Why the Star Wars Prequels Better Are Than The Original

[Den82]

It has nothing to do with pseudo-intellectualism and this guy is a moron to think those prequels are some artistic statement and anything other than "give the people what they want" thing and make a financial killing.

The original Star Wars was at least had to be a genuine artistic vision, because nobody predicted it would be the mega hit it became. Where are the prequels are pure commercial product.

The prequels are less popular because the just suck. The acting is pityful and you can tell Lucas included things to be a crowd pleaser.

[Figuremod73]

The acting is pityful and you can tell Lucas included things to be a crowd pleaser.

I wasnt pleased. There had been a rumor that Anakin would turn into Vader halfway thru the third movie but instead they barely even showed him. I was really disappointed in that.
The prequels are o.k. i think. I really wish he would do the last three instead of all these side projects.

[boynightwing]

He was Vader after he helped kill Sam Jackson. He just didn't have the suit until the end when Obi-Wan schooled him. Which was the best part of the prequels.

[Randy]

I'm not a big fan of the prequels but I went and saw Ep1 in 3D and while the movie would be better if it was about 30 minutes shorter the 3D was pretty cool.

[madmarva]

Gotta love George Lucas. He gave us a movie series to love as a kid and one to loath as adults. He completed the entire emotional spectrum.

[ddgaff1132]

Phantom Menace was the last Star Wars Movie I paid to see. I found it a pandering commercial piece of crap that defiled a solid Mythology that the previous movies created.

The Death of Superman and its much hyped heavy handed sales techniques. Marks the last comicbook I ever bought off the rack.

Maybe if more people could be more discerning on thier entertainment dollars. Hollywood and comics might pay attention.

[Figuremod73]

He was Vader after he helped kill Sam Jackson. He just didn't have the suit until the end when Obi-Wan schooled him. Which was the best part of the prequels.

I was under the impression it would be ACTUALLY Vader (full costume, Jones voice) starting half way thru it! Thats what I got for keeping up with internet rumors!

Im still glad he made them. I wonder if the last three will ever get made though.

[boynightwing]

I read an interesting article just last night. A friend posted it on facebook. Anyway, it's a suggested viewing order of the entire series. After I read it, I wanted to give that a go and see if I like it.
The author of the article suggests watching it this way: 4, 5, 2, 3, 6 and says to skip 1. Give the article a read if you're curious. I think it makes sense.

[boynightwing]

[Figuremod73]

Interesting idea. Episode 1 and JarJar get completely skipped. I havent watched any of the films in a few years so im sorta "fresh". I'll give it a try and see how it goes.