Originally Posted by: Dr_simonIt is just a pity that George Lucas has no concept of planetary politics and has quite a crude sense of humor !

It's more a pity that he sacrificed his abilities as a director for computer effects. Star Wars became a childrens' movie, and, because it didn't start out that way in 4 5 and 6, it ruined the series. The acting was shoddy and lines were forced. I've seen Natalie Portman's good work, and Star Wars was not it. Therefore we can blame the director for her awful performance.