A Personal Rant

Rating: Null/10 (17 May 2002)

Reasons why I will boycott "Star Wars Episode II -- Attack Of The Clones":
* The "original" Star Wars was exciting because of the ground - breaking special effects and because of the saga character. A generation on, the Star Wars "Episodes" have nothing new to offer, especially in the field of special effects.
* "Episode I -- The Phantom Menace" sucked badly, especially considering that it was one of the most hyped and highest - grossing movies of all time.
* It really, really, really, really sucked.
* And I will only be suckered once.
* There is no such thing as a "must see". Especially not in the field of Star Wars. I want to see Star Wars to be entertained, and not to join the Millions who can claim that they have seen the entire series.
* George Lucas is a rich enough man already.
* George Lucas should limit himself to producing and the technical aspects, and leave the creative bits (writing and directing) to someone with talent.
* Even the special effects in E1 were awful -- to speak nothing of the story, dialogue, acting -- in fact everything that makes a movie.
* Jar Jar Binks in Episode I is the single most annoying, unfunny nd offensive character in movie history ... and Lucas thought it necessary to roll him out again for the sequel, because, as he told German magazine Spiegel, he is not one to be swayed by public opinion or prescreenings. Sure signs of megalomania are beginning to show ... where are the guys in white suits and rubber sneakers when you need them?
* So what if E2 is "not as bad as" or even "better than" E1 -- the "Mentos - The Fresh Maker" commercials are cinematic genius compared to E1.
* There is romance in E2. I just don't trust George Lucas with romance, the same way I wouldn't trust Jane Campion with sci-fi or action. And the reviews I have read so far vindicate me.
* The original Star Wars was likeable because it was aimed at nerds. The "Episodes" are strictly Disney, clean, wholesome, family fun, and utterly boring. Even worse, often they are just a boring, long advert for the tie - in video games and similar merchandise.
* It will come out on video rental or TV soon enough anyway ... I am not that desperate to be parted from my money.
That's it, I'm done ranting. Thank you for your attention.