Danev Jowhi Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Well? I for one don't think it'd be a very bad idea, but it is George's baby...just curious as to other peoples opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle d'Tana Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 NONONONONONO!!! Never!! It IS George's baby!! He never will let someone manipulate him! and it is the last film! he wil make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 More to the point, why should Spielberg direct Ep III? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norin Radd Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 No, George Lucas should complete the Star Wars saga, because it's his, and it would only be fitting for the Star Wars creator to bring it to conclusion. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge Steven Spielberg fan, from the Raiders films to his most recent thriller, Minority Report, but George is the man to do Episode III. He already had to give up directing two of the films to other directors because of some external pressures from Hollywood and the Actor's and Director's Guilds(though he was allowed to hire the directors). He should never have to do that again, and I don't think he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle d'Tana Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Well Norin, you got it right! *AMEN* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunClown Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 I've never totally understood this aspect, but what makes Steven Spielberg so different from the rest of the directors? Is it because of the stories that he directs or his actual ability. I really would like to know this. Please explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exar Kun II Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 No, George should direct Episode III. No one knows the story as well as he does, being it's creator. Also, as poignant and as hard hitting as Episode III will be, only George has the vision to put it on film. Though, if George HAD to choose another director, I can't think of anyone better than Steven Spielberg, who he has been best friends with for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Of course GL should direct ep3, he did a great job on ep2. Well done Mr. Lucas, keep up the good work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy_Of_Sith Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 While Lucas might have had some rust to shake off in EP I, EP II was simply magnificent. George should and will direct EP III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Monk Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Episode II was the most superbly directed movie I've ever seen. The vision of that man, his imagination is incredible! The epic scale of what he did in SW2 just blew me away! I really didn't like the direction of SW1, but like Legacy said, he shook off that rust and SW2 was amazing. I'm impressed with Lucas' direction, haven't been so impressed with the last few Spielberg pictures. Besides, with a famous director like Spielberg added to the mix, it might become too much of a colaboration and not just pure Lucas Star Wars. That can never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryllith Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Speilberg has his own things to add, and they usually work out rather well, but Star Wars is Lucas's baby and I say keep it where it belongs. Now, getting the two of them together for Indiana Jones IV is an entirely different matter... Kryllith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 When me and my friend saw Episode 2 on opening day, we ran out of the theater yelling and whooping with joy. We ran down the sidewalk yelling loudly how amazed we were, and how happy we were. We got home, ate a sandwich, and went right back to get into line for the next showing. Nobody but George Lucas has ever made me do that, so if he doesn't direct episode 3 i might just cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danev Jowhi Posted July 11, 2002 Author Share Posted July 11, 2002 I'm sure you all know this, but GL didn't direct either ESB or ROTJ, and if I remember, both were regarded higher than ANH (at least ESB was...i'm not sure about ROTJ). You do bring up valid points though, he should be able to finish the prequel Trilogy...but Speilberg wouldn't be that bad of an option if GL decided against directing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 I think SS should direct EPIII, just for the sake of arguement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Well it was Irvin Kershner that directed ESB, and he did a grand job of it, but George could have done just as good of a job, In my opinion. The real genious of ESB and ROTJ are the story that was written by George. I still believe he should stay in control of ep 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koffin Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Star Wars does not need to become another A.I. !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotionMan Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 George Lucas all the way. Its his story. He should finish the sw saga. If he does in fact stop doing SW movies after episode 3, then I COULD accept Steven speilberg doing maybe ep3. ONLY if he would be following George Lucas's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_623 Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I think Speilberg might be able to do a better job than Lucas. But, most likely not. I would rather see the guys who directed ESB and ROTJ direct Ep. 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Ginn Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 If George Lucas Did not direct episode 3 than we would never get what george really wanted. Steven directing it would not go in the Star Wars way but in the oscar way. No effence to steven is my second favorite director but he would take it in the direction it never has gone.And the reason i think that George didn't direct Rotj and empire was because he was working on different movies and didn't want also. Directing is a very hard job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covenant_bad Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Unless Lucus dies before he finishs ep3 i think he should continue his lifes work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I think George Lucas should direct Episode III. It is his saga, he picked up the thread after so many years and should put the finishing touch on the Prequels with this very important upcoming third chapter that is Episode III. (Though come to think of it, it might not have as much revelations towards Anakin and his life considering some mysteries have to remain for ESB and ROTJ. Maybe that's why George Lucas hinted toward sother plot points and mysteries that will be solved? To balance it out.) I do think however that after having seen Episode III in 2005 most of us might be so ecstatic and anxiuos that we find turning to the OT for the conclusion of the 6 episode story arc might be a little dissapointing. Since the OT doesn't focus on Anakin/Vader a smuchg as the prequels do, there more about Luke. What I think would be great is after the 6 episodes are complete, George Lucas write/finishes 3 more Episode about the events after the OT. Considering his then age he could have those directed by other directors while he keeps total creative control. (But less stress hopefully?) One risk though is that George Lucas comes up with great stories and ideas that end up totally slaughtering all the EU books/comics taking place after ROTJ. (For instance he kills of Luke or Leia only a few years after ROTJ?) While the movies are canon true it wouldn't be ideal to negatively feed the existing rift for fans between the movies and EU by introducing a cataclysmic contradiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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