Kevin Smith was obviously stoned when he saw the movie, and he admitted he was "genetically predisposed" to love it. Therefore, no cookie for him.

Spielberg wept because he was sitting there thinking of how awful it was and how he was going to be invited to Lucas' house for dinner, and he'd have to sit there with a frozen grin on his face and lie through his teeth. "Sure it was great, George, don't pay any attention to the critics!"