The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread

Doc Ock · 10-31-2012, 12:44 AM

For those that enjoyed the Prequels or aspects of them, talk about them here!

I do love the Original Trilogy more, but I like the prequels as well with Attack of the Clones being my favorite.

dude love · 10-31-2012, 01:45 AM

Revenge of the Sith is equal to the OT and surpasses ROTJ. There, I said it.

I appreciate that there was an overuse of CG, and my own preference for seeing practical effects, but Lucas created some of the most iconic imagery in modern Sci-Fi cinema.

Gianakin_ · 10-31-2012, 02:23 AM

Lucas basically experimented with the CGI in Ep1 and 2 to get to the level of 3 (which has some of the best CGI in cinema, ever).

I like the PT more than the OT, overall. There are missteps in editing mostly and there are shoddy FX (betrayed mostly by the clarity of the BluRays), but I think it expands the saga more than adequately.

OptimusPrime114 · 10-31-2012, 06:51 AM

I accept both the prequels and original films as equals.

Lord · 10-31-2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dude love

Revenge of the Sith is equal to the OT and surpasses ROTJ. There, I said it.

I appreciate that there was an overuse of CG, and my own preference for seeing practical effects, but Lucas created some of the most iconic imagery in modern Sci-Fi cinema.

Agreed, been saying that for a long time

Doc Ock · 10-31-2012, 08:50 AM

I actually view ROTS as my least favorite of the prequels, I didn't like the large use of CGI and enjoyed the practical stuff mixed CGI in the previous two films.

Plus, Count Dooku died at the beginning of it.

Gianakin_ · 10-31-2012, 09:01 AM

I think AotC had less practical stuff than RotS.

flash13 · 10-31-2012, 09:09 AM

Revenge of the Sith was an awesome movie. I've always liked the prequels, even when they first came out. Ewan Macgregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, and Jango Fett were all awesome.

BATZARRO WWD · 10-31-2012, 11:32 AM

Are they still planning on releasing the other 3D prequels? Cuz I'm pretty sure ROTS 3D was supposed to come in 2015, but nos Ep7 will...

OptimusPrime114 · 10-31-2012, 11:58 AM

Yeah, they are.

DCW · 10-31-2012, 02:46 PM

Phantom Menace gets better with each passing year, in my opinion.

dude love · 10-31-2012, 06:28 PM

I still like Phantom Menace the least. I just think it's too messy and incoherent. That being said, I definitely still like it!

Mogwai · 10-31-2012, 06:54 PM

Yoda vs. The Emporer is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time.

bullets · 10-31-2012, 10:05 PM

That was one of the best moments in the prequels.

I don't think episodes 1-3 are as good , but I still find them entertaining. Some of the duels were spectacular.

Mogwai · 10-31-2012, 10:15 PM

Yes, the duels were great!

Gianakin_ · 11-01-2012, 02:27 AM

I agree that most of the PT duels were fantastic. I don't care if they looked like dances, they were spectacular.

Bim · 11-01-2012, 10:18 AM

I personally love the PT despite its flaws, same as the OT, which are far from perfect despite what some fans say. My favorite is definitely ROTS, although i enjoy the other two a lot as well.

Favorite two arcs are Obi-Wan (naturally!) and Palpatine (Sidious). I enjoyed Anakin's turn to Vader, and despite a couple of moments of cringe, i think overall Hayden did a good job with the character. I dont view Anakin as an emotionally stable individual, and i still wonder how the heck Padme fell for a guy with so many issues haha, but i guess love is blind

Fives · 11-01-2012, 10:37 AM

I like the PT, and I think they each have their good, and bad about them. I do wish we got more of Qui-Gon Jinn, and Maul in the movie verse though. Plus I really love the lightsaber duels in the PT, they were great.

Lord · 11-01-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bim

I personally love the PT despite its flaws, same as the OT, which are far from perfect despite what some fans say. My favorite is definitely ROTS, although i enjoy the other two a lot as well.

Favorite two arcs are Obi-Wan (naturally!) and Palpatine (Sidious). I enjoyed Anakin's turn to Vader, and despite a couple of moments of cringe, i think overall Hayden did a good job with the character. I dont view Anakin as an emotionally stable individual, and i still wonder how the heck Padme fell for a guy with so many issues haha, but i guess love is blind

Definitelly true

TheDreamMaster · 11-01-2012, 08:51 PM

Although Revenge is my favorite, I think one of the things I like better is that TPM used a lot less CGI. It still had a lot, but with actual sets and chraracters, it seems to blend a lot more seamlessly. Revenge managed to fix a lot of this, but one of the reasons AOTC is a hard watch for me is sometimes I feel like I'm watching real people in a cartoon. It isn't all the time but it is very jarring to me in certain scenes.

MistaBinks · 11-01-2012, 10:38 PM

Simply take away "How Rude," "Yippee," the fart gag, the stepping in crap gag, and TPM is pretty good.

Gianakin_ · 11-02-2012, 02:32 AM

Just digitally replace JarJar with Tarpals and you've got a much better version of the tone RotJ was going for. Gungans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ewoks. But sadly JarJar <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Wicket.

Gianakin_ · 11-02-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDreamMaster

Although Revenge is my favorite, I think one of the things I like better is that TPM used a lot less CGI. It still had a lot, but with actual sets and chraracters, it seems to blend a lot more seamlessly. Revenge managed to fix a lot of this, but one of the reasons AOTC is a hard watch for me is sometimes I feel like I'm watching real people in a cartoon. It isn't all the time but it is very jarring to me in certain scenes.

Lucas basically overloaded AotC with CGI 'cause he was experimenting (same with TPM) with technology. That's why the CGI work in RotS is near damn flawless, imo. The ships in the opening fight looked just as real as the ones in the RotJ climax battle. They had weight on them and they weren't as shiny as, say, the Naboo fighters in TPM.

CGHulk · 11-02-2012, 06:58 AM

Well the first generation camera was like videotape everything was overly sharp, where as film hides the imperfections in the grain. ROTS looked better because George put a mesh like screen in front of the lens to cut down on sharpness. As you can read about it in the Making of ROTS book.

Gianakin_ · 11-02-2012, 07:14 AM

Precisely. AotC looks pristine and the most video-gameish of the bunch.

10-31-2012, 12:44 AM	#1
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10-31-2012, 01:45 AM	#2
dude love Pissin fire is awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Val Verde Posts: 7,898	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Revenge of the Sith is equal to the OT and surpasses ROTJ. There, I said it. I appreciate that there was an overuse of CG, and my own preference for seeing practical effects, but Lucas created some of the most iconic imagery in modern Sci-Fi cinema. __________________ At one point, Stallone punches Schwarzenegger and he shoots back, "You hit like a vegetarian!" It doesn't matter whether you trust in Whedon or Nolan.... always bet on Black.

10-31-2012, 02:23 AM	#3
Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 17,288	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Lucas basically experimented with the CGI in Ep1 and 2 to get to the level of 3 (which has some of the best CGI in cinema, ever). I like the PT more than the OT, overall. There are missteps in editing mostly and there are shoddy FX (betrayed mostly by the clarity of the BluRays), but I think it expands the saga more than adequately. __________________ *Avvy by Kane52630*

10-31-2012, 06:51 AM	#4
OptimusPrime114 Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,736	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I accept both the prequels and original films as equals. __________________ Classic Trilogy + Prequel Trilogy + Expanded Universe = STAR WARS!

10-31-2012, 08:50 AM	#6
Doc Ock May the 4th Be With You Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma, US Posts: 4,743	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I actually view ROTS as my least favorite of the prequels, I didn't like the large use of CGI and enjoyed the practical stuff mixed CGI in the previous two films. Plus, Count Dooku died at the beginning of it. __________________ Avi by Kane52630! Iron Man 3 - 9/10 \| Man of Steel -?? \| The Wolverine -?? \| Thor: The Dark World -?? Superhero & Comic Book fan in general! Its hard to choose! Favorite Superheroes: Hulk\|Spider-Man\|Superman\|Hellboy\|X-Men\|Thor A Member of Raimi's "Spider-Man Trilogy" Fans \| YOU MUST WATCH DOCTOR WHO \| Love Smallville 2013: The Desolation of Smaug \| Man of Steel \|The Wolverine \| THOR: The Dark World \| Star Trek Into Darkness \| Monsters University \| Iron Man 3 \| Riddick

10-31-2012, 09:01 AM	#7
Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 17,288	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I think AotC had less practical stuff than RotS. __________________ *Avvy by Kane52630*

10-31-2012, 09:09 AM	#8
flash13 Wally West Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Keystone Posts: 2,845	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Revenge of the Sith was an awesome movie. I've always liked the prequels, even when they first came out. Ewan Macgregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, and Jango Fett were all awesome. __________________ Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: 2013 IRON MAN 3 8.5/10 Star Trek Into Darkness, May 25 Man of Steel, June 14 The Wolverine, July 26 Kick Ass 2, August 16 Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters, August 16 Thor: The Dark World, November 15 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, November 22 2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier, April 4 The Amazing Spider-Man 2, May 2 Jurassic Park IV, June 13 X-Men: Days of Future Past, July 18 Guardians of the Galaxy, August 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Last edited by flash13; 10-31-2012 at 02:31 PM.

10-31-2012, 11:32 AM	#9
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10-31-2012, 11:58 AM	#10
OptimusPrime114 Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,736	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Yeah, they are. __________________ Classic Trilogy + Prequel Trilogy + Expanded Universe = STAR WARS!

10-31-2012, 02:46 PM	#11
DCW In denial... Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,291	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Phantom Menace gets better with each passing year, in my opinion. __________________ *"I am Darth Plagueis...Your shepherd."*

10-31-2012, 06:28 PM	#12
dude love Pissin fire is awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Val Verde Posts: 7,898	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I still like Phantom Menace the least. I just think it's too messy and incoherent. That being said, I definitely still like it! __________________ At one point, Stallone punches Schwarzenegger and he shoots back, "You hit like a vegetarian!" It doesn't matter whether you trust in Whedon or Nolan.... always bet on Black.

10-31-2012, 06:54 PM	#13
Mogwai Fanboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,662	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Yoda vs. The Emporer is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. __________________ In Nintendo We Trust.

10-31-2012, 10:05 PM	#14
bullets bang bang Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in the abstract Posts: 25,014	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread That was one of the best moments in the prequels. I don't think episodes 1-3 are as good , but I still find them entertaining. Some of the duels were spectacular.

10-31-2012, 10:15 PM	#15
Mogwai Fanboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,662	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Yes, the duels were great! __________________ In Nintendo We Trust.

11-01-2012, 02:27 AM	#16
Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 17,288	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I agree that most of the PT duels were fantastic. I don't care if they looked like dances, they were spectacular. __________________ *Avvy by Kane52630*

11-01-2012, 10:18 AM	#17
Bim Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,419	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I personally love the PT despite its flaws, same as the OT, which are far from perfect despite what some fans say. My favorite is definitely ROTS, although i enjoy the other two a lot as well. Favorite two arcs are Obi-Wan (naturally!) and Palpatine (Sidious). I enjoyed Anakin's turn to Vader, and despite a couple of moments of cringe, i think overall Hayden did a good job with the character. I dont view Anakin as an emotionally stable individual, and i still wonder how the heck Padme fell for a guy with so many issues haha, but i guess love is blind __________________ *“There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.” Goethe* If Jack Bauer joined the Rebel Alliance, 24 hours later there would be no Empire :p

11-01-2012, 10:37 AM	#18
Fives Side-Kick Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 566	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread I like the PT, and I think they each have their good, and bad about them. I do wish we got more of Qui-Gon Jinn, and Maul in the movie verse though. Plus I really love the lightsaber duels in the PT, they were great.

11-01-2012, 08:51 PM	#20
TheDreamMaster Caught in the War Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mandalore Posts: 2,363	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Although Revenge is my favorite, I think one of the things I like better is that TPM used a lot less CGI. It still had a lot, but with actual sets and chraracters, it seems to blend a lot more seamlessly. Revenge managed to fix a lot of this, but one of the reasons AOTC is a hard watch for me is sometimes I feel like I'm watching real people in a cartoon. It isn't all the time but it is very jarring to me in certain scenes. __________________ Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Not the Hype's only Juggalo, but probably one of the few to be pretty vocal about it. Doesn't mean I don't like some of the same stuff you do though, so deal with it.

11-01-2012, 10:38 PM	#21
MistaBinks Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 60	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Simply take away "How Rude," "Yippee," the fart gag, the stepping in crap gag, and TPM is pretty good.

11-02-2012, 02:32 AM	#22
Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 17,288	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Just digitally replace JarJar with Tarpals and you've got a much better version of the tone RotJ was going for. Gungans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ewoks. But sadly JarJar <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Wicket. __________________ *Avvy by Kane52630*

11-02-2012, 06:58 AM	#24
CGHulk Green Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,161	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Well the first generation camera was like videotape everything was overly sharp, where as film hides the imperfections in the grain. ROTS looked better because George put a mesh like screen in front of the lens to cut down on sharpness. As you can read about it in the Making of ROTS book. __________________ "Great spirits have always experienced violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein "All that was great in the past, was ridiculed, condemned, combatted, suppressed." -Nikola Tesla “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

11-02-2012, 07:14 AM	#25
Gianakin_ SW Prequels Defender Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 17,288	Re: The Prequel Trilogy General Discussion and Appreciation Thread Precisely. AotC looks pristine and the most video-gameish of the bunch. __________________ *Avvy by Kane52630*

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