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<blockquote data-quote="Chain Lightning" data-source="post: 2211058" data-attributes="member: 6791"><p>I tend to agree with this analysis more. There are different types of directors out there working. There are those that trust the leader of each department and their judgements, and those that take control of every little thing. Either way is neither right or wrong. </p><p></p><p>James Cameron is one of those guys who puts his input deeply in each department. Yes, he sometimes upsets people, but the results are good. Lucas is very much "noodling" every little detail too. </p><p></p><p>But with Lucas, I think he could benefit from considering other opinions from his staff. This would help because, as good as Lucas is at directing, he's coming off like a 20 year hiatus. Lucas back then and Lucas now are two different things. Back then, he was fresh from film school, the 'directorial film muscles' in shape and he had it fresh. But after starting up again after being gone from the director's chair for that many years, it obviously shows. </p><p></p><p>Yes, the Star Wars movies are popcorn movies. I've always treated them as such. I love that kind of movie going experience. But that doesn't mean we expect a lower standard. The storytelling medium of film still needs to be handled well. </p><p></p><p>Granted, I'm not one of those guys that had a hissy fit when Episode One came out. I had a friend that did and man, it was hard to watch. But the movies are flawed.</p><p></p><p>Are they as bad as movies like "Dreamcatcher" or "Darkness"? No. Not at all. No where near as bad as that. </p><p></p><p>Even though the new Star Wars films are flawed, it doesnt' mean they aren't enjoyable. In a way, despite their many flaws, I still enjoy watching them. But I admit, its for a different reason now. I watch them more in a "MST3K" kinda way. Laughing at every silly creative decision I see manifest on the screen. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>But why do people get so worked up? Well, the crazy fanatics get worked up because they're crazy. But the middle normal get worked up too. However, don't lump them in with the fanatic crazies. They get worked up for a different reason. Its more simply that they hate seeing a good opportunity missed. There was an opportunity to make cool prequels there. Lucas messed it up at least 2 of them. Now, no one can go back and tell that tale properly (at least on the big screen). Can't go back now . . . too late to truly fix it. </p><p></p><p>And let's not say that they were disappointed because their expectations were too high. C'mon, it would've been okay if the quality matched at least the first three films. It didn't have to revolutionize the art of directing or anything.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chain Lightning, post: 2211058, member: 6791"] I tend to agree with this analysis more. There are different types of directors out there working. There are those that trust the leader of each department and their judgements, and those that take control of every little thing. Either way is neither right or wrong. James Cameron is one of those guys who puts his input deeply in each department. Yes, he sometimes upsets people, but the results are good. Lucas is very much "noodling" every little detail too. But with Lucas, I think he could benefit from considering other opinions from his staff. This would help because, as good as Lucas is at directing, he's coming off like a 20 year hiatus. Lucas back then and Lucas now are two different things. Back then, he was fresh from film school, the 'directorial film muscles' in shape and he had it fresh. But after starting up again after being gone from the director's chair for that many years, it obviously shows. Yes, the Star Wars movies are popcorn movies. I've always treated them as such. I love that kind of movie going experience. But that doesn't mean we expect a lower standard. The storytelling medium of film still needs to be handled well. Granted, I'm not one of those guys that had a hissy fit when Episode One came out. I had a friend that did and man, it was hard to watch. But the movies are flawed. Are they as bad as movies like "Dreamcatcher" or "Darkness"? No. Not at all. No where near as bad as that. Even though the new Star Wars films are flawed, it doesnt' mean they aren't enjoyable. In a way, despite their many flaws, I still enjoy watching them. But I admit, its for a different reason now. I watch them more in a "MST3K" kinda way. Laughing at every silly creative decision I see manifest on the screen. :D But why do people get so worked up? Well, the crazy fanatics get worked up because they're crazy. But the middle normal get worked up too. However, don't lump them in with the fanatic crazies. They get worked up for a different reason. Its more simply that they hate seeing a good opportunity missed. There was an opportunity to make cool prequels there. Lucas messed it up at least 2 of them. Now, no one can go back and tell that tale properly (at least on the big screen). Can't go back now . . . too late to truly fix it. And let's not say that they were disappointed because their expectations were too high. C'mon, it would've been okay if the quality matched at least the first three films. It didn't have to revolutionize the art of directing or anything. [/QUOTE]
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