I'm assuming there isn't a soul left who hasn't seen the original Star Wars, especially after all the recent resurgence of the series. Personally, I have yet to see the new ones, and I doubt I will. Hans and Leia Forever.
Ever notice how much better the Muppets are in the old films? Jabba the Hut is just creepy. And Yoda looks way more wise-sage of outer-space than his "younger" self. Even the light-sabers are cooler! You know why? Because no one knew what those were thirty years ago! The filmmakers had to create something from nothing. Can you imagine the conversations? "What if we had red beams coming out of swords?"
And how about Jurassic Park? After the original, who else was legitimately scared of raptors coming into your bedroom at night? And the scene with the triceratops? Who else could smell the dung?
Yes, they obviously used computerization, but they made an effort to make it real. The opening credits to Splash will make you seasick. And how about Look Who's Talking? Watching that scene will get you pregnant, I swear.
Even George of the Jungle. Yes, a British gorilla in the middle of the jungle was weird, but it was believable. The gorillas and other animals in The Legend of Tarzan look like apparitions in an LSD-inspired dream sequence in comparison.
Who else agrees with me? Or is newer always better? Weigh in in the comments!
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