I'm actually rather looking forward to it, now.
I mean, yeah, it seems unnecessary, but no Star Wars film can be classed as necessary, so I figure, why not? Should be a fun romp.
DarkRula wrote:I still think they're trying to recreate the old Han Solo trilogy of books with an entirely new storyline. Hence why the important parts of the trilogy seem to have been shrunk into this one movie.
His past before smuggling - check [and possibly even a bit about his Imperial roots]. Rescuing Chewie - check. Getting his fame - check. Winning the Falcon - check.
Qi'ra is basically a replacement for Bria Tharen, and the heist is pretty much going to be the same Ylesia - though first or third book I can't say for sure.
I'll be watching it to see what it's like, despite what I've said about it. Just because it's a generic heist movie in my eyes doesn't mean it isn't worth watching.
I never read those books, but I got the jist of them from forays onto Wookieepedia over the years. It definitely looks like Solo's Imperial roots will be in the film, most likely just the first 10-15 minutes.