Star Wars III vs. Serenity
POSTED BY: deepgirl187
UPDATED: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 14:22
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I just saw Episode II today. I'm really glad I didn't waste eight dollars to see it in the theaters, because it had to be the worst of all the prequels. The dialogue was so contrived, it was pathetic. Not to say I'm not a Star Wars fan, I really enjoyed the first (or is that last) three. But this was pretty bad.
My friend, is a Star Wars junkie. She reads the books, has seen all the movies, etc. Now this same friend has also seen Serenity, as well as the series, and had really enjoyed it. What I don't understand, however, is how she can believe that Episode III was better than the BDM. Maybe it's just me, but I think Serenity had better characters, better plot, better everything.
So that being said, what do you guys think? Star Wars III or Serenity?
At last.
We can retire and give up
this life of crime.
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I'm kinda partial to the first 3,oh I mean parts 4,5,& 6 ,as I saw them as a kid when they came out. BUT
Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.
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oops- I left out the part where I say our BDM kicks major Star Wars booty ! Sorry !
Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.
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Star Wars III.
Was that unexpected?
Oh well, I guess we all preach to the choir. I actually didn't hate Star Wars III, but that was probably only because Lucas took the reins off of hienous and unexpected damage to people. It really shook me off of thinking about the plot and characters. Yeah, now that I think about it, it was a pretty dumb movie.
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Carry the Nuttin'
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Serenity, HANDS DOWN!!
I loved the original Star Wars Trilogy, and expanded Universe books, but the prequal trilogy was horrible!
Now, I have a new 'verse I've fallen in love with!
the difference between Star Wars 3 and Serenity was that along with cool visuals, Serenity had a plot with intricate characters. I believe, it's on the Star Wars Commentary that Rick Mccallum said, "This is CLASSIC George, this is how do I tell a story completely visually." A good director knows that you can no longer tell a story with visuals alone, esspecially one as deep as Star Wars!
To sum up: Serenity was, Pretty, Pretty lights with plot!, Star Wars EP.3 was pretty, pretty lights and a few miles later I was bored out of my skull!
JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD
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Around here, I think you'll mostly find folks who think Serenity was way better but this is a Firefly/Serenity fansite. Not the place for an unbiased opinion.
My personal opinion is for Serenity (of course). It had better characters, better acting, better...everything. But that's just me. And I am obsessed.
If you go to an SW fansite, you'll probable find some strong arguments for the opposition. Some may whant to slaughter you. Just try saying that the SW prequels where superior to the BDM in every way, around here and you'll see what I mean.
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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.
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It's actually a little less unbearable in theatres. The explosions blind and deafen you and you don't have to listen to the dialogue. But oh, oh how I wish Revenge of the Sith could have had the same effort put into it as Serenity. I mean, you compare the two...Ep 3 is just an excuse to turn your brain off, Serenity actually has heart. The Ep 3 script makes you want to stick your fingers in your ears, the Serenity one brings tears to your eyes, both of grief and laughter. And if I could just cite one very specific example...look at Padme in the shots while she's on the balcony in Coruscant. Then look at River...anytime, in the movie, ever. It's just...wow. How did those Padme shots get through editing?
The thing is, I like Star Wars. I really do. I recommend you read the movie novel, it makes way more sense than the movie itself.
ETA: Aaaaand now I realise I'm totally proving Kayna's point. Wow. Oh well, maybe I'll get some people to read Matthew Stover's book and not have their money wasted listening to Anakin try to make the phrase "You will try" sound menacing.
Yub, yub.
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I have said this to many of my friends, i firmly beleive Serenity is the best scifi movie since Empire Strikes Back. I also beleive that Firefly is the best scifi tv show ever. It is sad for me to even think of Star Wars episodes 1-3. They are a stain on the Star Wars universe. I read the novels (not all of them are good either) but i had a hard time stomaching episode 1. Episodes 2 & 3 were better but still highly disappointing. i think my screen name says what i think of Star Wars OTC though.
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SW3 v. Serenity?
SSA Antwerpen* v. Real Madrid
* in the 1995/96 Belgian 4th Provincial League A
Games played 30
Games won 0
Games Drawn 0
Games lost 30
Goals scored 12
Goals conceded 271
The UK will not be outshone.
4 March 2001 Willenhall Town 57, Burton Brewers 0
- in the West Midlands Regional Women's Football League, Division One North (5th level).
(Note to American football fans, a soccer match usually lasts 90 minutes in a game of two 45-minute halves, Brian...)
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Brits... always assuming Americans are ignorant. I think most can muster up the 90 minutes trivia.
Point of interest, the world will be shocked as Wayne Rooney shows his face in the World Cup. Absolutely fabulous player. Never seen a guy take a ball full volley and curl it into the top corner from 30 yards out... again, and again, and again...
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Carry the Nuttin'
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