THE PHANTOM MENACE - YES!!

[Cap'n UKRiffer]

I love Spaced.  I especially liked how they got Ray Park to be his rival, and even had him talk like Darth Maul.

Actually that wasn't Ray Park, that was Peter Serafinowicz who provided the voice for Darth Maul.

[JonnyFrag]

I kind of see what you are saying but I think, like you said, the fact that none of the designs of the prequels stuck out to you as much has to do with you (and me!) not being an 8 year old kid anymore.

I thought the N-1 Naboo fighter, the Jedi Starfighter (both versions) and the ARC-170 were all really, really cool designs and I did in fact rush right out and get myself models of all of those.

The crome/rocketship look of things was a function of the prequels taking place in an early "craftsman" era of the saga. Then the "Clone Wars" happens and it becomes a "used" universe. I actually thought that whole thread was handled very well through the progression of the episodes. Even so, there was still a lot of the typical SW "distressing" going on it just wasn't as pronounced.

The X-Wing's, Y-Wings, ATAT's etc. are all iconic because we've seen the movies they were showcased in about a bazillion times. Talk to a younger crowd and you'll find many of them prefer the vechicles and characters of the prequels (some even prefer the movies themselves if you can believe that!).

The full CGI Yoda was amazing—especially in SITH. The light refraction and character animation was much improved and right on par with Gollum as far as an interactive CGI character. Even Frank Oz thought what Rob Coleman and the team did with Yoda was fantastic. If a genius like Frank approves that's good enough for me.

You are correct. My son would much rather see the Sith than any of the OT. But he totally tunes out for Phantom. He really digs the Jedi starfighters he has, but he also really wants me to get him an AT/AT off ebay as well.

Bottom line it's all personal taste, so there is no way Lucas could statisfy everyone. Just take what you like from them and leave the rest.
But make sure you buy stuff, that is Lucas' idea.
I went out dutifully that Tuesday and bought the OT on DVD AGAIN. Much like I will buy the next set when it comes out. It seems silly, and I complain and do not buy the LOTR stuff when it comes out like that, but somehow it's alright because it's Star Wars.
I am a Lucas Whore I guess.

[dignan]

I love Spaced.  I especially liked how they got Ray Park to be his rival, and even had him talk like Darth Maul.

Actually that wasn't Ray Park, that was Peter Serafinowicz who provided the voice for Darth Maul.

My favorite episode of Spaced, actually, is the one where Peter (aka Dwayne) runs into Tim and Daisy at the bar and then paraphrases himself from Phantom Menace.  Gun Fight!

[Rufus T]

 Funny pics I found online. Not really relevant but I thought you all would find them humorous.

[David]

Truly, SomethingAwful.com is a boon of comedy (the users often moreso than the official writers)

[PlayMSTie]

Groucho, those are hilarious! 

[David]

Yeah, I wouldn't put it past Lucas to actually do that first edit to ROTJ... he already replaced Sebastian Shaw with Hayden in the final scene with the ghosts. (WTF?) Why not here too?

[Sharktopus]

Back when Goats was still funny but the art sucked.

[Justin]

Back when Goats was still funny but the art sucked.

Based on this...I'd say you're half-right.

[Joe Don Faker]

The Alex Guiness mime made me smile, but the Kentucky Fried Porkins just killed me... 

[RaYzor]

I noticed some of you listing Star Wars films in order of favorite to least favorite.  Here's mine (Do not think I am insane plz) :

(1) Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
(2) Episode 4: A New Hope / Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back  (TIE)
(3) Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
(4) Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
(5) Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

Yes, I know .. a prequel is ON TOP!  What are the odds?

Quite honestly, apart from a tinge (tho nowhere near as bad as Episode 2) of bad acting between Hayden and Natalie Portman, this movie was everything I wanted, moreso than even Empire or A New Hope :

(1) The archaiac, eliteist, clueless Jedi Council is wiped out.  These guys couldn't run an invasion of Antartica, and they got what they deserved for being so high and mighty.  Good riddance to bad rubbish.

(2) Anakin goes nuclear.  This could have been done better and more violent of course, but Lucas stayed within the limits of a PG-13 rating while still being 'for kids' and Star Wars.  When he turned on Mace was brilliant, and when he walks into the room full of kids and starts up the ol' lightsaber... just awesome.

(3) Palpatine Rules All.  This is hands down the greatest, most evil villian ever, and we get to see him in full form, taking out clueless Jedi and besting Yoda.

I've always wanted to see a Star Wars movie besides Empire end with the bad guys getting the upper hand, and this is as good as it ever will get. 

RaYzor

[darthvedder81]

I noticed some of you listing Star Wars films in order of favorite to least favorite.  Here's mine (Do not think I am insane plz) :

(1) Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
(2) Episode 4: A New Hope / Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back  (TIE)
(3) Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
(4) Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
(5) Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

Yes, I know .. a prequel is ON TOP!  What are the odds?

Quite honestly, apart from a tinge (tho nowhere near as bad as Episode 2) of bad acting between Hayden and Natalie Portman, this movie was everything I wanted, moreso than even Empire or A New Hope :

(1) The archaiac, eliteist, clueless Jedi Council is wiped out.  These guys couldn't run an invasion of Antartica, and they got what they deserved for being so high and mighty.  Good riddance to bad rubbish.

(2) Anakin goes nuclear.  This could have been done better and more violent of course, but Lucas stayed within the limits of a PG-13 rating while still being 'for kids' and Star Wars.  When he turned on Mace was brilliant, and when he walks into the room full of kids and starts up the ol' lightsaber... just awesome.

(3) Palpatine Rules All.  This is hands down the greatest, most evil villian ever, and we get to see him in full form, taking out clueless Jedi and besting Yoda.

I've always wanted to see a Star Wars movie besides Empire end with the bad guys getting the upper hand, and this is as good as it ever will get. 

RaYzor

In general I thought the romantic relationship was much improved. If you call yourself a Star Wars fan and don't feel any emotion at the end of the movie when Anakin chokes Padme there is something wrong with you.

I assume the "tinge" you speak of is the oft-maligned "balcony scene". Corny dialogue indeed although Hayden and Natalie actually do their damndest to play it off it a cutesy/humorous way (similar I thought to how Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher handled all the dumb things Larry Kasdan gave them to say to each other).

That's one of the weaker parts of the movie but interestingly enough I thought it's proceeded by one of the strongest.

The part where Anakin gets up and describes his vision is well-written, staged, directed and acted. It's almost too good for a Star Wars movie if that makes any sense.

[RaYzor]

In general I thought the romantic relationship was much improved. If you call yourself a Star Wars fan and don't feel any emotion at the end of the movie when Anakin chokes Padme there is something wrong with you.

I assume the "tinge" you speak of is the oft-maligned "balcony scene". Corny dialogue indeed although Hayden and Natalie actually do their damndest to play it off it a cutesy/humorous way (similar I thought to how Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher handled all the dumb things Larry Kasdan gave them to say to each other).

Well, yeah, the balcony scene was the one.  It wasn't nowhere near as bad as the awful crap in Episode 2, but there was some cringing.  Like "I love you" "No I love you more" kind of thing it had going on.

Aside of that part tho, the Anakin / Padme stuff was far far better and more than acceptable for Star Wars.  I particularly liked when he is about to make the decision to help out Palpatine and they both are just kind of staring across town, perhaps feeling each other thru the Force, with no words, only music.  That was very nice.

Anyhow, hope I cleared up what I was saying.  The verdict still stands:  Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith is the best Star Wars movie in my opinion.

RaYzor

[Justin]

Anyhow, hope I cleared up what I was saying.  The verdict still stands:  Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith is the best Star Wars movie in my opinion.

RaYzor

Maddox disagrees.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=episode3

[darthvedder81]

Anyhow, hope I cleared up what I was saying.  The verdict still stands:  Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith is the best Star Wars movie in my opinion.

RaYzor

Maddox disagrees.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=episode3

There's something ironic about somebody writing a badly written article on how Lucas is a bad writer.

Besides, who cares what a washed up veteran like Greg Maddux thinks anyway!