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Originally Posted by MacEachaidh
Nope, I don't have to admit that at all. That's an assertion put forward to simply make the position you're opposing seem invalid. It's a debating tactic, not a fact.
Please don't assume that I'm defending anyone calling other people "sheep" or "suckers" or whatever else. I'm not. So this is not one of those "you're either with us or agin' us" moments. But I am pointing out that "a lot of the negative comments" have come from those who are content with the release, and so have turned their own complaints against other posters rather than a Blu-ray release -- which is a more undesirable and less defensible position, frankly.
For myself, my own thoughts on this release are that Lucas can do what he wants, quite obviously, but the people he wants to have buy the product can also respond to what he does, positively or otherwise. Especially since the advertising is all focused on the buyer's experience, recapturing memories and owning the definitive version for all time - which is at odds with Lucas' perpetual tinkering, and with strident claims that they're his films and no-one else has any right to a say in the matter. But Lucas has always been one for giving out decidedly mixed messages, so I guess it's in his nature.
As I said a score or more pages back, I personally wish GL would accept that these films will never be completely perfect in his eyes, and let them be for the amazing achievement they are, and move on to other things, expressing his creativity in new movies rather than visual fiddles.
He once talked about Star Wars being nine movies, so where are the other three? We've had the Empire Trilogy, and the Rebellion Trilogy ... so where's the Restoration Trilogy?
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First off, though I am sure you meant no offense, when quoting me in a discussion such as this, please do not take sentences out of context by not reposting the whole quote. This too is a tactic.
Secondly, I agree that it is more productive to keep personal jabs out of the equation.
My opinion of the release is though not perfect they are very worthwhile and will be alot of fun to watch. Which, I imagine, would be the opinion of most of the pro blu-ray release camp.
As far as the advertising campaign, they are the definitive versions according to Lucas, at least for now. Advertising is always very pro the product they are advertising - it is kindof what they do right or wrong.
In regards to the "perpetual tinkering," the technology of movies is in a constant state of evolution, so as the technology progresses so do wishes and ideas of their creators. I give you that Lucas is prone to this more so than most, but given his background as an editor, and his obvious love for the Star Wars universe, he likes to "improve" his art. Vincent VanGogh would often paint several versions of the same painting trying to capture the image just right. Many writers or directors, such as Shakespeare, change a scene, add or remove a scene or dialogue to acheive his vision - often after the production has already opened. So Lucas is doing nothing new.
As far as the third trilogy, I am sure his wife walking out on him at some point during the ten years when he was making the first trilogy might have soured his desire to continue Star Wars. Yet, when he did make more Star Wars movies, people who would call him a genious turned on and accused him of ruining their childhood. So, that might also play into why he hasn't decided to dedicate another ten years to a final trilogy.
Finally, people can have whatever opinion they want obviously, and most of this thread is opinion. As such, one man's problem with a miscolored lightsaber in a film frame is another man's overreaction.
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