With a spatula
December 17 2024, 9:14 am
When talking about great film directors, the name of Steven Spielberg is one of the first that comes to mind. The creator of classics like ET, Jurassic Park and Saving Private Ryan He is also a big fan of cinema, which makes his opinion on other films especially relevant. However, few would imagine that their choice of the best film in the saga Star Wars It would be one of the most controversial deliveries.
By Infobae
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In an interview with Cinescape, Spielberg surprised by declaring that his favorite film in the saga after The Empire Strikes Back is Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones. The statement caught attention, considering that this installment has been widely criticized by fans and specialized critics due to its script and intensive use of computer-generated effects.
“It was great. The action scenes seemed inspired by James Cameronas good as Terminator 2: Judgment Day. I think George did his best direction with this one,” Spielberg commented on that occasion, highlighting the work of his friend and Star Wars creator, George Lucas.
The relationship between Spielberg and Lucas transcends the professional sphere. Since the 70s, both directors formed a close friendship, collaborating on multiple projects such as the creation of the Indiana Jones saga, where Lucas was executive producer and Spielberg directed.
Even before the release of Star Wars in 1977, Spielberg was one of the first to see the film and recommended John Williams to compose the legendary soundtrack. Later, during post-production on Jurassic Park, when Spielberg was busy filming Schindler’s List, it was Lucas who oversaw the final details of the dinosaur film.
Although he never directed a Star Wars film, Spielberg left his mark on the franchise. His greatest contribution came during the production of Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, when he collaborated in the design of key scenes such as the battle on Mustafar, the confrontation between Yoda and Darth Sidious, and the execution of Order 66. As it has been revealed, some visual ideas such as partially hiding the deaths of certain Jedi came directly from Spielberg.
Despite these contributions, his formal relationship with the saga faced obstacles. When Lucas offered him to direct Return of the Jedi, union problems with the Directors Guild of America (DGA) prevented the collaboration. Spielberg later suggested JJ Abrams as director of The Force Awakens when Lucasfilm, now in the hands of Disney, was looking to relaunch the franchise.
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