My "hat" is off to you.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on May 18, 2002 at 07:54:42

In Reply to: The best Star Wars yet posted by Alan Breece on May 17, 2002 at 17:49:15:

If it fits you're more than welcome to wear it and enjoy Lucas' latest crap for what it is! BTW, my wife and I are seeing it tomorrow against both our better judgments (we pre-ordered our tickets last week to avoid the hastle). While I'm very much a fan of the first three films (especially Episode IV & V), the last movie in his bassackwards series sucked pond water. Some of the worst acting I've ever seen, but if I felt ripped off, how about the poor theater owners who were locked into carrying the film for many weeks by Lucas' rigid no-competition contract? They got screwed even worse.

Tom S. is an okay guy in my book, but you obviously missed the thrust of my message in response to his post. I was much older when I saw the first series of Star Wars films and was just as impressed as he was at seven, my point being that a good film is a good film whether it's seen through the eyes of a child or those of an adult. Often perceptions change with age, but the best films are timeless; IMO, Star Wars and Empire have aged quite well in this regard while Episode I was groanworthy fodder from it's initial showing! Of course anything with the words "Star Wars" attached to it will be worshiped by rabid fans (i.e., in this instance, "fan" being much closer to the word from which it's derived!) who park their brains at the door.

Unfortunately for the director's small legion of Jedi nazis, who practice Jar-Jar brinksmanship while living in denial, there is a growing consensus that Lucas has lost touch with his audience. He can still make a film that children and die-hard fans get giddy about, but no longer is he creating the kind of work that will stand the test of time. Now, apparently, its all about the FX and how much money the SW licensing can generate.

So go now my son, again and again, and may the farce be with you!

Regards,
AuPh

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Topic - Now the reviews are REALLY in! It's official, "Attack of the Clones" is permanently rotten... - Audiophilander 16:02:33 05/16/02 (24)

"Attack of the Clones" is NOT permanently rotten... - mikenyc 16:30:29 05/19/02 (3)

Yeah, an entertainment institution for the institutionally committed. ;^) - Audiophilander 23:58:41 05/19/02 (2)

Re: Yeah, an entertainment institution for the institutionally committed. ;^) - mikenyc 10:29:51 05/20/02 (1)

No offense mikenyc, but if you paid to see SW Ep. II, ... - Audiophilander 10:59:11 05/20/02 (0)

Re: Technically spectacular, emotionally hollow. - thegage 21:23:54 05/18/02 (0)

The best Star Wars yet - Alan Breece 17:49:15 05/17/02 (5)

Re: The best Star Wars yet- totally agree!!! - Dman 06:10:37 05/19/02 (3)

C'mon Dman, the romance between Anakin and Amidala was hokey at best. - Audiophilander 00:13:30 05/20/02 (2)

Re: C'mon Dman, the romance between Anakin and Amidala was hokey at best. - Dman 05:11:49 05/20/02 (1)

Wow! How different our impressions were! - Audiophilander 11:59:22 05/20/02 (0)

My "hat" is off to you. - Audiophilander 07:54:42 05/18/02 (0)

ENOUGH already. - Tom §. 08:58:08 05/17/02 (5)

How old are you anyway, Tom? - Audiophilander 15:03:18 05/17/02 (4)

Old enough to have perspective. - Tom §. 18:40:26 05/17/02 (3)

I guess I'm NOT a fan, by your definition. - Audiophilander 08:25:40 05/18/02 (2)

Respect for audiences. - Tom §. 13:03:39 05/20/02 (1)

No, IMHO Indiana Jones is far more entertaining than the current SW entries.... - Audiophilander 19:43:31 05/20/02 (0)

Two comments from the Boston Herald... - clarkjohnsen 08:28:21 05/17/02 (0)

Re: Now the reviews are REALLY in! It's official, "Attack of the Clones" is permanently rotten... - marantzman 04:26:07 05/17/02 (0)

Rename it Attack Of The Groans...........NT - michael w 23:28:50 05/16/02 (1)

Newsweek already has...........NT - late 08:19:46 05/17/02 (0)

even the ads looked lame - late 17:53:00 05/16/02 (2)

Re: even the ads looked lame - Dman 06:19:45 05/19/02 (0)

Re: even the ads looked lame - McW 20:15:27 05/16/02 (0)

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