I know it's an obvious dig, but it's so endemic of the whole thing: here you have one of the most colossal brands ever made in its early days of bursting forth, and because it's the 70's somebody said "let's do a variety show!" Because that's what you did. And looking at Luke and Han and Leia in this weird "in character/so not in character" mode with all that makeup slathered on their faces... man, the suits of the day just didn't get it.
i sorta watched it while doing other things. feeling revulsion and disbelief but also a sick compulsion to obtain and watch the complete special. it seems life-alteringly bad in the way "the room" is, and i'm a sucker for that shit.
It's difficult, AC. I've tried to watch it many times over the years and inevitably I find myself scanning through it. Although we tend to over-use the term, this is one movie that's truly "unwatchable".
"Star Wars Holiday Special – The 5 Minute Abridged Version"
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I can't get past the two minute mark. That is so horrible. Luke saying, "try to enjoy your life day!" was pretty hilarious though.
December 30, 2010 11:09 AM
Try watching the whole special DCD! Your brain will melt, your eyes will glaze over and you'll find yourself staring at the carpet.
December 30, 2010 2:07 PM
I somehow watched the entire 5 minutes and 26 seconds. I want to set fire to Chewbacca's entire family. Is that wrong?
December 30, 2010 8:27 PM
Good grief! I just watched the whole thing. For an abridged version it seemed like Carrie Fisher singing went on for about three and a half hours.
December 31, 2010 12:56 AM
I know it's an obvious dig, but it's so endemic of the whole thing: here you have one of the most colossal brands ever made in its early days of bursting forth, and because it's the 70's somebody said "let's do a variety show!" Because that's what you did. And looking at Luke and Han and Leia in this weird "in character/so not in character" mode with all that makeup slathered on their faces... man, the suits of the day just didn't get it.
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December 31, 2010 1:01 AM
i sorta watched it while doing other things. feeling revulsion and disbelief but also a sick compulsion to obtain and watch the complete special. it seems life-alteringly bad in the way "the room" is, and i'm a sucker for that shit.
December 31, 2010 8:12 AM
It's difficult, AC. I've tried to watch it many times over the years and inevitably I find myself scanning through it. Although we tend to over-use the term, this is one movie that's truly "unwatchable".
December 31, 2010 8:21 AM
thanks jpx. i showed the clip to mr. ac and he is grimly determined that we at least give it a shot.
December 31, 2010 9:56 AM
I think you guys have carved your niche as the blog's premier endurers of unendurable crap. And I salute you for it.
December 31, 2010 10:53 AM