heh, I've noticed the "cult" factor as well. Oh, and great points CO.

Originally posted by: CO
If TPM sucks like everyone says than why did it gross the most?

Your analysis of that question was good, but I would like to add my thoughts:

I actually think TPM was the best film out of the prequel trilogy. It had the most love and character out of all of them and it was just fun to watch. It wasn't very dramatic or all that well-crafted in general, and the acting was bad, but that fun, eat-some-popcorn-and-enjoy-the-action factor was still there. Not every movie has to be serious to be worth some watchings.

Now, I'll certainly agree with everyone here that TPM wasn't a good "Star Wars film," but I still found it redeemable on its own. The two following movies were absolutely godawful by comparison despite feeling more in line with the OT elements. It doesn't matter much to me if a movie feels like Star Wars if it totally sucks in the first place.

(Edit: added a missing word important for grammar.)