The People vs. George Lucas

Name: The People vs. George Lucas
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: May 6, 2011
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 55

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Quark Films | Release Date: May 6, 2011 | Not Rated

Summary: They gave him their love, their money and their obsessive online parodies. He gave them ... the prequels. An innovative feature doc that explores the love/hate relationship that fans have with filmmaker George Lucas, as well as the bigger question of whether or not filmmakers can own and control their own work in the digital age. (Quark Films)

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe

Genre(s): Comedy, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 93 min

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Kyle Smith

May 6, 2011

An open- and-shut case, but that doesn't mean it can't also be an entertaining one. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

May 14, 2011

You don't have to be a "Star Wars" nut to enjoy this fast-paced film, though it's sure to resonate most with those whose childhoods - and beyond - were shaped by the 1977 phenomenon. Read full review

Mike Hale

May 5, 2011

Frenetic, paper-thin but entertaining documentary. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

May 6, 2011

Nonetheless, if you're a Force completist, this is as crucial as a bootleg of 1978's "Star Wars Holiday Special." Which, by the way, was awesome. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Mark Keizer

May 9, 2011

Viewers will find its emotional arc obvious and familiar, although the summoning of those emotions is where the movie derives its power. Read full review

David Fear

May 4, 2011

Once this cultural exploration devolves into just a forum for grating geek griping and Jar-Jar Binks hatred, however, you'll wish you could escape to a galaxy far, far away. Read full review

Karina Longworth

May 4, 2011

It's an exhausting airing of nerd grievances, the monolithic arguments leavened only slightly by counterpoints seemingly inserted for comic relief. Read full review

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LaGuerta

Mar 4, 2013

The merciless skewering of Lucas's recent misdemeanours is witty, amusing and, as it provides so many different perspectives, fast paced. The real strength of the film lies in the almost touching demonstration of fans' adoration for the director's past genius and a desire to see more workThe merciless skewering of Lucas's recent misdemeanours is witty, amusing and, as it provides so many different perspectives, fast paced. The real strength of the film lies in the almost touching demonstration of fans' adoration for the director's past genius and a desire to see more work from Lucas the artist, not the entrepreneur.… Expand

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JimBerry

Mar 11, 2013

George Lucas is evil. This film is ballsy for coming right out and telling the truth the way it is. I think it's funny and I whole heartedly agree with the theme of this film. So thumbs up for the movie, thumbs down for Lucas.

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TheWalrus2000

Mar 25, 2013

It shows an okay example of what Lucas has to go through but hey lets just put it this way, why care? It's Lucas's problem not anybody elses. This film was mostly unnecessary but it did let me release my hatrid for Mr. Lucas.

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Tokyochuchu

Feb 10, 2015

The People vs George Lucas is an uninteresting documentary about George Lucas' treatment of Star Wars. He fiddles with the old movies and changes them, refuses to re-release the original versions and is thus a bit of a hypocrite on the subject of preserving film. Oh... And his prequels suck.The People vs George Lucas is an uninteresting documentary about George Lucas' treatment of Star Wars. He fiddles with the old movies and changes them, refuses to re-release the original versions and is thus a bit of a hypocrite on the subject of preserving film. Oh... And his prequels suck. I think I've touched on pretty much every point this film makes right there in a few sentences. I just saved you an hour and a half of Stars Wars fans ranting to camera. You're welcome.… Expand

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