Warning: unpopular opinion ahead.
Having seen all films he has directed, which isn’t many, I am convinced his prowess as a director is inflated.
Yes, we have Star Wars, and that is a bonafide classic to me, but other then that only THX-1138 comes closest. American Graffiti is a good film, but slightly overrated. I recognize it has its defenders, however.
And say what you will about the prequels, they were enjoyable for what they were. Warts and all.
So really, he has 2 films. Maybe 3 depending on the person.
Has ever a director accomplished so much on so little and is it mostly on his reputation rather then his actual ability?
He isn’t a bad director, but he wasn’t really great either.
Star Wars worked mostly on the story, the universe, and the characters.
Anyone else has similar feelings towards him?
Having seen all films he has directed, which isn’t many, I am convinced his prowess as a director is inflated.
Yes, we have Star Wars, and that is a bonafide classic to me, but other then that only THX-1138 comes closest. American Graffiti is a good film, but slightly overrated. I recognize it has its defenders, however.
And say what you will about the prequels, they were enjoyable for what they were. Warts and all.
So really, he has 2 films. Maybe 3 depending on the person.
Has ever a director accomplished so much on so little and is it mostly on his reputation rather then his actual ability?
He isn’t a bad director, but he wasn’t really great either.
Star Wars worked mostly on the story, the universe, and the characters.
Anyone else has similar feelings towards him?