I don't know what makes the storyline "bad", necessarily, but I really don't understand the acting charge, especially against the original 1977 release. Alec G

I don't know what makes the storyline "bad", necessarily, but I really don't understand the acting charge, especially against the original 1977 release. Alec Guinness, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing, Harrison Ford--none of these are slackers. Anthony Daniels might not have much range, but he fit perfectly in the scope required of him. Mark Hamill was convincing as Luke. The only weak link to me, bless her soul, might have been Carrie Fisher. And maybe a few bit-players. But the bulk of the show was carried by capable, if not excellent, actors.