofsky showing interest in the franchise. I didn't get a chance to see X-Men First Class, but I didn't see Kick Ass and wasn't too impressed with it. Though I think I had more of a problem with the comic itself than Vaughn as a filmmaker - either way - I'm unsure about him. As for Blomkamp, I LOVED District 9, but seeing as that's been his only film so far, it's difficult to say how he would handle the franchise. I'll wait for Elysium before I decide on that.
Personally, I think Duncan Jones made a great character-driven sci-fi drama with Moon and would like to see what else he can do. Danny Boyle might also work well, he's got a lot of diversity when it comes to filmmaking and Sunshine wasn't too bad. Brad Bird did an excellent job with The Incredibles and his Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, successfully revamping two things we've already seen too much: superhero flicks and over-the-top action movies. Rian Johnson has also done some great work, particularly with Looper and seeing Star Wars take a noir approach would certainly be interesting. I'd be okay with any of these directors.
Oh and I know you're all thinking it so I'm just gonna say it: No. Joss Whedon would not be perfect for Star Wars, nor should he be allowed anywhere near the franchise. He can have Marvel, fine, I'll put up with that.
Basically, I just want to see Star Wars mature. I want a fresh take on it, something that delves deeper into the philosophies that made the series great in the first place. It should still be fun to watch, sure, but it needs to evolve into something more than JUST that. Give me a director who can do that and I'll be a happy camper.
Anyway. Thoughts? Suggestions? Let us know what you think.
I've heard rumors of both Matthew Vaughn and Neil Blomkamp being approached, and even some weird ones like Darren Aranofsky showing interest in the franchise. I didn't get a chance to see X-Men First Class, but I didn't see Kick Ass and wasn't too impressed with it. Though I think I had more of a problem with the comic itself than Vaughn as a filmmaker - either way - I'm unsure about him. As for Blomkamp, I LOVED District 9, but seeing as that's been his only film so far, it's difficult to say how he would handle the franchise. I'll wait for Elysium before I decide on that.
Personally, I think Duncan Jones made a great character-driven sci-fi drama with Moon and would like to see what else he can do. Danny Boyle might also work well, he's got a lot of diversity when it comes to filmmaking and Sunshine wasn't too bad. Brad Bird did an excellent job with The Incredibles and his Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, successfully revamping two things we've already seen too much: superhero flicks and over-the-top action movies. Rian Johnson has also done some great work, particularly with Looper and seeing Star Wars take a noir approach would certainly be interesting. I'd be okay with any of these directors.
Oh and I know you're all thinking it so I'm just gonna say it: No. Joss Whedon would not be perfect for Star Wars, nor should he be allowed anywhere near the franchise. He can have Marvel, fine, I'll put up with that.
Basically, I just want to see Star Wars mature. I want a fresh take on it, something that delves deeper into the philosophies that made the series great in the first place. It should still be fun to watch, sure, but it needs to evolve into something more than JUST that. Give me a director who can do that and I'll be a happy camper.
Anyway. Thoughts? Suggestions? Let us know what you think.
