I have alot of respect for someone who's opinion is that the prequels suck. I'm fine with that even though I differ in opinion. I love the prequels, but I respect those who think the prequels are horrible. The thing that I can't stand is when people say "The prequels suck and that's final!" They make it out to be a fact when instead it's just the way they feel about something.
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I agree. I love the prequels. I love the casting. I love the romance. But that doesn't mean that like SMX, I don't respect other people's opinions. I do agree that the writing for the romance in Clones was not the best, that it was very poor...I KNOW. This, however does not make me hate the films or the actors or even GL. If you dislike the prequels or a disappointed with them, that's fine, that's YOUR opinion, I just hate having to justify why I DO like them...it's ridiculous.
Originally posted by yerssot
that's harsh 😖hey, although "From the moment I met you, all those years ago, not a day has gone by when I haven't thought of you" is cheesy, it DOES work I tell ya 😄
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Originally posted by Ushgarak
It is intensly and distastefully arrogant to brand a difference of opinions 'denial'.
I'm not saying that all who still loves the prequels are still in denial. I agree, we do have different opinions.
But the thing is, I still remember when I wrote a negative review here after watching Episode II in the theaters (while it still wasn't shown in America!), a lot of people attacked me saying things like, "You're not a true fan.", "You really haven't seen the movie","You're a liar", "The movie is great, blah, blah, blah.." well in fact, they haven't seen the movie themselves! And after watching the movies, they still say it was an awesome movie. Then time passes on, these same people start to agree that it was not that a great movie after all. That's when I say that these same people were still "in denial" at that time. And who knows?! Maybe some of you are still are (I ASSUME).
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And PLEASE! Stop with the reasoning that these movies were done with the intention of pleasing the kids. COME ON! Who are we kidding here?
I think it's just a lame excuse for a badly made movie (concucted by GL himself, no less).
Is he saying that kids today are not that critical enough to tell a badly directed/scripted movie from a good one?
And if kids don't care much for dialogue and are only interested in action, don't you think it would be wise to have a good dialogue, just the same, for the benefit of the adults who do care?
What do you guys think?
I think GL is making the SW movies for kids because he always keeps the rating at PG although he knows all the older people would love to see more violence in the movie. And when SW was first written the studio planned to cut it into 20 minute shows to be shown on a children`s television program on Saturday mornings. I`m not denying that the prequels aren`t that great and could have been ten times better, but I still love the prequels regardless of their flaws.
But the thing is, I still remember when I wrote a negative review here after watching Episode II in the theaters (while it still wasn't shown in America!), a lot of people attacked me saying things like, "You're not a true fan.", "You really haven't seen the movie","You're a liar", "The movie is greatwell some of us agreed upon what you said about AOTC my view on it back in May 2002
graded it 3/10 and then I was being nice
Both prequels have been huge disappointments
I agree with Dejio, SW is not made to be a kids movie. In my opinion, Lucas just made some bad choices giving the illusion of SW being a kids movie, like Jar Jar. He had an important role, but character and personality wise I believe it was the wrong decision. Still, despite Jar Jar in Episode 1 and his limited role in Episode 2, I have always enjoyed both movies.
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Originally posted by Dejio
"Bad choices", I agree. He really would've benefitted from a talented script writer. And I also think, GL should've tried directing small movies first before he tried his hands on the Holy Grail of modern cinema, Star Wars.
Maybe GL thought Star Wars was going to be a small movie, and therefore took it on because he knew he was safe with it? Nobody knew it was going to be such a hit.
George Lucas makes movies for George Lucas. He has hundreds of people working on a movie just for himself. I think the guy could care less what any of us think, fan or not. He knows he can put Yoda onscreen doing the Achy Breaky Heart and millions will flock to see it. Even if it flops, he still has gazillions in his bank account. He hasn't accepted help on scriptwriting because he doesn't care whats good or what anybody wants, he's a rich man and he's going to tell the story how he sees fit.
...and all I can do is ***** about it in a forum.