27th April 2005, 2:24 PM
Quote:Why was the writing and acting like that? I can't really see any reason other than to display processed campiness, and I hate when directors do that, unless it's to be funny.
The writing and acting was done that very particular way because that's how Lucas envisioned the series to be like. It's a mixture of the styles of Flash Gordon, Bogart, and even Shakespeare. Everybody wants realistic dialogue, even in unrealistic settings. Current audiences have no taste or familiarity with the kind of dramatic romanticism found in moves from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. It's a very particular style that does not conform to modern tastes, and I have immense respect for Lucas because of that.
Quote:Anyway, this one is shaping up to perhaps make up for the last two afterbirths. I didn't read that much, but I hope to God they finally explain Palpatine's motives. If they don't this time, they never will, and I'll never stop complaining about it.
His motives and character will be fully explained, but no, you will not find out that he was molested as a child and is trying to escape from his lifelong torment by oppressing those whom he considers to be responsible for his innocence being taken away from him at such a young age.
I take it that that's the only thing that will be satisfactory to you, judging by past comments.
You don't want realistic bad guys, you want unrealistic movie bad guys will tormented pasts! The Emperor steals the movie.