Why is Star Wars so popular?

my god what a travesty, it really was a terrible film. while the special effects were impressive, it could not hide the films faults. Episode 3 has been praised as a star wars fans dream, it really is nothing but a cheesy action movie with pretty effects. The story was mediocre ( a usual of star wars films) the acting was terrible, anakin was such a whiny little brat. He goes to the dark side for no good reason, he tries to choke padme ( again no real reason) and becomes a sith because of his whiny problems. I did like some of the fight scenes, but after a while the effects became dull, pretty much everything was a pretty special effect. It became so monotonous that by the time it ended, the effects literally didnt look as good. and the less said about the NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! part the better.

overall I give episode 3 a..... 2 out of 10.

my god what a travesty, it really was a terrible film. while the special effects were impressive, it could not hide the films faults. Episode 3 has been praised as a star wars fans dream, it really is nothing but a cheesy action movie with pretty effects. The story was mediocre ( a usual of star wars films) the acting was terrible, anakin was such a whiny little brat. He goes to the dark side for no good reason, he tries to choke padme ( again no real reason) and becomes a sith because of his whiny problems. I did like some of the fight scenes, but after a while the effects became dull, pretty much everything was a pretty special effect. It became so monotonous that by the time it ended, the effects literally didnt look as good. and the less said about the NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! part the better.

overall I give episode 3 a..... 2 out of 10. 

Film-Guy

Eh, it was better than the first two episodes...in my opinion. :PGameFreak315

thats not really saying much, I would give episode 1 a 1 out of ten and episode 2 a 1 and a half out of ten 

Why was it good? Because it was better than the first two.

I'm going to stick to the original trilogy, Lucas has lost it. 

am I the only one who thinks star wars in a way ruined a lot what made sci fi great? ever since star wars came out, sci fi has become simplified, they use effects over actual story. The original star wars films paved the way for directors to just dazzle people with effects so they wouldnt have to bother with a good story, to me, one of the greatest sci fi films ever made is BLADE RUNNER, because it mixes smart sci fi, with great action and effects.Film-Guy

I just dont understand how star wars is so popular, it has average at best plots, mediocre acting, it is a over glorified action movie with pretty effects. there are much better sci fi movies out there imo like silent running, blade runner, soylent green, 12 monkeys etc.Film-Guy

*cough*serials*cough*

and all those other SciFi films you listed are great, but you forgot 2001: A Space Odyssey... and you weren't born in the 70's to see how it truly affected cinema, I wasn't either, but I learned a great deal from my father, and my brother-in-law. 

It was only portraying serials of the past, the old Star Wars at least. So the plot, like serials is simplified. When the hell will people freaking learn this.zakkro

then explain how films as old as star wars manage to have good complex plots. 

[QUOTE="zakkro"]It was only portraying serials of the past, the old Star Wars at least. So the plot, like serials is simplified. When the hell will people freaking learn this.Film-Guy

then explain how films as old as star wars manage to have good complex plots.

SERIALS dammit, s-e-r-i-a-l-s learn it! Sorry, don't take it personally :) 

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]I just dont understand how star wars is so popular, it has average at best plots, mediocre acting, it is a over glorified action movie with pretty effects. there are much better sci fi movies out there imo like silent running, blade runner, soylent green, 12 monkeys etc.zakkro

*cough*serials*cough*

and all those other SciFi films you listed are great, but you forgot 2001: A Space Odyssey... and you weren't born in the 70's to see how it truly affected cinema, I wasn't either, but I learned a great deal from my father, and my brother-in-law.

THE ORIGINAL FILMS ARE THE AWESOME ONES

Hell they even blow the Lord Of The Rings trilogy out of the water. In the words of Kevin Smith "there will only ever be one trilogy" 

THE ORIGINAL FILMS ARE THE AWESOME ONES

 

Hell they even blow the Lord Of The Rings trilogy out of the water. In the words of Kevin Smith "there will only ever be one trilogy"

Samwel_X

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

[QUOTE="zakkro"]It was only portraying serials of the past, the old Star Wars at least. So the plot, like serials is simplified. When the hell will people freaking learn this.zakkro

then explain how films as old as star wars manage to have good complex plots.

SERIALS dammit, s-e-r-i-a-l-s learn it! Sorry, don't take it personally :)

sorry, didnt know what serials meant, I see what you are saying, star wars in a way was a old western film in space. Not a bad thing, but not really something I am fond of much in sci fi. 

sorry, didnt know what serials meant, I see what you are saying, star wars in a way was a old western film in space. Not a bad thing, but not really something I am fond of much in sci fi.

Film-Guy

Thanks, sorry for blowing out like that... I just assumed you knew what it meant, you being called Film-Guy and all... :) 

[QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

THE ORIGINAL FILMS ARE THE AWESOME ONES

 

Hell they even blow the Lord Of The Rings trilogy out of the water. In the words of Kevin Smith "there will only ever be one trilogy"

lemonfreshpanda

i never reall was a big lord of the rings fan ( or narnia) the sci fi books I like are books like a song of ice and fire, sabriel and the dark tower. 

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

sorry, didnt know what serials meant, I see what you are saying, star wars in a way was a old western film in space. Not a bad thing, but not really something I am fond of much in sci fi.

zakkro

Thanks, sorry for blowing out like that... I just assumed you knew what it meant, you being called Film-Guy and all... :)

i remembered what it mean, i just kinda spaced out for a second there:P 

Have you read any books by Philip K. Dick?zakkro

Yes, and some of the adaptions of his books to film are great, as you will know.

However some are not *cough* I robot * Cough* 

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Have you read any books by Philip K. Dick?Samwel_X

Yes, and some of the adaptions of his books to film are great, as you will know.

However some are not *cough* I robot * Cough*

I Robot is by Isaac Asimov 

Have you read any books by Philip K. Dick?zakkro

yeah, big fan of him. I have read a scanner darkly, do androids dream of electric sheep, we can remember it for you wholesale, second variety and faith of our fathers. 

[QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Have you read any books by Philip K. Dick?zakkro

Yes, and some of the adaptions of his books to film are great, as you will know.

However some are not *cough* I robot * Cough*

I Robot is by Isaac Asimov

did you ever see minority report? that was based on a phillip k dick short story. 

[QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Have you read any books by Philip K. Dick?zakkro

Yes, and some of the adaptions of his books to film are great, as you will know.

However some are not *cough* I robot * Cough*

I Robot is by Isaac Asimov

whatever... Scanner Darkly FTW 

[QUOTE="zakkro"][QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Have you read any books by Philip K. Dick?Samwel_X

Yes, and some of the adaptions of his books to film are great, as you will know.

However some are not *cough* I robot * Cough*

I Robot is by Isaac Asimov

whatever... Scanner Darkly FTW

glad to see somebody likes scanner darkly:D 

[QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

THE ORIGINAL FILMS ARE THE AWESOME ONES

 

Hell they even blow the Lord Of The Rings trilogy out of the water. In the words of Kevin Smith "there will only ever be one trilogy"

lemonfreshpanda

[QUOTE="lemonfreshpanda"][QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

THE ORIGINAL FILMS ARE THE AWESOME ONES

 

Hell they even blow the Lord Of The Rings trilogy out of the water. In the words of Kevin Smith "there will only ever be one trilogy"

quiglythegreat

Star Wars is popular because of the impact it had on the film industry, special effects wise. It also gives slight hope to certain independent film makers.

It's fanbase grew as the intriguing story and breathtaking special effects captured the interest of audiences all of the planet, and, as the newer films were released, diehard fans of the series flocked to it.

I'd say the greatest accomplishment from Star Wars was the fact that the universe was unique in every way, spanning across many worlds and many stories. Contless books, graphic novels, short films, and video games have been aid to the fact that the universe of Star Wars is nearly infinate.

Considering all of the former, that's a success. Making such a thing is hard to do. 

Not watching the first one made makes you fail at judging the films. Episode III should be viewed after IV, V, VI, I and II.foxhound_fox

I have seen every star wars movie in order before, I just dont like any of them because I think they are over done action westerns with a sci fi twist. 

I have seen every star wars movie in order before, I just dont like any of them because I think they are over done action westerns with a sci fi twist. Film-Guy

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]I have seen every star wars movie in order before, I just dont like any of them because I think they are over done action westerns with a sci fi twist. foxhound_fox

Star Wars 3 was probably the worst film I've ever seen in the cinema ( runs close with Meet The Fockers ) , but the first movie was brilliant.

Lucas is a lousy director though.

Star Wars 3 was probably the worst film I've ever seen in the cinema ( runs close with Meet The Fockers ) , but the first movie was brilliant.

Lucas is a lousy director though.

Kernnee

You obviously haven't seen very many films, then. 

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]I have seen every star wars movie in order before, I just dont like any of them because I think they are over done action westerns with a sci fi twist. foxhound_fox

why would I care how much money it makes or how popular it is:| 

[QUOTE="Kernnee"]

Star Wars 3 was probably the worst film I've ever seen in the cinema ( runs close with Meet The Fockers ) , but the first movie was brilliant.

Lucas is a lousy director though.

Chloroformality

You obviously haven't seen very many films, then. 

I have, I just don't usually go to the bad ones.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]I have seen every star wars movie in order before, I just dont like any of them because I think they are over done action westerns with a sci fi twist. Film-Guy

why would I care how much money it makes or how popular it is:|

The series is very public friendly, but still has an admirable story that follows the basic rules of "a heroes journey."

That's why I liked it so much (apart from me growing up with it). The story does drag on, especially over six films, but they offer a lot of different elements that make them so..... unique.

The actors themselves (Ford, Fisher) thought it was going to be nothing more than a kids movie. Well, it was, but probably the most successful kids movie of all time.