I think the last part about Spaceballs is an extreme exaggeration but do you think the bulk of why you feel this way could have something to do with the fact that you're now 30 years older than you were when you watched episodes 4,5, and 6? I mean seriously, episodes 4,5, and 6 are really not any different than 1,2, and 3 except for technological advancements, CGI, etc... A big part of the criticism from fans (I believe) is the result of being much older when the prequels came out and somehow not getting the same nostalgic (or "magical") feel they had when they were 10 years old and watched the very first Star Wars movie. Ya think? I would hope you didn't have the same giddy feeling after 30 years into adulthood.

Yea, I guess I can see your point. But I never really thought of the Star Wars trilogy as any great piece of literature anyway. All of them have come off to me as fairly juvenile and poorly acted. As a kid though, of course, I thoroughly enjoyed the Episodes 4,5, and 6 and I have to admit even as an adult that for sheer entertainment sake the first 3 episodes are fun to watch (lots of great CGI, special effects, action, fights, etc....). But, no I don't think there is anything profound in them and I have to agree some of the acting and scripting is not done well but for that matter, again, I don't think the earlier episodes were really any better in all honesty. In many ways they are less entertaining as of today because of the dated effects. The bottom line regarding my original post was that it's funny to watch these obsessed fans get so inflamed over deviations from source material or other perceived injustices (such as adding digitally enhancements to the new Star Wars Saga on Blu-Ray). Holy crap I actually thought it gave a nice addition to the film and looked kinda neat. Why would I want to watch EXACTLY the same thing again?? If I have the choice between seeing the exact same thing or something new I would choose something new every time. What is the problem there when seeing a slightly altered scene? No, really. What is the issue you are struggling with as a viewer who is trying to be entertained? How is your enjoyment of that scene blocked by the addition of some slightly new digital enhancements to the scene? What it begins to look like is this is just nerd bit**ing for nerd bit**ing sake. And someone else earlier in this thread mad a great point. They basically said "it's not your universe so stop whining about changes, source material, characters you don't like, altered footage, etc.... because if it that matters that much to you then go write your own saga where you can exactly as you wish.". And it makes sense too. If your enjoyment is so directly tied to your vision of the "correct" way to portray a story then why not write your own story? I couldn't possibly agree more with that statement. If you are so bent on having it EXACTLY how you need it then why not write your own epic tale? Look, I get it. If you're a big fan and you want to banter about something you wish they didn't change (or omit from source) then fine. A good example from LOTR is the Tom Bombadil chapter that was decided to be left out because the film creators didn't think it had enough importance to the story to take up that much screen time (and money). Yea, it would have been cool to have that scene but, oh well, it's still an amazing movie. To get so inflamed and angry and to hurl such criticisms at the makers in such scenarios is just ridiculous and childish.

I found this really hilarious. I honestly had no idea about all this trash talk and criticism toward George Lucas over the Star Wars saga until I read about it here and subsequently looked up a few things. Holy crap. What a bunch of incredibly huge nerds out there. Who the **** cares if the something was a little different in one movie from the other or slightly different from some book? Just watch the movie and enjoy it for entertainment and stop getting your nerd panties in a wad because you drool at the thought of anything deviating even one single iota from your precious source material (or any other material). The same exact issue I've with the Lord of the Rings series. I was a huge fan growing up of Tolkien and read all the books, the Silmarillion, Book of Lost Tales, and so on. And I waited in line for a couple hours every year to get into the movie theater early when the movies were being released. There are still people who complain emphatically about the movie's and any deviations from the source. Jeezuz. Who *********** cares? If the movie was bad (really bad) that would be one thing but no one in their right mind can say the Lord or the Rings trilogy or Star Wars are "bad" movies unless they are some deluded super nerd. Just watch movies for entertainment purposes and stop playing critic. Maybe you will enjoy it more.