It was like a United Nations of misguided characterizations: The mangled Carib-patois of Jar Jar. The fawning and devious (and more-than-vaguely east Asian accented) viceroys of the Trade Federation. And the multitude of icky tropes slathered on the hook-nosed Watto, greedy master of Anakin and his mother. Really, George?
WHAT OTHERS SAID:
“…Only Hispanics escape Lucas’ caricature, which is actually something of a mixed blessing since Hispanics often rightly complain that they are ignored in the national race debate.”
— Bruce Gottlieb, Slate.com, May 27, 2009