The original cast has even come out about how bad Lucas' script was. I remember seeing an interview where they told a story about how they'd read the lines back to Lucas' and be like, "Who the hell would say something like this? I'm not going to say it." (paraphrasing)
Lucas gifted us with a really interesting universe with interesting characters but giving it up to some other creative minds was probably the best decision he's ever made if he wants the universe to live on.
There is a charm and charisma from 4-5-6 that 1-2-3 never even got close to. Not comparing. I'm talking about the "bring you in scenes"... The ones that make you "feel" about the movie ... The characters...
Here's a list: ( there are so many)
Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.
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Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi: These aren't the droids you're looking for.
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Princess Leia: Why, you stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerf herder.
Han Solo: Who's scruffy-looking?
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"Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh… everything’s perfectly all right now. We’re fine. We’re all fine here now, thank you.” (
Winces.) “Uh, how are you?”
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Han Solo: [as Chewie tries to fight off the imperials and free Han]
No! Stop, Chewie, stop!
Chewie! Chewie this won't help me! Hey! Save your strength.
There'll be another time.
The Princess. You have to take care of her. You hear me? Huh?
Princess Leia: I love you.
Han Solo: I know.
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Han Solo: Afraid I was gonna leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?
Princess Leia: I'd just as soon kiss a Wookiee.
Han Solo: I can arrange that. You could use a good kiss.
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Han Solo: You said you wanted to be around when I made a mistake, well, this could be it, sweetheart.
Princess Leia: I take it back.
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Darth Vader: I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further.
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Princess Leia Organa: Will someone get this big walking carpet out of my way?
