Mark Hamill is one of the most ardent Star Wars supporters. He seems to adore the enthusiasm that audiences exhibit for those films. Even though the Star Wars saga is well-known and adored all over the world, George Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith is almost universally disliked. The majority of the criticism is directed at Phantom Menace for 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 original Star Wars have kept quiet about the Prequel Trilogy, but Mark Hamill couldn’t. He has spoken out about how the movies were received.
Mark Hamill Was Impressed By The Star Wars Prequels
Over the past 20 years, the widespread disdain among fans for the Star Wars prequels 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 Hamill discussed 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 documentary The 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.
Why the Star Wars Prequels Are Criticized So Much?
The idea that the Star Wars prequel trilogy is “bad” is an individual opinion that varies from person to person. The Star Wars prequels are not universally hated, there are many fans that adore and love these movies. A huge group of Star Wars fans, however, have voiced their strong criticism towards the prequel trilogy.
The original Star Wars trilogy 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 all Star Wars fans share these criticisms. In the end, personal taste and nostalgia greatly influence how each person feels about the Star Wars prequels.
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Source:Cinema Blend
