I concur with Vintage's views, although I did watch the PT several times on DVD, twice with my kids.
And it's not that subjective when it comes to terms of epic/classic quality in movie history. The PT is not up there with the greats, no one but us geeks talk about it and if it's not hailed as a particular great movie, it will never be like that.
And I also doubt it'll end up in the great-cults-scene, like Blade Runner and films like that. It just lacks that extra thing, it's too commercial and too slick to receive such a support.
So in all fairness, the PT failed to impress the world as the OT did. And that is saying a lot.
Blade runner was great??? ugh what a peice of crap, I aggree some what with your last statement, that the OT really wasn't all that great, but all the films are highly enjoyable, I think most people were expecting way to much from the PT because they had built up the OT in their heads, as fantastic movies.
A couple of things that I wish were done diferently in the PT would be that Darth Maul should of been all through episode 1 2 and 3 with no dooku. and it would of been neat if they had put Boba Fett into episode 3 after he went back to kamino to get some growth accelarators to age him 10 years, and then once Anakin turned and was about to storm the temple, Palpatine could of said I have some help for you, and brought out Boba, they both go in and Boba disinegrates the Jedi (referance to EP V) and takes their Braids for trophies.
But maybe that will be in the TV show?
There is a movie being made in Edmonton Canada that takes place just before episode IV, the only thing is the guy can't make any money off of it, but it will be realeased in a few theaters and on DVD. http://www.xpressentertainment.ca/story.php
I never said BR was great. I love it personally, but it is definately grat in the cult scene. There are many cult films adored by fans, I just had to think of Blade Runner. Fans are still waiting for an ultimate DVD with the workprint and a real director's cut. Who's waiting for another cut of AOTC?
The problem with the PT isn't just the aesthetical things like the characters, script and acting; it was the philosophy of Lucas making a prequel trilogy, that killed the PT.
Lucas did the best he could, mostly, at the time the movies were made. He did better than most. I love the PT, and the OT. All 6 are wonderful, not perfect, but wonderful. And they're all different. TPM is a classic SW thrillaminute movie. AOTC is a mystery. ROTS is a tragedy.
I like the look of Naboo in TPM, but the story isn't all that impressive to me. AotC also had a couple of scenes which looked interesting, the story was quite aweful in my opinion though.
Of RotS I really loved the fight of Dooku amidst a giant space battle and the showdown in Sidious' office. All in all it does not compare to the well thought out story of episode 4-6.
The prequel trilogy seems to me as throwing in as many as possible scenes hoping it might leave an impression, creating a chaotic bunch of movies.
THe story potential was pretty good. But I do think Lucas failed in telling it properly.
For me, the major mistake is (officially) hiding Sidious' identity for the public until ROTS. I mean, the fans knew it, so why hide it from them. THe non-fans I spoke to suddenly got interested when I told them Sidious was Palpatine. No one got it, I still think that is a mistake.
Also, in the OT we the audience always knew up front what the bad guys were up to (ANH: getting the DS plans and crushing the rebellion - ESB: send out probes to find and destroy the rebels - ROTJ: new DS to finally lure and wipe out rebellion). We never knwo what's going on in the PT until the heroes find out. I think that is a flaw and a basic, unmotivated storytelling break from the OT, and not for the better.
this is true
AOTC is a mystery..as to what Lucas was on when he wrote and directed it and yes ROTS certainly is Tragic
The Wookie looks good in comparison to other Chewies ive seen but how is that going to end up in theatres as someone mentioned...itll never happen
its just another fan film except this time with a bigger budget
i think i saw those 3 guys at Memorabillia last week.....along with the obligitory fat chick dressed up as slave Leia
If you look at the web site the releases will include Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington where we have the network of people to ensure the proper publicity and venue is selected though the dates are yet to be determined.
It should be free as they can't make money and when it is realesed on DVD it will be free too.
KMC Community Forums
Apr 3rd, 2007 04:36 PM
Attachment: 
