I think perfection is overrated. Filmmaking happens in the moments of imperfection—a stutter here and there, a continuity error that goes unnoticed, or a blooper that makes it to the final cut.If not, why would George Lucas, the director of the legendary Star Wars movies, not remove a glaring blooper from his movie over the years of re-releases?In this article, we’re going behind the scenes of the famous stormtrooper blooper in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, an imperfect shot that not only made it to the final cut of its initial release but was also further spotlighted in the re-released editions. The Stormtrooper Blooper You might miss the stormtrooper blooper (heck, that rhymes) in the first few viewings, but once you see it, there is no going back. I rewatched it several times myself, because honestly, it’s a beautiful moment where humor cuts through intensity like a razor-sharp blade. The shot opens on the Death Star, with an army of stormtroopers walking into a control room. As they enter, the first stormtrooper on the frame right bangs his head right into the low-clearance doorframe. The poor guy had walked before the door could fully open and hit his head. Behind the Scenes of the Stormtrooper BlooperFor quite some time, there was some confusion about the actor’s identity under the helmet. Many even claimed to be the clumsy stormtrooper for quick fame, until on the film’s 40th anniversary, Heat Vision tracked down the U.K.-based actor under the suit.Laurie...
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