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Are there any posters out here who think Episode 3 would work better as a stand-alone film, completely disregarding the two previous entries in the prequel era? Obviously there will be connections to the last two films(especially the Qui Gon and Dooku subplots) but I always thought any prequel film should focus exclusively on the fabled Clone Wars which General Obi Wan Kenobi fought in. Now, with 2/3 of the era completed, and rumours saying the wars will be mostly over by the start of the third film, it appears we are being cheated of seeing a true Star Wars film that would tie in more with the original trilogy. So I think this next film might work better if more of the original series' mysteries were at least addressed if not all answered. Who else fells this way-or am I letting my imagination get the better of me?

no..i doubt it would work too well.
It's basicly the republic downfall and a couple of guyz waving shiny sticks at eachother.
None of the sw episodes would work too well stand alone. Maybe ANH and TPM(very little)

ANH works fine alone. TPM would not have done.

It was just a thought in passing gentlemen.

I think that it might have if it had to be, but that since there are 2 previous movies there will be lots of references to those...and so EpIII will be tied to them......if the other movies didn't exist...EpIII would be fine and thus stand alone

Ah...someone with my way of thinking! I agree it is not realistically possible but I am speaking in a sort-of 'what-if' mode. Still all your comments are much appreciated.

i think ep three wil be as much good stand alone as aotc would be. (wich isn't much). there will be subtle details. (see anakin's sometime evil behaviour in aotc) and so on...

ep3 wouldn't work too well if it was a stand-alone film.

we'd all be lost:-)

My point though is if it was well written to where there would not be a need to see 1 and 2, then it could work as a truer prologue to the original Star Wars. Something I am all for.

"If" we didnt need to watch any other episodes besides one, than "the one" would have to show so much in a short period of time.

That is not the point I was trying to impress upon you, guys.

Sorry to get off the subject... hey Gordon have u seen The Matrix yet.

if you haven't you need to see it then go see The Matrix Reloaded. Tyler(cookies2006) and i went and seen it today, it was really good.

sorry to sound rude, but you could pm him for this

Episode Three will be a movie that will tie together EP I &II to the OT answering all pending questions, because if they dont' then George Lucas will have to change his name and move to another country.

Sorry yerssot! I didn't think anyone would make such a big deal about something so little.

Nonsense my boy, we are all friends here! (Check your pm inbox)

not making a big deal, just pointing something out, apperently I could have said it more friendlier

Sometimes we are abrupt in our dealings with other people, so anyway back on topic. Anyone else want to add anything about Episode III as a stand-alone film? And do you think it will be more like I or II? In tone, content or atmosphere?

more like ESB I hope!

Yeh same here. I think ESB is the most talked-about OT film so to have that as the standard for the next prequel would be a wise move for the production team.

doubt it can life up to it though

Like a shot in the dark eh?

but sometimes they hit the target

True words were seldom spoken my Belgium friend.

certainly not by me

So the general consensus seems to be that EIII will not work as a stand-alone film but will tie in the earlier prequels with the OT. Ok, fair enough. Anymore comments on this fascinating topic?

yes, perhaps it's still possible

I hope it does tie in with the OT in a grand way. Either way I will still like the series.

ep3 could and would never work or be a stand-alone film. people really want to know what happens after ep2. hm...i seem to just be restating your ideas

Quite all right fellow Member. Genius can be shared too.

Shoot then share some with me. Please ****

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See, i dont even get what you just said.?

probably

Are you trying to talk like qui-gonn? If you are that means that i'm not the only one who noticed that he referred to everyone as my young friend, or my blue friend.

Yes you have found out my little secret. I am trying to sound like Master Qui Gon Jinn. And I aslo agree he did have a habit of calling someone one or the other. So no stand alone Episode III?

i don't think it will. too many thing will no doubtedly be mentioned from the previous two movies. assuming you have had no exposure to star wars, the movie will probably not make much sense. A New Hope did though because hey, no one had any exposure to any star wars back then. plus in anh they explained what the force was and laid out the foundation of what's happend and what will happen, though there were plot twisters later on

That answers my question then.

but in the new films, for every question they answered they gave us two more.

That is very much true. I thought Episode 1 and 2 might have more events that would tie into the original trilogy but they just seemed to bring in more mysteries than answers. Episode 3 has a lot to cover to better link them to the older films. So I think I finally understand that it would NOT make such a good stand alone film.

That is why i think ep3 will be the best SW movie yet.

At least of the prequels if not the entire saga.

We'll all be sitting there with our mouths hanging open when they answer all of our questions, so as the conclusion according to release it will be the one that will stick in our memories as the best.

I'm not sure if we will be that happy about it, first want to see it before I'll say it's good

Of course.

i owuld love it as a stand alone film!

It would be mutually advantageous for all parties involved if you'd stop bumping ancient threads. Look at their last post dates before adding to them please.

why ?

I would have thought it better that the series started with the events from Epsiode II.

Obi-Wan finds Anakin at the age similar to Luke and they get caught up in the big Clone War. Anakin befriends Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan senses his potential. As they get caught in the fury, Anakin proves himself by helping to win the first battle and it ends on a high note. Obi-Wan is convinced Anakin should be a Jedi and recklessly TAKES IT UPON HIMSELF (and NOT through his dying Masters wishes) to train him.

Episode III's events would then fall into Episode II.

The Clone Wars have carried on, Anakin is older, wiser, stronger as we know. His relationship with Palpatine has grown and by the end of the movie, Anakin turns to the dark side, has a massive fight with Obi-Wan and the film ends with Anakin dying. Cliffhanger.

Episode III would then have the appearance of Darth Vader from VERY early in the movie and the plot would carry on, and would go a long way in keeping the series continuity, and could reduce the 20 year gap by a decade or so. I always thought it'd be cool if Obi-Wan knew about Darth Vader, but only ten years after Anakin died did he find out that Vader was in fact his apprentice, or something.

It's basically dumping Episode I's story. It was pointless. It re-wrote the story too. Obi-Wan wasn't amazed with how strong the force was with Anakin - he only trained him because Qui-Gonn asked. He didnt take it upon himself at all. They really did screw up Anakin and Obi-Wans relationship. It would have been more heart-rending to see a NATURAL friendship between Obi-Wan and Anakin, turn nasty. Sure they are friends, but Obi-Wan was reluctant to do anything with Anakin. Obi-Wan was supposed to be reckless and kind - having him form a friendship with Anakin and train him out of free will would have been better for cahracter development, and at least keep in line with what Obi-Wan says in ROTJ.

I couldn't have said it better Red Superfly!....So.....I agree
But, I have no doubt that Episode3 will do a very kind job at showing the true nature of the Force!

Yoda; "In episode 1, 2 , 5, 6, I was..., so episode3, make it worth waiting for...I will!"

Yeah Agreed