[OT] More George Lucas bashing.

[bearclaw]

You are right on the money there. GL approached 30 differant studios before Fox agreed to take up SW. And even then, they didn't want to but one Vice-Pres felt that he'd take a chance.

In fact, 7 days before the movie was complete, Fox almost pulled the plug! I can't remember the VP's name but he basicly told the Board of Directors that it was already complete and it was too late. He then went to George Lucas and told him that he had 7 days to complete what he had. The story claims that those who were left to finalize production were on 24 hours for those last 7 days.

After it was 'in the can' and for the premier, George Lucas and his friend Steven Spielberg went to Hawaii to be as far from Hollywood as possible when it bombed. That started the tradition that every time either of them have a moving premiering, they both go to Hawaii.

[Atrocities]

No one can deny that Star Wars was one of the most inspirational films of the last 100 years. It blew everyone away and established the term block buster. I believe for many that Star Wars holds a special spot in their hearts that will never fade. Par none, I have seen Star Wars more times than I have seen any other movie ever made. I would still go to a Theater and watch it again if it were re-re-re-re-re-released.

Star Wars is a real undenyable WORLD ICON, one of the greatest films of all time, and should be viewed as the 10th Wonder of the world.

That said, WTF went wrong with Episodes I, II, and III?

[Santiago]

Obviously your preconceptions did not fit in GL's vision.

That happens alot in sequels/ prequels etc.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

The problem with the 'parady/fair use' claim would seem to be him selling the shirts.

[PvK]

narf poit chez BOOM said:
The problem with the 'parady/fair use' claim would seem to be him selling the shirts.

Never seen a copy of Mad Magazine, eh?

[mrscrogg]

Except for # 1 being a litle long winded , I agree , what was wrong with these movies ? We put the first three on such a high pedistal that our expectations were way overblown for the next three and we were disappointed , in retrospect they were very good if not great movies

[Fyron]

I'd have to disagree; in retrospect, they were even worse than I thought at the time. Not that any of the SW movies were very good writing/acting/scifi to begin with... there just wasn't much (any?) competition at the time.

[mrscrogg]

maybe I'm simple , but if a movie entertains me , makes me forget my troubles for that alotted time it's done it's purpose

[Atrocities]

I like PM mostly because of Liam Neeson. I liked parts of the movie more than anything in episode II. I hated the whole Jar Jar Binks and Gungin thing. That I think the movie could have done without, or at least been greatly improved upon.

To bad people were to afraid to say anything to George. "Hey George, don't you think this whole Jar Jar Binks character comes acrossed as, well gay?"

*Blank look from George* "No."

A few hours later the guy who asked the question is gone. How dare he question the MASTER WIZZARD behind Star Wars!

Episode II

"Mr. Lucas, about this dialog between Anikin and Pad---" *Blank stare from Lucas* - "Oh GOD, forgive me. Please don't fire me. I beg of you Mr. Lucas... I do anything...."

Star Wars broke the movie mold. Pure and simple it was a revolution that inspired over a billion people. Not too many things in life come along that can do that. So ya, Star Wars, even with its campy dialog, was at the time, just what the doctor ordered for the world. It was and is one of the best movies of all time. Any one dare challenge this ought to think twice.

[Shadowstar]

Careful, let's not anger Darth Lucas...