Spaw took the words right out of my mouth. I was amazed to see that as the actually TV advertisement, though I first saw it on the FOX network so I wasn't totally surprised.

I am an old line Sci Fi fan from way back. Always appreciated the medium and Lucas contributed greatly to the advancement of the medium and I always dug the effects. The Star Wars 'saga' never did much for me. I've tended to root for the Empire 'cause at least they have some sense of structure (and they dress better). Hated those little fuzz balls doing that victory dance at the end of Episode VI.

Episode I was a big disappointment. The story just lay there like a dead fish. The characters were either mis-cast or just plain irritating. And though I don't think I'm that suggestible to PC, I read racist overtones into the movie as I was watching it.

I didn't watch Episode II but I've seen hunks of it shown on TVs for sale in CompUSA and BestBuy and it looks no better.

I learned from Star Wars the importance of an engaging story to me and others, but that in fact with enough loud noises and shiny lights you can divert a multitude.

I've seen Lucas interviewed and he appears to be a neat guy. I'm prepared to believe that III is a big improvement and I'm going to try and see it in the theater.

But I'll probably be rooting for the Sith.