I don't think any of the prequels or sequels quite matched the original film. It was just a classic story. #5 came close, and was my second favorite. #6 was horrible IMO, as was #1. I'd rank em - 4,5,3,2,6,1
...I enjoyed 'em. I know, I know I'm waaaay late on watching them but Epi 1 left an extremely bad taste in my mouth. I'm a big fan of 4,5 and 6 and after seeing 1 I was afraid of watching the other 2 in fear of them tainting the series for me. This wasn't the case, luckily. My only question is this: How does Obi Wan die?…
ep 1, 2, 3 are miserable. wait a few weeks and watch them again, you'll see. And the ONLY person you can blame is lucas. ep 5 and 6 (the best IMO) were NOT directed by him and were NOT written by him (he only came up with the 'story') it's interesting how the one episode of the first trilogy that lucas DID write and direct…
[ QUOTE ] Also---that opening shot to EP3 (of the ships-pan-to-reveal-the-space battle) is the best opening shot in all 6 films.. [/ QUOTE ] Ironically this was my biggest gripe with Episode 3, all the other crap aside. That scene was boring as dogshit. Pretty effects, but the battle lacked tension, or basically anything…
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Also---that opening shot to EP3 (of the ships-pan-to-reveal-the-space battle) is the best opening shot in all 6 films.. [/ QUOTE ] Ironically this was my biggest gripe with Episode 3, all the other crap aside. That scene was boring as dogshit. [/ QUOTE ] You're absolutely right. The SCENE sucked... the…
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You have to admit Oscars really arent the best way to prove the valididty of a director. [/ QUOTE ] I'll admit they don't validate a director as being great, but I think two nominations rules out that director being a hack. It's not like I'm cherry-picking these; both films are AFI Top 100 selections.…