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Mark Hamill is one of the most ardentStar Warssupporters. He seems to adore the enthusiasm that audiences exhibit for those films. Even though theStar Warssaga is well-known and adored all over the world, George Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy ofThe Phantom Menace,Attack of the Clones, andRevenge of the Sithis almost universally disliked. The majority of the criticism is directed atPhantom Menacefor its discussion of politics, clunky dialogue, Jar Jar Binks, and Jake Lloyd’s performance as a young Anakin Skywalker.
In the years since it ended, many cast members of the originalStar Warshave kept quiet about the Prequel Trilogy, but Mark Hamill couldn’t. He has spoken out about how the movies were received.
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Mark Hamill Was Impressed By TheStar WarsPrequels
Over the past 20 years, the widespread disdain among fans for theStar Warsprequels has become a legend of its own. There are many things that fans disliked in the prequels, including the plot’s focus on galactic politics rather than smugglers and Jedi, CGI characters with poor dialogue and obnoxious accents, and senseless pronouncements about the coarseness of sand.
In an interview,Mark Hamilldiscussed the films and how the prequels were received between 1999 and 2005.
“I was impressed the prequels had their own identity. They were criticized because they were exposition-heavy and more cerebral and probably like he said back in 1976, they weren’t as commercial. It’s a darker story. But in the age of social media, people’s voices are amplified, and I’m shocked at how brutal they can be, not just in the case of Star Wars films, but across the board.”
Hamill claimed that the critics, including the makers of the documentaryThe People vs. George Lucas, have sought to lure him into saying unfavorable things about them despite his steadfast support for prequels.
“I almost got hornswoggled into that documentary. They were not calling it People vs George Lucas at the time. But I could tell from the questions they were asking me that it was an open invitation to trash George and I have issues with George, but I love that man.” he said.
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Why theStar WarsPrequels Are Criticized So Much?
The idea that theStar Warsprequel trilogy is “bad” is an individual opinion that varies from person to person. TheStar Warsprequels are not universally hated, there are many fans that adore and love these movies. A huge group ofStar Warsfans, however, have voiced their strong criticism towards the prequel trilogy.
The originalStar Warstrilogy attained enormous success and became a cultural phenomenon. As a result, when the prequels were announced, expectations were very high. Many fans had certain expectations for the prequels, and when those expectations weren’t fulfilled, there was disappointment and hatred.
The dialogues in the prequel movies were criticized by many viewers as being awkward and lacking in the charm and wit of the original trilogy. The prequels’ critics frequently brought up perceived issues with acting and character development. Some others said the actors had a hard time giving credible portrayals and that the performances lacked emotional depth.
It’s essential to keep in mind that not allStar Warsfans share these criticisms. In the end, personal taste and nostalgia greatly influence how each person feels about theStar Warsprequels.
Star Warsmovies are available for viewing on Disney+.
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Source:Cinema Blend
Prantik Prabal Roy
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
