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deep down the really wanted it to fail because otherwise they wouldnt be justified in hating the Prequals
No one started off WANTING to hate these prequels. The box office figures prove that people keep giving the prequels chances. This was the last chance, and Lucas blew it in my opinion.
The way I see it: it takes far less effort to justify hating the prequels than what's required to justify enjoying the prequels. Defending the prequels is like trying to explain why you enjoy the faint smell of skunk. Some people really do like the smell of skunk spray, but it's easier to explain why you don't like the smell ... 'cos it stinks.