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The best installment in the Star Wars saga is...

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
6
5%
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
3
3%
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
9
8%
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
14
13%
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
66
60%
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
12
11%
 
Total votes : 110

Re: Star Wars

Postby Goji » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:29 pm

^ Oddly enough, so do I. It's the only thing from the SE that I prefer to the original version.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Ethan » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:54 pm

You don't like Vader going "No... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" like he's a caveman from outer space?
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Re: Star Wars

Postby shinmattiathekaiju » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:23 pm

Ethan wrote:You don't like Vader going "No... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" like he's a caveman from outer space?


And the new Krayt's call by Obi Wan. It gets me everytime.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Rody » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:25 pm

Goji wrote:I think it's pretty clear that Luke is attacked and brought back to the cave, even in the original version. The only difference was that the Wampa was never fully shown (that having to do with it being represented via a hand puppet, and not a full blown suit).

I was specifically thinking about when Luke makes his escape. In the original version, when Luke frees himself, the wampa comes out of nowhere, Luke swings his lightsaber, we see something white & blurry hit the ground, and Luke suddenly escapes outside. In the modified version, it's made very clear what the wampa is, and that Luke cuts off his arm, distracting it long enough for him to make his getaway.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Gorosaurus Rex » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0HAOlGSv48


Both scenes side by side for those curious.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Rody » Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:01 pm

^ Okay, the original scene wasn't as confusing as I remembered. Still, I kind of like the modified version.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby shinmattiathekaiju » Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:51 pm

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Re: Star Wars

Postby Hellspawn28 » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:45 pm

So did anyone saw Episode I in 3D yet?
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Gawdziller » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:12 pm

Going this weekend. Not sure when. Not a top priority, but I'm inerested.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Gojira-Fan » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:55 pm

Don't know if I should see any of the prequels in 3D.

It's an even harder decision for seeing the OT in 3D. I know it's going to not be the original versions, and I know that I'll be supporting the edits if I see them.

But seeing the original Star Wars in theaters is something that seems pretty awesome, even if it's going to have a bunch of CGI.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Giga Kaiju » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:05 pm

^ Still it is a treat to see Star Wars in the Cinema. (but for me i would say i wont go to see a movie i already know
what happens and with some effects here and there, i could change mind though).

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Re: Star Wars

Postby shinmattiathekaiju » Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:06 am

Never cared for the edits since i grew up with the 1997 version.(except the new hilarious Krayt Call) The important thing is that the original trilogy will be back on the silver screen.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Godzilla 1995 » Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:49 am

I saw Episode I last night in 3D. Surprisingly, the 3D looked extremely good, far better than I thought it would. It was a lot of fun, but MAN, the acting sucked in that movie. The only redeemable roles belong to Mace Windu, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Mothra Freak » Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:55 pm

Godzilla 1995 wrote:I saw Episode I last night in 3D. Surprisingly, the 3D looked extremely good, far better than I thought it would. It was a lot of fun, but MAN, the acting sucked in that movie. The only redeemable roles belong to Mace Windu, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan.

Basically, this.

I actually think I gained a new appreciation for the movie, though. I never really cared for it before yesterday.

But yes, the 3D was gorgeous, especially during the pod race, Anakin's spaceflight, and the Coruscant scenes. I definitely recommend it for everyone who's not Svitska.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Tyler » Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:24 pm

Saw it with my brother. He's a big fan so he had fun I guess. The pod race and final battles were cool. The new CG Yoda looked great. To be honest the only thing that bothered me was that I was sitting next to this guy who talked more than the kids he brought with him.

But I wanna talk about this. Lucas has been complaining about his fans recently. He's a quote I found interesting:
If you look at Blade Runner, it’s been cut sixteen ways from Sunday and there are all kinds of different versions of it. Star Wars, there’s basically one version — it just keeps getting improved a little bit as we move forward. … All art is technology and it improves every year. Whether it’s on the stage or in music or in painting, there are technological answers that happen, and because movies are so technological, the advances become more obvious.

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I don't think that's a good example/excuse. Mainly because what Scott did to Blade Runner were actually improvements, and the final cut is exactly that. He's happy and not messing with it anymore. He's able to put his creative energy into different projects. Also he allows each and every version of the movie to be seen on DVD and stuff.

Lucas is doing the exact opposite and that's why people are pissed at him. He's just messing with the movies when new editing toys come out and making people except it as THE version when you know he's just gonna change it again. /rant
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Re: Star Wars

Postby Hellspawn28 » Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:33 pm

I saw the movie in 3D as well and the theater was pack. Yeah the story is pretty weak and the acting is not very good but the movie was a great Nostalgia trip. I haven't seen the movie in 12 and half years, I still think The Phantom Menace is a decent movie. The 3D was pretty good as well and the CG still looks good as well. I still think that this movie gets too much hate, I personally found Attack of the Clones to be the weakest in the series.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby shinmattiathekaiju » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:57 pm

Hellspawn28 wrote:I saw the movie in 3D as well and the theater was pack. Yeah the story is pretty weak and the acting is not very good but the movie was a great Nostalgia trip. I haven't seen the movie in 12 and half years, I still think The Phantom Menace is a decent movie. The 3D was pretty good as well and the CG still looks good as well. I still think that this movie gets too much hate, I personally found Attack of the Clones to be the weakest in the series.

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Re: Star Wars

Postby Hellspawn28 » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:28 pm

Jar Jar never bother me even as a kid. He is not the most annoying character and the Twin Robots from TF2 where much worst. Funny that Jar Jar hold the biggest racist stereotype until 10 years later :lol:. I have no idea if I want to see Attack of the Clones in 3D since I always been mixed about that film since it's so boring and I hated what they did with Boba Fett.
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Re: Star Wars

Postby The One and Only » Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:27 am

Jacob Llyold, the kid who played young Anakin Skywalker, was far more annoying than old Jar Jar could hope to be. And I really don't understand the controversy over the twins, Skids and Mudflap, from TF2 myself. It seems no different than the way the African American community portray themselves on BET, MTV, or on television overall. It seems they're the ones with the issues. It's like the old parental addage, "Do as I say. Not as I do."
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Re: Star Wars

Postby wataru » Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:01 pm

^^ it's because two white guys, and one being a Jew, decided to do it. If Spike Lee directed TF2, it wouldnt even be an issue.
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