Lucas Has Another “Greedo” Moment… or Two.

George Lucas must be getting senile in his old age.  I can’t come up with any other valid reason why he would see fit to make a change like this.  Perhaps, he simply has trouble remembering how the story plays out and needs additional cues to help him follow the scenes?  Maybe George went, “Was Vader actually trying to help Luke or was he just ticked off about his last performance review?”  I couldn’t possibly agree more with this commentary:

In the climactic Episode VI scene, Vader stands impotent to the Emperor’s crackling lightning-storm assault of his son Luke, The internal conflict seethes within him until, in a SILENT moment of brute strength and paternal love, he hoists Emperor Palpatine over his head and chucks him into the abyss. His decision to triumph over his blackened heart needs no emphasizing underscore. Two-year-olds comprehend his dilemma and need no further explanation. Now he screams “NO”—twice!

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There’s already a video of the sequence with the new audio synced up.  I’d say “spoiler alert”, but this doesn’t just spoil the scene, it’s a pure abomination.  See for yourself:

Though not nearly as bad as the above change, click the blastr link from the article to view the other “improvement” Lucas felt compelled to make.

  • George L. Schmauch Jr.

    Just a note that this may or

    Just a note that this may or may not be the actual audio Lucas has inserted.  But, I can’t imagine anything changing my mind about how dumb an idea this was.

  • I have my original VHS

    I have my original VHS tapes….it is sad that I prefer them over the Blu-ray available but have no way to play them lol

    • Is the VCR you used for those

      Is the VCR you used for those tapes installed in-wall with the 13″ TV you were mentioning yesterday?

  • I’m not sure this has

    I’m not sure this has anything to do with senility. Hasn’t Lucas done this each time a new transfer is made?

    • George L. Schmauch Jr.

      Aaron Ledger wrote:I’m not

      [quote=Aaron Ledger]

      I’m not sure this has anything to do with senility. Hasn’t Lucas done this each time a new transfer is made?

      [/quote]

      Wouldn’t that just mean the senility has been there longer?  😉

  • Wow that is horrible, Lucas

    Wow that is horrible, Lucas is a moron and he just saved me $60 or whatever he’s trying to shill this crap for.  This makes Kingdom of the Crystal Skull look like Chinatown by comparison.