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Steven Spielberg has made some of the best films that have been celebrated by many critics and filmmakers. The director is one of the rare filmmakers who has successfully managed to deliver in every genre with great conviction.Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List,andE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialare some of his best works.
Spielberg also has great admiration for other filmmakers and shares a very close relationship withStar Warscreator George Lucas. They have helped each other and supported each other’s work. Steven has hailed Lucas’ work on theStar Warsfilms. However, his choice of his best work may be a controversial one for fans of the franchise.
Steven Spielberg HailsAttack of the Clonesas George Lucas’ Most Accomplished Film
The originalStar Warstrilogy was a genre-defining breathtaking piece of filmmaking that George Lucas envisioned for audiences. With the classic tale of good vs evil as the lynchpin, Lucas created a world with terrific characters, world-building, and thrilling visuals. However, the prequel trilogy was when the franchise saw a significant dip in quality.
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People were not impressed by the narrative and characterizations inThe Phantom MenaceandAttack of the Clones.Especially the awkward romantic portions ofAnakin-Padme, the wooden acting, and the rushed narrative in the latter did not help in the film’s favor. Most ardent fans do not like to talk about the two films (although the prequel films have seena resurgencelately).
Steven Spielbergand Lucas have been close friends since the 80s and have closely admiredeach other’s careers(Lucas even helped Spielbergdo the mix ofJurassic Parkwhile he was shootingSchindler’s List). In an interview with film critic Roger Ebert (onRogerEbert.com), Spielberg expressed his love for Lucas’Star Warsfranchise.
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Spielberg stated that he lovedStar Wars Episode II(Attack of the Clones) and called it an operatic film. He even went on to say that it was Lucas’ most accomplished work up to that point. Spielberg said,
I really love George’s Star Wars: Episode II. I thought it was operatic, George’s most accomplished movie.
Spielberg’s choice will certainly make fans raise their eyebrows asAttack of the Clonesis far from being the bestStar Warsfilm for many. However as controversial as it may be, films are a subjective art form and one must respect Spielberg’s choice for what he believes to be Lucas’ best work.
Steven Spielberg and Other Directors Refused Offers To Direct the Prequel Trilogy
Following the monumental success of the original trilogy ofStar Wars,George Lucasplanned to make another trilogy exploring the past of the characters and the franchise’s lore. While Lucas would return as director, he did not want to necessarily direct the three films that were planned. He approached Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, and Ron Howard to direct one film each.
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In an appearance on theHappy Sad Confused Podcast, Howard revealed that he and the other directors all refused to accept the gracious offer. It was a big responsibility and they weren’t sure that they would be able to live up to what Lucas was able to achieve with the original trilogy. Howard said,
He didn’t necessarily want to direct them. He told me he had talked to Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, and me. I was the third one he spoke to. They all said the same thing: ‘George, you should do it’ I don’t think anybody wanted to follow up that act at the time. It was an honor, but it would’ve been too daunting.
The directors did not want to be the ones to tarnish the legacy of the franchise and turned down Lucas’ offer out of respect for him. They believed that Lucas was the only one who should handle the franchise. Considering how divisive the prequel trilogy turned out to be, the directors thankfully escaped the wrath of fans at that time.
Fans can watchAttack of Clonesand the other two films in the prequel trilogy on Disney+.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
