I quite agree.All artistic endeavour is,and should,by it's nature be open to critique and interpretation.I think the point here though is that a lot of fans seem to take a lot of the things very,very personally and react as such.I dont think there is really any need for that kind of reaction.A reasoned critique of the films and their impact and so forth will create useful dialogues and will serve us all well as fans.It is when it just gets down to petty bitching that it gets old fast.I am very aware of the failings of some of the films,all of the films as a matter of fact,but I love them anyway.George Lucas doesn't owe me anything.I have paid enough money down the years that I am pretty sure I dont owe george anything either!Lucas has given me so much in my life with these films that he will always,regardless of some of his flaws and perhaps arrogance,be one of my true heroes.Maybe that makes me a schmuck.If it does then so be it.I understand completely some of the negative reactions and comments about the films but I will continue,for myself,to find the good in all of them as that is what makes me happy and enables me to continue to enjoy and love these films and I sincerely hope I can pass that onto my sons.
Long story short-Star Wars pretty much kicks the ass out of everything else.