I don't know about bashing. I'm pretty cynical when it comes to movies being made. Check the G.I. Joe and Batman threads.
But I'm not gonna give anyone credit because I slept in some Boba-Fett underoos.
I'll give George credit for what he's due. THX, digital film, ILM.
As for the trilogy and American Graffiti, those are nothing but freshmen triumph. I call it the Peter Frampton syndrome. Comes out strong, but Peters out shortly after.
Just remember, Sylvester Stallone wrote Rocky.