No, I’m saying there are white men who won’t watch it, but mostly white teens and preteens. Or maybe they will watch it once but not several times, like they might if it contained a white male protagonist. And they certainly won’t buy as many action figures or other toys.
I'm not sure why Star Trek fans are less chuddy than Star Wars fans on diversity. Maybe it's due to Star Trek being innovators in the field maybe back when people weren't so culture warrish like having a female Starfleet captain and Cisco being in charge of Deep Space Nine back in the 90s. I don't see whining over the Michelle Yeoh one so it's not just because that was pre-outrage merchants.
Toy sales are no longer a good measure of popularity. Video games and Legos rule the day now. Go into a Lego store and tell me what's one of the most visible brands in that store. It's Star Wars. Star Wars video games have done really well.
The same idea applies.
But, you know, it seems like the Jedi are hardly ever doing anything like this about now - it's new territory for most of them. At the end we meet Kelnacca - don't mess with that guy!"
Why are white men unable to watch or enjoy shows where they aren't the main character? Every other demographic does it just fine.
Shocked you like it……I mean utterly shocking. Sorry for my brief bought of sarcasm there.Okay, I know my early review was so detailed, but now that I have digested it let me elaborate:
First of all, I love the production design. The way they have actually made ships and droids look older - even though the tech hasn't changed that much, there is a less refined quality. It also all looks so cool. I really like the Pip Droid multi-tool and the concept that only droids can legally do exterior ship work in space, but some continue to use people, presumably because it's cheaper, All of that was so good. I remained unspoiled on everything, so didn't realize that Amandla was playing two characters. I was definitely feeling like something was off, and I am glad that they just revealed that part early. I really like our core characters, though I kinda love to hate Yord - he's pretty uptight, eh? Anyway, the combat and force-use has been cool, and the mystery is interesting - what really happened that day? In some cases the characters are a little stupid - like just kind of letting that guy go and keeping an eye on him from the balcony with binoculars - so inconspicuous? "I put my binocs down for a second and he's gone!" Yeah, nice job, guys.
Anywya, I found myself really likeing it. The comparisons to the Prequels are apt - and also a good thing! So far it's everything Star Wars should be.
Do they? I doubt it. I bet black males are more likely to watch a movie with a black male lead than a white male or female, and the same goes for any race or sex. Humans are more likely to enjoy a hero they identify with.
Of course, some people aren’t “clamoring” for more white heroes, but instead pointing out it’s more difficult for stories without them to succeed. Especially as we get more and more stories without them.
