Thank God For Technology ??

Rating: 4/10 (9 July 2002)

George Lucas has stated that with today's technology he is finally able to tell the Star Wars films they way he always wanted to. Well all I can say is thank god that CGI wasn't around 20 years ago otherwise I doubt Star Wars would have ever gotten off the ground. Lucas is so wrapped up in his computer animation and silly CGI characters that he has totally forgotten what the heart and soul of any movies is all about, its actors.
Poor story, atrocious dialogue and sloppy directing make this a painful experience for all. The actors try their best but are given precious little to work with as Lucas pays them little attention instead rushing off to the next bit of computer generated overkill. Today's Star Wars films are a pale comparison to the original 3 and are only living off their name and reputation.
Two pieces of advice to Mr Lucas. If you have any intention of making the final film better and more memorable than the last two put down your pen, get out of the Directors chair and hire some professionals to do the job for you. Georges old friend Steven Spielberg has grown incredibly as Director in recent years as films like Schlinders List, Saving Private Ryan and Minority Report have shown. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for George who is still serving up kiddie nonsense like Attack Of The Clones.
Stick to Producing George. You are the face of Star Wars and will always be its ambassador. Stick to Producing and let people with genuine talent make the final movie what it truly deserves to be..