Star Wars Prequels Reviewed Better Than Originals?

Joe Cool

Administrator

This comes from Rotten Tomatoes. It is eye opening to say the least. It shows you how most critics are far too critical of great movies.

pp2

I blame the Ewoks. And the Democrats.


Interesting perspective, Spidey. I'm a bit lost as to where they got the first set of numbers for the OT though, the higher scores. They rambled a bit with copyrights and archives and my eyes glassed over a bit.

The Dude

Critics disliking the films is nothing new. That's why I never took the negative reviews of Episodes I and II seriously, because there was a time when most critics would say the same about Empire and Jedi.

In time, I believe, the same thing will happen with the prequels. Critics will rewatch them and review them better in the future.

Hell, Episode I came out to great reviews. Then hating Star Wars became cool and people acted like certain "problems" were in the prequels that apparently weren't in the originals (although they were).

I still laugh when someone complains about wooden acting and stale dialogue in the PT, when the OT has the exact same kind of acting and the exact same kind of dialogue.

When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fullfillment of all that has been written. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. They will fall by the sword and be taken as prisoners to all nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
...At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
Luke 21:20-28

Joe Cool

Administrator

It was from the original newspaper reviews when the original three films came out.

I didn't post the links here but if you go over to Rotten Tomates they have links up summarizing the original reviews for Episodes 4 - 6.

It's pretty brutal considering most critics today give the films 90% or better.

pp2

I think where my brain is locking up is on distinguishing between "critics of today" and "critics then". I mean, why would critics today go back and rate a movie 25 years old? Meh, it'll probably make more sense to me when I'm more awake.

Joe Cool

Administrator

I think they are referring to the original theater release.

The films were released later on, and apparently re-reviewed.