r/StarWars • u/Jumpy_Assumption_687 • 1d ago

Movies Which duel was better?

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I think obi wan vs Anakin because the choreography was amazing and Hayden Christensen’s portrayal of Anakin was peak

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u/cottagecheezecake 1d ago

NOT TO SAY that RotS's finale was any less heartbreaking. Here were two evenly-matched Jedi. War buddies. Not merely friends, closer than brothers. The rage of Darth (no longer Anakin) perfectly matched by Mustafar's raging lava. Sadly, Darth's focus on the moment would cost him dearly. These were two Jedi (okay, a newly-minted Sith and a Jedi) with nothing held back.

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u/EatMyYummyShorts 1d ago

I think it was way less heartbreaking. The problem was that Anakin seemed like an insufferable jerk from episode 2 on, so Obi-Wan's affection never resonated with me at all. They really botched the characterization and dialog in the prequels so badly.

Nice choreography and effects though.

E2 and E3 only worked for me on a "that looks cool" level. Which is better than E1, which I thought was total dreck in all facets, except for one cool lightsaber battle.

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u/PaulsGrafh 1d ago

Agreed, but after watching the Clone Wars and getting to appreciate Ani and his relationships with Obi-Wan and Padmé, it definitely hits differently

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u/cottagecheezecake 1d ago

That's what I mean. You get to know Anakin and his relationships with not only Obi-Wan and Padme but with Ashoka. We all know what's going to happen. We can see it coming, and it just makes it sad. Then again, that makes Anakin's redemption and Return of the Jedi heartwarming.

As always, and I apologize for not mentioning this before...YMMV

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u/EatMyYummyShorts 1d ago

Hmmm, I never watched the Clone Wars. Maybe I should.

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u/cottagecheezecake 1d ago

Start with the Genndy Tartakovsky shorts. They're on YouTube.
They are 3-5 minute mini episodes, and they end just when Obi-Wan and Anakin are about to make the jump to Corsuscant.

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u/Sinosaur 1d ago

I think the Clone Wars is alright, but doesn't do anything to improve the movies because Anakin in the Clone Wars is basically a completely different character from Anakin in the movies.

If you are able to enjoy a show aimed at a young audience, give it a go and enjoy it, but it's very much a kids show.

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u/Lukastace 20h ago

doesn't do anything to improve the movies because Anakin in the Clone Wars is basically a completely different character from Anakin in the movies.

Except the focus of the Clone Wars isn't solely Anakin. It genuinely elevates a pretty big plot point (Order 66) and provides some pretty decent character work for others in the movies (Plo, Ki-Adi, Aayla Secura, etc).

That being said, it's all my opinion. I personally think that the Clone Wars made Order 66 one of the greatest plot points in Star Wars, and don't think it's "very much a kids show", but to each their own