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It's Not the Critics Who Count
Acknowledging that his movies, particularly his prequel titles, have received varying degrees of praise and disappointment from audiences over the years, George Lucas shared a story about filming a scene in the prequel trilogy, when young fans clamored around the set. They were clearly in awe of the characters and stories he created, and this struck Lucas, who was especially appreciative that the franchise had ignited passions in a new and younger generation. And for him, that's what is paramount. "In the real world, the critics aren't very kind," Lucas said. "And certain fans (aren't, either). But when you see the look of kids' faces, it means everything."
Acknowledging that his movies, particularly his prequel titles, have received varying degrees of praise and disappointment from audiences over the years, George Lucas shared a story about filming a scene in the prequel trilogy, when young fans clamored around the set. They were clearly in awe of the characters and stories he created, and this struck Lucas, who was especially appreciative that the franchise had ignited passions in a new and younger generation. And for him, that's what is paramount. "In the real world, the critics aren't very kind," Lucas said. "And certain fans (aren't, either). But when you see the look of kids' faces, it means everything."
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