This documentary is about David Prowse, the actor who
played Darth Vader from the original Star Wars film. It’s really enjoyable but I think director
Marcos Cabota and Toni Bestard shoot themselves in the foot by seemingly
promising to show us a reshoot of Darth Vader’s death scene where David is used in Darth Vader’s reveal instead of actor Sebastian Shaw. Also I don’t find it criminal that Lucas
decided to go with another actor to play Anakin in that moment. Bitter grapes though can be dramatic and
help cause many a conspiracy. Yet
getting to know Mr. Prowse and seeing all of his accomplishments is
rewarding. If you’re a Star Wars fan
this is a must-see. And if you’re not,
it’s at least a fascinating look at the impact playing such an iconic part can
have on a person. Grade: B+
Spoilers: I’m on
the fence with the whole “let’s reshoot the reveal scene” gimmick. For one, it sucks we can’t see it. You feel bamboozled and that’s not cool. Second, you don’t even need it. Prowse’s life and personality alone is enough
for a documentary without making it a film about the making of a
mini-film. (His work as the Green Cross
Code Man for example is really cool.) Lucasfilm, in my opinion, should let
Cabota release his little reshoot. It’s
harmless for one. And second it would
make David happy. Is his ban from
Lucasfilm events warranted? Does
Lucasfilm own him anything like an apology?
That’s up to the viewer (although the filmmakers make their opinion quite
clear). I personally think all the
attention inflated his ego a bit, but that’s okay, he’s Darth Vader and that’s
really awesome. Let’s leave the man
alone and enjoy the rest of his years with his fine family.
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