Revenge of the Sith--My verdict is in

[The 14th Colony]

Whoooooooooaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
Wow. Just....wow. My mind is still trying to take in what I just experienced. It was very different in style and storytelling than any other SW film. It was definately better than both prior Episodes, but I am a fan of the first two so for me that does say a lot. I loved it. Definately going to see it again several more times. Lucas really did good with this one. It was so well executed that some badly acted scenes from Padme had to be forgiven.

The story was deep and this was definately Palpatine's movie. The way he manipulated Anakin and seduced him slowly, taking him closer to where he wanted him to be, was done quite well.

Where do I rank it? There are some who call it blasphemy to like a prequel better than the Empire Strikes Back, but while TESB has always been my favorite of the SW films, it is now my second favorite.

[gmd3d]

WOW thats some review.. better that TESB ..

[amberstar]

WOW thats some review.. better that TESB ..

Yes better than TESB.......

Forgive me I've only had two hours of sleep........I saw it last night at midnight ;)
My mind is still trying to form the right words to describe what an amazing episode this is!
14th is right on with his reiview, it is a deep story with a dark telling of what happened to make Vader, but still had elements of the classic that made this one worth seeing more than once! It will have you on the edge of your seat :D

[TopGun]

Loved it

I was close to tears in certain places, don't know if I sound say which, since it may spoil the movie for some people.

Palpatine is Pure Evil

[amberstar]

Loved it

I was close to tears in certain places, don't know if I sound say which, since it may spoil the movie for some people.

Palpatine is Pure Evil

I agree some scenes were really pulling on my heart strings, and others had me on the edge of my seat with excitement. I have a whole new view of Vader now that we know what happened. ;)

[warhammerdriver]

I can't see it until Sunday-------can't wait!

[TopGun]

I have a whole new view of Vader now that we know what happened. ;)

Me too

[martok2112]

Whoooooooooaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
Wow. Just....wow. My mind is still trying to take in what I just experienced. It was very different in style and storytelling than any other SW film. It was definately better than both prior Episodes, but I am a fan of the first two so for me that does say a lot. I loved it. Definately going to see it again several more times. Lucas really did good with this one. It was so well executed that some badly acted scenes from Padme had to be forgiven.

The story was deep and this was definately Palpatine's movie. The way he manipulated Anakin and seduced him slowly, taking him closer to where he wanted him to be, was done quite well.

Where do I rank it? There are some who call it blasphemy to like a prequel better than the Empire Strikes Back, but while TESB has always been my favorite of the SW films, it is now my second favorite.


I am right there with you my friend! It just bumped TESB out of the number one slot for me.

Respectfully,
Martok2112 :salute: :Nsalute:

[bsg1fan1975]

local newsrag even gave praise and smashing review! Went to the mall where its playing to see the matinee times for Sunday and the woman said there was 800 people at the midnight release! According to the morning news, it already has taken in 16.5 mil for just the midnight showings! That is a stunner, so it has to be worth it!

[julix]

It is worth it!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing, truely. The only thing that surprized me is how emotional I got.......Wow, I mean really. I just was feeling everything and I let myself feel it. It touched parts of my spirit I can even explain. I guess that sounds silly. I know some people who not fans of SW would laugh. I know this series has its faults, but I am just stunned. I was right there inside that world feeling and experiencing everything. That is what Writers/creators/directors.....etc hope for. My hat is off to mr. Lucas. he has always insipired me, but he outdid himself with this. I think I personaly experienced it in a whole different level then some people and for that I am thankful. It is nice to have something you love completed.

[Titon]

Wow, looking forward to seeing it!

[gmd3d]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE TO WAIT .... CAN'T HOLD OUT MUCH LONGER AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU LUCKY PEOPLE :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[julix]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE TO WAIT .... CAN'T HOLD OUT MUCH LONGER AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU LUCKY PEOPLE :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:


Lord Taranis.................get thee to a theater quickly...........no quickly please!!!!

[Haveke]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE TO WAIT .... CAN'T HOLD OUT MUCH LONGER AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU LUCKY PEOPLE



Lord Taranis.................get thee to a theater quickly...........no quickly please!!!!


I Can See Tranis is in Major Need... Might I Prescribe 2 Tickets to the Saturday Afternoon/Evening Showing of Revenge Of The Sith. :salute:

Lucas Went Old School on this Movie... He Managed to Connect all the Loose Ends that Were Sorta Hanging out there... Now, if You Would Like More Info on the Sith; then I would Suggest Reading Dark Horse Comics EPIC Miniseries ... TALES OF THE JEDI... it Goes into Far More Detail than Any Movie Ever Can... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The Sith Were Orginally a Race of Alien Beings... :?: :?: :?:

Get to the Next Showing STAT!!! :cool:

May the FORCE Be With You...

Jay:tinypin:

Always Stay With Your Wingman :thumbsup: :wings:

Hey, This Kid Don't Sign On for No Oneway Mission...We're Coming Back! :warrior:

See You On the Flight Deck:coolangel: :wings:

[cranky1c]

So would you take your 7yo to see it?

[TopGun]

Well there are loads of Severed Limbs

[julix]

It is more then the limbs.........I think you should see it first to decide for yourself........everyone's views are different. But in general it is just a very heavy movie. I was an emotional mess.......I know, and that is different from when????you say......... :LOL: :LOL: But truely If you can see it yourself first I would.

[TopGun]

That is very sound advice indeed. It's the darkest movie in the series

[The 14th Colony]

I am right there with you my friend! It just bumped TESB out of the number one slot for me.

Respectfully,
Martok2112 :salute: :Nsalute:
Dude, when I went to C3 (SW: Celebration 3 in Indianapolis) they showed us a five minutes series of clips from the movie, scenes that had not been seen in the two movie trailers or anywhere at any time, and in each showing, 600 jaws in the room hit the floor (as yours did during the film, no doubt). I called my buddy Mike (who couldn't make the convention) from the Con during lunch and told him how intense and also how emotional the new scenes appeared to depict the movie to be, and how stunned I was by it. I then told him that that night me and our friends were going to the digital theatre in the Con to see TESB, but that we weren't going to bother seeing any of the othes while there. Mike told me, "Of course, that's because TESB is the best SW movie of all." I told him (this was April 21), "Dude, in one month we won't be saying that any more...I have foreseen it!" Mike saw it the same night I did (different states) and then again the next day, and I'm seeing it again today. I do believe my prophesy was accurate! :thumbsup:

[The 14th Colony]

So would you take your 7yo to see it?
I would be very careful. Take the advice already given. There is a scene where a group of kids, while not shown being killed, are murdered. The scene cuts away without showing anything, but there is no doubt that the children were cut down. That might be very disturbing to a 7 year old so be careful about that. And when Anakin recieves his horrifying injuries that require the life support suit, you might want to cover your son's eyes, maybe his ears too. Do you have an extra set of hands for that?

[The 14th Colony]

It is worth it!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing, truely. The only thing that surprized me is how emotional I got.......Wow, I mean really. I just was feeling everything and I let myself feel it. It touched parts of my spirit I can even explain. I guess that sounds silly. I know some people who not fans of SW would laugh. I know this series has its faults, but I am just stunned. I was right there inside that world feeling and experiencing everything. That is what Writers/creators/directors.....etc hope for. My hat is off to mr. Lucas. he has always insipired me, but he outdid himself with this. I think I personaly experienced it in a whole different level then some people and for that I am thankful. It is nice to have something you love completed.
Not silly at all. It was a hella emotional movie, the most of the series without a doubt IMHO. I wholeheartedly agree with everything that you wrote.

When you saw Vader's face as the helmet was being lowered to be put on, that look of pain and fear, despite how evil he had become, did you not feel a shred of sympathy for him and how he'd been tricked and turned? I know that I did, and I did NOT expect to feel sorry for Darth Vader at all.

I am hopefully going to see it again today. :cool:

[sropi]

WOW!! It came, it rolled like a juggernaut, and hit me full.
Now I have to wait a few months to actually see it in theater (There is a built-in 3-5-7-... moths delay for us hungarians SIGH!!) Now I have to shut my mouth and put a lock on it, under threat of severe injuries if i tell a thing to my friends:)

I'm really courious about the Director's cut edition...
I can't wait to see scenes that had to be dumped for various reasons (example: that it DOESN'T GET an 18+ rating)

[The 14th Colony]

Just came back from seeing ROTS a 2nd time. It was even better than the first time. Such an awesome film it is.

[sropi]

Can't wait to see it in a real theatre, with the "real" sound, popcorn etc.
Watching it on PC just isn't the same...

[julix]

Ron,
Thanks! I felt sympathy the whole time for anakin! he was used and so manipulated. He of course had a choice but I felt for him! I think Hayden did an excellent job! So many people slam him but he totally convinced me!

[The 14th Colony]

I agree with you (again!). Hayden did a really good job. The only acting I had trouble with was Natalie Portman's.

[julix]

I didn't have a big problem Portman, I didn't think there was a lot given to her. I want to read the book. I found it very helpful with episode one and two to read the books...........it added so much to what they were thinking which is honestly hard to act(not impossible but diificult) For example in Episode two it goes into detail how much Padme wants children and a family. She is around her sister's kids and loves it so much and longs for children of her own. She is tired of politics and people who just use you for what they want. So it makes sense that she is completly devestated when she looses the dream after waiting and wanting it for so long.. I had guessed the cause of Padme's death over 10 years ago and Goerge played it out exactly as I had envisioned it! Wild huh :)

[martok2112]

I agree with ya Julix. And I plan on seeing it again on my next day off...and maybe even again that same night if I so choose. Episode III had so much happening at once, especially in their space battles and ground battles, it was impossible to catch everything. :)

Martok2112:salute: :Nsalute:

[julix]

Steve..........LOL
Hubby and I are going again this weekend. He is there right now and i am going tommorrow :)

[Breea]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I loved it,too. I've got to see it again and again. One funny thing that happened at our midnight showing..everybody just about died laughing. There was a mother there with her 5 year old..way to young ..however, he was so cute...Wasn't in the showing where i was. anyway, there was a dude there dress up like Vader..whole 9 yards...well this kid had a toy light saber and marched right up to Vader and told him..and I quote.."Me no like you Vader" and proceeded to wham him on the legs full force with his saber.
After much growling by Vader he started toward the kid and dropped his saber and ran screaming for "Momma". good thing our man in black had a sense of humor.
We had 6 showings at midnight and well over 1500 people there.
Breea

[julix]

That is a cute story Breea.............
I do think a five year old is too young for this movie but it is a parental decison,,,,,,,,,,,,It is amazing the numbers that are turning out

[GollaRolla]

Hi, I'm new here. I'm the 'Mike' that 14th Colony was referring to a few posts ago.
Anyway, I don't know much about Battlestar, but I do know my Star Wars and thought I'd see what you guys were saying about ROTS.
I still haven't been able to organize my thoughts the right way yet to post a full review, but I'll be able to do so soon.
Anyway, jst thought I'd pop in and say hi and that you'll probably see a little more of me in the future, especially in this thread. ;)

[Gemini1999]

I do think a five year old is too young for this movie but it is a parental decison.........It is amazing the numbers that are turning out

Julix -

When I went to the 9am matinee this morning, I saw quite a few young children. There were even a couple that brought their Kenner toy lightsabers... I kept thinking that the more cerebral character moments would go right over their head, but all the kids stayed quiet. Considering the tone of the story, it went quite well.

Best,
Bryan

[cranky1c]

Thanks for the helpful thoughts expressed. My wife and I decided it was time to see a movie by ourselves for the first time in a while......

[martok2112]

Yes, for the most part, this movie definitely is NOT kid friendly. But I am glad to hear that many of the showings go without incident.

I am kinda working up my own analysis of ROTS, and will post it as soon as I have finished it.

:)
Martok2112

[The 14th Colony]

Hi, I'm new here. I'm the 'Mike' that 14th Colony was referring to a few posts ago.
Anyway, I don't know much about Battlestar, but I do know my Star Wars and thought I'd see what you guys were saying about ROTS.
I still haven't been able to organize my thoughts the right way yet to post a full review, but I'll be able to do so soon.
Anyway, jst thought I'd pop in and say hi and that you'll probably see a little more of me in the future, especially in this thread. ;)
Hey good buddy, welcome to Fleets! :salute:

[The 14th Colony]

Yes, for the most part, this movie definitely is NOT kid friendly. But I am glad to hear that many of the showings go without incident.

I am kinda working up my own analysis of ROTS, and will post it as soon as I have finished it.

:)
Martok2112
I'll be waiting with baited breath for that. Actually, I have no idea what baited breath means. I know my breath probably still smells like popcorn from yesterday's ROTS viewing! LOL :D

[TopGun]

I Can't wait to see it again. And this time I'll look out for the Falcon

[amberstar]

Not silly at all. It was a hella emotional movie, the most of the series without a doubt IMHO. I wholeheartedly agree with everything that you wrote.

When you saw Vader's face as the helmet was being lowered to be put on, that look of pain and fear, despite how evil he had become, did you not feel a shred of sympathy for him and how he'd been tricked and turned? I know that I did, and I did NOT expect to feel sorry for Darth Vader at all.

I am hopefully going to see it again today. :cool:

(((14th & Julix)))
I feel the same way about Darth Vader, my heart went out to him and I walked away having a new view on the Dark Lord.

[julix]

Thanks Sis............I needed that!

Hi Mike.......welcome :)

I am headed off to see the movie for a second time this morning...................... :salute:

[The 14th Colony]

Julix, I see you're in this thread. Please get on Yahoo ASAP.

[martok2112]

Oh, yeah, I couldn't believe I caught the Falcon on my first viewing. :) That was a nice touch.

Martok2112 :)

[TopGun]

Their's a rumor that it's the proper Falcon, rather than just another YT-1300, there were 2 of them in AOTC

[GollaRolla]

14th and Julix- Thanx for the welcome, much appreciated.

I heard about a Falcon appearing in the film, but have no idea where. I can only guess that it was during the opning space sequence. There's no way I'll see that until the DVD comes out. I did wind up seeing the Tie-fighter/X-wing bit in AOTC, but only upon very close DVD inspection.

As far as young kids go, when I was down visiting my friend Vince in South Carolina during the premiere, we took his 5 year old son to the film and he loved it. I simply believe that anything too grown-up went right over his head, and for the graphic images, they probably left his mind as quickly as the entered it. That said, it certainly earned it's PG-13.

[julix]

Hey Bryan.......
At the second showing I went to it was packed with kids and they were all quiet during the film as well. I am not sure what to think of little ones seeing it. Violence in SW is a bit different then violence in other shows it seems.......but it was just so emotional........maybe it did go over their heads.......I don't know, I still hold with see it first and decide for yourself about your child.......My daughter no way......she is very sensitive(wonder where she gets that) My son.........has the book and we have told him he can see it in 6 months when he is 13........he is special needs so he is behind where he would be if he hadn't been born premature. he is fine with it and kind of excited that he will be 13 and then see it.

[amberstar]

14th and Julix- Thanx for the welcome, much appreciated.

I heard about a Falcon appearing in the film, but have no idea where. I can only guess that it was during the opning space sequence. There's no way I'll see that until the DVD comes out. I did wind up seeing the Tie-fighter/X-wing bit in AOTC, but only upon very close DVD inspection.

As far as young kids go, when I was down visiting my friend Vince in South Carolina during the premiere, we took his 5 year old son to the film and he loved it. I simply believe that anything too grown-up went right over his head, and for the graphic images, they probably left his mind as quickly as the entered it. That said, it certainly earned it's PG-13.

Welcome GollaRolla :salute:

I remember seeing the Falcon too, it wasn't in the space battle but I can't remember what part it was in. I saw it in the right hand bottom of the screan when someone was flying into a landing area. I remember it was early in the movie.

[TopGun]

According a friend of mine it's when the Tantive IV lands in the Landing Area

[Gemini1999]

According a friend of mine it's when the Tantive IV lands in the Landing Area


TopGun -

I saw the Falcon straight off - it was coming in on the docking bay below the one that Tantive IV was landing at. I saw the bright blue/white band of exhaust and I knew what it was supposed to be....

Best,
Bryan

[TopGun]

Did you see the two YT-1300s in AOTC?

[Haveke]

According a friend of mine it's when the Tantive IV lands in the Landing Area

TopGun -

I saw the Falcon straight off - it was coming in on the docking bay below the one that Tantive IV was landing at. I saw the bright blue/white band of exhaust and I knew what it was supposed to be....

Best,
Bryan

I'll have to Loo For it Again, However... According to the STAR WARS Reference Material Available, the Millennium Falcon was at Least 250 Years Old as Of A NEW HOPE ... the YT-1300 Class Freighters Have Been Around the Star Wars Universe for a LONG Time...

:salute:

BTW: Good Call ;) :thumbsup:

A LONG TIME AGO... IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY...

[TopGun]

Yeah it's a really old ship. In the words of Han

"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself"

[Ian_W359]

I got to see Ep. III on Sunday, and it was superb (I really want to see it again) - its probably the best of the three prequels...... I will admit to have gotten a bit weepy by the end of the film, tho :cry: (but don't tell anyone, ok!)

I was surprised to see a lot of younger children at the showing (esp. under 10s) including one dressed as Darth Vader wielding a toy lightsaber! They were obviously quiet during the film, but about two-thirds thru - I definitely could hear someone snoring (or just a bad Vader impressionist!)

In all - two thumbs up!

Ian W359

[TopGun]

There were a few kids at the showing I went to on the 19th, who should have been at school :mad:

[Haveke]

Yeah it's a really old ship. In the words of Han

"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself"


I Used to Own a 1980 Toyota Corolla/Tercel I Named it the Millennium Falcon(They Didn't Split & Make the Corolla into a Seperate Car Until 1981) Anyway... it Was White, had More Than a Few Hailstone Pock Marks(I Actually Called in Metor Strikes) across the Body... Hey, I Even Had the Set of Small Dice Hanging in the Top Center (On the Rear View Mirror) ;) :thumbsup:

Anyway, on the Back Trunk Area Where the Corolla/Tercel Name Plate Was, the "T" was Shaped Like a Falcon Making a Diving Flight... and Man Could This Thing Haul Cargo... and Quick!! :salute: :thumbsup:

Just Had to Share that One with Everyone...

I Sure Miss that Car... I Could Run Around for 1 Month on Only $10 Gas... :cry: :( :cry: :eek:

Now Back to Our Feature Presentation

[Stray Viper]

Saw it, loved it. I have yet to see it a second time. I will reserve ranking judgments until then. I was surprised at how desperate Palpatine seemed at times. Not as strong as I imagined him. However, it could be he was masking his true power in the first fight against Mace Windu. Yet I have to believe he gave Yoda all he could muster.

[The 14th Colony]

Saw it, loved it. I have yet to see it a second time. I will reserve ranking judgments until then. I was surprised at how desperate Palpatine seemed at times. Not as strong as I imagined him. However, it could be he was masking his true power in the first fight against Mace Windu. Yet I have to believe he gave Yoda all he could muster.
Hey buddy. Glad you came to my thread here. At least there is one place you and I can talk about ROTS together, unlike the other place where only one of us is welcome. ;)

[TopGun]

I think Palpie was hoping that Ankain would intervene

[Haveke]

I think Palpie was hoping that Ankain would intervene

Exactly, He Had to Have Used the FORCE Power Far See: to Help Him Glimpse into the Future & Create the Entire Plan ... He all But Came out and Told Anakin he was his Father. Looking Back on The Phanton Menece: Qui-Gon Jin askd Anakin's Mother about the boy's Father... She tells him "There was no One"... Now, Flash Forward... Palaptine tells Anakin he Knew "How to Create Life"... BINGO!! and at that Point: Anakin Pledges his Serviece to Darth Sidious...Throwing Away His Chance for Redemption and theGalactic Empire begins its Assent to Power ... and Total Domination of the Very Galaxy itself. :yikes: :LOL: :eek: :eek: :wtf:

As Paul Harvey Would Say: And Now, the Rest of the Story.... :salute:

May the FORCE Be With You...

[TopGun]

Bloody Hell, I never thought of that.

But then again the signs were there

Qui-Gon said "It is possible he was conceived by the midi-chlorians"

[Sci-Fi]

The Skywalker family tree confuses me:

Relationships
Anakin Skywalker is the Step Brother of Owen Lars
Shmi Skywalker is the StepMother of Owen Lars
Tatooine is the Homeworld of Owen Lars
Cliegg Lars is the Father of Owen Lars
Owen Lars is the Stepson of Shmi Skywalker
Owen Lars is the Son of Cliegg Lars
Owen Lars is the Husband of Beru Lars
Owen Lars is the Guardian of Luke Skywalker
Owen Lars is the Uncle of Leia Organa
Owen Lars is the Uncle of Luke Skywalker
Owen Lars is Killed by Stormtroopers
Beru Whitesun Marries Owen Lars
Owen Lars is the Brother of Ben Kenobi
Beru Lars is the Wife of Owen Lars

:wtf: :nervous: :LOL:

[TopGun]

I think Owen Lars used to be Obi-Wans brother, but Lucas is saying that he's not

[julix]

couple things here .................
Sci-fi, were you being funny? Owen Lars is not Obi-Wan brother, he is Clegg Lars son, Clegg married Shimi who is anakin's mother. Beru and owen married and took care of Luke that is why Luke calls him Uncle owen and her aunt beru. Owen and beru were killed by stormtroopers in ANH.



Ok,
Palps said in his talk about Darth palgis(who was his sith master) he said, it was said he(palgis) was so powerful he could create life through the mediclorians. Now he did say he taught him everything he knows and then proceeded to kill him in his sleep(palgis) so it is a possibility that palps or palgis concieved ani that way........but unclear.............

[TopGun]

If you watch the fan flim Troops, you can see how Owen and Beru died, it's actually very funny

[gmd3d]

The Skywalker family tree confuses me:

Relationships
Anakin Skywalker is the Step Brother of Owen Lars
Shmi Skywalker is the StepMother of Owen Lars
Tatooine is the Homeworld of Owen Lars
Cliegg Lars is the Father of Owen Lars
Owen Lars is the Stepson of Shmi Skywalker
Owen Lars is the Son of Cliegg Lars
Owen Lars is the Husband of Beru Lars
Owen Lars is the Guardian of Luke Skywalker
Owen Lars is the Uncle of Leia Organa
Owen Lars is the Uncle of Luke Skywalker
Owen Lars is Killed by Stormtroopers
Beru Whitesun Marries Owen Lars
Owen Lars is the Brother of Ben Kenobi
Beru Lars is the Wife of Owen Lars

:wtf: :nervous: :LOL:

I got half way down your list and got a headache.. I desided to give up working it out :D

[Sci-Fi]

couple things here .................
Sci-fi, were you being funny? Owen Lars is not Obi-Wan brother, he is Clegg Lars son, Clegg married Shimi who is anakin's mother. Beru and owen married and took care of Luke that is why Luke calls him Uncle owen and her aunt beru. Owen and beru were killed by stormtroopers in ANH.


Not being funny at all, although there has been a lot of controversy about it over the years. It was in the ROTJ script and later published in the ROTJ book. In the Jedi Apprentice series, in book number 3 or 4 it has young Obi-Wan remembering his past. He talks about his brother Owen. GL later says he changed his mind and it's another "Owen", not Lars, but it was in the "official book". So whether or not one chooses to believe it's canon or not, it's up to that individual. Do a search and you will find half the sites say no and the other half say yes.

Personally, I only go by what is shown in the movies, but a lot of SW fans use and view the official books and comics as part of the canon. So one may be forced to juggle the "writers mistake" or GL's change of mind or whatever, depending on the conversation at a particular SW forum. Blame it on Lucas for filling in the gaps in the SW movies with his books and comics, saying it's part of the SW universe, and possibly causing the confusion in the first place.

:salute: :Nsalute:

[Sci-Fi]

Here's one scene that's not featured in the theatrical release of Episode III, just before Obi-Wan and Padmé arrives at Polis Massa for medical assistance (after the fight):

On the isolated asteroid world of Polis Massa, Yoda meditates and hears the spirit voice of Qui-Gon Jinn. The voice tells him that there is a way to merge with the Force and retain consciousness after death. In order to learn this power, Yoda declares himself an apprentice of the spirit of Qui-Gon Jinn.

[bsg1fan1975]

I loved it. it had everything I expected and more. Even my husband liked it!


I was in shock at the number of parents bringing under 6 yr olds to see it without thinking of the shock and events of the movie that made it so dark in tone. Don't they have any common sense to screen it first before bringing the kiddies?

[julix]

Thanks Sci-fi for clarifying that..........
I didn't know about that aspect of Obi-wan. There is so much outside of the movies and it is hard to keep track of it all. i have heard about what you said about Yoda and Qui=Gon, I have started the book and am very excited to read that part :)

[martok2112]

I loved it. it had everything I expected and more. Even my husband liked it!


I was in shock at the number of parents bringing under 6 yr olds to see it without thinking of the shock and events of the movie that made it so dark in tone. Don't they have any common sense to screen it first before bringing the kiddies?


That's what happens when a brand name is associated with family entertainment.

"It's Star Wars. It'll be a family movie."

Probably the ONLY way that many parents would not have brought the kiddies first would've been if Episode III had gotten an R rating. Otherwise, PG-13 is for today what PG was back in the pre-PG-13 days.

Perhaps by today's standards, Episode III still is a family movie. I don't know. I don't have much of a family anymore, so I cannot experience the impact that others may feel. :)

Fortunately, where I was, no under 6 yr olds went into shock over a lot of what happened in the movie. Or, to put it the way one might see it in the end credits of a movie:

"No pre-6 year olds were mentally scarred during the viewing of this motion picture." :D

I do have to admit, when I saw one group of parents bring in a child in a baby carrier, I groaned slightly. But the only reason I did was because I equated it with bringing in a cell phone that still had its ringer turned on. Thankfully, the infant made no noise.


Going back to the whole PG to PG-13 matter. I can probably guarantee that if a movie like Raiders of the Lost Ark (with its rather graphically violent scenes) were made today exactly as it was back in 1981, it would most likely have gotten a PG-13 rating instead of PG. Temple of Doom got a PG rating as well...even in the early days of PG-13dom. (even with its heart ripping scenes). Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan would also most likely have gotten a PG-13 if it were made today exactly as it was back in 1982.

Respectfully,
Martok2112

[TopGun]

Good point about the old movies Martok

[julix]

It is a good point.......and i was blown away by the number of kids at the second showing I saw.......Well, It is up to each parent.i made my decison for mine not to see it yet.

[TopGun]

I can't wait till I can do a Star Wars Marathon :D

[GollaRolla]

Actually, if memory serves, it was 'Temple of Doom' that ushered in the PG-13 rating. I believe it was the very first film to get that rating.

But I digress, I managed to get my wife to see ROTS yesterday and when I asked her what she thought of it afterwards, this was her response: "It was pretty much what I thought it'd be. A lot of laser fights and stuff." Ugh. Oh well, I knew going in that she wasn't a SW fan, even a little bit. That said, she was gracious enough later to ask me a few questions about certain things that occurred in the film and about the saga in general. It was obviously done out of pity, but I appreciated the effort nonetheless.

[TopGun]

It's the thought that counts

A friend of mine, who is doing a PHD on Volcanoes reckons the Lava in ROTS was flowing too fast :D

[GollaRolla]

Yeah, it's hard to get those things just right in a fictional galaxy, eh?

[bsg1fan1975]

I do have to admit, when I saw one group of parents bring in a child in a baby carrier, I groaned slightly. But the only reason I did was because I equated it with bringing in a cell phone that still had its ringer turned on. Thankfully, the infant made no noise.


Respectfully,
Martok2112

I saw at least one stroller in the theater and felt like going over to the people and asking if they were in their right minds bringing in toddler.:wtf:

[julix]

here is my thing......just the sound alone is damaging to little ears. It is way too loud. In fact when we bring the kids to a disney movie, if it is too loud I go tell them to turn it down.......

[Charybdis]

I noticed that too. It was a very loud movie!! In fact, my ears already were aching even during the loud previews!!!!

What's with all the violent movies nowadays anyway? All they were was guns and blowing stuff up...I must be getting old :)

[bsg1fan1975]

hubby and I never noticed the noise level and we were sitting right under the speakers in the section we sat in. of course where we saw it had stadium like seating and there was not a seat left!

[TopGun]

I like that ending to The Simpsons, where the guys head expodes when the THX Logo Sound is too lound

[julix]

I like that ending to The Simpsons, where the guys head expodes when the THX Logo Sound is too lound
:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[julix]

Well,
the thing is loud for us adults is one thing, but kids/babies hearing is more sensitive and easier to damage.

[bsg1fan1975]

I know Julix. If I were the parents I would have bought them earplugs so that the child could hear the movie but not damage his/her hearing.

[GollaRolla]

About to see ROTS for the 4th time tonight! It'll probably be my last theater viewing. I don't want to oversatuate myself with it. The DVD will give me ample opportunity for that.

[TopGun]

I know Julix. If I were the parents I would have bought them earplugs so that the child could hear the movie but not damage his/her hearing.

Like when people go to some gigs

[The 14th Colony]

Hey hey hey! I just came back from my 3rd Revenge of the Sith experience. Awesome movie it is. I wish some or all of you could have been with me.

Golla, check your live journal, I left you a message.

[martok2112]

Like when people go to some gigs


Heh.? I'm sorry.....what did you say? I don't know nothin' 'bout no pigs.

:D

Irreverently,
Martok2112

[julix]

Heh.? I'm sorry.....what did you say? I don't know nothin' 'bout no pigs.

:D

Irreverently,
Martok2112


:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Hey my friend, I hope you are well :)

[bsg1fan1975]

when I go where I know its going to be extremely noisy, I would probably do the same thing like bringing some hearing protection.