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Post #124664

Author
TheCassidy
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Was Lucas Just Lucky?
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Date created
21-Jul-2005, 11:21 AM
With the prequels, he has everything he wants right there in his lap and can do anything he wants with the snap of his fingers. Just film it on blue screen and fix it in post. It's the solution to every problem. See the difference?

Well, that idea is more attributed to McCallum - but Lucas is guilty of that sentiment.

Look, Lucas is a hell of a good director. Is he Spielberg, Scorcese, Hitchcock etc. good? No way. But, like I said, rewatch THX or AG and tell me the man isn't talented as a director. By the same token, look at 'Sky Captain' which was shot entirely in front of blue/green screen and look at the Prequels. Lucas gets decent performances out of his actors. Are they great? Nope, but the performances work thematically which is something many, many people overlook. Look at LXG - that movie was horrible, as was Sky Captain, and I don't see people still beating THAT dead horse.

Ease on the Lucas bashing and I'll ease up on the Lucas defending!