by CoGro » December 15th 2013 8:54 pm
Saw DOS on Saturday.
I was a big fan of the first film. I know it's been called slow, talky, and expeditionary but I fail to see how that's any different from the heavily praised LOTR films. I personally thought AUJ was more engaging than any of the LOTR films and didn't suffer from the lack of focus those films often did. For me at least, it represented a prequel done right - referential and reverential to the originals while adding a new narrative arc.
I don't think DOS is as streamlined plot-wise as AUJ is, but it's definitely got more going on. Lots of great action scenes and connections to the LOTR trilogy.
Highly recommended.