There’s no keeping a good Sith down.
George Lucas
In Defence of Attack of the Clones
Here’s an unpopular point of view for you for you all:
Back in 2002, the single biggest failing of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones wasn’t as much to do with the execution of the film. Instead, it was more down to how disconnected Lucas’ vision was from his audience’s expectations.
“Wait,” I hear you cry, “it’s biggest failing is that it’s terrible!”
Hey, I hear you. And I don’t completely disagree. The self-consciously wooden dialogue, unconvincing ‘classical’ love story and sloppy editing all combine to make it the biggest slog of the Star Wars saga. The development of Yoda’s character is either great or terrible, depending on how beholden you are to George’s view of the Jedi Order. The CG hasn’t aged all that well.
Yes, the film is flawed – but it’s not as bad as Prequel Trilogy-haters might have you believe. And here’s why…
Binary Sunset
EXT. TATOOINE – LARS HOMESTEAD
The giant twin suns of Tatooine slowly disappear behind a distant dune range. Luke stands watching them for a few moments, then reluctantly enters the domed entrance to the homestead.
It’s with full credit to George Lucas, Mark Hamill, John Williams, and the magic of ILM that a few short lines of screenplay could become one of the most iconic moments in cinema.
Happy Birthday Mr Lucas!
Today, May 14 2024, marks the 80th birthday of the maker himself.
George Lucas’ pioneering film work, business savvy, and humanitarian worldview have inspired fans around the world for decades. It’s thanks to his life that I personally found the direction to switch up a boring life, retrain, and find a career that I love.
Many happy returns, Mr Lucas. The Force will be with you always.
The Importance Of Luke Skywalker
There are a lot of Star Wars YouTubers out there. Some are pure scum and villainy, others are nauseatingly uncritical, and most just aren’t very good.
Yet thanks to the quality of (almost) everything else out there, Star Wars fans can thank the maker for the YouTube channel So Uncivilised.