Episode 2 I posted some
Episode 2
I posted some comments on Witold’s Blog regarding my opinion of Star Wars Episode 2. I thought they might be interesting here as well. I edited it slightly for context…
I noticed the propeller-like engine noises as well. At first I found it very odd, especially noticeable in the very first scene when Senator Amedala’s large 4 engine transport ship lands. It literally sounds like edited B-52 engine sounds. Later though, in the combat scenes when those troop transports sound like Blackhawk helicopters, I quite like it. Actually, I was tired of those typically jet sounds from other sci-fi movies. I think I sort of like it. It gives the feeling that the engines are still mechanical, still breakable (and repairable) by grease-monkey type guys, which allows for some interesting characters.
Speaking of characters: Character, costume, and equipment design in this movie is far superior to episode one (Obi-Wan’s 2-stage ship is quite the nice design), I think they seriously overdo it with costume changes, and gratuitous races. The united nations of jedi in the arena was a bit much, though I liked the closer tie to the jedi’s asian origins. What’s the deal with this pointy-headed jedi in the whole movie? He’s ridiculous looking.
I quite like the battle scenes, the arena scene, and yoda’s duel. I could do without 20 minutes of pre-teen love story, told with the utter lack of girlfriend experience as only Mr. Lucas could…
You know what I find odd? That engines still have a great mechanical, propeller like exhaust note, but levitation technology is so cheap that it is a viable addition to the rickshaw… Is levitation technology so easy to come by? If so, would you build it into the large metal suitcases, so Jedi knights don’t have to carry senator’s luggage around. I can’t see how levitation is so quiet and simple (No visible engine or exhaust) but forward propulsion still sounds like a propeller. I wish levitation where that easy. Imagine the designs for the levitation version of the Aeron chair by Herman Miller… could be very nice indeed…
