So the same universe and timeline for the stories set in the same places with the same characters yet the acting in the new film is drastically superior, but is a ridiculous comparison?
It doesn't really matter to most people if their character is a man or woman, black, white or asian, as long as they are solid in their role and tell the story well.
Some people only see the surface I guess.
What part of "Why can't it be a black, or asian or hispanic woman" did you miss?
I personally just want to be entertained by something original.
Hollywood is stuck in a certain concept = The cookie cutter caucasian female heroine.
Fact: Something repetitive that wasn't before becomes an object of attention.
And there is nothing shallow here. I've already stated that I like this in some recent films. It's just when it's over done it seems like a fad money grab exercise when the Star Wars doesn't need to be because it will sell no matter what!
Anyway agreed to disagree, It's an opinion.
YAWN!