JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 There is such a disparity of opinions, from Neil's to the other extreme where some of you are gagging on it in joyous rapture.1=BAD10=GREAT,You know the old bread good, fire bad kind of thing.I gave it a 6 btw, which is consitant with my 2.5 stars out of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 8 (upon first viewing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 If 10 is great, I give it a 10. If 9 and 8 are also great, I give it those too, but that wasn't clear. Anyway, its great enough. Best movie in years.Keep in mind, I'd also give Temple of Doom, Clash of the Titans, The Burbs, all 10's. So feel free to dismiss me, but I like what I like, regardless of controversy.I give Ladyhawke a 7 and this was way better than Ladyhawke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 It's a solid number 2.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 It's a solid number 2. NeilI'm just curious. Do you base this on your fanatacism for Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back, or are you actually comparing it to all movies in general. If the second option I really want to know what recent JW movie is an 8 9 or 10. If none, you must sure think he's been choosing stinky movies lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 the Burbs would have gotten a 1 from me, wretched film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Seven, which is actually pretty good (in comparison with the other prequels, certainly). My 10s are reserved for the great films only, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 are you actually comparing it to all movies in generalYes.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 9 from me. This was so much better than I could have hoped for after episodes 1 and 2. The story is far more simplistic in this film, more like the OT, and works so much better for it. Not nearly as many unnecessary red-herrings. Oh, and it's great fun all the way through. And damn, that green twi-lek is sexy as HELL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Not quite joyous rapture - but for me to give it less than "8" would be a crime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskobolus 3 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Nice Gaussian distribution if we remove Neil's outlier. Wheee..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Looks like someone flippin' the bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well, I gave it a 10. It's exactly the film I wanted it to be and I think it's pretty awesome. Neil; just out of curiousity: what film(s) would you give a 10 (or 9)? Can you give a few examples?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I bet some of these may be among them (9 at least):Star WarsStar Trek: The Motion PictureSuperman: The MovieRaiders of the Lost Ark- Marc, hoping he's at least a bit right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Here are my ratings (also my imdb ratings)Star Wars - 10Empire Strikes Back - 10Return of the Jedi - 7The Phantom Menace - 5Attack of the Clones - 6Revenge of the Sith - 6Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - 9Clash of the Titans - 8The Burbs - 6Ladyhawke - never saw itTo complete the Indy trilogy...Raiders of the Lost Ark - 10Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - 7Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 797 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hahaha!!!! Nice one!!! Star Trek The Motion Picture and Superman the Movie!!!! That would be something!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 It's a guess, of course. I'm sure Neil can answer that question far better than I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 10s would be Raiders of the Lost, Star Wars, Superman - The Movie, Goldfinger, The Untouchablesand maybe just a few others. This is of course going on the belief that there is such a thing as a perfect 10.And as much as I love Star Trek - The Motion Picture, it's not a 10. Maybe an 8 or a 9.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 And as much as I love Star Trek - The Motion Picture, it's not a 10.I had a feeling like that.- Marc, who's handed out lots of 10s actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hahaha!!!! Nice one!!! Star Trek The Motion Picture and Superman the Movie!!!! That would be something!!! laugh it up fuzzball, afterall you just gave a movie a 10, that has a horrible 1st hour, that is pure dreck.Movies I would give a 10, E.T., Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark(the only Williams films I would give a 10), King Kong, Bride of Frankenstein, A. Sims' A Christmas Carol, and there are others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I give it a 6/10 or a 3/5. While I don't hate the first half like Joe I find more problems with the second half. While it's servicably emotional it could have been done with so much more granduer. For example, the scene which is scored with "Padme's Ruminations" where Mace Windu and posse are going to arrest Chancellor Palpatine. The tension here could have been upped ten fold here with some parellel editing between Padme thinking and some shots of the Jedi approaching the Chancellor's quarters. There are so many examples of where the scenes were done servicably well but were certainly not done with much stylistic flair. Just my opinion.Justin - Who also didn't like the final shot. (Yes, end it with the two most annoying people from the last film. Yay?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well, I gave it a 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 First Viewing:9Second Viewing:7K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRuleOfThirds 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I gave it an 8, even though I'm wishing I sort of gave it a 9. Although maybe not. 9's are for films like TESB, RotLA, Last Crusade, Superman, First Contact, Master and Commander. 10s are for truly excellent films like most Peter Weir films (particularly Fearless), Pulp Fiction, Straight Story, etc. I keep thinking that RotS is bad because it's a prequel, then I think about the actual movie and realize it's fairly flawless compared to TPM and AotC. Stacked up to other movies, it could do more to make its viewing a more savorable experience. Aside from that, it's still a fantastic movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 First viewing was a lot of fun,the most fun I had at the movies in a long time.Second time it was still good,but the flaws became more apparent,some of the so so acting became more noticeable,the many transitionnal shots of ships flying from point A to point B get distracting,even if they are beautiful.K.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Pulp Fiction a 10, that film is trash, no way is it a better film that Raiders of the Lost Ark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Pulp Fiction a 10, that film is trash, no way is it a better film that Raiders of the Lost Ark.Couldn't agree more!!!!!!!!!!Greg - who would be hard pushed to give Pulp Fiction more than a "2" in a poll like this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Pulp Fiction is great, but not a 10 at all. I give it a 7/8. It would've been a solid 8 if it weren't for that boring middlesection (The Gold Watch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 I'd give PF about a 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Justin, what's annoying about Owen and Beru? Just curious, but I dound those two pretty on the spot in AotC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I would say 9, no movie is perfect...But i wouldn't mind giving it a 10... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 9.5Loses that half a point because of Padme annoyingly dying of a broken heart, even though she's having twins. Slight unforgivable cop-out, and one I was very much hoping wouldn't happen even as far back as those early TFN plot theories back in the pre-AOTC days. But thankfully, the movie doesn't suffer too much from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 who voted it a 1?I certainly doesn't deserve a 1, not that it deserves a 10, or 9 for that matter, but if you are going to vote it a 1 have the guts to admit it, and why.avg. rating of 7.633 so far, not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Justin, what's annoying about Owen and Beru? Just curious, but I dound those two pretty on the spot in AotC..."This is my girlfriend, Beru."Justin - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 How is that line 'annoying'? Sure it's a little clunky, but it's not over-the-top or unrealistic. IMO, they didn't have enough screen time to qualify for 'annoying' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 All I can think of when I see Owen and Beru in Episode II is I didn't know that you could get trees to grow in the desert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 How is that line 'annoying'? Sure it's a little clunky, but it's not over-the-top or unrealistic. IMO, they didn't have enough screen time to qualify for 'annoying'Even if they aren't annoying this still doesn't justify ending the entire Star Wars Saga on them.Justin - Who figures the saga would end on....oh I don't know....Vader? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Obviously Lucas wanted to end a more upbeat note, suggesting 'a new hope' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Obviously Lucas wanted to end a more upbeat note, suggesting 'a new hope'They are holding the future.(which is not bad but Star Wars used to be a bigger place)----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 But why should we care about these people, who across three movies may have about 10 minutes of screentime? I really wanted to see Obi-Wan walking off into the sunset.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 But why should we care about these people, who across three movies may have about 10 minutes of screentime? I really wanted to see Obi-Wan walking off into the sunset.NeilI guess Lucas thought that would be resembling too much Battlestar Galactica's last episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 And it's not Owen and Beru that are important, it's what they are holding. They are holding the three original episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Yeah.And heck those people got killed int the next episode, let them have their moment of shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuBen_Kenobi 19 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Being a crazy SW fan (I "adore" the six films) my vote is 10. I´m really in love with this film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benefactor 3 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Rots is solid 6 for me.Movies for 10 is 2001; Jaws; Once upon a time in America; American Beauty; Pulp Fiction; E.T.; Star Wars; The Empire Strikes Back and some others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I give it a 9, although that's the first viewing, it's a great movie because it actually has a good plot for the first time since Jedi. Although it's not flawless, anakin's conversion to the dark side is not totally convincing, he's converted too easily. It's missing good comic characters like han solo and the droids aren't used as good as they were in the original trilogy. And I was very pleasantly surprised about the movie, because I regarded AOTC as plan 9 from outer space on big budget. :/My ratingsTPM: 2AOTC: 3ROTS: 9ANH:9TESB:10ROTJ:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 TPM: 6AOTC: 7ROTS: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloran 0 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 TPM 2AOTC 5ROTS 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antineutrino 0 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 ANH 8TESB 10ROTJ 9TPM 7AOTC 8ROTS 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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