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what I appreciate about both movies is the risks that were taken

star wars - in terms of bang for the budget buck, unmatched really. lucas went through unbelievable shite to make it and had to have a 3rd unit director when they gave him a hard date. he did it for so little and in that terms, I don't think we've ever seen a movie like it.

empire - all the same risks all over again, except to add to the stresses for lucas he put his own money on the line (and he really doesn't get enough credit for this) making him a modern day walt Disney.

both of these movies were incredibly hard to make and lucas was more than generous with the revenue...say what you will about the guy, people who worked with him and for him refuse to bash any aspect of his work no matter how bad it has been. he must be a really great guy