The RotS novelization has 3 big problems.
- The writing style is TOO melodramatic
- Stover trying to force his Shatterpoint fanfiction into pivotal scenes
- The pacing is really unbalanced. He speeds through the Mustafar sequence like the deadline to turn in the manuscript was the next day.
Bonus problem- His characterization of Dooku was questionable compared to better EU entries such as Yoda: Dark Rendezvous.
The ROTS film had one big problem: Anakin’s turn to the dark side is completely unbelievable. The novelization does not have this problem.
But Regarding AotC, I don’t think it was changed more, I think the changes are just more obvious. The fake beard and all that.
No. The changes to AOTC are well documented in the Making of book and the audio commentary. They go beyond just the scenes with the fake beard.
I knew AOTC had reshoots but I don’t think I knew that it was very extensive. Are there specific reasons why it was?
Working off a script that was in a bad spot, plus Lucas fully realizing the potential to change the film dramatically while in post I guess.