CinemaBlend reports that George Lucas has defended the tone of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” after years of discourse and criticism. Lucas explains his creative choices and the film’s intended appeal to a younger audience, shedding light on the unique elements that differentiate it from other entries in the franchise.
19 Replies to “CinemaBlend reports that George Lucas has defended the tone of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” after years of discourse and criticism. Lucas explains his creative choices and the film’s intended appeal to a younger audience, shedding light on the unique elements that differentiate it from other entries in the franchise.”
One of the heaviest movies with politics (Senate debates, trade blockade, etc) is going to appeal to young kids? Not like they watch CSPAN for fun. When I first watched SW in 1977, I didn’t understand about an emperor and the Senate he dissolved and regional governors ruling. Just laser swords, space dog fights and cool bad guys.
This is what I don’t get about people who hate on Disney SW. Lucas was always pandering to young audiences even with his OT, but especially with The Phantom Menace. That was at least equally as “kiddy” as anything Disney has given us. Plus Lucas created the Clone Wars cartoon in the 2000s which was very kid-friendly.
They’re self-appointed gatekeepers of “tolerance,” usually guilty whites who deal with their own anxiety by leading the charge. You can almost hear the battle cry, “See? I’m one of the good ones!”
“It was supposed to be a kid’s movie for 12-year-olds that were going through puberty, who don’t know what they’re doing, and are asking all the big questions: What should I be worried about? What’s important in life? And Star Wars has all those things in there. They’re buried in there but you definitely get it, especially if you’re young.” There you go. The man literally says that he made it that way. Rather than try to focus on telling the best story he sold out to make it for the kiddies
Yeah I went and saw it with an 11 year old when it came out .. he was so disappointed he wrote a letter to George to say he had missed his target audience. George did not reply
Never understood all the hate for the series, had some ups and downs but I love them all. Can just switch off and enjoy a couple of hours of entertainment
If not for Neilsen, McGregor and Parks acting, as well as that iconic lightsaber fight this could have easily been the worst SW movie in the franchise. Ugh! Jar-Jar doesn’t do it any favors either 👎🏾
The original trilogy was also primarily aimed at kids. Look at how important the toys were in the overall concept. But lots of adults like sci-fi as well, so the fan base was not only kids.
https://www.cinemablend.com/star-wars/star-wars-george-lucas-defends-the-phantom-menace-tone-years-discourse
One of the heaviest movies with politics (Senate debates, trade blockade, etc) is going to appeal to young kids? Not like they watch CSPAN for fun. When I first watched SW in 1977, I didn’t understand about an emperor and the Senate he dissolved and regional governors ruling. Just laser swords, space dog fights and cool bad guys.
This is what I don’t get about people who hate on Disney SW. Lucas was always pandering to young audiences even with his OT, but especially with The Phantom Menace. That was at least equally as “kiddy” as anything Disney has given us. Plus Lucas created the Clone Wars cartoon in the 2000s which was very kid-friendly.
They’re self-appointed gatekeepers of “tolerance,” usually guilty whites who deal with their own anxiety by leading the charge. You can almost hear the battle cry, “See? I’m one of the good ones!”
A total misread of the fan base
“It was supposed to be a kid’s movie for 12-year-olds that were going through puberty, who don’t know what they’re doing, and are asking all the big questions: What should I be worried about? What’s important in life? And Star Wars has all those things in there. They’re buried in there but you definitely get it, especially if you’re young.” There you go. The man literally says that he made it that way. Rather than try to focus on telling the best story he sold out to make it for the kiddies
…and i laugh harder…
In my opinion it is the if not one of the best Star Wars movies.
The first 15 minutes of Phantom Menace is some of the best Star Wars you’re ever going to get.
The fact we haven’t gotten a show about pod racing is insane…
Even if it was a kid’s movie, they could have cast one who could act. Listening to that wooden stilted dialogue was painful.
Yeah I went and saw it with an 11 year old when it came out .. he was so disappointed he wrote a letter to George to say he had missed his target audience. George did not reply
Never understood all the hate for the series, had some ups and downs but I love them all. Can just switch off and enjoy a couple of hours of entertainment
I.liked it.. That’s all that counts.
Nothing appeals to children like slavery, taxes, and senatorial procedure.
George remains a dolt who last made a good movie in the 1980s.
“discourse” 😆
Good thing you specify which George Lucas you’re talking about! 🤣
phantom menace is a menace in itself
not the best or my fav
If not for Neilsen, McGregor and Parks acting, as well as that iconic lightsaber fight this could have easily been the worst SW movie in the franchise. Ugh! Jar-Jar doesn’t do it any favors either 👎🏾
The original trilogy was also primarily aimed at kids. Look at how important the toys were in the overall concept. But lots of adults like sci-fi as well, so the fan base was not only kids.
The story wasn’t bad shame about everything else.