Star Wars Saga.

The original number 4 is probably my favorite of them all.  I used to watch that one on a daily basis when it first came out on cable TV on HBO and they played it on a daily basis.  When they were all released on DVD, of course I had to go out and purchase them all.  In retrospect, the original is kind of cheesy with the graphic effects and some of the acting, but it still wins out for nostalgic reasons.  I generally like all of the movies but I think that numbers II and V are probably my least favorite.

rushfan4 wrote: The original number 4 is probably my favorite of them all. I used to watch that one on a daily basis when it first came out on cable TV on HBO and they played it on a daily basis. When they were all released on DVD, of course I had to go out and purchase them all. In retrospect, the original is kind of cheesy with the graphic effects and some of the acting, but it still wins out for nostalgic reasons. I generally like all of the movies but I think that numbers II and V are probably my least favorite.

The II and V are my least fave too! They are very dense. With few good action parts.

As I said before, III is amazing!! Really unexpected.
I gets me bored nowadays, but I must admit it's an excellent start. Though a pitty that the III really seals everything, and watching the I or II or IV, etc, don't make much sense, since you know who is who, why this, etc, etc. Although of course, I still love it.

Empire is good but frankly it drags a bit by the middle and doesn't hold up as well as its popularity merits.. the new trilogy has problems but if the entire saga is judged as a whole, the new ones are as good as the old ones (i.e. Phantom Menace is a much better movie than Return of the Jedi).. besides Episodes 4,5 and 6 were butchered with new scenes and altered footage that kinda ruined their integrity









Edited by Atavachron - June 06 2008 at 02:28

BroSpence wrote: Terrible acting, terribly executed story, only had one great fight scene (Darth Maul!).  Mostly though it was the acting.  My god who the hell casted those films?  They go from getting the worst child actor to getting the worst young-adult actor and it was for the same friggin' character.

presumably George casts his films.. and Liam Neeson, Ian McDiarmid, Ewan McGregor and Sam Jackson are at the top of their field, some of the finest actors in the world

except for the first half hour or so, Empire stinks...  sorry

1, 2, and 3 were poor to appalling. 4, 5, and 6 are classic.

Probably going to say 4. Liked that one most.

3 I actually couldn't watch. I was that unimpressed with the acting and tacky special effects. 1 had Jar Jar. 2 was better, but still meh.


Edited by TGM: Orb - June 06 2008 at 17:13

BTW; the Clone Wars animated shorts are simply awesome, I'd highly recommend the two discs if you're a fan of the extended story

I have answered previous topics like this in great detail,so for this one I will keep it short and sweet.

Atavachron wrote: BroSpence wrote: Terrible acting, terribly executed story, only had one great fight scene (Darth Maul!).  Mostly though it was the acting.  My god who the hell casted those films?  They go from getting the worst child actor to getting the worst young-adult actor and it was for the same friggin' character. presumably George casts his films.. and Liam Neeson, Ian McDiarmid, Ewan McGregor and Sam Jackson are at the top of their field, some of the finest actors in the world

George casting wouldn't surprise me.  There were many rumors during the making off the new ones that because his daughter was a fan of NSYNC that he was going to cast them.  Luckily, he wasn't that stupid or enough fans complained.  I mean thats how we got Jar Jar down to a bit part. 

Liam Neeson died in the first film.  And aside from Ewan who was OK, the other two weren't that big of characters as compared to the likes of the main and extremely annoying as hell kid and later Haydn Christianson who really should not be cast in any films due to his lack of skills. 

I'm really shocked at how many people actually liked the first three films, especially the third one.  Also the number of people that didn't like the original 2! I mean IV was an amazing adventure and V was incredibly dramatic, tense, dark and has some of the best action scenes in film history. From the the battle on Hoth to the disturbing fight between a son and the second most evil man in the universe who happens to be his father. 

Luke's training on Degoba was one of the best parts because he was so on the edge.  A man torn between wanting the best to help his friends defeat the enemy and for himself to become a good jedi, and at the same time moving towards a darkness (even after leaving Degoba) because he is overly eager to defeat the enemy.  Skywalker also begins to lose confidence in himself which takes a toll on his psyche. 

The relationships between all the characters also became stronger since they had gotten to know each other better but in that same time were being torn apart by their egos and little flaws. 

I'm with David in thinking that Episode VI (The Return of the Jedi) was by far the weakest installment of the original trilogy. It was a bit anticlimactic to say the least, especially after the dark, tense atmosphere of its predecessor (which is my favourite by far). The first half of Jedi was not bad, though... I quite liked the scenes with Jabba the Hutt, but it went downhill soon after that. As for the prequels, I am also in agreement with those who think Episode III is almost on a par with the original trilogy - while I found Episode II extremely disappointing.