How Star Wars fans are reclaiming the prequels with memes
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The three Star Wars prequel movies are finding redemption in the most unlikely location: dank memes on Reddit.
The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith were pilloried when they were released (in 1999, 2002 and 2005, respectively). All were critically panned at the time for poor dialogue, uneven plots, cardboard characters and an over-reliance on special effects.
At the same time, the prequels were all box office blockbusters and introduced an entire generation to Star Wars fandom. Now those kids who thrilled to Jar Jar Binks are in their 20s and making their presence known. They're able to laugh about the prequels — and love them at the same time. Read more...
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