I've been trying to remember Harrison Ford's comment to Lucas about the dialogue. Something like, "You just write this shit, George--we have to say it!"
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Kathy A - May 23, 2005 7:59:45 am PDT #3138 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Gandalfe - May 23, 2005 8:10:16 am PDT #3139 of 10002
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
I could have accepted the "Noooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!" if they'd extended the scene just a touch, and showed him closing down immediately. Showing that moment as the "death" of Anakin. Either that, or they should have cut it before he even started.
Sheryl - May 23, 2005 8:30:35 am PDT #3140 of 10002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
One little throw-away bit I did love was the guy that looked like a young Grand Moff Tarkin standing with Vader and Palpatine watching the construction of the Death Star.
Well there was a credit for Governor Tarkin(played by Wayne Pygram, no less) so you're not wrong.
Jessica - May 23, 2005 8:38:34 am PDT #3141 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
played by Wayne Pygram, no less
Dude! How did I miss that?
(bad fan, no biscuit)
Polter-Cow - May 23, 2005 8:39:40 am PDT #3142 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Ooh, Gandalfe, that would have been a good idea.
It occurred to me, while Darth was being suited up, how utterly ridiculous that suit is. What the hell kind of helmet is that? Really?
That reminds me to share with you OtherKate's take on Darth Vader post-Sith:
How will I ever watch the originals without imagining that after he walks off-screen, Darth Vader goes off by himself and sits crying with his big robotic head in his hands? Seriously?
DavidS - May 23, 2005 8:40:51 am PDT #3143 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What the hell kind of helmet is that? Really?
It was designed to resemble the skull of a wolf. Which may not be the most fearsome thing in a galaxy without wolves, and probably does little to alleviate his asthma.
Polter-Cow - May 23, 2005 8:41:22 am PDT #3144 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
It was designed to resemble the skull of a wolf. Which may not be the most fearsome thing in a future without wolves
Star Wars is in the past, though. Wolves haven't been invented yet.
ETA: Oh you and your sly editing.
Nutty - May 23, 2005 8:42:43 am PDT #3145 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Frankly, the Dath Vader helmet looks kinda like Farrah hair, shellacked into permanence. Or, I guess maybe your basic Eight-is-Enough bowl haircut.
A fashion-victim villain! I never!
erikaj - May 23, 2005 8:42:45 am PDT #3146 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
That kind of thing annoys me. Because she took the money, strapped on the awful costume...she should've at least faked it. It's an insult to hard-working people with real jobs who keep her in massages by seeing these horrible things that she wouldn't. She could be working at Wal-mart right now, not really caring if the people she greeted had nice days. You feel me? Sorry.(Steps off Plebeian and Proud soapbox.) One last thing(slaps Lucas for writing dialogue so bad, he makes actors embarrassed in the first place.) You don't get a pass, you punk. I could take you, old man.
Cashmere - May 23, 2005 8:51:26 am PDT #3147 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
The original trilogy is sparse and beautiful because he didn't have the money or technology to clutter it up.
This is the most succinct way I've ever seen it put. Also. So very, very true.
That kind of thing annoys me. Because she took the money, strapped on the awful costume...she should've at least faked it. It's an insult to hard-working people with real jobs who keep her in massages by seeing these horrible things that she wouldn't. She could be working at Wal-mart right now, not really caring if the people she greeted had nice days. You feel me? Sorry
No apologies necessary. I'm in total agreement. She's an actress. Even if the material is shitty. Just. Act.