10 Overlooked Positives Of Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

One of the few shortcomings of the original trilogy was their inability to make the scenery of each respective planet feel truly other-worldly, due in large part to the limited amount of money those films were made on. As a result, planets were often given little more than a simple theme, such as a desert, a frozen tundra, or a lush jungle, to name a few. (Not to say that they didn't get incredibly creative with what they had.)

The prequels were able to shine a whole new light on the galaxy, making it feel far more expansive.

Now, CGI was definitely overused in the prequels, which has been a point of criticism for years. Especially considering that much of it hasn't aged particularly well. However, its ability to portray the Star Wars galaxy as massive, alive, and unique is certainly welcome.

Planets now had infinitely more variety, each being able to be shown in great detail, from their architecture, inhabitants, respective governments and infrastructure. New planets, such as Coruscant and Naboo, are just two examples of this, as the prequels brought an absolute slew of new worlds to the table. In addition, the returning planet of Tatooine was more fleshed out, giving us greater insight on it than before.

While the CGI used in the prequels definitely has its faults, it was also able to make the Star Wars galaxy feel as massive and extraordinary as it was always meant to be.