Lucas was responsible for a lot more of that Empire Strikes Back script than most people want to acknowledge. The draft that was completed before Kasdan was hired already had much of the story and dialogue.
A mediocre, predictable and routine Solo movie just confirms it.
Lucas was the heart and soul of Star Wars. No one could replace him. Unfortunately mediocrity and predictability is what sells tickets these days. Although a few movies break that mold like Deadpool.
share"Unfortunately mediocrity and predictability is what sells tickets these days."
Which is why I stay home and watch quality series like Game of Thrones. Quality takes time.
Pure greed on the part of Disney. Disney is dumbing down the movies and pumping them out as if they were on an assembly line. Mediocre films and over-saturation will eventually lead to boredom with Star Wars. The boycott and dissatisfaction will grow, too.
Lucas isn't dead. And he wanted to be involved. He at least had an idea for the sequel trilogy which sounded fine. Luke recreating the Jedi Order and a 20 something young Skywalker. Probably the Empire trying to reform. I'm sure he would have added interesting elements if they asked him for more details.