Thread: Any Star Wars fans here? Sign the petition!

When I was 12 years old I saw the original Star Wars 12-13 times in the theater.

It was the coolest thing ever!




Now, there have been alot of complaints about the crap "sequels" 1, 2, 3. But in reality, if you watch the original Star Wars, it is pretty much a lousey movie as well! Perfect for a 12 year old, maybe, but really lacking any sort of movie quality.

So, I would say that I'm a reformed Star Wars fan.

I liked all the episodes. What I don't like is the cynical way in which Lucas plays the market. Releasing this version, that version, this cut, that cut, with bonus, without bonus, not on the latest format until very late into the game, etc. He releases crap versions first, then ups the game gradually so that people buy the same damn thing several times over.

For that reason, I still have the old versions on VHS (even though I don't have a player anymore!) and I won't be buying a new set until the whole shebang is out on BluRay mastered from the originals.

To be honest, ever since I got my wife that Princess Leia slave Bikini I find I have very little time for watching movies any more.

Good luck with your petition though.

James.

Jimbo, you weren't ever a member of OT.com were you? There used to be member there who went by the name Jimbo.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

But in reality, if you watch the original Star Wars, it is pretty much a lousey movie as well! Perfect for a 12 year old, maybe, but really lacking any sort of movie quality.

you think . . .Star Wars . . . is lousy?

I specifically waited to get the DVDs (episodes IV-VI only) until I could get the original release. It seems obvious that Lucas would like us all to only have access to his reworking, but frankly they were better before he mussed with them.

Originally Posted by majurey

What I don't like is the cynical way in which Lucas plays the market. Releasing this version, that version, this cut, that cut, with bonus, without bonus, not on the latest format until very late into the game, etc. He releases crap versions first, then ups the game gradually so that people buy the same damn thing several times over.

Kinda like Apple in that respect no? "Heres the iPhone! Buy it, its brilliant!"

3 months later "Heres the iPhone 3G, new and improved! Buy it, it'll never get any better than this!"

Then another 9 months pass... "Heres the iPhone 3Gi, the best version yet! Buy it, it will get no better..!"

Hmm... I notice a pattern forming!


Back on topic, I love Star Wars! But I'm not that fussed about getting HD versions, mainly coz I dont have an HD TV or player!

I have the original 3 on VHS, plus 1/2/3 on DVD and thats Ok for me.

Originally Posted by Stubear

Kinda like Apple in that respect no? "Heres the iPhone! Buy it, its brilliant!"

3 months later "Heres the iPhone 3G, new and improved! Buy it, it'll never get any better than this!"

Then another 9 months pass... "Heres the iPhone 3Gi, the best version yet! Buy it, it will get no better..!"

Hmm... I notice a pattern forming!


Back on topic, I love Star Wars! But I'm not that fussed about getting HD versions, mainly coz I dont have an HD TV or player!

I have the original 3 on VHS, plus 1/2/3 on DVD and thats Ok for me.

That's really the only way to truly watch the original!

It's like listening to ABBA--you gotta listen to them on 8-track, or it just isn't the same!

Originally Posted by Seraphim

When I was 12 years old I saw the original Star Wars 12-13 times in the theater.

It was the coolest thing ever!




Now, there have been alot of complaints about the crap "sequels" 1, 2, 3. But in reality, if you watch the original Star Wars, it is pretty much a lousey movie as well! Perfect for a 12 year old, maybe, but really lacking any sort of movie quality.

So, I would say that I'm a reformed Star Wars fan.

THANK YOU!
I am a huge Star Wars fan and every other fan I know hates my opinion that it is horribly written cheesy dialog placed into a rudimentary storyline taken from hundreds of other sources. It is bad. But it is also beautiful and wonderful. You sir are tip top in my book.

I can't say I agree with you. But, that is how I would describe the new trilogy.