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How did the Star Wars prequels ruined?
One of the main things that ruined the prequels and the special editions of the original movies was the fact that there was just way too much CGI spread throughout. While some of the practical effects of the original trilogy may have looked cheesy, they also were way better than the CGI effects added in after.
Why did the Star Wars prequels fail?
The writing was bad, the character names were laughably on-the-nose, and the movies were too long. They were stuffed with action set-pieces that contributed little to the plot while leaving out critical scenes that provided much-needed depth.
Can a prequel be made first?
As long as the story being told is chronologically before an original or first work, it can be labelled as a prequel. Likewise, sequels continue the story after the events of the original.
Who was CGI in Star Wars?
| Grand Moff Tarkin | |
|---|---|
| Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). | |
| First appearance | Star Wars (1977) |
| Created by | George Lucas |
| Portrayed by | Peter Cushing (Episode IV) (Rogue One; CGI facial likeness only) Wayne Pygram (Episode III) Guy Henry (Rogue One) (physical portrayal) |
Can I skip Star Wars prequels?
The short answer is NO, you don’t HAVE to watch Episodes 1-3 in order to enjoy Episode 7 (and presumably Episode 8, but it’s too early to tell). However, by NOT watching the prequel trilogy, you will be missing out on a lot of universe-defining lore.
Are the Star Wars prequels better than the sequels?
Both the prequel and sequel trilogies have been remarkably controversial, but for all their flaws the prequels make a better trilogy. This is largely because they at least have a single creative vision behind them, and they do not conduct elaborate and jarring course-corrections.
Should I read prequels first?
The prequel doesn’t have the same payoff, the same inside jokes, or even the same love and adoration if you read it first. Reading the prequel first leaves readers at a disadvantage. They don’t come at it with the same reactions, or the same sense of anticipation.
Why didn’t Chewbacca get a medal?
Around the same time, in an interview recorded just a few weeks after the first Star Wars movie hit theaters, Lucas explained, “Chewbacca wasn’t given a medal because medals don’t really mean much to Wookiees. They don’t really put too much credence in them. It was an honor for the entire Wookiee race.”
How many Star Wars prequels are there?
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is a set of three prequel films in the Star Wars franchise, an American space opera created by George Lucas. It was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Did George Lucas make a prequel to Star Wars?
Lucas had planned a prequel trilogy (as well as a sequel trilogy) before the release of the original film, but halted major Star Wars films beyond the original trilogy by 1981. With the subsequent advances of computer-generated imagery, Lucas revived plans for the prequels by the early 1990s.
What is the Order of the Star Wars movies?
The first film was followed by two successful sequels, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983); these three films constitute the original Star Wars trilogy. A prequel trilogy was released between 1999 and 2005, albeit to mixed reactions from critics and fans.
When did the Skywalker trilogy come out?
The trilogy was released from 1999 to 2005 and is set before the original Star Wars trilogy (1977–83), making it the first act of the Skywalker saga, despite being the second released.