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There ya go. Well done, It's the writing.
To quote so many, "If it's not on the paper first, it'll never be on the screen."

That's the beauty of Hollywood. There is no sure win. No formula, no matter how much some may claim there is. There isn't. Well, not formula for good cinema anyway. There are patterns for profit, that's for sure. But we're talking (hopefully) success in terms of the art, not the buck.

Thanks for the input.

See, it's that kind of parochial thinking that's what's wrong with Hollywood these days.

Well, can't please everybody, as they say. "Radar, put this vote down as a 'no', will ya?"

It's pretty long, too. If you were bored, might I suggest the many other fine essays here to read. I wish I had the time to read them all, myself, actually.

Contrary to your point, this particular article's premise is not about sequels rivaling or not rivaling the original installment. Sure, it's inherent in the argument. ( perhaps your sleepiness got in the way of comprehension. I can't answer for that one. ) The article is about character development (my title Developing Character was altered in the editing process. Goes with the territory ) along series' lines and even in the same film, (Aliens, for example).

I'm sorry you missed that point.

I gather you took it as a "I loved 1 but hated 2" listing of favorite movies. Sorry, different animal. Like I said, look elsewhere for that.

By the way, not that it matters, but I am both a writer and a working professional.

Never assume. Gosh, didn't you ever watch The Odd Couple? Still, you should be aware that rudeness will avail you of nothing.

Indeed. I felt the same way. Their contractual obligation was clearly evident. Particularly Harrison's.

Actually, true heroes don't change. Not really. They are heroic in their selfishness. Their goals, however monumental or eternally 'good', are selfish in origin. Look to all great literature which portrays the hero in all his/her guises. The hero's journey and transformation are there to heighten latent abilities and motivations and sensibilities. To bring to the fore those characteristics which are already there, just hidden, that's all.

A true hero doesn't lose his sense of self. And in Han's case, and as in Casablanca's Richard Blane, the changes don't change the man. He what he is, wherever he is. Rick doesn't get on that plane, true, but he does take the money. He will fight the Nazis, yes. But he'll still do it with a selfishness that is still very much alive and well. He's still looking out for number one, and joining the fight, both. Han seems to shed one for the other.

Of course, I still like the movie and him in it. Very much so. But he's not the same Han as the two previous installments. The writing isn't there. I'm sorry. It's formulaic and awkward in many places. That briefing is embarrassing when he says, "I didn't want to speak for ya."

Don't even get me started on Boba Fett's ridiculous demise. No, the writers of Jedi should be thrown into that pit, the original, not the digitally enhanced one.

But thanks for the insightful input.