crazyrabbits said:
My thoughts about the scenes:
Vaporator/Tosche Station: Good cut - the station sequence ran way too long. They could have kept Luke's original introduction at the vaporator, though.
Blue Milk: This was probably just shot for transitional purposes. Don't see what the point is.
Full Biggs/Luke Reunion: I love Red Leader's dialogue - it makes me wish he was a supporting character in the prequels.
Luke's Recovery: I quite like this scene. I felt that the recovery sequence in the finished film was too short and didn't convey the sense of concern the group had for Luke.
Luke And Leia In The Medical Center: The heavy flirtation (and almost-kiss) was a great removal. The subsequent conversation (where Leia is exasperated to find that everyone wants to split up) should have stayed in.
General Veers' Death: I don't think it would have added much to the final battle.
Leia Tends to Luke: Pacing. It runs way too long and makes Luke seem flippant about Han's circumstances (the way Hamill says "Poor Han..." is almost anticlimactic).
Vader Talks To Luke/New Lightsaber: Had the goofy "Luuuukkkkee... Luuuuuukkkkkee..." remarks been reduced or removed entirely, this could have been a great scene.
Jerjerrod's Conflict: The first scene is acted very poorly - Jerjerrod's actor doesn't sell being choked, while Vader looks like he's doing the Pledge of Allegiance when he puts his hand to his chest. Still, I love Jerjerrod's sneer when he says, "YOU may not enter." The second sequence is decent, but it would have killed the pacing of the final battle (that, and it was clearly intended to be a reprise of the Yavin 4 countdown from ANH).
Vaporator/Tosche Station: I'm not a fan of Luke's hat. It doesn't work with his Karate outfit, imo. If it could be altered.... I don't need to see Luke being called "Wormie." Not a fan of Biggs' outfit either. I never thought that two of the dozen reb pilots being from the most remote backwater system was very credible- good cut imo. If Biggs' outfit and face could be altered, it might be possible to sneak in some good expo ;/- and the others are great. Or, could take Biggs out of the DS attack ;/ Or, just for fun, just alter the hat and outfit and cut it down. Grindhouse would be fun.
Blue Milk: THX ref? So short I doubt it would hurt anything. It's fun. It could be cut even shorter.
Biggs/Luke reunion: From the same system?
Luke's Recovery: I'd definitely like to see it.
Luke/Leia Med Center: Needs to be cut a bit- but great interaction! :) A bit might be added to the prequels about the droids watching the two and making sure they don't get into trouble. Great interuption.
Veer's Death: Oh well.
Leia Tends to Luke: Would need alot of trimming. Luke's reactions could be trimmed to seem less flippant. "Poor Han." to just a louder " Oh, Han!" It's not necessary but adds some interest for an edit.
Vader/Luke New Sabre: Has anyone tried moving that to Dagobah? Replace Luke watching Yoda? After death?
Jerjerrod and Vader: My favorite! I love the attempt to retaliate after being owned by Vader at the start. Needs a faster pace, imo. Quick cut to Jer sneering while telling him no, a quick cut to the Emp sitting quietly on his throne, back to being choked a couple beats before explaining, cobble some JEJ audio to get a sarcastic "Apology accepted." type remark. Maybe darken the whole scene and polish Vader to make it more ominous.