Alucard
May 7th, 2002, 08:28 AM
Well, by some cunning manuevering from me and a friend of mine, we managed to slip into a press screening of the film. So I'm going to write up a little spoiler free review.
First of all, I think you can go into the film without having to worry about it being a repeat of episode 1.
Now, as far as action scenes go, these were brilliant. I won't go into any details, but in terms of visuals and choreography, these scenes were awesome.
I also give the film kudos for stunning imagery, both organic and technical. I thought the CGI didn't feel nearly as sterile this time around, and the result was mucho eye-candy.
As for acting, it was hit or miss with me. In some scenes I thought it was well done, in others I didn't. But for the most part, it was adequate, though, no one was what you'd call spectacular.
The Dialogue was nothing to write home about, but this has never been one of starwars strong suits, so not much of a surprise here.
And, probably my major gripe with the film, and it's one I had with the last one . . . I just didn't get attached to any of the characters. None of them were memorable, IMO. There were no Han Solo, Chewy, Luke kind of characters that stick with you once the movie is finished. Not to say I didn't like them, I just didn't really feel either way about any of them. I didn't hate the villians, and I wasn't rooting for the heroes. I just sort of watched.
The plot, although adequate, didn't suck me in. It was good enough, but nothing spectacular.
*Possible Spoiler*
But, something that I loved, was R2D2 and C3P0's return. They added a lot of the original three film's feel to it, and it was a welcome (and humorous) addition (or return, depending on how you look at it).
Final Verdict: It's no Empire Strikes Back, but it's a vast improvement over episode 1. And when it hits the action, you're in for a ride. 7.5 out of 10.
First of all, I think you can go into the film without having to worry about it being a repeat of episode 1.
Now, as far as action scenes go, these were brilliant. I won't go into any details, but in terms of visuals and choreography, these scenes were awesome.
I also give the film kudos for stunning imagery, both organic and technical. I thought the CGI didn't feel nearly as sterile this time around, and the result was mucho eye-candy.
As for acting, it was hit or miss with me. In some scenes I thought it was well done, in others I didn't. But for the most part, it was adequate, though, no one was what you'd call spectacular.
The Dialogue was nothing to write home about, but this has never been one of starwars strong suits, so not much of a surprise here.
And, probably my major gripe with the film, and it's one I had with the last one . . . I just didn't get attached to any of the characters. None of them were memorable, IMO. There were no Han Solo, Chewy, Luke kind of characters that stick with you once the movie is finished. Not to say I didn't like them, I just didn't really feel either way about any of them. I didn't hate the villians, and I wasn't rooting for the heroes. I just sort of watched.
The plot, although adequate, didn't suck me in. It was good enough, but nothing spectacular.
*Possible Spoiler*
But, something that I loved, was R2D2 and C3P0's return. They added a lot of the original three film's feel to it, and it was a welcome (and humorous) addition (or return, depending on how you look at it).
Final Verdict: It's no Empire Strikes Back, but it's a vast improvement over episode 1. And when it hits the action, you're in for a ride. 7.5 out of 10.