Originally posted by: Obi Jeewhyen
... as with most of the "fixes," the execution was worse than the problem in the first place.
...there's no excuse for Lucas bungling this one. He's a cinema IDIOT!
... as with most of the "fixes," the execution was worse than the problem in the first place.
...there's no excuse for Lucas bungling this one. He's a cinema IDIOT!
I agree.
Two of his films (to me, at least) are great and I can watch them repeatedly - Star Wars and Raiders Of The Lost Ark. The rest of his work is mediocre at best. There's no denying he's had astronomical commercial success. However, that doesn't always indicate critical success or artistic ability. In fact, in this day and age, it almost guarantees mediocrity. McDonald's, Starbucks, and Reality TV shows - are a few examples that come to mind. These things make millions for their shareholders and are wildly popular - but none of them are any kind of high-water mark in their worlds.
Starbucks is open about not making the very best espresso - they readily admit that they strive only to make the one that appeals to the masses. Marketing does the rest. Want a really fantastic espresso? - go to an independent coffee house. Same with McDonald's - ok burger coupled with mass marketing. Want a great burger? - go to a smaller, independent place. Reality TV - it will only be remembered as a trend. Want a great TV program? - go buy a DVD of a much more intelligent show or look around on cable for something that took months to produce.
Lucas is no artist. He doesn't have to be - he's a hell of a businessman.