I think that our problem now is that we are much older, and out of the mindframe that allows us to recapture the spirit like we did when we saw the first three movies. For me, at least, I know that there are tons of movies I liked as a kid that when I watch them now, I cannot get over how unconceivebly horrible they are. When I go to see the new Star Wars films, I kind of have to put myself back into that mindset to capture the thing. It kind of feels good in a way.
Anyways, the new movies.....I don't think the acting was any better or worse than the previous films, with the exception that the one good actor (Harrison Ford) is missing. Ewen McGregor is a good actor, but he just doesn't cut it for me overall. It's probably due to the fact that I always thought that Obi-Wan was a bit of a pussy and kind of boring. There have never been any Oscar winners in Star Wars, and I doubt that we will ever see any. Luke's acting was terrible, now that watch it.
"Luke...I am your father....."
"Noooooooo!!!!!"
"But I wanted to go to Toshi Station and pick up some power converters!!"
! Fucking horrible!! But when you were a kid, it was great. The story sucked you right in so you didn't care.
I have a feeling that Episode three is going to kill all of the other ones..even Empire. You know it is going to end on a dark note, like Empire, and that a whole bunch of people are going to bite the dust. I even have the plot figured out. Anakin is going to turn to the dark side by a temptation from the emporer and get lured in when he seeks revenge on Count Dooku for slicing off his arm. Remember in Jedi when The Emporer told Luke that his hate had made him powerful, and to strike Vader down and take his place at his side? I have a feeling the same thing is going to happen here.
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