Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[42041]

Originally Posted by PUsokrJosh305

And Star Wars will continue to live on until the end of time itself!!

lol, a little early to make that call while the generations who grew up on Star Wars are in their 20s/30s/40s...
like all visual effects movies, SW is in danger of looking increasingly dated and unconvincing as technology progresses.

[PUsokrJosh305]

Originally Posted by 42041

lol, a little early to make that call while the generations who grew up on Star Wars are in their 20s/30s/40s...
like all visual effects movies, SW is in danger of looking increasingly dated and unconvincing as technology progresses.

So are other movies that are classics, but they continue to prosper, I doubt they will ever fall of the face of the earth because kids think they look all fake, that's part of movie making and apart of history, you look back and think, "man that's how we did it back then?" Plus Star Wars helped shape how movies are made today, and without George Lucas's ideas, I think movie making would be a bit more behind than what it is today!! Just my opinion of course.

[Troy73]

Originally Posted by HylianBowcaster

I'm not too sure that everyone is like this. I've grown bored with some music and often I give it a break for a few months, maybe a year or so, and I come back and enjoy it more than I did before.

So you've never had something you thought was really great only to later look back on it and wonder why?

I love Star Wars and can't see a time where I wouldn't, but that's me.

Some people do move on after awhile for whatever reasons.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by al cos.

Yes. Especially when there are plenty of other great movies that were left alone to watch now. Given the choice, who needs the annoyance?

Lucas simply did what he believed was best to further his original idea of an all-encompassing narrative. Unlike most who create these worlds, he owns all the properties outright, which gives him much more freedom to do what he wants. If more filmmakers had such freedom, they'd probably try the same things as well.

[Troy73]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Lucas simply did what he believed was best to further his original idea of an all-encompassing narrative. Unlike most who create these worlds, he owns all the properties outright, which gives him much more freedom to do what he wants. If more filmmakers had such freedom, they'd probably try the same things as well.

Spielberg made changes to E.T. and later regretted it. Most filmmakers accept the limitations of technology or work to improve it to achieve their vision. That's what made Star Wars so great at the time. Lucas put things on screen never seen before and it made audiences drop their jaws in disbelief. It seems that now Lucas makes questionable changes. Some are great, like the changes made in Empire are awesome. The changes made in Jedi, not so much. He really has a hit and miss touch.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by Troy73

Spielberg made changes to E.T. and later regretted it. Most filmmakers accept the limitations of technology or work to improve it to achieve their vision. That's what made Star Wars so great at the time. Lucas put things on screen never seen before and it made audiences drop their jaws in disbelief. It seems that now Lucas makes questionable changes. Some are great, like the changes made in Empire are awesome. The changes made in Jedi, not so much. He really has a hit and miss touch.

Some people simply learn better through trial and error. There's some aspects to the saga I don't like, but they're pretty small compared to everything else.

[georgec]

Originally Posted by mayday72

Well thats that! I sold my collection . . . it was a bit difficult but it's done now. Perhaps in the years to come GL will remaster & release the originals unedited on blu ray & I will be able to look past the PT (which I don't dislike) and feel the magic again. I know the odds of this happening are a billion to one but never undrestimate the power of greed.

LOL that was fast. Posts that he's unsure about his love for the movies. Five hours later he's sold them.

I don't really watch SW on any kind of basis. Last year I revisited bits of the UOT on the eve of the blu-ray set, but I've always tried to avoid wearing out the movies. Plus, like you said, when you see different versions it's quite easy to get caught up in noticing the differences.

So, I just rely on my memories of the UOT.

[Norbie]

Originally Posted by mayday72

You're missing the point. For me it has nothing to do with the changes. I was simply stating that the appeal they once had for me no longer exists for whatever reason. I wish I still felt the love, but I don't.

That's exactly how I feel about "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" when I watched it recently, I used to love it when I was a small kid.



Be nice

[Norbie]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

To me the changes equal to what it would be like if when the Beatles released the remaster of Revolver if they added a 10 second rap at the end of Elenore Rigby.

Bit of topic.

Have you listened to "Yellow Submarine Songbook"? If you did, did you felel the same about those Beatles songs remixed as you do about the changes in Star Wars?



Be nice

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by 42041

lol, a little early to make that call while the generations who grew up on Star Wars are in their 20s/30s/40s...
like all visual effects movies, SW is in danger of looking increasingly dated and unconvincing as technology progresses.

Well, the thing is, SW doesn't live or die with its VFX, but with its story, and that one is timeless, so I strongly believe that SW will live on for a very, very long time.

That's what sets it apart from most other modern blockbusters.

SW are moral fantasy tales, that have great relevance in every day life.

In fact, I would go so far to say, SW are Buddhist tales wrapped in a science-fiction/fantasy packaging. That's why I love SW so much!

Originally Posted by Troy73

Spielberg made changes to E.T. and later regretted it. Most filmmakers accept the limitations of technology or work to improve it to achieve their vision. That's what made Star Wars so great at the time. Lucas put things on screen never seen before and it made audiences drop their jaws in disbelief. It seems that now Lucas makes questionable changes. Some are great, like the changes made in Empire are awesome. The changes made in Jedi, not so much. He really has a hit and miss touch.

That's because Steven S. is desperate to please others, and since the changes caused a considerable backslash he took it back.

[NYorker]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Maybe all you guys have simply been listening to too many haters. Does less than 10% being changed ultimately mean that much to all of you?

If someone would add a zit to the Mona Lisa, would it make a difference...?

I hope one day to watch Star Wars with my kids - but it will be the OT, and I don't plan to mention the PT at all. It was much more fun watching Vader as a real bad-ass. Not a candy-ass.

[AlexSing]

Originally Posted by NYorker

If someone would add a zit to the Mona Lisa, would it make a difference...?

I hope one day to watch Star Wars with my kids - but it will be the OT, and I don't plan to mention the PT at all. It was much more fun watching Vader as a real bad-ass. Not a candy-ass.

My daughter will be watching the OT on DVD when she's old enough. She can watch the PT when she's old enough to make her own mistakes.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by AlexSing

My daughter will be watching the OT on DVD when she's old enough. She can watch the PT when she's old enough to make her own mistakes.

There are MUCH better options than those DVD versions.

[mayday72]

Originally Posted by georgec

LOL that was fast. Posts that he's unsure about his love for the movies. Five hours later he's sold them.

I don't really watch SW on any kind of basis. Last year I revisited bits of the UOT on the eve of the blu-ray set, but I've always tried to avoid wearing out the movies. Plus, like you said, when you see different versions it's quite easy to get caught up in noticing the differences.

So, I just rely on my memories of the UOT.

No it wasn't. I may not have posted my thoughts until I was almost sure of them, but my thoughts on the matter have been on going for years now. And I've had a buyer lined up for 6 months.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Well, the thing is, SW doesn't live or die with its VFX, but with its story, and that one is timeless, so I strongly believe that SW will live on for a very, very long time.

That's what sets it apart from most other modern blockbusters.

SW are moral fantasy tales, that have great relevance in every day life.

In fact, I would go so far to say, SW are Buddhist tales wrapped in a science-fiction/fantasy packaging. That's why I love SW so much!



That's because Steven S. is desperate to please others, and since the changes caused a considerable backslash he took it back.

No, its because SS cares about his fans and doesn't surround himself with yes men and he cares about his original artwork unlike GL

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Well, the thing is, SW doesn't live or die with its VFX, but with its story, and that one is timeless, so I strongly believe that SW will live on for a very, very long time.

That's what sets it apart from most other modern blockbusters.

SW are moral fantasy tales, that have great relevance in every day life.

In fact, I would go so far to say, SW are Buddhist tales wrapped in a science-fiction/fantasy packaging. That's why I love SW so much!

That's because Steven S. is desperate to please others, and since the changes caused a considerable backslash he took it back.

Wise you are, BluYoda. I agree 100%. The Star Wars story is one to be remembered. Thats why it has staying power. You can tell this is true because the story would work in ANY setting: Medieval, Way in the future, somewhere in Beverly Hills, etc, etc. Ultimately, its the characters and the redemption of Anakin that keeps me coming back. Sure, the PT has some issues. But, overall there aint a more complete epic tale out there and may never be. LOTR is close and is my 1B-favorite, but SW rules them all.

[The Apocalypse]

I'd like to show something here, which I feel should be watched. You may not agree with all points, I didn't, but still...

http://blip.tv/renegadecut/5-respect...-lucas-6332194

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by NYorker

If someone would add a zit to the Mona Lisa, would it make a difference...?

I hope one day to watch Star Wars with my kids - but it will be the OT, and I don't plan to mention the PT at all. It was much more fun watching Vader as a real bad-ass. Not a candy-ass.

It wasn't SOMEONE, it was the creator.

Nobody would have had a right to complain if Leonardo DaVinci had updated his Mona Lisa (, although there was hardly anything about it he could have done better technologically, I think), so your point is moot, but we are just beating that old dead horse again.

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by mrpink134

No, its because SS cares about his fans and doesn't surround himself with yes men and he cares about his original artwork unlike GL

This.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by mrpink134

no, its because ss cares about his fans and doesn't surround himself with yes men and he cares about his original artwork unlike gl

+1,000