Say something nice about the Star Wars Prequel. If you can.

[SycoMantis91]

They were enjoyable. I'm sorry, but they were. I'm a huge Star Wars Nerd. IV, V, and VI are all epic classics and among my all-time movie favorites. But I liked the prequels. Yep, I dare say it. They delve a lot deeper into what exactly the Jedi and Sith are. Giving a much clearer definition than the "good" and "evil" monikers thrown out in the original trilogy. Not that I think it really needs the elaboration, but it's cool to have. Gives both sides more of a lore and gives the viewers more of an understanding of what each represents. I also think, while a little farfetched, the story of Anikin's rise and fall was if nothing else, relatable and shown in a tragic light. I don't think the tragic villain role detracts from the ruthless dictator seen in the originals like many people do.

Also, I don't mind Jar Jar. Maybe it's because I'm 20 and therefore wasn't very old when Episode 1 came out, but I thought he was funny. Not in a well-executed humor kinda way, more of a so stupid it's amusing kind of way. I know that'll nab a lot of heat, but I'm throwing that out there. I also like all the alien races in the movies. It's not a huge deal, but i like that they make the universe feel more diverse instead of just humans, twi'leks, hutts, jawas, and a couple others randomly thrown in during cantina scenes. I also think the battles, lightsaber and otherwise were more of a spectacle. I understand a lot has to do with the technological differences between the time in which each were made, but I still like it. I also like that you see so many jedi and sith. Many force wielders struggling for supremacy as opposed to only four that I can think of in the original trilogy. Again, I don't think that makes it better, but it's a unique difference that I enjoy.

I wouldn't mind seeing more Star Wars movies. Even if they go more the prequel route than the originals. Though I have always thought it'd be AWESOME to see someone like the original KOTOR team from Bioware or even the KOTOR II team from Obsidian make some full-fledged Star Wars movies. Maybe based around some of the better Expanded Universe books or even of their own design like the games.

But yea. I like the prequels, and think they get more flak than they deserve, simply for not being New Hope, or Return, or Empire. And though I'd never claim they measure up to the original trilogy, they're all solid sci-fi adventures in their own right and do more than most people realize to bring the universe in which Star Wars is set, full circle.

 

[blacking512]

the movies were great and needed to be made

 

[Talshere]

I really quite like episode 1 and 2 when there were released. I was like 16 at the time. I never though Episode 3 was more than meh.

I would like to say that as a result I could find lots of things to like. Sadly I re watched episodes 1 and 2 in November which has soured me to them completely. They just arnt what I remembered.

Liam Neeson gives a strong performance as the wise master, but I noticed that on Boss Nass he didn't even try to negotiate just took away his free will and forced a response in his favour when he didn't necessarily need to, which is a little out of character to the Jedi idea surely. He even freed JarJar who at this point is now in breach of the law because he has violated a banishment.

Natalie Portman basically didnt act in the first film at all. Just kept a straight face and talked like she was delivering expositional. Which maybe she was at that.

I didnt really understand the need for the Gungans to go to war at the end of Ep 1. The droid forces in the city didnt seem diminished by fielding a massive army and I didnt really understand why only 1 control ship was left...

I also dont understand the Gungans tactics. The droids are flimsy and relay on weight of fire to defeat opponents. The Gungans had melee weapons and mounts....JUST CHARGE THE DRIODS! Their organised ranks shatter and they lose their only real advantage. They cant put down down fire, they have no melee capabilities excepting only the destroyers which were far and few between and the droids have all neatly line up in 1 single line of battle with noone to cover the rear of the line. Annihilate 1 full squad with a mounted charge then reform up at the back of the line and smash into them again. By doing this they even help nullify the power of the tanks as they droids showed no inclination to ignore friendly fire protocols. Its not even like the old colonial wars where charging THROUGH a unit was hard because they stood close together. The droids have a good 2-3 feet between each unit.


It had some fair epic music pieces. Ill give it that and the entrance of Darth Maul for the final battle was fairly epic.

Apart from music, Im not even going to try and find good things in ep's 2 and 3. I didnt even finish watching 3 in November. I got bored and went out.

 

[Olas]

The non-human characters from the originals = lame and fake looking.

The non-human characters from the prequels = cool and creative designs that are fun to watch and don't look like puppets.

The same can also be said of the ships and technology.

 

[Grey Day for Elcia]

Boy am I sick of hearing about how bad people think the prequels are. Everyone's welcome to their opinion of course, but no. Just no. The movies did very, very well and the vast majority of people had a blast watching them--that doesn't mean they are objectively good, mind, just pinting that out. I'm not some prequel fangirl up in arms to defend her franchise; I liked them and thought they were good, but I couldn't care less if someone thinks they suck. Doesn't hurt me in anyway.

But this bandwagon of 'I'm a serious Star Wars fan so I hate the prequels!' has got to stop. If you dislike them, fine. You have your opinion and that's cool. Free would for all. But it's not cool or hip or whatever else to flame the films just for the hell of it. Find a new horse, this one's dead.



/rant

 

[Shilefin]

I loved Jar Jar Binks. He was my favourite character.

 

[Thundero13]

I loved everything about the prequels except for all the parts that were just Anikin moping around, though since none of that was in The Phantom Menace I think that was probably the best of the six
Furthermore, Jar-Jar Binks is an awesome character =D

 

[Svenparty]

They ended.

 

[TKretts3]

They definitely make the original trilogy look even more fantastic.

 

[Active Schizophrenic]

I liked the arena fight in episode 2. also boba fett was in that movie. except he was a little kid.

 

[Active Schizophrenic]

I loved everything about the prequels except for all the parts that were just Anikin moping around, though since none of that was in The Phantom Menace I think that was probably the best of the six
Furthermore, Jar-Jar Binks is an awesome character =D

please, see a doctor and a psychologist man. something traumatizing must have happen to you for you to say that. I am genuinely concerned for your well being.

 

[WhiteFangofWhoa]

60% of Episode I. It was intended as something more light-hearted and it shows, being set in a time when everything is pretty okay at the start, no galactic wars or anything. 9-year old Anakin is a lot more fun than teen Anakin, and Liam Neeson is probably the best acting job in the trilogy.

The finale was particularly impressive. A shootout in the palace's aesthetically stunning grand hall, a lightsaber duel, a ground war and a space battle all simultaneously going on at once to the tune of the excellent Duel of the Fates, each of which reaches a near defeat before turning around at the last second. Very self-contained and clean, just like A New Hope.

 

[Adventurer2626]

1: Liam Neeson
2: Ewan McGregor
3: Ian McDiarmid
4: Frank Oz
5: Samuel L. Jackson
6: Intense space battles made better by improved CGI technology
7: Good lightsaber/force duels
8: Christopher Lee

I've got more if you need them.

Ah yes cannot forget the EPIC soundtrack by John Williams.

The prequels were nowhere near as bad as bandwagoners (myself included at one time) intuit.

 

[Wicky_42]

The early saber duels were cool. I thought the space battle in III looked ok the first time I saw it. There is a possibility that they could have been worst.

Wow, three things! I've surprised myself!

 

[Caligulove]

The Score and overall soundtrack in all three of the movies was absolutely phenomenal.

 

[x-machina]

Liam Neeson, that is all

 

[Aisaku]

Ewan McGreggor as Obi Wan. Lush worlds and settings. Duel of the Fates.

Amidala in the Phantom Menace.

 

[gundamrx101]

I loved episode 1 as a kid but now that I'm grown up I look back at the prequels and shudder. Everything about how I feel are covered in the Red letter Media reviews. Plus I wasn't a fan of the lightsaber fights. What was realistic sword play movements with characters I cared about were turned into flash, no tension or characters I could care about due to lazy writing. Just twirls and spins. Yoda fighting contradicts his character.

If I was to say I loved something about them was that it had some good ideas, Lucas did take cues from the expanded universe and try to include them. The worlds were alive, even if it did get too extensive at times. The music was phenomenal. And Ray Park gave Darth Maul some kick ass moves, I personally think they should have had him stick around longer and flesh him out. Instead he became Boba Fett, cool looking but very shallow.

 

[EatFireHazard]

They gave to the children of the original Star Wars generation, what Star Wars gave to the original Star Wars generation.

I was going to say something along these lines. Even for myself, who had grown up with Star Wars, getting to see a new Star Wars movie in theaters was super exciting. And whatever I think of them now, I do remember being blown away by The Phantom Menace when I first saw it.

I loved episode 1 as a kid but now that I'm grown up I look back at the prequels and shudder. Everything about how I feel are covered in the Red letter Media reviews. Plus I wasn't a fan of the lightsaber fights. What was realistic sword play movements with characters I cared about were turned into flash, no tension or characters I could care about due to lazy writing. Just twirls and spins. Yoda fighting contradicts his character.

If I was to say I loved something about them was that it had some good ideas, Lucas did take cues from the expanded universe and try to include them. The worlds were alive, even if it did get too extensive at times. The music was phenomenal. And Ray Park gave Darth Maul some kick ass moves, I personally think they should have had him stick around longer and flesh him out. Instead he became Boba Fett, cool looking but very shallow.

I also agree with this quote, both the first paragraph as mentioned above, and the second. I really liked being able to see more of the Star Wars universe. Seeing some of the new worlds and people (like the Kaminoans - I really liked them) was really neat.

 

[StormShaun]

I liked the lightsaber battles in Ep 3....and also see how Vader become Vader.

And Ep 3 got turned into a really nice game...where they have a secret alt ending to ep 3, I liked that one more.