It's not all about the hype. Star Wars and ESB captured our imagination and HELD it. For most OT fans, I doubt the previews made much of an impact.
The point is, the PT trailers really HAVE been pretty good, compared to the finished product.
And because the PT commercials are so much more prevalent (Bigger budgets, more distinct commercials and internet availability- besides being news stories...) We have heightened expectations going in. False advertising with a dollop of pandering.
If anything, Heckhouse, we've been duped before. But fine. I'll say it again.
The point is, the PT trailers really HAVE been pretty good, compared to the finished product.
I agree with you completely about the trailers. But for some reason, I feel like Ep. III can pull through and be a decent film.