George Lucas in Love

1999

George Lucas in Love

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Movie Info

Originally released to critical and audience acclaim in 1999, GEORGE LUCAS IN LOVE is a hilarious satire of "Shakespeare in Love" that searches for the 'true' origins of the Star Wars saga. A young George Lucas (Martin Hynes) tackles writer's block while trying to complete his final screenplay for USC Film School and the master storyteller is placed center-screen as he searches for inspiration, ultimately finding it in the colorful and ever-familiar characters that surround him, including Marion (Lisa Jakub), his very own "Leia".

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:

Joe Nussbaum
On Disc/Streaming:

Nov 21, 2000
Runtime:

8 minutes
Studio:

Level Film

Cast

Martin Hynes

Lisa Jakub

Jason Peck

Jeff Wiens

Marilyn McIntyre

Critic Reviews for George Lucas in Love

All Critics (9) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2)

Overhyped bit of semi-witty movie geek fluff

Dec 10, 2004 | Rating: 3/5

Jay Antani
Los Angeles Alternative
slick, sly, and super

Dec 18, 2002 | Rating: 4/5

Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

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Audience Reviews for George Lucas in Love

Sep 05, 2012

All the gags and comedic punches comes from knowing the Star Wars films. Haven't seen Star Wars? Too bad, this film ain't for you. But by now, who hasn't seen those films? Safe to say, if you did, it's quirky fun and sure to bring back a lot of nostalgia. Nevertheless, it's way too dependent on references to Star Wars.

Albert K Super Reviewer
May 28, 2008

Hilarious, very well done.

Jason R Super Reviewer
Jul 16, 2007

Funny romatnic comedy with Star Wars references.

Lafe F Super Reviewer
May 14, 2007

I can't say I've seen many short films in my life, but this has got to be the best one I've seen thus far. The acting and directing is remarkably good and the story is very well thought out. Altogether a great tribute to the Star Wars universe. And not to forget: now we know where George Lucas got his ideas from :-)

Mike S Super Reviewer