Reloaded and Revo had some absolutely incredible action sequences, but they didn't hold up as anything other than great action movies. The first was a sci fi masterpiece, the other two were barely more than standard summer movie fare.
That is because the first one was suppose to have a message, and the second and third were just money makers, so all that the producers really cared about, was spend lots of money on effects, and wow the summer audience with special effects and cool fight scenes.
Actually, the Wachowskis were essentially given carte blanche and total control over the last two movies. So the "producers" didn't have any major influence.
And it's not because they wanted to make money, it's because they got full of themselves and realized they didn't actually have to write anything worthwhile and all the die-hards would eat it up anyway.
Actually I'd say the fact that most sci-fi series get worse as they go on is simply because most sequels, regardless of genre, are worse then their predecessors.
George Lucas Syndrome is a more specific thing - it's when a genuinely bad writer/director gets really lucky and somehow manages to make a good film or two.
the whole point of George Lucas Syndrome is that the original creator is the one ruining his creation
you guys keep naming trilogies that weren't all done by the same guy
You didn't say anything about it having to be by the same guy. You can't just change things up on us! What is a society without rules?!
Edit: plus George Lucas still had a hand in the writing of the sequels, so unless you're one of those types who assumes that directors are solely responsible for the quality of a film's story, you still have to give him credit.
the whole point of George Lucas Syndrome is that the original creator is the one ruining his creation
you guys keep naming trilogies that weren't all done by the same guy
I think the problem isn't so much with George Lucas, as it is with the people surrounding him. Nobody was piping up and saying, "Dude, this is shiiiiit". They're all worried about getting fired and pissing him off.
On the Phantom Menace DVD documentary, there's a scene where they screened the final print of the film for everyone, and it was pretty universal "Oh shit, this sucks" but everyone's trying to put a positive spin on it.
Producers can tell a director, "no, that's retarded". George Lucas doesn't get that. It's his way no matter what.
the whole point of George Lucas Syndrome is that the original creator is the one ruining his creation
you guys keep naming trilogies that weren't all done by the same guy
I think the problem isn't so much with George Lucas, as it is with the people surrounding him. Nobody was piping up and saying, "Dude, this is shiiiiit". They're all worried about getting fired and pissing him off.
On the Phantom Menace DVD documentary, there's a scene where they screened the final print of the film for everyone, and it was pretty universal "Oh shit, this sucks" but everyone's trying to put a positive spin on it.
Producers can tell a director, "no, that's retarded". George Lucas doesn't get that. It's his way no matter what.
When Lucas "directs" films, his name tag is either Yoda, or Vader. You get to propose ideas to him based on what the name tag is for that day.
the whole point of George Lucas Syndrome is that the original creator is the one ruining his creation
you guys keep naming trilogies that weren't all done by the same guy
I think the problem isn't so much with George Lucas, as it is with the people surrounding him. Nobody was piping up and saying, "Dude, this is shiiiiit". They're all worried about getting fired and pissing him off.
On the Phantom Menace DVD documentary, there's a scene where they screened the final print of the film for everyone, and it was pretty universal "Oh shit, this sucks" but everyone's trying to put a positive spin on it.
Producers can tell a director, "no, that's retarded". George Lucas doesn't get that. It's his way no matter what.
When Lucas "directs" films, his name tag is either Yoda, or Vader. You get to propose ideas to him based on what the name tag is for that day.
I shit you not.
Since he finances his own movies, there's no accountability. That's the real problem. I don't think his ideas are really any different than 70's/80's Lucas. American Graffiti and Star Wars are awesome movies. That was "I'll take a pay cute to make these" Lucas.
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And it's not because they wanted to make money, it's because they got full of themselves and realized they didn't actually have to write anything worthwhile and all the die-hards would eat it up anyway.
which is why they didn't suck
are you even reading what I am saying
No, were reading what you're typing.
Toy Story. Buzz Lightyear is from space ergo it is science fiction!
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George Lucas Syndrome is a more specific thing - it's when a genuinely bad writer/director gets really lucky and somehow manages to make a good film or two.
This man is correct
you guys keep naming trilogies that weren't all done by the same guy
Edit: plus George Lucas still had a hand in the writing of the sequels, so unless you're one of those types who assumes that directors are solely responsible for the quality of a film's story, you still have to give him credit.
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I think the problem isn't so much with George Lucas, as it is with the people surrounding him. Nobody was piping up and saying, "Dude, this is shiiiiit". They're all worried about getting fired and pissing him off.
On the Phantom Menace DVD documentary, there's a scene where they screened the final print of the film for everyone, and it was pretty universal "Oh shit, this sucks" but everyone's trying to put a positive spin on it.
Producers can tell a director, "no, that's retarded". George Lucas doesn't get that. It's his way no matter what.
Oh man, I want to but don't ever remember to
When Lucas "directs" films, his name tag is either Yoda, or Vader. You get to propose ideas to him based on what the name tag is for that day.
I shit you not.
good grief you are retarded
Since he finances his own movies, there's no accountability. That's the real problem. I don't think his ideas are really any different than 70's/80's Lucas. American Graffiti and Star Wars are awesome movies. That was "I'll take a pay cute to make these" Lucas.
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