George Lucas is just like you and I

Rating: 1/10 (23 October 2012)

Let's face it. We're angry. We're angry because the bearded one who blessed our childhood with adventure and action figures decided enough was enough. Looking out over his empire/ranch, the bearded one stretched out his hand and said "And lo! It is time you kids learnt about relationships, politics and stuff." So yes, we're angry. We want our toys back.
But can we really be angry with George? Most kids that play with action figures get to a point where they like to pit them against each other in a fight to the death. Or hurl them off something high. Or strap them to a firework a la Sid from Toy Story. (Despite what Pixar want you to think, Sid is not evil. He's you and I... you know it's true...) Or they build a Lego house and smash the tiny little plastic yellow faces out of it. They do this because kids that like Star Wars have an appetite for destruction. If they didn't, they'd watch Star Trek Voyager.
So how are we any different from George? He created a stunning trilogy in Episodes IV, V and VI. Not the most well-written I agree, but one of the most fun! Then he made the prequels, and smashed the stuffing out the legacy and reputation he had made for himself. Because he could. Because he's rich and they're HIS toys!
I watched this film at the cinema about 10 years ago. I had convinced myself it was better than Episode I. Until I watched it again last week on the telly and decided it was in my top five worst films of all time. It made me balk and shake my fist. Deep down though, I wonder whether I'd have done the same thing if they were MY toys.
But yeah, this film is awful. In every way.