SSWI — When in doubt, buff it out.

And the Saga is complete,

Written in Frisco, TX on May 21, 2005 and tagged with .

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At this very moment my wife and I along with a handful of friends are watching the scrolling text of a Star Wars opening.

So ends the Saga of Anakin Skywalker, the Force and out of control marketing and merchandising.

I will share my thoughts later.

Hey look, its later.

Thoughts from around the web

I had intended to write something here about my experiences, but as always I have found that others have gone through the trouble, and with more skill than I could.

So here are some links to reviews that say everything I had wanted to:

  1. Rob Wychert basically everything I wanted to say as well Jason
  2.  MHG
  3. And Kevin Smith - rough waters ahead, my dopple-ganger is not shy with the colorful words… I warned you.

Well that is enough for now I think.  Other than to say that yes, it was a good movie, not a great movie but a good one; and that I am going to see it again, probably at least two more before its over.

If you post about this on Twitter, please use the hashtag #silly484.


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Michele, on March 1, 2007

It has just finished and I have yet to start it. Someday, I guess… :)

But when I will, I think I’ll start with episode IV. What do you think?

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Joel, on March 1, 2007

I’m interested to see what people who grew up with the original trilogy think of episode 3. Since all i know are the prequels I don’t really have much emotional attachment to Star Wars at all (or anything to be mad about them being sub par). Looking forward to your review… and Shuttle in the long-term.

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Joen, on March 1, 2007

At this very moment my wife and I along with a handful of friends are watching the scrolling text of a Star Wars opening.

As in TRULY this very moment? I must ask you: how? Moblogging from the theatre? (Shame on you!)

On topic: It was a great movie. Hollywood at it’s best. Sort of nice to get Star Wars out of your system.

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Mallory, on March 1, 2007

Star Wars … I don’t even know what that is. xD Neh, I’m just kidding. Star Wars isn’t as good as Star Trek, though. o_o

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Shawn Grimes, on March 1, 2007

Well I suppose I will chime in on this. I really did enjoy the film. I absolutely loved the transition of the movie from the silly R2-D2 moments to the ever so dark turn the film took when Anakin turned to the Dark Side. It was awesome. I personally think Hayden did a great job showing the turmoil Anakin was going through inside. I just wish there had been more interaction with the wookies, but that was made up for in my eyes with the amount of action from our “little green friend” Yoda. When he walked into the emperor’s chamber and force pushed those two Royal Guards, I laughed my ass off. It did have its cheese moments as well though. But I will not be shadowed by the dark side and speak of those. Good day.

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Colin D. Devroe, on March 1, 2007

I recommend starting with Episode IV only because there are a few surprises in IV, V and VI which would have no punch after watching I, II and III.

Chris: I hope you enjoy III as much as I did.

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Nat, on March 1, 2007

Thats quite unusal. Not to many people take the time to blog while watching a movie :p

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Chris J. Davis, on March 1, 2007

Mallory

Star Wars isn’t as good as Star Trek, though. o_o

*Waves hand* you want to go home and rethink your life.

Joen

As in TRULY this very moment? I must ask you: how? Moblogging from the theatre? (Shame on you!)

On topic: It was a great movie. Hollywood at it’s best. Sort of nice to get Star Wars out of your system.

Ah much to learn you have. I scheduled the post. And yeah I think it great to get it out of our systems.

Joel

I’m interested to see what people who grew up with the original trilogy think of episode 3.

I think for the most part we feel a little let down. I am not sure why I feel that way really, I can’t pin any one thing down… just the magic isn’t there you know?

Michele

But when I will, I think I’ll start with episode IV. What do you think?

I agree with Colin, but for different reasons. IV - VI are where its at honestly. The magic is there. Start with IV and then once you have seen them all watch them in order. But experience the magic the way we all have first.

Colin

Chris: I hope you enjoy III as much as I did.

I hope I did as well! I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, although my favorite part had to be the fight between Darth Vader and Obi Wan, specifically the incredible performance McGregor put in at then after he had “dealt” with Vader.

One of my favorite moments was when they step onto the blockade runner from A New Hope.

Nat

thats quite unusal. Not to many people take the time to blog while watching a movie :p

I didn’t… this time. Soon though… very soon.

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Gary LaPointe, on March 1, 2007

I agree start with IV. Starting with one and watching it chronologically would be like re-editing Back to the Future and watching it chronologically, no punch at all.

They renumbered those Narnia books so they’d be chronological but I see with the new movie they are starting with the original first book (lion/witch/wardrobe) and not the re-numbered one…