It was 1977, all over again.
I finally succumbed to the pressure and saw Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Growing up, I loved episodes 4-6 (AKA the first Trilogy) . I still do. They opened my mind to great storytelling and creative expression. I was hooked from the first moment I saw the Star Wars logo dominate the theatre screen in 1977. John Williams' powerful score and Main Title Theme gave me goosebumps as my eyes widen to take in all of the visual feast that George Lucas threw at me.
But I lost a little faith after Episode I, which I really did not care for. I totally opted out of seeing Episode II in theatre. It seemed as though the films had lost their focus while gaining their polish. Modern movie making technology had allowed George Lucas to create movies he only dreamed about in 1977. But to me, those polished movies came with a price. It was almost like the evil Empire that Luke and Han had fought against years ago had been replaced by the marketing Empire that seemed to drive the Star Wars world in its later years. But, I had heard so many good things about Episode III that I thought it deserved a try.
So I shelled out $6.50 for my matinee ticket. Geesh, I only paid a buck to see the original in 1977. But upon hearing that familiar Main Title Theme as the logo came at me off the screen, my love of Star Wars that I found in 1977 all came rushing back. The movie itself if much more visually stimulating than the first trilogy but this time around the story held up. Thank god Jar-Jar Binks only made a non-speaking cameo at the funeral for Queen Padme Amidala. The security droids provided just enough bit of humor to not become annoying (and the fact that they reminded me of Crow from Mystery Science Theatre 3000 was a cute aspect too!).
And it is just me or was Yoda sporting a half-decent head of hair? Granted it was a good number of years before he came around in Episode V (The Empire Strikes Back). How come they didn't throw him a "I am not just a Jedi Master, I am also a client." line. It would have been worth the chuckle. Oh, and Chancellor Palpatine gave me the creeps. Big time.
George Lucas and company did their job well this time around. Great story lines and I was put through a full range of emotions. I laughed and bit my nails and was saddened inbetween. It was great fun and now it all makes sense.
"May the force be with you. Always" - Obi Wan Ben Kenobi
But I lost a little faith after Episode I, which I really did not care for. I totally opted out of seeing Episode II in theatre. It seemed as though the films had lost their focus while gaining their polish. Modern movie making technology had allowed George Lucas to create movies he only dreamed about in 1977. But to me, those polished movies came with a price. It was almost like the evil Empire that Luke and Han had fought against years ago had been replaced by the marketing Empire that seemed to drive the Star Wars world in its later years. But, I had heard so many good things about Episode III that I thought it deserved a try.
So I shelled out $6.50 for my matinee ticket. Geesh, I only paid a buck to see the original in 1977. But upon hearing that familiar Main Title Theme as the logo came at me off the screen, my love of Star Wars that I found in 1977 all came rushing back. The movie itself if much more visually stimulating than the first trilogy but this time around the story held up. Thank god Jar-Jar Binks only made a non-speaking cameo at the funeral for Queen Padme Amidala. The security droids provided just enough bit of humor to not become annoying (and the fact that they reminded me of Crow from Mystery Science Theatre 3000 was a cute aspect too!).
And it is just me or was Yoda sporting a half-decent head of hair? Granted it was a good number of years before he came around in Episode V (The Empire Strikes Back). How come they didn't throw him a "I am not just a Jedi Master, I am also a client." line. It would have been worth the chuckle. Oh, and Chancellor Palpatine gave me the creeps. Big time.
George Lucas and company did their job well this time around. Great story lines and I was put through a full range of emotions. I laughed and bit my nails and was saddened inbetween. It was great fun and now it all makes sense.
"May the force be with you. Always" - Obi Wan Ben Kenobi
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We saw it over Memorial Day weekend having shared *5* bottles of wine between *3* of us. [Er, what can I say, it was rose.] The opening sequence is a bit of a blur but soon I found myself being swept into that universe once again. I actually liked "Empire Strikes Back" (#5 in the sequence) but HATED almost everything about episode #6 as well as most of Episodes 1 & 2. I think the "Lord of the Rings" were much better movies (anyways I liked 'em better) and if Mr. Lucas has seen them (which I bet he has) he must have been "inspired" to a whole new level.
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