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Dorks Only

May 22, 2005

My blog readers generally belong to one of two groups. You’re either one of my dorky friends who went to see the new Star Wars movie already, or you’re one of those who doesn’t understand those dorky people who went to see the new Star Wars movie already. (Or I guess there is also a third and forth category of readers who aren’t necessarily my friends who are dorky Star Wars fans, or one of my friends who isn’t a Star Wars dork. But I’m just confusing myself now!)

I liked the movie. I felt a little disappointment during some of it though. The short version goes something like this.

Anakin was not cast well for any of the first three. He can be a sweet little boy when he’s young, but you have to let me see that he has the potential to become something very different someday. I didn’t see that in SW1. And while Hayden is nice looking, I’m still not convinced he was the right choice for the role.

The relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan always felt strained. I didn’t feel they trusted each other. If that was your intention, I disagree with it. The relationship between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon in SW1 was much better, even though you didn’t keep them together long.

I like to see what’s happening during the light saber duels. If you put everyone in the dark, I can’t see it well. I know you need to disguise the fact that the old guys are using stunt doubles, but I don’t enjoy watching it.

I like CGI. I really do. But I also like to see real people acting. I miss the extras shuffling around as Storm Troopers. You can use CGI, just don’t overdo it, okay?

I like movies with characters I like. Really, the most important thing to me in a movie is character development. It’s okay if you don’t write dialogue well, but you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Or if you really like writing your own dialogue, please make me love your characters. Please? And I mean the human characters. I shouldn’t only love the little blue droid.

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4 Responses to “Dorks Only”

  1. Fyse Says:
    May 22nd, 2005 at 7:42 pm

    I literally just walking in from seeing the film, and I have to say I loved it. Obviously there were numerous moments that made me cringe, not to say laugh out loud (eg. “Love me like you did that night by the lake.”) but there were some fantastically cool moments as well, and lots of questions answered. So enjoyable to revel the geekiness of it all!

  2. Oz Says:
    May 22nd, 2005 at 8:05 pm

    I’ve seen all the Star Wars movies but not been particularly impressed. I guess the Empire Strikes Back was my favorite. I was incredibly disappointed in Episodes I & II. I remember that my mother said she had seen an interview with George Lucas in which he said that if you paid really, really close attention during Episode II, you could see why Anakin would turn to the dark side. I was like, “Really close attention? Give me a break! He hit you over the head with it every other scene!”

    I’ve seen the rest, so I’m sure I’ll see Episode III as well. But I’m not excited about it. Not at all. I guess I’m doing it as a tribute to pop culture.

  3. The Sister Says:
    May 24th, 2005 at 12:50 pm

    I saw it on Sunday. Yes I know you are surprised so was I, it wasn’t my idea. I found myself wanting to just stare at Anakin with his shirt off more. Hayden you call him. Hmmmmmmm need more info. PLEASE. Anyway, you know me not to much of a movie geek.
    I liked it but I two didn’t not care for the fictitious looking fight scenes (I think the fat kid with the stick on the intranet did a better job).I realized moments before seeing the movie that I didn’t see the last one. No matter they are all out of order anyway.
    Which blue droid? I thought most of the droids were so cute. I was more concerned for them than any of the other characters. I would also like to see more character development.

  4. nicholasjcoleman Says:
    May 26th, 2005 at 10:59 pm

    I think that the whole series is really a love story between C-3PO and R2-D2. And I don’t see that as a bad thing…

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