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Favourite Star Wars film - and why?

Favourite Star Wars film?

  • Episode I - The Phantom Menace

  • Episode II - Attack of the Clones

  • Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  • Episode IV - A New Hope

  • Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

  • Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

  • Episode IV - A New Hope (Remastered)

  • Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (Remastered)

  • Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (Remastered)

  • Episode IV - A New Hope (Adywan Remaster)

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keysofanxiety said:
4-5-6 are all stunning to be honest, definitely not grudging anybody's choice.

Just surprised that there are multiple IV/V choices as the best, but nobody's favourite is the last! People must really, really hate Ewoks :D

… and then there's that one Phantom Menace fan o_O
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I love V simply for the ending... the good guys won, but did they really? It felt closer to real life that good doesn't always win, but even when it does, there is some casualties to it.

Sure there were casualties in the others, but they weren't main characters.
 
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I'm a RoTJ fan. The climax of the entire series comes to a head, with an epic battle of good vs. evil, with good giving in to evil, then redeeming itself, then redeeming evil. Lucas wouldn't write this today - having Luke actually give in to the dark side, then selflessly "give up" rather than fully go dark. He's have Luke be tempted, then slay the Emperor.

The silent decision-making of Darth Vader, then Vader turning good and destroying the Emperor.

And that SCORE! The Williams score, especially during the final Luke-Vader-Emperor fight.


I'm not as fully-against the Special Edition changes, (I like most of ESB's changes, and don't even object too much to the RoTJ Jabba's palace or even the Ewok song at the end,) but the parts that actively change the plot bug me. (Of course the famous Han firing first, but also the extra "screams" - Luke's in ESB, Vader's in RoTJ...) Those changes change the entire character of the film in some cases.
 
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Anonymous Freak said:
I'm a RoTJ fan. The climax of the entire series comes to a head, with an epic battle of good vs. evil, with good giving in to evil, then redeeming itself, then redeeming evil. Lucas wouldn't write this today - having Luke actually give in to the dark side, then selflessly "give up" rather than fully go dark. He's have Luke be tempted, then slay the Emperor.

The silent decision-making of Darth Vader, then Vader turning good and destroying the Emperor.

And that SCORE! The Williams score, especially during the final Luke-Vader-Emperor fight.


I'm not as fully-against the Special Edition changes, (I like most of ESB's changes, and don't even object too much to the RoTJ Jabba's palace or even the Ewok song at the end,) but the parts that actively change the plot bug me. (Of course the famous Han firing first, but also the extra "screams" - Luke's in ESB, Vader's in RoTJ...) Those changes change the entire character of the film in some cases.
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Boy, you're right about the music. The score is absolutely amazing, what a phenomenal soundtrack. That gorgeous choir and soaring strings that kicks in when Luke's fighting Vader is sensational. "if you will not turn to the Dark Side, then perhaps she will!" The Emperor's theme as well, of course.

And at its core, the film is simply good vs evil – redemption despite all the evil you've done … even with the Ewoks, you completely gloss over it with the incredible performance from the Emperor and that amazing space battle. It's just such a satisfying ending.

TheBean75 said:
I love V simply for the ending... the good guys won, but did they really? It felt closer to real life that good doesn't always win, but even when it does, there is some casualties to it.

Sure there were casualties in the others, but they weren't main characters.
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I love the ending on Episode V. Those flowing string melodies when they're looking at the galaxy and you've got the panning shot of the ships are transcendent. Really does make me well up. A deliciously ambiguous ending. Then the end credits and its soundtrack burst out of nowhere. Incredible. I adore that film, I really really do.
 
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keysofanxiety said:
Yeah but the Emperor, bro! And the space battle above Endor/Century Moon! Surely the great makes up for the bad, it's still a great film!
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No, it is not a great film. It does have some great special effects, but that does _not_ make up for being overall not a very good movie. (Unless, I suppose, that is all you care about in a movie). Empire is just better by every other measure--directing, story consistency, dialog, etc. etc. Leigh Brackett had more story know-how in her little pinky than Lucas ever knew.
 
Abiatha Swelter said:
No, it is not a great film. It does have some great special effects, but that does _not_ make up for being overall not a very good movie. (Unless, I suppose, that is all you care about in a movie). Empire is just better by every other measure--directing, story consistency, dialog, etc. etc. Leigh Brackett had more story know-how in her little pinky than Lucas ever knew.
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Jedi is an insanely good film. Throughout IV and V, you've got mentions of the Emperor and Jabba the Hutt, neither explicitly shown or explained. It's all leading up to this.

When Jabba the Hutt is first revealed, he's a disgusting colossal slug; a vile creature. The Emperor's performance is utterly stunning. Twisted and corrupted by the Dark Side. Neither disappoints, and each is fully worth the hype. The space battle is great and has incredible special effects, yes – but my goodness, everything about that film (barring Ewoks) is incredible.

The dialogue is stunning on RoTJ. Quotable from start to finish, just like IV and V. A face full of emotion from Vader as he sees his son being tortured by lightning – an incredible feat considering he's wearing a mask. The soundtrack is utterly stunning.

You're fully entitled to prefer Empire, but boy you'll get an argument when you say RoTJ is not a great film.
 
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TheBean75 said:
I love V simply for the ending... the good guys won, but did they really? It felt closer to real life that good doesn't always win, but even when it does, there is some casualties to it.

Sure there were casualties in the others, but they weren't main characters.
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The ending of V, they were double crossed, Hans got bronzed, Luke lost a hand learning the terrible truth, and they barely got a way. Don't think I'd characterize that as a win, but as a draw... :p
 
Original trilogy by miles. I prefer to think of them as one film, and watch all 3 in one sitting.
2 and 3 really aren't that bad, they just don't hold up to the original 3.
But the Phantom menace is hardwork even for a die hard SW fan like me.
 
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OK, so let's go with best of a bad bunch …

What's everybody's favourite film out of the sequels, and why?
 
TheBean75 said:
Revenge of the Sith. Just the culmination of the bad and the full turn from Anakin to Vader.
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Yeah, the Emperor does fairly chew up the scenery too, quite hard not to keep a smile during his scenes. Revenge of the Sith is a good option.

IMHO I think The Phantom Menace had, by far, the best visuals/CGI – II & III was essentially green screen with actors. Not sure that the visuals are enough to make up for Jar Jar, though.
 
keysofanxiety said:
OK, so let's go with best of a bad bunch …

What's everybody's favourite film out of the sequels, and why?
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Really can't say. I thought Anakin's conversion to the dark side was strained, far fetched, and poorly acted. This might be where the lack of competent direction played a hand. Obiwan really did not kill Anakin when he had the chance?? It makes me cringe . :p
 
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Huntn said:
Really can't say. I thought Anakin's conversion to the dark side was strained, far fetched, and poorly acted. This might be where the lack of competent direction played a hand. Obiwan really did not kill Anakin when he had the chance?? It makes me cringe . :p
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I always thought that Obi Wan was deliberately fighting defensively - didn't want to kill him unless he had to. Generally though I can't justify much of that film.

My housemate and I do a drinking game for Episode 3. Only two rules.

1) whenever droids are anthropomorphised (e.g. screaming 'help', talking amongst themselves, feeling pain - when it's already been established they're controlled by a DAMN CENTRAL COMPUTER, so why would they do that - it's like telling your troops to abandon the battlefield in Command & Conquer. Anyway...)

2) whenever Obi Wan is sarcastic

In the first 30 minutes you'll be regretting it. Gets a little less aggressive later in the film, thankfully.

Mousse said:
Revenge of the Sith. 2 (or 3) redeeming events: 1) Mace Windu vs Palpatine AND Yoda vs Palpatine lightsabre fights and 2) Order 66.:cool:
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Mace Windu is pretty damn cool. But boy do I hate my CGI Yoda lightsabre fights :oops:
 
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keysofanxiety said:
OK, so let's go with best of a bad bunch …

What's everybody's favourite film out of the sequels, and why?
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From the PREquels, I'll go with Ep. 3 even though watching Samuel L. Jackson "act" sets my teeth on edge. As far as the SEquels, just the thought of Abrams being involved makes me cringe. Star Wars 7: The Return of the Lens Flare
 
colourfastt said:
From the PREquels, I'll go with Ep. 3 even though watching Samuel L. Jackson "act" sets my teeth on edge. As far as the SEquels, just the thought of Abrams being involved makes me cringe. Star Wars 7: The Return of the Lens Flare
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We'll have to wait and see, Star Wars 7 has more practical effects in the teaser trailer than the prequels combined :D I'm nervous but hopeful!
 
I laughed when I saw this banner ad appear over the Star Wars thread. :D

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