The People vs. George Lucas (2010)

Genre: Documentary / Comedy

Directed by: Alexandre O. Philippe

Running time: 92 minutes

This comedic documentary looks at the relationship between filmmaker George Lucas and the fans of his most-renowned work, the Star Wars franchise. After making the original trilogy, Lucas decided to make some changes to these movies, while at the same time making the older versions unavailable in newer formats. That has pissed off a lot of fans. The prequel trilogy was also massively disliked by many of the most rabid fans.

Right off the bat, I will admit to never having watched the Star Wars movies. I have never been a big fan of science-fiction, but I love a good social and cultural phenomenon. The makers of this documentary were not taking themselves seriously, and that made the whole thing very charming. I will say one thing: Star Wars fans are an intense and passionate bunch.

Through new interviews and archive footage, this film tries to look at both sides of the proverbial coin: Is George Lucas the sole owner of the Star Wars franchise and can he do whatever the hell he pleases with it, or, since he has launched it onto the world, should the fans’ feelings also be considered?

Even as a non-fan of the subject matter, I found this documentary interesting. I can image that many fans will totally love it.

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