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The discussion revolves around anticipation for the upcoming film featuring the "Sith," focusing on various aspects such as acting performances, thematic elements, and personal expectations. Participants express excitement and share their thoughts on the film's potential impact, particularly in relation to previous installments in the series.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for Hayden Christensen's performance, noting a perceived improvement in his acting skills compared to previous films.
  • Others highlight Ian McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine as a strong point, suggesting that his performance may be even better in this installment.
  • There are discussions about the narrative focus on the Jedi's perceived weakness and the dark side's influence, with some participants wishing for deeper exploration of these themes.
  • One participant introduces a theory regarding the balance of power in the Force, likening it to a pendulum that shifts between good and evil, suggesting that Anakin's character embodies this duality.
  • Some participants mention the integration of Hayden Christensen's character into earlier films, noting how it ties the narrative together.
  • There are logistical discussions about ticket availability and personal viewing preferences, with some participants opting to wait for the initial excitement to subside before attending the film.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share excitement about the film, but there are varying opinions on specific elements such as acting performances and narrative depth. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the thematic interpretations and the extent to which certain aspects will be addressed in the film.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference external sources like fan discussions, books, and other media that expand on the Star Wars universe, indicating that not all ideas are directly derived from the films themselves.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of the Star Wars franchise, those interested in film critique, and individuals curious about character development and thematic exploration in cinematic narratives.

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The "Sith" is coming, and it's a...

GREAT FILM by all accounts so far.
I've only seen the first reviews at rottentomatoes.com, but they are all glowing.
And surprise, surprise, here's what one critic has to say about a certain male's acting performance:
The biggest surprise though is Hayden Christiansen, who turns things up a notch to steal scenes from brilliant veteran actors like Ian McDiarmid. I’m not ready to declare him a great actor, but I think he’s finally nailed Anakin down. It’s not just reciting his lines either, he’s taken on an incredibly imposing physical presence, with Lucas going out of his way to make pre-Vader Anakin feel like the powerful, hulking figure he’ll become once he puts on that suit.

Eh, hello?
Hayden Christensen an actor?
That's really good news..:biggrin:
 
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I am psyched about this movie. I wasn't too terribly excited about the last two, but I am anxious to see this one. The trailers I have seen look very good. Lucas' own admission that this movie "is not be for the kids" is also a great endorsement. This is the only one that is getting a PG-13 rating. It's going to be such a downer, yet such a good one at the same time (I hope).
 
The one thing I thought worked splendidly in 1&2 was Ian McDiarmid's performance as Palpatine. This is the movie of Palpatine's great triumph, and the trailers show that McDiarmid is, if anything, even better in this movie.

It is a very pleasant surprise to me that Hayden Christensen seems capable enough to handle the difficult task he has in this movie.
 
The one thing I wish they would have gone into a bit more, and perhaps they do it in this movie, is why the Jedi became so weak. They never really go into it except to say that the dark side was hiding everything. Oh well.

Perhaps the money Hayden Chrisensen made from EPII paid for some acting classes.
 
FredGarvin said:
The one thing I wish they would have gone into a bit more, and perhaps they do it in this movie, is why the Jedi became so weak. They never really go into it except to say that the dark side was hiding everything. Oh well.

Some of the theories I have seen being tossed around speak to the balance of power in the force being like a pendulum or a see-saw. The good have had their time and now with the appearance of the Sith, the power is shifting to the dark side and it will dominate for Episodes 3.5, 4, 5 and part of 6. It is said numerous times that Vader is the one to "bring balance to the force", perhaps this is a nod to him playing both sides througout the entire six movies- good little Annie, teen-angst Anakin, evil Vader, restored father Anakin.

Edit: I am, also, really looking forward to a (hopefully) better movie than the previous two.
 
I've had the EP 4, 5 and 6 on DVD for a while, but never watched them. Did you guys know that they went back and put Hayden Chrisensen in at the end of EP6 where Luke sees Obi-Wan, Yoda and Anakin (during the celebration)? That was a surprise to me. It helped tie things together I think.

Doc, I had never heard that. It makes sense, but I can't say I have ever heard that from any of the movies.
 
has anyone got their tickets? I've got mine for the 12:01 may 19 show!
 
FredGarvin said:
Doc, I had never heard that. It makes sense, but I can't say I have ever heard that from any of the movies.

It comes more from the fan base and discussions held therein, not directly from the movies. Plus, in addition to the movies, there are numerous books, video games, cartoons and other media that greatly extend the world of Star Wars and in many cases issues that are skimmed over in the movies are covered more deeply here.
 
fourier jr said:
has anyone got their tickets? I've got mine for the 12:01 may 19 show!
Lucky you!
I haven't yet checked if there are still tickets to be gotten to May 19. here in Norway, but somehow, I doubt it..
 
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As excited as I am about the movie, I think I'll still wait a couple of days to let some of the hysteria die down. The last episode I saw late opening night and got stuck in front of a couple of geeks that insisted on talking and critiquing during the entire movie.
 
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FredGarvin said:
As excited as I am about the movie, I think I'll still wait a couple of days to let some of the hysteria die down. The last episode I saw late opening night and got stuck in front of a couple of geeks that insisted on talking and critiquing during the entire movie.

Yeah, I'm going to give it a couple of days too. Hopefully things will have died down by the weekend. Still, I can't wait!
 
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this will probably be the biggest movie release ever :D
 

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