Christopher Lee was awesome in AOTC

**Brandon Jones** · 17th May 2002, 09:35 PM

Hey guys!

I just saw Attack of the Clones last night at 8pm. I took 3 of my friends with me (who aren't really "into" Star Wars) and they were blown away. I like this film much better than the Phantom Menace...and Christopher Lee's performance stole the show. He had, by far, the best dialogue and presence in the film. My friends also commented on how cool it was that a "old man" kicked that many Jedi arses. Job well done Mr. Lee! I HOPE and PRAY you are going to be in Star Wars III.

**Charles Prepolec** · 18th May 2002, 02:46 AM

It's funny, but I was off work yesterday and so missed the report on AOTC from my web designers (one of which is a hardcore Star Wars fan) who had gone to see the midnight first screening here in Calgary on Wednesday. On going in today I heard all about it. After much cheerful banter and the suggestion that this was "The best since Jedi" I asked:

"And what about Christopher Lee? How was he?"

A big grin and the words:

"He was great. He stole the last half hour of the film. Truly cool."

This from a man who brought his new Dooku lightsaber into work on Wednesday before going to lineup for the show! High praise indeed.

Cheers!

**Brandon Jones** · 18th May 2002, 04:50 AM

I do think this film was the best of the new trilogy so far. I think the dialogue was bit hokey at times. Ewan MacGregor and Christopher Lee manage to salvage what dialogue they do have. And even if I wasn't a Christopher Lee fan, I would still say he presented his dialogue the best. Nothing he said was cheesy or cliched. I loved the part when he leans forward facing Obi-Wan, and says "Join me Obi-Wan." It was so reminiscent of Darth Vader in Empire Strikes Back. The lighting hit Lee's face just so that he seemed on the side of good, but the undertones in his voice gave him away. He had some very subtle gestures and facial expressions that were quite amusing as well...

**David Vasser** · 18th May 2002, 06:38 AM

SarumanRules,

I agree with you about the lighting. The lighting throughout this entire film was quite artful and should easily win the technical Oscar. John Williams will be nominated again for the LOVE THEME.

Star Wars films have never been noted for exceptional dialog and this one is no exception. But anyone who ever went to a Star Wars film for dialog raise your hand please? Anyone, anyone? Hmmm.

I agree too that Mr. Lee's performance is the best in the film. Such power as his doesn't really need all those special effects to be effective. The invisible rays coming from Mr. Lee's eyes alone could have melted Yoda into a mass of latex goo. Such a look he gave him! I don't know why they had to use those lightning bolts. I suppose because the script called for it and because they already knew how to do it so it didn't cost a lot of money. This is some of Mr. Lee's very best work.

Mr. Lee made the film, he saved the series and has insured that generations still to come will know the power with which he has been gifted. How fortunate I have been to have lived at this particular time, so that I could follow most of Mr. Lee's career and this entire film series from the very beginning up until now.

I think that given the perspective of about five years, after Episode 3 opens and closes, critics and fans alike just might look back on AOTC as the best of the prequel series. They will also likely credit that fact to Mr. Lee.

As a true fan of "the Saga", I was extremely downhearted after seeing Phantom Menace. I thought the entire prequel concept was not only a questionable idea but a failure. AOTC has saved the prequel series and brought me back as a raging fan. After seeing AOTC Thursday night, I dragged out my PHANTOM MENACE VHS today and watched it again. I actually enjoyed it far more this time than ever before. Perhaps AOTC is the glue that will hold the prequel series together, and if so it has succeeded beyond Mr. Lucas's wildest dreams.

Diamondsilk · 14th June 2002, 07:28 AM

I loved AOTC, and thought it was better then the Phantom Menace. I will be on pins and needles wondering if Christopher Lee will return for the next movie. Its nice to know he survived this film, so there is hope he'll be back!

**Joakim Lundberg** · 14th June 2002, 10:28 AM

I thought this would never happen. My fahter went to see Episode II. He is no Star Wars fan. Is no fan of Christopher Lee.
He hasn't seen ANY film of his. And he called me after he saw it and said that he was impressed and amazed. He said Mr Lee was brilliant. Of course he's brilliant in it.:) So that was a big suprise that he went and see it.

Diamondsilk · 14th June 2002, 07:08 PM

Yes I think there are certain elements in this film that can appeal to anybody, and it wasnt quite so cartoonish as Phantom Menace. Im not surprised your Dad liked it since as I said before, I think a big target audience for these films is the older age groups, since many going will be fans who saw the first 3 in the 1970's. Even though the originals may not have appealed to your father, these films are certainly a cut above all the teenage shclock out these days. But perhaps your father was just very impressed with Christopher Lees performance, he was magnificent!

noblerot · 15th June 2002, 12:39 AM

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I loved AOTC, and thought it was better then the Phantom Menace. I will be on pins and needles wondering if Christopher Lee will return for the next movie. Its nice to know he survived this film, so there is hope he'll be back!

According to imdb.com, Mr. Lee is in the cast for Episode III.