You might've heard that there's a Boba Fett film that may or may not be made some day, and I thought that it would be an interesting topic of discussion.
I personally think it could be quite good, but only if done right.
The film shouldn't be a stupid action movie, it shouldn't be a thriller. No, it should be the side of Star Wars that, in my opinion, Boba Fett embodies.
It should be a Western.
I've always seen Boba Fett as the Clint Eastwood of Star Wars, a Man With No Name type character. Thus, I feel that a Space-Western-type film would be best suited for Fett. There shouldn't be a bunch of mindless explosions and such. Rather, there should be extremely tense scenes leading up to brief, but very intense shootouts. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0BrdMi-oyc]Like a stand-off in, well, a Western,[/url] or like the scene where Han shoots Greedo.
Now, we move on to the man himself. Now, he'd obviously have to be a bit more talkative than in the original trilogy, as he was merely a side character in those films. He should still be a man of few words, but he should have a lot of wit, delivered in a deadpan manner. However, there is something more interesting regarding Fett that is being considered by filmmakers: killing him.
What's being discussed is as follows: the actual Boba Fett, clone of Jango, is killed by a mysterious stranger, who then takes the title for himself. This would restore the mystery surrounding the character that I personally feel was lost upon his backstory being revealed in AoTC.
I'm all for this, but only under one condition: This would have to occur in between Revenge of The Sith and A New Hope. It has to be explained that this new guy is the Boba Fett we all know and love, not some Maori kid.
Furthermore, Fett's harsh moral code should be retained as well. Fett is noted to only take jobs that fit this code of honor. In addition, Fett is very puritanical regarding women. I think it goes without saying that Boba Fett would be ruined for all of us if we saw him banging space prostitutes.
Finally, we come to Boba Fett's position on the Good/Evil scale. Fett is no saint, but he's not evil either. He should still be likable in his own badass way. Thus, I think he should be on the darkest edge of neutral. Essentially, he should be a man "just trying to make his way in the universe."
That sums up my opinions on a possible Boba Fett film. Do you guys agree with my points, or do you have something entirely different in mind? Discuss.
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They could pull it off.
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I think it would.
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I think it could work, though I'm not convinced he should be [i]the[/i] main character of the movie. [quote]It should be a Western.[/quote] That would be epic.
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-blam!- no, he was such a flat one-note character
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[quote]Western[/quote] Oh god no...
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Boba Fett is overrated
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Edited by RC32: 6/2/2014 3:02:26 AMLol. It looks like it could work. But if it's gonna be a Star Wars character, it's gonna need the whole cast
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There's only one way to find out.
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A republic commando film would
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Yes. Yes it could.
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I would like a darker, detective style film.
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[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDorQ4tCgM]100 replies...[/url]
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No. Boba Fett is a flat character.
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Edited by Jor El: 5/22/2014 4:32:48 AMUpon reconsideration, I would watch a film about Fett between the time that Jango was beheaded and when he became the world's most notorious bounty hunter. Your space western idea would work beautifully for that period in his life while he was developing into an adult. But there would be no mettle to a film taking place while Boba was the great and infamous headhunter we all know and love. [spoiler]Actually, because of my ridiculous brand loyalty, I would watch the film regardless of quality, but the above is the only idea that could really work.[/spoiler]
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[b]BOBA FETT BECOMES A JEDI AND TEAMS UP WITH JAR JAR BINKS[/b]
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Boba actually has quite a bit of backstory besides "Jango was killed by Mace Windu and he wants revenge" so I think that as a long term progressionary movie similar in a sense to Forrest Gump, showing different time periods and events, it could be pretty good.
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They should make him kill Jar Jar Binks
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Can we just get something like red dead redemption but with boba fett as john marston
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Edited by Psycho: 5/22/2014 2:15:05 PM[quote]However, there is something more interesting regarding Fett that is being considered by filmmakers: killing him.[/quote] [quote]killing him[/quote] No. [quote]What's being discussed is as follows: the actual Boba Fett, clone of Jango, is killed by a mysterious stranger, who then takes the title for himself. [/quote] [quote]killed by a mysterious stranger[/quote] No.
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Covered all the bases. I like it. And we only have to wait until 2016. like, TWO YEARS. Two years until a Boba Fett movie. AWESOME.
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It would be cool if the movie started at his escape from the sarlac pit. That way we could see what he was up to during Return of the Jedi and how he ultimately becomes a friend to Han Solo and the rest of the original characters we love. I personally love to see character developments and seeing him go from episode 5 bad ass and more or less an antagonist to a bad ass protagonist would be very gratifying.
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Considering all the books about him, yes it could easily.
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I'll take my paycheck now, Disney.
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Not a live action one