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[JudasMyGuide]

The original theatrical release of Revenge of the Sith was one of the most formative experiences of my childhood. I remember the toys, the video game, the novelization, all the stuff that flooded stores in the weeks leading up to the movie. I remember seeing the teaser trailer in front of The Incredibles. When the movie finally came out, it felt like a massive event. I also remember waiting in line at the theater as this was before assigned seating became more of a common thing. The movie was everything I wanted it to be and more, and I remember rewatching it many times when it was later released on DVD. Which makes sense in retrospect because it was clearly a movie made for 10 year olds.

My formative cinematic/theatrical experience were the LOTR movies. It was the biggest thing I was ever a part of and it probably still is. After seeing the balrog on the big screen, I realised everything is possible in cinema. Like, I was kinda disappointed by every film for quite a while afterwards.

BTW, my favourite SW film is still Return of the Jedi, believe it or not.

I like retracing and recontextualising (both re-visiting the roots/the hometown in the beginning and recontextualising the second attack on the second Death Star, especially since it works as a background for the primary plot, which is Skywalker-centric), I like the redemption theme, I like it as the movie that brings it all to a closure. Always loved it the most, still do.

 

[Azas]

My formative cinematic/theatrical experience were the LOTR movies. It was the biggest thing I was ever a part of and it probably still is. After seeing the balrog on the big screen, I realised everything is possible in cinema. Like, I was kinda disappointed by every film for quite a while afterwards.

BTW, my favourite SW film is still Return of the Jedi, believe it or not.

I like retracing and recontextualising (both re-visiting the roots/the hometown in the beginning and recontextualising the second attack on the second Death Star, especially since it works as a background for the primary plot, which is Skywalker-centric), I like the redemption theme, I like it as the movie that brings it all to a closure. Always loved it the most, still do.

Oh, I totally agree about the LOTR movies. They were immense — truly great, on a biblical scale. That epic tone... I saw each film in the trilogy multiple times in the cinema.
As for Star Wars, I only care about the original trilogy. The Mandalorian series was nice, though.

 

[Mosh]

Where would you put Rogue One and Solo in these rankings?

Rogue One: Probably somewhere in the upper middle. #3 by default I guess although I’m not as in love with it as a lot of people.

Solo: I haven’t seen it and have 0 interest.

 

[Mosh]

My formative cinematic/theatrical experience were the LOTR movies. It was the biggest thing I was ever a part of and it probably still is. After seeing the balrog on the big screen, I realised everything is possible in cinema. Like, I was kinda disappointed by every film for quite a while afterwards.

BTW, my favourite SW film is still Return of the Jedi, believe it or not.

I like retracing and recontextualising (both re-visiting the roots/the hometown in the beginning and recontextualising the second attack on the second Death Star, especially since it works as a background for the primary plot, which is Skywalker-centric), I like the redemption theme, I like it as the movie that brings it all to a closure. Always loved it the most, still do.

If you take just the opening third on Tatooine and the final encounter with Vader, it’s the best Star Wars film. Everything in the middle with Ewoks, the second trip to Dagobah, and the second Death Star really knocks it down a few pegs.

One of my ultimate movie what ifs is Steven Spielberg directing the last movie. George Lucas didn’t let go enough of control over Jedi and it shows.

 

[Edington]

Solo: I haven’t seen it and have 0 interest.

From what I remember it isn't completely awful, though I don't think I've watched it since it was first released. My issue with it was that is answered nearly every single question that you could have about Han Solo. Where did he get his blaster from? Where did he get the Falcon from? How did he meet Chewie? How did he meet Lando? Where did he get his surname from? Makes it seem that everything that makes Han Han happened in the space of about three days.

 

[Maturin]

Of…”the best”…what now?

It's my favourite. Best Star Wars movie. Best story, action and music. Not a fan of Disney era and I'd rate The Force Awakens as the worst.

About the only series contenders for the top spot is the OT so I don't see this view as controversial and it ain't that uncommon among us 90's kids.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

It's my favourite. Best Star Wars movie. Best story, action and music. Not a fan of Disney era and I'd rate The Force Awakens as the worst.

About the only series contenders for the top spot is the OT so I don't see this view as controversial and it ain't that uncommon among us 90's kids.

IRYO but I cannot take any of the prequels seriously. The dialogue and acting is abysmal across the board.

Sith is certainly the best, but I would still rank it below the entire OT, Rogue One, and Force Awakens.

 

[Edington]

The dialogue and acting is abysmal across the board.

Some are very bad, others aren't bad, they just portray uninteresting characters, others have their moments of good and bad.

The ones who get off entirely scot-free are Ian McDiarmid and Christopher Lee, who somehow makes nonsense like "it appears this contest cannot be decided by our knowledge of the Force, but by our skills with a lightsaber" sound cool.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Some are very bad, others aren't bad, they just portray uninteresting characters, others have their moments of good and bad.

The ones who get off entirely scot-free are Ian McDiarmid and Christopher Lee, who somehow makes nonsense like "it appears this contest cannot be decided by our knowledge of the Force, but by our skills with a lightsaber" sound cool.

Ewan McGregor does literally as good of a job as he can throughout the entire trilogy, and it's not good enough: because the material is just that horrendous. When Natalie Portman seems like a C-list actress, you should know you're fucking up, George.

As for McDiarmid and Lee, that's kind of George Lucas scripts as a whole. The only people who sound good saying them are elderly actors who don't even have to speak to bring gravitas to the screen.

 

[MindRuler]

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut.

This is the 3 hour 35 minute version that includes the animated story of the Black Freighter comic.

I don’t quite get the hate this movie got. It was a more or less faithful adaptation of the book — okay

Spoiler

no psychic squid

— and the acting and special effects weren’t bad.

Definitely better than whatever Damon Lindelof was trying to do with the series.

Never saw it but I read the comic twice, even own the tradepaperback.

 

[Azas]

Despite its flaws, the film was still very enjoyable. I really like the whole idea of the Altar of Eternity. And that scene in the Realm of Eternity—total tearjerker. Heh, and those goat screams. And in this film, Taika's goofing around—and his take on gods and superheroes—is very noticeable...

 

[MindRuler]

Watched Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1.
The last 30 minutes were the most spectacular from the whole serie.

 

[Azas]

Watched Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1.
The last 30 minutes were the most spectacular from the whole serie.

This particular movie in the whole series disappointed me a lot.