Mace Windu the way he was meant to be without bad dialogue and acting
#1
Posted 28 December 2003 - 08:58 PM
#2
Posted 28 December 2003 - 10:58 PM
Sam Jackson is an awsome actor so it's really odd to see him give such a poor perfromance.
#3
Posted 29 December 2003 - 09:48 AM
Welcome to the wonderful world of poor, poor directing. Lucas has that affect on even the best of actors.
Natalie Portman is great in other things but she's terrible in the prequels. I think Ewan McGreggor is the only main cast member that delivers a great performance. Some of the smaller roles (i.e. Shmi Skywalker) are played very well but for the most part the main characters are very weak.
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#4
Posted 29 December 2003 - 10:34 AM
#5
Posted 29 December 2003 - 11:43 AM
Welcome to the wonderful world of poor, poor directing. Lucas has that affect on even the best of actors.
it's GL's new live action figure:
the Mace Windup
#6
Posted 31 December 2003 - 12:40 AM
Just like the original Star Wars movie, Stover's Shatterpoint draws in the reader into a world that seems as real and authentic as our own, reflecting a universe that is complicated, confused, and often gray and illogical in its morality. (The story is partially modeled on Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.) You have to try to understand many of the details and put them in context, yet the story is continually developing and evolving to an convincing and unexpected ending. The essence of a good story. And there's plenty of action (including clone troopers) to boot.
Having written a book about the Jedi, I've been very critical of the way the Jedi have been portrayed in many novels as errant knights seeking the some "holy grail" of Jedi antiquity instead of accomplished fighters who change the direction of the universe, but Stover succeeds in crafting a story that justifies (indeed makes necessary) the Jedi in the Star Wars universe. And, in the whole scheme of things Star Wars, isn't that the whole point!
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#7
Posted 31 December 2003 - 09:31 AM
Read his review here: http://www.amazon.co...ime&start-at=21
Vwing, I agree. Liam Neeson was quite good as well. I really liked his performance and I kinda liked the character of Qui Gon as well. Even though Episode I was a steaming pile of turd I was still kinda sad to see him die.
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#8
Posted 31 December 2003 - 11:21 AM
I liked qui-gon also. he seemed to carry more character than his dialogue allowed, and his death the only emotion bearing moment (other than a 5 year old's glee with Anakid here and there.) I guess GL liked him too, wasn't there some obvious reference in aotc with young a kiddie jedi named "Liam?" (another reminder: You are watching a Movie. and a damned lame one at that. leave now if you need to, I've got your money.)
#10
Posted 25 April 2005 - 08:24 AM
Anyway, based on the recommendations in this thread, I went to my local library over the weekend and got a copy of "Shatterpoint" and have begun reading. So far, I am impressed with how Mace Windu is written. I'll let you know in a few days how I like the story over all.
Thanks, Vwing, for mentioning this book; I don't think I would have read it otherwise. I tend to only read EU novels that are "post ROTJ" (y'know, that whole thing for Luke and all...)
Any other PT novels to recommend?
#11
Posted 25 April 2005 - 10:19 AM
#12
Posted 25 April 2005 - 02:15 PM
Same thing with Labyrinth of Evil which takes you right into the beginning of Episode 3. Portrays Anakin and Obi Wan as close friends [shocker], shows Anakin as a noble warrior though a bit rash, gives the backstory of Grievous and sets up the events perfectly.
#13
Posted 25 April 2005 - 05:05 PM
(Edited to include the text of the story from the SciFi.com archives:)
Terence Stamps On Episode II
Terence Stamp, who played Chancellor Valorum in Star Wars: Episode I, told the British television program GMTV that he won't be back in Episode II, according to the U.K. Teletext Web site. "Actors prefer to work with actors," Stamp said.
Stamp added, "When I arrived on set for Episode 1, [director] George Lucas said, 'I've given Natalie [Portman] the day off.' So he pointed to a piece of paper on a post and said, 'Pretend that's her.' They couldn't afford me again."
Lucas, you're a wanker. You used to be able to direct actors just fine. What the hell happened to you?
This post has been edited by ernesttomlinson: 25 April 2005 - 05:11 PM
#14
Posted 25 April 2005 - 08:34 PM
Watching Ewan McGregor soldier on as best he can in Episode II reminds me of Christopher Reeve struggling to remain sincere in the 3rd and 4th Superman films, even though he knew they were junk.
Actors prefer to work with actors... words of wisdom from Terence Stamp (Kneel before Zod!).
I'd like a qui-gon jinn please with an obi-wan to go.
#15
Posted 25 April 2005 - 09:20 PM
Watching Ewan McGregor soldier on as best he can in Episode II reminds me of Christopher Reeve struggling to remain sincere in the 3rd and 4th Superman films, even though he knew they were junk.
Actors prefer to work with actors... words of wisdom from Terence Stamp (Kneel before Zod!).
Um...excuse me, to quote the character Michael Bolton in Office Space: "Superman 3...really underrated movie actually"
This post has been edited by Just another wretched fan: 25 April 2005 - 09:21 PM