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Post by Dave on May 19, 2005 14:17:52 GMT
Just saw this great big load of old computer enhanced arse. Well, not really computer enhanced, more computer detracted.
A few minor sections of it were good to a small degree, I thought, but those CGI effects just distract me. They are slapped on in an attempt to convey epic landscapes/battles etc, but the sheer scale of everything just becomes ludicrous and simply serves to remind you that someone has had a 'copy and paste' fest on their Lucasarts computer system.
Some emotional moments in it. I know this because the music hammered the point home and the characters started shouting in a pained manner.
I guess I am not really a fan of Star Wars anymore, so this has tainted my view of course. It is better than Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones.... just about.
Anyone else seen it yet?
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Post by bugsythemagpie on May 19, 2005 17:42:26 GMT
Went to see it at 9 this morn. I agree about the CGI - daft really. Does Lucas really expect fans to watch the films in the order of episodes?
Thought the storyline just about tied up - but the films were lame compared to the originals - suppose they were always going to be.
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Post by BrotherNumberOne on May 19, 2005 20:41:36 GMT
Star Wars is gay.
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Post by Companero on May 20, 2005 8:18:20 GMT
I like it - shoot me ;D
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Post by JT not logged in on May 20, 2005 8:50:15 GMT
"I find your lack of faith disturbing...."
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Graeme
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Post by Graeme on May 20, 2005 11:05:59 GMT
Went to see Star Wars at the geek time of 12:34 in the morning on Thursday the first showing at Star City in Birmingham. Darth Vader was there with a handful of Stormtroopers! It was scary, i felt myself turning to the dark side.
The film meanwhile, was awesome.
And if Star Wars is gay, then call me Elton John!!! ;D
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Post by jtrodreigez on May 20, 2005 11:32:41 GMT
Nice one Elton! Star wars rules. Someone ought to blast that fool brother number one man.
" I have the death sentence on four systems!"
" I'll be careful then."
" You'll BE DEAD!"
Fucking classic.
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Post by Morell™ on May 20, 2005 11:56:39 GMT
I just couldnt keep my eyes off those dodgy clones of Jango fett. did any one see the bodge job on the cut and paste between reality and CGI? Industrial light and bollocks.
Episode three left me really unsatisfied.
I mean how shit were those Jedi that came with Mace windu to arrest palpatine,didnt even put up a fight.
and why didnt Anakin keep burning (who put him out?)
I thought Vader crying "Nooooooooooo" was comedy as was palpatine goin "oooh im so weak oooh" knob.
on the goodside Yoda was the nuts specially when he just messed up them guards without a thought.
Still however I like starwas.
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Post by Dave on May 20, 2005 12:45:03 GMT
Ah.. that's the sort of review I like Morell!
Don't get me started on CGI clones with 'Xbox' style faces. Very poor indeed.
And what happened to the potential Wookie fun? A big beach battle on land and sea suddenly starts, and I'm thinking "at last, something good is going to happen". But then what happens, we see virtually none of it. Just a few wookies swinging about like Tarzan (and making precise Tarzan noises too) and some splashing about. Rubbish! Wasted oppurtunity again.
Not sure about Yoda... ever since he started turning into CGI and flipping about like a hyperactive green turd, I've had my doubts. Although I see he is totally CGI now, so at least he doesn't suddenly come over all 'Xbox' when he starts his gymnastics tumble routine. It's amazing this little green jedi master can flip about and duel with any CGI opponent thrown at him, when the rest of the time he's hobbling about on a stick or floating about on some kind of levitating potty (Attack of the Clones if I recall correctly).
The first ten minutes of the film had so many instances of people turning into bad CGI to perform ludicrous acrobatics that it instantly reminded me of how bad everything has now become with Lucas relying on his computer boffins.
I want puppetry, models and miniatures!! At least Peter Jackson got a good balance of CGI and model work in Lord of the Rings.
And to quote Morell:
"I thought Vader crying "Nooooooooooo" was comedy as was palpatine goin "oooh im so weak oooh" knob."
Best review yet!
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Graeme
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Post by Graeme on May 20, 2005 13:51:17 GMT
Ohhh, all this abuse. I must exhile to the Degeba System.
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Post by jtrodreigez on May 20, 2005 15:11:53 GMT
Cheers mate you've ruined it for me now. Im off to see it sunday morning and you just told me vader burns! Jesus, ruined all the surprises for me. I'm gonna get me a light saber and go all dark side on you.
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Post by Lefou on May 20, 2005 19:46:57 GMT
I'm also not a fan of Star Wars.  I'm also new here...  |
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Post by jtrodreigez on May 21, 2005 8:40:57 GMT
Welcome to the nut house Lefou, Star wars rules.
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Post by BrotherNumberOne on May 21, 2005 8:43:49 GMT
If Yoda can kick ass like he does, why does he walk with a cane?
Is he sponging off the (Dagobah) system?
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Post by jtrodreigez on May 21, 2005 8:55:26 GMT
fear leads to anger
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