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[hrabb04]

Listening to the soundtrack now. I actually have tears in my eyes.

[Johnboy007]

[quote name='Turn' date='3 May 2005 - 09:10']
[quote name='Loomis' date='3 May 2005 - 12:17'][quote name='hrabb04' date='2 May 2005 - 22:50']A few years This shows what I think is a huge flaw in Lucas's way of thinking. There's no doubt he's a marketing genius and a creative storyteller, but he later claimed he had no idea Darth Maul would be so popular and he showed him being killed to do away with him so he wouldn't overwhelm everything else. He also made a claim years ago that he couldn't understand why so many people liked Boba Fett, who became one of the most popular characters in the original trilogy. So we should endure insuferable do-gooders and innocent child-like stuff that would make one want to turn to the dark side?
Yeah, I'm getting excited about Revenge of the Sith now.

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You know, I'm with Geoge Lucas on Boba Fett. I guess he's kind of cool, but I don't see why so any fans absolutely love him. He doesn't say anything, is only on screen for about 5 minutes, and dies the biggest "punk" death of any SW character.

[The Dove]

WOW! I just went out and bought the Revenge of the Sith soundtrack at lunchtime today, and am listening to it right now. From what I've heard so far, this movie is going to totaly kick !!! I also checked out a bit of the DVD Star Wars: A Musical Journey and it is awesome! Of course some of you may want to wait to see the film first before you get the soundtrack, but otherwise I totaly recommend going and getting a copy asap! It's already whetting my appitite for the movie!!

[Turn]

[quote name='Johnboy007' date='3 May 2005 - 18:46']
[quote name='Turn' date='3 May 2005 - 09:10']
[quote name='Loomis' date='3 May 2005 - 12:17'][quote name='hrabb04' date='2 May 2005 - 22:50']A few years This shows what I think is a huge flaw in Lucas's way of thinking. There's no doubt he's a marketing genius and a creative storyteller, but he later claimed he had no idea Darth Maul would be so popular and he showed him being killed to do away with him so he wouldn't overwhelm everything else. He also made a claim years ago that he couldn't understand why so many people liked Boba Fett, who became one of the most popular characters in the original trilogy. So we should endure insuferable do-gooders and innocent child-like stuff that would make one want to turn to the dark side?
Yeah, I'm getting excited about Revenge of the Sith now.

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You know, I'm with Geoge Lucas on Boba Fett. I guess he's kind of cool, but I don't see why so any fans absolutely love him. He doesn't say anything, is only on screen for about 5 minutes, and dies the biggest "punk" death of any SW character.

But that's why he had a lot of appeal -- the guy was only in the film for a short amount of time and he made a huge impression whereas we were bludgeoned with a Jar-Jar or Ewok for much of their films.

As for his "punk" death, that was Lucas having the final say for a character he didn't personally prefer. Often it's the villains who are more intriguing than the heroes and apparently a lot of fans felt this way about many of those in the Star Wars saga.
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[Righty007]

The May 9, 2005 edition of TIME has Darth Vader on the cover and a few Star Wars features inside. You all should pick it up if you don't get it delivered to your house.

[License To Kill]

Outstanding news! Luckily my theater still had tickets for the midnight show on opening day (morning? LOL) so I had the opportunity to jump on those and will be dressed up as a Jedi!

[Johnboy007]

[quote name='Turn' date='3 May 2005 - 16:17']
But that's why he had a lot of appeal -- the guy was only in the film for a short amount of time and he made a huge impression whereas we were bludgeoned with a Jar-Jar or Ewok for much of their films.

As for his "punk" death, that was Lucas having the final say for a character he didn't personally prefer. Often it's the villains who are more intriguing than the heroes and apparently a lot of fans felt this way about many of those in the Star Wars saga.
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That's the thing, I never have seen the appeal. He didn't stand out from the rest of the bounty hunters. He doesn't have a nifty outfit or say anything memorable. To me he's just kind of a statue. He's better than Jango, but I can't comprehend how such a small nearly insignificant character can generate such a fan base. I don't dislike him, I just don't get him.

The villains are more intriguing in these films. Han Solo and Luke Skywalker are very memorable heroes, but Darth Vader is probably the most chilling and feared villain in any movie (it doesn't hurt that he has the best theme as well).

[Johnboy007]

Just bought the soundtrack, John Williams really does deliver again. He just never fails.

EDIT: Finishing up now, the end titles are arranged differently, and some of the selections are slightly puzzling.

[hrabb04]

Some of the music is downright spooky. Can't wait to see and hear on the big screen in THX

[Tarl_Cabot]

Comon...May 19 just get here!

[hrabb04]

Wait until you see and hear Anakin and Obi Wan do their duet of Anything Goes on the lava planet!

[The Dove]

Did you check out the bonus DVD yet Johnboy007? I really liked it!

[Ry]

I saw Revenge of the Sith last night. I will keep this very short so as not to spoil anything. It is by far the best of the prequels. Lucas really seemed to get it right this time. I had some small issues but it is extremely entertaining, exciting and sad at times. The audience loved it. On May 19th make sure you have your tickets. It is well worth it.

[Tarl_Cabot]

I saw Revenge of the Sith last night.  I will keep this very short so as not to spoil anything.  It is by far the best of the prequels.  Lucas really seemed to get it right this time.  I had some small issues but it is extremely entertaining, exciting and sad at times.  The audience loved it.  On May 19th make sure you have your tickets.  It is well worth it.

I have a good feeling about this.

[License To Kill]

I saw Revenge of the Sith last night.  I will keep this very short so as not to spoil anything.  It is by far the best of the prequels.  Lucas really seemed to get it right this time.  I had some small issues but it is extremely entertaining, exciting and sad at times.  The audience loved it.  On May 19th make sure you have your tickets.  It is well worth it.

How'd you see it, Ry?

[Ry]

They had a screening out here in Los Angeles that I was lucky enough to get into. My thoughts are that fans should start to get really excited for this. It's pretty great!

[Tarl_Cabot]

Just when things finally get intersting they end the series.

[Johnboy007]

Did you check out the bonus DVD yet Johnboy007? I really liked it!

I only watched some of it because of the late hour, but it is nifty to see the great moments chronologically under 70 minutes with the best music of the series in the background.

Just when things finally get intersting they end the series.

There's always hope for the rumoured TV show.

[Tarl_Cabot]

So, does Jar Jar die a horrific death? If so, the taxes alone from ticket sales will pay down the defiecit, I have no doubt.

[hrabb04]

Jar Jar has a very small role, barely speaks at all in the film. Music DVD is well worth it. Some people have dissed it, but it well worth it. Soundtrack is an absolute classic.

[Ry]

I wish I could tell you whether Jar Jar dies, but really...HA HA HA

[Ry]

hrabb,
Have you seen it as well?

[Johnboy007]

Jar Jar has a very small role, barely speaks at all in the film.  Music DVD is well worth it.  Some people have dissed it, but it well worth it.  Soundtrack is an absolute classic.

I would have expected more Imperial themes (Vader and Emperor themes), but the rest of the music makes up for it. This movie really get the "new hope" point across with the music at the end.

[Tarl_Cabot]

I wish I could tell you whether Jar Jar dies, but really...HA HA HA

2 more weeks...

[The Dove]

I've listened to most of the soundtrack (just two or three more tracks to get to) and I can already say that my favorite tracks so far are " Grevious and the Droids" and " Palpatine's Teachings" Very dark and sinister!!

[Bondian]

So, does Jar Jar die a horrific death? If so, the taxes alone from ticket sales will pay down the defiecit, I have no doubt.

Rah, rah for Jar Jar.

[Tarl_Cabot]

I'd love to see him stepped on by an imperial walker and turned to gungan soup.

[The Dove]

LOL.. I wish that could have happened to C-3PO in Empire Strikes Back, for he really gets on my nerves in that film..oh wait he was already blasted to pieces by the Stormtroopers!

[Blofeld's Cat]

Is there really going to be an 7, 8 and 9!?

I thought Lucas said that is was always going to a 6-movie thing.

If that IS the case, and SITH is that good, perhaps a third triolgy can gain momentum.

[The Dove]

There was going to be Episodes 7, 8, and 9 at one point, but Lucas has since changed his mind and Revenge of the Sith will be the final Star Wars movie.