SilverWook said:
Were there any insiders expressing dismay about TPM back in 1999 though?
The internet rumor mill wasn't what it is now of course.
I don't recall any insiders expressing dismay, but I do remember many of my friends being very worried about TPM (those same frinds are a little more optimistic for TFA) . At the time I was pumped just because it was new Star Wars, but my first glimpse of Jar Jar made me immediately nervous... plus the fact that George hadn't really directed anything for quite some time.