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When I grow up, I want to be a Sith Lord.

Let's face it... That's where all the perks are. You get to love, you get to marry, have sex, have kids, you only need to care about yourself and being powerful... And all the cool powers? Haha. I'm only kidding. I'd rather be a politician than be involved with the silly Jedis or Siths.

Right. In case some of you complain... I don't know why you would anyway, it's already all in the book.

***SPOILER ALERT!***

Yes, watched Star Wars Episode 3 today. Apart from the cheesy screen-wipe scene transition effects, the cinematics were fabulous. I loved the various different environments depicted during the intergalatic war - gorgeous scenery, even if all CGI. The story-line is everything to be expected, though yes, we all agreed that the dialogue was stilted, and at best, only humourous. Emotional scenes fell flat, not least of all due to Hayden Christensen's acting skills. He's like Keanu Reeves - only not as convincing. The best emo scene I have to say was done quite nicely by Ewan Mcgregor after Obi-wan defeated Anakin. Very touching there. Natalie Portman's speech prior to being attacked by Anakin comes a close second. Watching love scenes between Anakin and Padame however, is like watching a case of unrequited love. She loves him but he at best only lusts for her. The only kind of looks he gives her seem to be more lecherous than loving. I'm sure it's not for lack of trying, because Natalie Portman is hot. (Or so I'm told.)

The actor portraying Darth Sidious/Palpatine brings a malicious glee to his role and his winning of Anakin over to the dark-side is almost a carefully thought-out courtship. Yet ultimately, Darth Vader is but a tool, and it was the Jedis' loss that they did not know how to control him better. There is great teenage angst in Anakin and no one wants to play with him... and I empathize. It's hard to be loyal or close to people who exclude you and do not give reasons why. The Jedis' failure to recognize this led to their downfall - their fear of his explosive feelings shut him out, and not realizing that he was still ultimately also a young adult as well as a Jedi compromised their understanding of his feelings. How falliable the Jedi are, and how human in the end. Their strict principles are perhaps what lead to the destruction of the Jedi Order in Episode 3.

***SPOILER END***

Ok, after that we went for dinner, and after dinner... the arcade! The highlight THAT venture has to be when we were playing this army-esque shooting game. We only lasted for one stage, but it was kinda fun... Four-person shooting action!

(Paraphrased)
Don: I have this first player theory.. The first player always get targetted.
Mel: You're just upset that you got beat by girls.
Me: Next time we can switch places lor... Then we'll see...

Anyhow, I was promoted to sergeant, in a nice officer's uniform. Bwahahaha. But I must say that I spent most of my time hiding and shooting randomly, so it was quite a surprise to me. Didn't last long after the rest of my team died though... so... well. It was fun.

Arcade playing is expensive though... so I guess it's best as a once in a while thing.

:: nimezs @ 12:33 am [+] ::

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