Tom Cashel
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For everyone who claims that Star Wars IV-VI were serious films while Episode I was just a hokey kids movie...
You are obviously correct.
You are obviously correct.
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[OT] Am I the only one who is getting excited for Star Wars - Attack of the Clones
- Thread starter King_Stannis
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I enjoyed Episode I (it was good, but admittedly, the worst of series thus far), and whether I like it or not, I'm starting to get hyped up for Episode II. I'm really looking forward to seeing the full trailer this Sunday on Fox.
I've also been following some of the "insider reports" and script reviews (though i've been avoiding most minor spoliers, and all major spoilers). I gotta say, if you like lots of Star Wars action, it seems like this movie is going to really kick ass. Some of the scenes I've heard about practically have me drooling just thinking about them.
I've also been following some of the "insider reports" and script reviews (though i've been avoiding most minor spoliers, and all major spoilers). I gotta say, if you like lots of Star Wars action, it seems like this movie is going to really kick ass. Some of the scenes I've heard about practically have me drooling just thinking about them.
WaterRabbit
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Most everybody I know is totally not interested in seeing Episode II. If the trailer was the best two minutes of film that they could put together to hype this movie, then it looks totally lame.
The worst character in Episode I was Anakin Skywalker. Jar Jar was annoying and could have been cut. However, the total ruination of the film was where Anakin accidentally destroyed the control ship at the end -- give me a friggin break. Pretty much any time Anakin was on film the movie dragged. The plot they were trying to develop would have worked much better with an older Anakin version. The movie was supposed to make us feel that Anakin was "The Chosen One" instead of "The Lame One".
There were good moments in the film, but not many.
Finally, it can be summed up with one word -- "Midi-Chlorians".
I will probably see Episode II -- at a matinee price or when it makes it to the $1.50 theatre/goes to DVD and I can rent it.
The worst character in Episode I was Anakin Skywalker. Jar Jar was annoying and could have been cut. However, the total ruination of the film was where Anakin accidentally destroyed the control ship at the end -- give me a friggin break. Pretty much any time Anakin was on film the movie dragged. The plot they were trying to develop would have worked much better with an older Anakin version. The movie was supposed to make us feel that Anakin was "The Chosen One" instead of "The Lame One".
There were good moments in the film, but not many.
Finally, it can be summed up with one word -- "Midi-Chlorians".
I will probably see Episode II -- at a matinee price or when it makes it to the $1.50 theatre/goes to DVD and I can rent it.
I went to the movies last night and caught the EP2 "love story" trailer again. All of us, who are of course big sci-fi/fantasy fans, sat quietly through it, uninterested, bored even; only cringing when Anakin whines, "Obi-Wan is holding me back!" and "I'm going to be the most powerful Jedi ever!" After the main feature, our talk turned to the trailers we had seen; the consensus there was that they were all junk. Dana Carvey dressed as a turtle? Junk. Tim Allen in a comedy caper movie? Probably junk. Star Wars EP2? Junk. As one friend said, "That trailer does not make me want to go see that movie."
Say what you will about the original Star Wars; for a generation of people that movie had a mythic quality. A princess, a villian, and a boy who becomes a hero; the core stuff of fantasy. It never pretended to be high art, but it was good entertainment.
Episode 1 was not the worst movie ever, it was probably average for that year. But it doesnt have much of the spark that inspired people to care about Star Wars in the first place. I think thats the cause of the disillusionment with Lucas; Episode 1 made clear (in a way that even Return of the Jedi could not) that Lucas has changed over the years. And that most of his original fans dont care for his new work.
So are we getting pumped for Ep 2? No, its just another big budget commercial movie plodding steadily towards its summer release date.
Say what you will about the original Star Wars; for a generation of people that movie had a mythic quality. A princess, a villian, and a boy who becomes a hero; the core stuff of fantasy. It never pretended to be high art, but it was good entertainment.
Episode 1 was not the worst movie ever, it was probably average for that year. But it doesnt have much of the spark that inspired people to care about Star Wars in the first place. I think thats the cause of the disillusionment with Lucas; Episode 1 made clear (in a way that even Return of the Jedi could not) that Lucas has changed over the years. And that most of his original fans dont care for his new work.
So are we getting pumped for Ep 2? No, its just another big budget commercial movie plodding steadily towards its summer release date.
King_Stannis
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to those of you who are saying you will wait for a week, a month, a year...whatever it may be...i have a request.
please own up to it if you do end up going to see it in the theater.... at regular price...during weeks one and two.
i don't know why, but i have a suspicion that many of the people who are saying that they are gonna wait will not wait at all.
i have a feeling that this movie is going to sneak up on people and be a very good film. i know that's just conjecture and supposition on my part, but it's no different than the people who are damning a film they've never seen because of:
a) it's trailer, and
b) it's prequel.
i never saw the trailers to star trek II: the wrath of khan, but if people never saw that movie because of the (generally ill-recieved) original star trek motion picture, they would have missed a hell of a movie.
as long as were basing a film off of it's trailer, why don't we just go ahead give the oscar for best picture to "the musketeer". after all, it's trailer rocked, didn't it? too bad the movie sucked, but what does that have to do with it?
please own up to it if you do end up going to see it in the theater.... at regular price...during weeks one and two.
i don't know why, but i have a suspicion that many of the people who are saying that they are gonna wait will not wait at all.
i have a feeling that this movie is going to sneak up on people and be a very good film. i know that's just conjecture and supposition on my part, but it's no different than the people who are damning a film they've never seen because of:
a) it's trailer, and
b) it's prequel.
i never saw the trailers to star trek II: the wrath of khan, but if people never saw that movie because of the (generally ill-recieved) original star trek motion picture, they would have missed a hell of a movie.
as long as were basing a film off of it's trailer, why don't we just go ahead give the oscar for best picture to "the musketeer". after all, it's trailer rocked, didn't it? too bad the movie sucked, but what does that have to do with it?
Sia-Lan Wezz
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This just in from a Yahoo! news article
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Wolfspider
Explorer
Oh, I'll own up to it alright. I don't plan on seeing it at all. But my girlfriend is pressuring me into seeing it (which is strange in itself*), so that may factor in to my decision.
But I'll definitely let you know if I break down, whatever the reason.
* My girlfriend is not a huge fan of fantasy and science fiction, but she doesn't hate these genres either. In fact, she's starting to develop a taste for such things. However, she IS a huge fan of silly romances and boy bands. I can't help but think this love of hers has something to do with her desire to see Ep. II....
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Gargoyle
Adventurer
I've read through most of this thread, and can't seem to find an argument strong enough to convince me not to see the movie on the first day. 
I like the trailers, I like the choice of actors, and I even like the goofy name.
Let's hope this one is a good one, and that it sets up a truly great Episode III.
I like the trailers, I like the choice of actors, and I even like the goofy name.
Let's hope this one is a good one, and that it sets up a truly great Episode III.
Duncan Idaho
First Post
Yes.
Moe Ronalds
First Post
I'm VERY excited about it. Though a little sad. Once it's over there's only ep. 3 :-(
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