Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

There, I adjusted it so nobody will complain since Whedon is a god who is perfect.


Nitpicks and double standards have sunk this thread below the mantle.

Maybe she has reallllllly heavy hair!

[Thomas Guycott]

At least she's aiming for his head rather than two feet over his shoulder.

The (Totally) Phantom Menace - YouTube

[Show spoiler]You knew it was coming.

[Gold Ranger]

Originally Posted by PrestigeWorldwide

As another poster mentioned, in the Timothy Zahn "Thrawn" trilogy of books, Luke's right hand and the old Anakin lightsaber were recovered and the Emperor saved it. If the Emperor didn't get Luke to come to the dark side, he planned on using Luke's severed right hand to create a clone. Grand Admiral Thrawn used it to create a clone and the clone used Luke's old lightsaber. Luke eventually got back his old lightsaber and gave it to a potential student (not Leia). It's interesting to see what parts of the old EU are being used in this new trilogy.

It was me....

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Because reasons...


JJ doesn't care.

Unless someone built one to look exactly like it.

Then again, Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy also did this, so who really knows...

[Gold Ranger]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

There, I adjusted it so nobody will complain since Whedon is a god who is perfect.


Nitpicks and double standards have sunk this thread below the mantle.

I see nothing wrong here..
She poked his eyes out with the ends of her hair...

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

To each their own. The original fights may have been more dramatic but the action sequences in the prequels were some of the most exciting cinematic moments I've ever experienced. The Duel of the Fates and Yoda vs. Dooku, in particular.

Any reason you like Yoda vs Dooku? I found it pretty terrible, partly down to the cringe-inducing dialogue at the start but also because the fight itself isn't very exciting or threatening. It's just Yoda jumping around while a guy with Christopher Lee's composited face waves his sword up and down.

The Yoda vs Emperor fight, while saturated with poor effects, is a lot more dramatic and dangerous feeling.

[Stefan1]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

I see nothing wrong here..
She poked his eyes out with the ends of her hair...

maybe THATS her special power!

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by PrestigeWorldwide

As another poster mentioned, in the Timothy Zahn "Thrawn" trilogy of books, Luke's right hand and the old Anakin lightsaber were recovered and the Emperor saved it. If the Emperor didn't get Luke to come to the dark side, he planned on using Luke's severed right hand to create a clone. Grand Admiral Thrawn used it to create a clone and the clone used Luke's old lightsaber. Luke eventually got back his old lightsaber and gave it to a potential student (not Leia). It's interesting to see what parts of the old EU are being used in this new trilogy.

Sorry, but I am not buying this. I don't care for the books. Only the movies count for me. This sounds utterly ridiculous to me.

Originally Posted by BillieCassin

I think "authentic" is the word, not "dramatic".

There is just no "thrill" in the lightsaber sequences in the PT for me because it's all complete digital trickery. Except for Ray Parks, everyone else is either a completely fake digital character or had their heads replaced on other folks bodies.

That said, I do enjoy the Yoda fights - but in the way I enjoy any animated sequence, not a well-executed live-action fight scene.

Are you just trolling, or do you really have no idea what you are talking about?

Ewan, Hayden, Samuel Jackson, and all the other under 70 year old actors did most of their own fights, and they trained very hard for them, especially Ewan and Hayden for ROTS. Might wanna check out those DVD extras.
Oh yeah, everything is bad about the prequels, so just bashing them is the way to go.

[Angel Eyes]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Sorry, but I am not buying this. I don't care for the books. Only the movies count for me. This sounds utterly ridiculous to me.



Are you just trolling, or do you really have no idea what you are talking about?

Ewan, Hayden, Samuel Jackson, and all the other under 70 year old actors did most of their own fights, and they trained very hard for them, especially Ewan and Hayden for ROTS. Might wanna check out those DVD extras.
Oh yeah, everything is bad about the prequels, so just bashing them is the way to go.

He is 100% right on in his assessment (IMHO) when it comes to the light saber fights. Clones and Sith fights were downright computer generated and silly looking. Why do you accuse people of trolling because they do not agree with your opinion or visions of the films? That's not right. I personally like the prequels overall, although I do not revere them in the same light as I do the originals. They are what they are, decent films that did not live up to the legend of what was. Same goes for the new films, they will not live up to what was. They can't as this is a different era that we live in. No matter how bad people want to bring back 1977,80 and 83 it will never happen. I do hope the new films dial back more of a look of old though (SW and ESB), especially light saber fights.

[Doctor Jack]

This right here is the most ridiculous thing in any of the Star Wars movies. I mean what the hell is this? They are freaking Jedi Knights. Why are they acting like baton twirlers at a high school football game?

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by Angel Eyes

He is 100% right on in his assessment (IMHO) when it comes to the light saber fights. Clones and Sith fights were downright computer generated and silly looking. Why do you accuse people of trolling because they do not agree with your opinion or visions of the films? That's not right. I personally like the prequels overall, although I do not revere them in the same light as I do the originals. They are what they are, decent films that did not live up to the legend of what was. Same goes for the new films, they will not live up to what was. They can't as this is a different era that we live in. No matter how bad people want to bring back 1977,80 and 83 it will never happen. I do hope the new films dial back more of a look of old though (SW and ESB), especially light saber fights.

No, he is not right at all. Please do some research before talking spreading nonsense.

[Angel Eyes]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

No, he is not right at all. Please do some research before talking spreading nonsense.

What?

[master gandhi]

I wonder if Ewan and Hayden's arms will ever get tired. Heh

There is a sterile slickness to the prequel trilogy (especially Episodes II and III), but I still find the action to be entertaining overall. I think the upcoming trilogy will strike a nice balance between the original and prequel trilogy's action, so it'll be even better IMO.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

I mean what the hell is this??

Something already criticized to death in numerous posts in the thread?


Thank heavens you posted that, now I can honestly tell people I've seen it here more than a dozen times.

[thegoat]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

[Show spoiler]

This right here is the most ridiculous thing in any of the Star Wars movies. I mean what the hell is this?

That is a single second of footage put on loop to make it look funny.

In the actual film, it's Anakin and Obi-wan attempting to distract each other before trying to land a blow (seen in the next second of footage). They feign their attacks in the same way because it is a master and his apprentice, which is the point of the choreography. That sequence is meant to demonstrate their similar styles and strategies.

[rickah88]

Methinks this thread is dying a slow, painful, death.

Oh wait, that's already happened! By all means, carry on.

On a more positive note: 8 days!!

[22soultaker]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Methinks this thread is dying a slow, painful, death.

Oh wait, that's already happened! By all means, carry on.

On a more positive note: 8 days!!

8 Days?

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by thegoat

That is a single second of footage put on loop to make it look funny.

In the actual film, it's Anakin and Obi-wan attempting to distract each other before trying to land a blow (seen in the next second of footage). They feign their attacks in the same way because it is a master and his apprentice, which is the point of the choreography. That sequence is meant to demonstrate their similar styles and strategies.

It is rather noticeable in the actual movie though - at least it was to me. It was like simply showing off, but served no real purpose.

I think the best saber fight in the prequels was between Anakin, Obi-wan (be it briefly) and Dooku in Ep II. The Phantom Menace got a little too acrobatic and fast IMO.

[Angel Eyes]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

It is rather noticeable in the actual movie though - at least it was to me. It was like simply showing off, but served no real purpose.

I think the best saber fight in the prequels was between Anakin, Obi-wan (be it briefly) and Dooku in Ep II. The Phantom Menace got a little too acrobatic and fast IMO.

It was very noticeable and served no purpose whatsoever. I have read some excuses for it but really it was just fluff. I remember sitting in the theater and my friends and I were just laughing at that part.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by 22soultaker

8 Days?

Yeah! What is the date 8 days from today(assuming EST )?

[22soultaker]

Originally Posted by Angel Eyes

It was very noticeable and served no purpose whatsoever. I have read some excuses for it but really it was just fluff.

Really? Thats what were discussing now? Outta everything from 6 movies and new 7th trailer.... Why did they spin there Sabers this way?