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[Monk]

Disney seems to be vying to make it worse than Lucas did...

CR

I'm sorry, but no. The droids were always the comic relief of the movies anyway, way back to the original trilogy. Seeing them interact with kids does not harm the brand in any way...

This.. however...



The revelation that the force is little more than germs did far more damage than R2-D2 palling around with 14 year olds ever could. Do you guys even remember how bad the prequel movies were? I mean holy

[HopAlongBunny]

We can only hope it rises to this level:

[Crazed Rabbit]

I'm sorry, but no. The droids were always the comic relief of the movies anyway, way back to the original trilogy. Seeing them interact with kids does not harm the brand in any way...

This.. however...



The revelation that the force is little more than germs did far more damage than R2-D2 palling around with 14 year olds ever could. Do you guys even remember how bad the prequel movies were? I mean holy

Oh, I know. I was thinking on it, and though the video has terrible writing and general lameness, you're right, it doesn't harm what Star Wars was.

Even the Darth Vader at Disneyland isn't bad.

What Lucas did was damage to the core of what Star Wars was, and such things as the video I posted aren't the same.

Disney can make something much better than the prequels.

CR

[TinCow]

Those videos aren't remotely as bad as the Star Wars Holiday Special.

[lars573]

I'm sorry, but no. The droids were always the comic relief of the movies anyway, way back to the original trilogy. Seeing them interact with kids does not harm the brand in any way...

This.. however...



The revelation that the force is little more than germs did far more damage than R2-D2 palling around with 14 year olds ever could. Do you guys even remember how bad the prequel movies were? I mean holy

I prefer the prequels, I never really liked the OT. Even as a little kid they were always dumb old movies. A reality based reason for the force was one of those things I love about them. When I watched that in a theatre I didn't even blink. I went right along with it, still prefer it.

[Gregoshi]

I liked both the original and prequel trilogies. Unfortunately, with the gap between them, the original trilogy was placed on such a high pedestal that the prequels couldn't possibly live up to fan expectations. However, I watch all six and I see Star Wars. Each movie, though Empire less so, has annoying bits in them make me wish it wasn't there (Jar-Jar, Ewoks, midi-chlorians, Kessel run/parsecs, etc), but not so much that it ruined the movie experience for me.

As for Disney, yes, they may do well with the movies, but they can be so overbearing and in-your-face with their brand. Just a mere days after signing the deal and they have Star Wars written into (at least) one of their shows and have Vader running around Disney Land. Trying to merging them with Disney cartoon characters is just wrong - the Vader character is a mass murderer after all and Leia is no Disney Princess. It is like a little kid jumping up and down showing off his new toy. How about a little respect for the Star Wars brand? Sure, play it up because it is a big deal, but keep it separate from your kiddy stuff.

If Disney now owns the existing Star Wars movies, will they disappear into the "Disney vault" for years like they do with their other classics? If so, I'd better buy the blu-ray versions now even though I don't have a player yet or I may be screwed in a year or two.

Disney does a lot of good things, but they also do a lot that is rather infuriating. A personal story of mine regarding Disney is an illustration of how overbearing they can be. Excuse me for repeating it, I know I've shared this before:

I was shopping in Disney Village in Florida and Mickey Mouse entered the store.

Mom: "Look Johnny, it's Mickey Mouse!"
Johnny: "Again!?"

Yes little Johnny, the mouse is stalking you.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

I prefer the prequels, I never really liked the OT. Even as a little kid they were always dumb old movies. A reality based reason for the force was one of those things I love about them. When I watched that in a theatre I didn't even blink. I went right along with it, still prefer it.

Please tell me you're joking.

[lars573]

Please tell me you're joking.

My favorite Star Wars movie is Attack of the clones.

[Lemur]

My favorite Star Wars movie is Attack of the clones.

We can never be friends.

Never. Ever.

[a completely inoffensive name]

My favorite Star Wars movie is Attack of the clones.

YOU HEAR THAT LARS, YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS ANYMORE.

[Hax]

The only correct response.

[Strike For The South]

My favorite Star Wars movie is Attack of the clones.

No.

[johnhughthom]

I can only conclude that Natalie Portman's erect nipples on a cinema screen are lars573's only memory of Attack of the Clones.

[lars573]

Incorrect. The battle of Geonosis and any scene with Jango Fett in it are parts I love. But really as a whole I love that movie, followed by Revenge of the Sith. And let's not forget the Clone Wars TV series.

[a completely inoffensive name]

I prefer the prequels, I never really liked the OT. Even as a little kid they were always dumb old movies. A reality based reason for the force was one of those things I love about them. When I watched that in a theatre I didn't even blink. I went right along with it, still prefer it.

You're not my friend anymore.

[drone]

I prefer the prequels, I never really liked the OT. Even as a little kid they were always dumb old movies. A reality based reason for the force was one of those things I love about them. When I watched that in a theatre I didn't even blink. I went right along with it, still prefer it.

[Greyblades]

You people are so old.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

So - if Lars has a soul, it has no poetry and no conception od what childhood is meant to be.

i.e. more than just big 'splosions.

[a completely inoffensive name]

You know guys, maybe you should all stop crapping on lars, in the end he just loves Star Wars as much as the rest of us.

And love...love is like sand. Some people don't like sand. It's course and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

[Greyblades]

TPM was a cheesy, childish, yet fun romp.
RoTS was a somewhat dim yet really fun epic.
AoTC was village firework show, fun to watch, but the second you wonder why it's fun it stops being engaging.