Star Wars Episode 3: The Way It Should Be Told

Normally I wouldn’t post anything like this, but this link is required reading for any Star Wars prequel detractors. I myself am a fan of the original trilogy, but the new one never got me going at all. This very short retelling of episode three was far more entertaining than the film itself. Rod Hilton over at The Editing Room hit the nail on the head when writing this. Its quick, funny, and true. Highly recommended. Here is a quick excerpt:

MEDICAL DROID She’s dying. She has given up the will to live. EWAN MCGREGOR Given up the will to live? She does know she has two brand new babies to live for, doesn’t she?   While I’m writing this, I just want to point out that Hayden Christensen got a bad reputation for his performance in Star Wars. Its a shame, because he has been very good in some other films. I personally believe its George Lucas’s lack of skill in directing actors that is at fault, not the actors themselves.

George Lucas had promise once with his new unheard of blend of special effects, action, and worlds far far away. It had charm in its day and still (without the constant tinkering) has the power to evoke that old nostalgic feeling and make you have a good time. Now with this new trilogy, the effect has worn off. The special effects aren’t that special anymore, and the characters have somehow become even more two-dimensional. The whole trilogy seems to be a vehicle for merchandising toys. (Even more so than the first one.)

Anyway, I better stop my Lucas bashing before its too late… I think he made it illegal in some states.