10 Reasons You’re Wrong About The Star Wars Prequels

Unpacking the hidden genius of George Lucas' Star Wars prequels.
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[@austinhassler7283]

I was never wrong about the prequels. I love them

[@overborg]

Me to man.

[@Nemo.404]

I truly love Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. Yeah, sometimes there is a foolish dialogue, but I mean, I really like the guy, and it breaks my heart every time I see him turn to the dark side. The best part about his acting are his facial expressions; you can see the joy, hapinnes, and concern when padme tells him she's pregnant, and he doesn't have to say a word for us to understand that; on the other hand, when he's in mustafar all alone, we can clearly see he's in pain, that he knows it is not the best way but he feels it's the only path to follow. So yeah, Hayden did a great job

[@valou-scaling]

He is a great actor, but the poor script and Lucas direction wasted his potential. I hope his come back in Kenobi A Star Wars Story will give him what he deserves

[@ledsith]

Well said .

[@ZachaRicO]

It's kinda unfortunate that these movies define his presence in Hollywood. He's a good actor, but these are the only blockbusters he's starred in. Everything else was more niche in comparison, but everything else was where he got to really show what he could do.

[@ChristopherBurtraw]

The scripts were written like a half baked quasi-Shakespearian play, that he and Portman had to act out so unnaturally it came off looking like it was done by high schoolers. Both actors are great actors, Portman especially has really shone in several films since. Yet, sadly, both Anakin and Padme were stronger characters in the Clone Wars series, entirely due to the differences in writing.

[@ShelledKyle]

I've always loved the prequels, the nostalgia just hits different

[@williamwishnia5196]

Same. Even though some of it didnt work out too well, it was cool to see everything that happened before the original trilogy

[@venomtrigger5475]

Imagine if anikan never killed padmé, she hid and in episode seven (Lucas didn’t sell to dispney in this version) she came back to Luke and leia to help them raise her grandchildren (as in the George Lucas comics Luke has children).

[@thelastoutcast9266]

Me too, but it’s probably because I watched the prequels first

[@nicocrestmere9688]

Take the nostalgia away and it's just horrible writing and story. I was born the year of the first Death Star. I saw the prequels as a man so without nostalgia and kid glasses.

[@century453]

@@nicocrestmere9688 I gotta agree

[@Bruggi10]

I love the prequels and I’m not afraid to say it

[@overborg]

I’ve loved them since I first watched them when I was 6 years old.

[@joeyteter9383]

Me too my man, me too. No shame

[@nikstarslayer5281]

I would like to note that there are 66 likes on this comment.

[@friidrottskarlsson3878]

Mine too

[@thesenate1295]

Same

[@ieatzebraarah]

When Hayden leans into Anakin/Vader’s dark side he does such a phenomenal job

[@Historicutuber]

Yeah I loved his performance

[@BS-rm1hv]

"from my point of view, the jedi are evil"

[@ryanvandoren1519]

"I hate chu!!!"

[@Christian-be6eg]

"You under estimate my power"

[@denistuohy2535]

@@Historicutuber I thought he did a really good job of playing a physically charismatic but socially awkward character that goes off the deep end. I always really liked his performance.

[@jayluck8047]

I wouldn’t mind one of those full-size Trade Federation “Roger. Roger.” battle droids for my rec-room.

[@Murdocke89]

The Japanese R2-D2 mini fridge is for me

[@jayluck8047]

@@Murdocke89 - Nikko’s front projection DVD remote controlled cup holder fridge. Oh, how I wish...

[@vaasmontenegro9308]

Qui-gon has to be my favorite jedi besides Luke. He was the embodiment of a perfect jedi. He even discovered how to live on in the living force, even if he can't manifest a body

[@travispotthoff6131]

I'd love to see what would have been if Maul hadn't killed him.... An Anakin Skywalker trained by Qui-Gon Jinn... THAT would be epic.

[@vaasmontenegro9308]

@@travispotthoff6131 the empire wouldve never existed

[@dinoschachten]

He is the best. No other Jedi projects as much wisdom, warmth and sincerity - to me at least.

[@ChristopherBurtraw]

Qui-gon was the wisest most notably because he wasn't afraid to speak out against the incompetent and arrogant Jedi leadership, try new things, etc. I feel the same about Duku before he left the order, as he and Qui-gon both had this ethos. After Duku left though, whole different story, as he betrayed his principles in the most egregious way, far more than if he just toed the failing Order's and Republic's lines.

[@de4dwards931]

This aged like milk xD

[@Drrax25]

After the clone wars series the films became so much more than they were before for me

[@Writing4MySoul]

SAME

[@LeWolfie86]

I only need 2 words to prove why the prequels rule: Obi-Wan Kenobi.

[@CurtisMiller1995]

High ground

[@LeWolfie86]

@@CurtisMiller1995 Same difference.

[@CurtisMiller1995]

@@LeWolfie86 oh no I was calling out to you.

[@LeWolfie86]

@Lena Lindow Dont try it.

[@VJAllison1974]

Hello there.

[@michaelhooper6227]

Clone wars really is smart because you see the beginning of the clone wars in episode 2 and the end in 3 so really is a great way to fill in the gap

[@2001hnaqvi]

Yes

[@genericyoutubechannel3790]

Yes

[@sammorgan4547]

Yes

[@willwingate5057]

Yes

[@Gksbo]

Yes

[@plane.edits1930]

I look at this vid title and think “Am I not meant to like the prequels?”

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

This is likely targeted towards OT fans who hated the prequels because they were different.

[@ryhanon7]

@@atlasmonkeyleon they hated the prequels because they were bad - not different. Terrible writing, terrible dialog, stiff and stilted acting - though, having seen things these actors have done since, it’s almost certainly the directing and material that was the problem because none of the actors are bad actors. Some of this top ten list certainly rings true though - particularly injecting new ideas into Star Wars, a new aesthetic, and some new and (what would later become) interesting characters (Binks excluded). The prequels on their own though - not viewed through the lens of The Clone Wars - are just objectively bad films.

[@JuanVargas-ob1dd]

@@ryhanon7 you just described the OT, with the only difference that in the OT there were not good actors at all. OT fans that hated the prequels hated them because they're frustrated 👌🏼😉 star wars was always bad in certain things, OT and prequels. People just hated the prequels because they were not from their time. But the movies were just star wars, with more technology to make it, and MUCH MORE SENSE in the building of the movie. Ffs. Just look at the damn truth people...return of the jedi is really shameful as writing and movie structure. All of the prequels movies are much more complex and much more deep on what they treat. They weren't perfect , but it's because dumb people that said "prequels are bad !1!1!1" that we got the sequels. So fuck all of those people !

[@ryhanon7]

@@JuanVargas-ob1dd lmao ok whatever buddy. Literally the entire planet disagrees with you.

[@TheDenigreur]

​@@JuanVargas-ob1dd LOL. The prequels had zero deepness in the story arc. It's true that there is hints at something deeper on many levels (the corruption of Anakin, the stiffness and outdating of the way of the jedi, the power corruption on political level, the militatisation of democracy, the unicity of life and expandability of clones) but everything was written by someone who doesn't seem to care or know how to act on those hints. Lucas is a terrific world builder, but he seems more focused on what looks cool and sound cool in a world than actually making sure things stick, both storywise and from the actors. Jumping to the next scene and setting as quick as possible instead of focusing on story telling. He reminds me of a Dnd's Dungeonmaster who's incredible at crafting a world settings, maps and dungeons but can run a game properly because it bores him to interact with his players. That's why you have a cardboard villain like Maul. Design was beautiful and Park brought him to life and gave us by far the best fighting scene in the prequels, but zero substance to him on who is this character and why he's there. You have a Count Dooku that have an awfully intriguing discussion with Kenobi duriung his reveal at 2/3 of AotC only to end up at the typical carboard villain that we only see as the fallen jedi who's now a Sith because everything is corrupt. Zero dev on this one and more head scratching on his motivations because we had to go quickly to the next villain who looks cool. Enter now Grievous who we never saw in the prequels, let's have an arc with him : if we catch that guy it's going to end the war! Why ? Because the script says so ! Same shit with Anakin. At no point, we see a Jedi falling. All we see, is that from right off the bat, Anakin is an unloveable asshole. He never act or behave like someone who'd be appreciate by anyone. But Padme fall in love with him and Obiwan loves him to death like a brother. Why ? BECAUSE THE SCRIPT SAYS SO. The reaction of the council to everything is based on : the script says so. Council says Anakin is too close to the Chancellor and they don't trust him to be a Jedi, let's have him spend more time with him. Nothing is backed by anything. More than eager to give us a scene of videogame level design with a automated assembly line than give us anything meaningful that makes sense Believe me, I recon that 20 years later, there is a good outcome of the movies, they expanded the universe tenfold and give us materials to come. But you all retconning a lot of stuff retroactively from other materials to excuse and rectify the gazillion downfall of the prequels. But i won't say the prequels are good because of that. In my eyes, they're terrible movies. Please stop telling me i'm dumb ''because sequels are bad''.

[@CulturedPotato]

I was brought up to dislike the prequels. I have now come to appreciate them. Thank you

[@BOABModels]

Fantastic, Ewan. Especially the comment about them establishing their own ideas. On the drive home from watching The Force Awakens, I realised that it could easily have been called A Newer Hope. The sequel trilogy used a lot of nostalgia and the main trio had the characteristics of Luke, Leia and Han but shuffled around. The prequels were different and new - I loved how they tried to build worlds and create believable societies.

[@connorkinsman3164]

Growing up with them WAS great. Racer was SUCH a good game

[@nataliebarrett3031]

The prequels was always my favorite trilogy

[@2001hnaqvi]

Yes FAX

[@ayanman2345]

Revenge of the Sith is my favorite movie for all of Star Wars but the OT is my favorite Trilogy wise

[@_Gatts_]

@@ayanman2345 same

[@willwingate5057]

@@FunBoy77 blow it out your ass

[@simonclarke8098]

That's crazy talk.

[@kirstenlerom2349]

And just the fight scenes in the prequels in general. I loved seeing the elaborate choreography of the fight scenes (cgi or not) and that they better show you how strong the Jedi are. I love the originals but at the end of the day there were still aspects that were confined to the technology of the times. That also though is what has made rogue one and the Mandalorian so special. They have given lots of the original characters their badass moments that technology of the time prevented.

[@captainnes8520]

Huh? The fight scene btwn maul and them in episode 1 is WaCK'eD!! It was decent at best.. wasn't the matrix movies coming out around the same time.. no.. those were not good.. the droid vs the Jaja battle was good.. but mauls saber fight.. weak!!!!

[@kirstenlerom2349]

@@captainnes8520 I am not saying the CGI in the movies was flawless because it absolutely wasn't. When it comes to the fight scenes though, they benefited from the technology that wasn't around in the 70s and 80s. The prequel light saber battles were higher energy, more movement, etc. You didn't get anything near that level with the original trilogy. I mean, let's look at Obi Wan and Vader's lightsaber battle in a New Hope, love the movie but they really are just standing there.

[@roryevans4295]

They were always good films, even phantom menace in 99, the prequels will always remain my favourite Star Wars trilogy

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

The Phantom Menace is vastly underrated.

[@Cinephileofmany]

I prefer the originals, but kind of like the prequels at times. Actually I think Phantom Menace is the strongest of the three despite having less Ob-Wan. John Williams is working very hard in that film and no Sabre fight for me has ever topped Maul vs team Jedi.

[@MrEdmontonman]

You forgot to mention Natalie Portman acting in the prequels. I think she did a wonderful job. Also don't forget how great the light saber battle in movie 2.

[@morjithmattapalli9531]

Who is Natalie portman?? She is padme amiladala

[@dentoncrimescene]

Yes.

[@stormtrooper3254]

I wasn't even a stormtrooper yet and I still like this.

[@yaboifrankie]

Lol

[@Murdocke89]

If you like episode 8 you must be on some amazing drugs and frankly I’m jealous 😂

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

I guess I'm a drug addict then. :) You wanna buy some deathsticks?

[@drfootmd3716]

@@atlasmonkeyleon You dont want to sell him deathsticks. You want to go home and rethink your life

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

@@drfootmd3716 I don't want to sell him deathsticks. I want to go home and rethink my life.

[@mikey4483]

I’m with u mate. Need some of that powerful drugs myself.

[@Historicutuber]

I’ve always loved the prequels. The story overall was really good

[@nicolebee3283]

I’m probably in the minority but I really liked the political talks in the prequels. It made it feel like this is actual democracy

[@callumwill9509]

Makes a difference doesn’t it, it’s usually bad guy v good guys but with no story behind it we are just told to hate the bad guys, with Star Wars it was shown why and how anakin turned bad, enjoyed his arc through those films

[@tbx59]

It was an allegory of the Bush II era.

[@chelmrtz]

TPM is my fav of the PT because I like polisci in my scifi

[@ghiggs8389]

Just rewatched The Phantom Menace last night and felt it like it could have been 2 parts if fleshed out a little more. The first hour and twenty minutes (I'm rounding) felt like its own film. I actually enjoyed it except for JarJar's high pitch squealing.

[@2001hnaqvi]

It makes it more unique

[@Jabungothemungo]

I love the prequels

[@Djungelskog1111]

You are a good person

[@fatefps.]

@@Djungelskog1111 so are you. You are strong and wise and I am very proud of you

[@LeWolfie86]

*Visible happiness*

[@theankotze1292]

Same

[@2001hnaqvi]

Your lucky you said that

[@spanishslik11]

Great Vid! I love Episode 1 and 3. When George Lucas made his first movie, he had to adapt his story to make it more appealing for a broad audience. Hence, its simplicity with bad guy ( Vader) vs the good guys. It was a light, fun and comedic adventure. He could not go so deep when introducing the full universe or full character arcs. Once he had the fan base.... he added depth in episode 5/6 (especially 5). AFTER the revolutionary/historical success of that trilogy, of course George got free reigns for the prequels. He got to tell his story, with as much details as possible, can't blame him for that. I was a 90s kid, yes there's nostalgia, but who doesn't like backstory. Anakin needed his story to be told. Star wars needed its universe to be expanded. Could episode 2 have been better, sure, but the same could be said for Episode 6 which was only saved by the Luke vs Vader at the very end! We should all be grateful. True Star Wars fans look at the big picture and appreciate the creativity and imagination we were privy too.

[@therealrcg6838]

It's great how the prequels are getting more and more respect as time goes on

[@brent6980]

I was 22 when TPM came out, and have never been a prequel (or Jar Jar) hater. As such, I have a few finer points to debate: 1) Midichlorians: while I've heard the argument countless times that it takes away from the mystery of the Force, I would counterpoint that it does nothing of the sort and is actually logical. The Jedi Order, being an organized group as they appear to be (at least prior to the Clone Wars), would require a means of measuring the POTENTIAL of a Force user. If anything, TPM overall adds a greater air of mystery with Qui-Gon's name "the Living Force" especially as it seems he turns out to be right about a great number of things and why he is considered a maverick at the time. 2) Criticism of the portrayals of Anakin: Slavery defined Anakin Skywalker's life: born into it, feeling stifled by the Order, and more or less Palpatine's lapdog as Vader. For Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Christensen, it's less wooden acting and more an interaction with non-Jedi that causes Anakin's seeming stiffness, particularly with Padmé. It's not like there's a Dating 101 class at the Jedi Temple. He talks about sand in AOTC because that's something he knew intimately for the first nine or so years of his life. He's contrasting something he absolutely hates with one of the only people that has a positive effect on his mood, particularly not knowing the fate of his mother. (I'm not saying the script and direction are flawless, but I believe that was the goal, to show Anakin as awkward for that particular scene.) 3) This point is less direct debate and to build upon the final point of cohesiveness among the prequels. Another argument that is commonly made in critique of the TPM in particular is the senate debate scenes. But these are important to world (galaxy) building and add depth, and continue throughout and even into the beloved TCW series. The larger amount of time spent in TPM, when viewed as a mere component of the whole trilogy, isn't even all that much. They actually become interesting when you know every lightsaber slash, blaster bolt and turn of the pod race. If the Clone Wars deserve greater coverage from an almost offhand remark in ANH, so does the Galactic Senate (though certainly not as much!).

[@spencertaylor-sputtaylor3937]

Qui Gon Jinn’s fate is something I remember thinking about SO MUCH even as a kid when the prequels came out. Even before discussing it with plenty of people, and have seen tons of things online and here on KZbin, even before all this, I always thought the possibilities of how different things would’ve gone had Qui Gon survived are crazy!!

[@VJAllison1974]

The prequel trilogy was amazing. Sad, definitely, especially ROTS but still a good story that showed the rise of Darth Vader. It was Lucas' last hurrah before handing things over to Disney, who did a great job with Rogue One but should have had a plan in place for the sequel trilogy... They kind of floundered on that.

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

I didn't like Rogue One and I loved The Last Jedi. But I agree with you about the prequels.

[@VJAllison1974]

@@atlasmonkeyleon TLJ had a great story line, but it could have been a standalone at the same time. Mark Hamill's talent shone through big time in it, proving how brilliant he is as an actor. He originally didn't think it was right for the character but did it anyway. I thought he stole the entire movie, but that's me. :)

[@HattieDame]

Honestly, with all its flaws and bad decisions, the prequels will always have a special place in my heart because they made me fall in love with Star Wars despite being raised in a Star Trek household.

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

To br fair, the OT and ST have just as many flaws. Some people are just too blinded by nostalgia, I guess.

[@HattieDame]

@@atlasmonkeyleon I know. No movie franchise is without flaws.

[@Nijeldagamer]

@@atlasmonkeyleon Fair, but I gotta say that the OT is still the best. But, the sequels were good movies, people just don't understand it.

[@alexcampos7636]

Explain to me how you wouldve played anakin skywalker? Cause if you read the comics which the actor did, he acted exactly like anakin

[@stephenolder4552]

The best part of the prequels: fun lightsaber fights

[@Cashimat]

I was suprised when I saw the Darth Maul fight in The Phantom Meance.

[@maxpowers6033]

The Clone wars tv show and Rebels makes the prequels sooo much better. I wish they would make an earlier prequel showing the time period after The Phantom Menace and before Attack of the clones I might the only person that loves Attack of the Clones the most out of the prequel trilogy

[@overborg]

When I first watched the Prequels, I thought they were great on their own. The Clone Wars took the prequels and added a lot more context and story and overall made them God tier.

[@casgian3272]

I remember being a little kid and hearing from my mom about going to see the original Star Wars movie and how there was no mention of any episode name or plan for sequels and just how unique and amazing it was. Going to see Episode 3 soon after and it truly felt like I got to experience what my mom had when she was my age

[@73uproc]

being raised on the OG Trilogy (47 years old), I LOVE all of Star Wars. Are there are issues with the Prequals, yes. But I LOVE them regardless! Except, of course, that Holiday Special

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

The Holiday Special must not be spoken of!

[@danielvandommele1204]

@@atlasmonkeyleon George Lucas himself once said he wanted to crush every last copy of it with a sledge hammer, I think :D

[@davidbennettracing538]

I’ve always enjoyed the Prequel films.

[@zarcon85]

I LOVE the prequels. Period.

[@High_Key]

I’m a Prequelist. I was first introduced as a kid with the 97 special edition OG Trilogy but I grew up with the Prequels. I actually really like Attack of the Clones mainly because of Jango Fett

[@High_Key]

@Fidel RMZ he’s the most badass character in all of Star Wars in my books. Would love to see a miniseries that does a possible reimagining of the Bounty Hunter game where we see how and why he was chosen to be the clone template.

[@bryanabbott6169]

The final duel between Obi Wan and Anakin was going to be at the end of The Attack of the Clones, rather than the Revenge of the Sith. George Lucas, unlike JJ 'Sieve' Abrams, was a major stickler for keeping details of his movie under wraps. One of the people in charge of updating the movies PR website either put up pictures from the duel or a clip from the actual scene (pre-SFX). Lucas was peeved, removed the spoilers and fired the guy. Massive rewrites were done for not just the ending of the second film, but also the entire final movie. The third movie was going to be about Darth Vader and the Inquisitors hunting down the last of the Jedi, and would have shown Obi Wan on Tatooine and Padme on Alderaan. One of the advantages of having three years between movies is to have ample time working on scripts, and do reshoots as necessary without crunch-time. Something that Disney didn't quite understand.

[@docvader82]

I totally agree with the lack of planning with the sequels, that's unforgivable.

[@PhoutianPhill]

3:09 on top of this add on how the battle reflects Anakins allegiance through the films. Starts of light (Qui-Gon). Falls to the dark side (Maul kills Qui-Gon). And eventually is redeemed and comes back to the light (Obi-Won kills Maul).

[@richardross1754]

I was a kid when I first saw them and I liked them and I think they were just for a new generation of fans.

[@heathervanhattem9795]

The Phantom Menace gave me my all time favourite character and i will always love Darth Maul. Roth made Anakin pretty awesome again after the annoying performance in Aotc. They might be meme treasure troves but i will watch them over and over again. I love all of the movies even Tros and Solo.

[@Blinkptx]

Love all 11 star wars movies, flaws and all! 🙂

[@alexandernichols413]

I have never understood the appeal of toxic fandom, of tearing things down. I have always enjoyed finding logical ways that films like Star Wars work. It helps sustain suspension of disbelief and makes films more fun. Mythology is meant to be communal, we all add to the works of others. It also makes for some great theorizing. So metachlorians make the force scientific instead of magic. It is supposed to be a part of our real universe, even if it is quite distant is space and time. Isn’t magic just science we don’t understand?

[@paydaygh9388]

It’s called “duel of the fates” because if Qui-Gon fights Maul first and dies, Anakin’s fate is the dark side after growing to hate the Jedi and Obi-Wan’s teachings. If Obi-Wan fights Maul first and dies, Anakin and Qui-Gon’s fate might have been to reform the Jedi order or start their own.

[@LukeCampbellBrennan]

Imagine if there was more video of Dave Filoni saying interesting and insightful things about the prequels, this list could've been that much longer!

[@tezlaactual6582]

Also the prequels and star wars in general was technically ground breaking, creating a lot of CGI engines that we still use

[@theankotze1292]

The prequels are amazing!!

[@peytongonavy]

"Episode 1 is my favorite among the prequels." I see you're a man of culture as well. Whatculture

[@manuelmantilla1485]

i'd love to see a video of yours with a take on episode 8... i've never been that fond of the prequels but i get your points and understand your stance even if i don't share it... now, episode 8 is not only my most hated star wars movie but my most hated movie over all, so i've gotta admit i'd like to hear your thoughts and critique on it

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

Thank you for being respectful and open-minded. As someone who loves TLJ, I would love to hear your thoughts on the movie.

[@christopherbower3828]

Such an awesome video. So refreshing to hear someone praise the prequels for a change. As a Millennial, I grew up with them too and, although they are flawed, I still adore them, particularly Obi-Wan, Padme and Palpatine's portrayals. Love how level-headed, fair and honest this video is and how it spreads such positivity about three, not perfect, but criminally underrated films. I really like The Mandalorian, but I'm so sick of hearing about how it's "saved Star Wars" after the supposed "diasters" of the prequels and sequels. 🙂

[@alwaysdarkapparel3719]

Thanks for this. I’ve been working my way through The Clone Wars and decided to revisit the prequels recently (I was in that camp that didn’t like eps. 1 & 2). Since watching TCW and, quite frankly, the current state of politics. I’ve found a much greater understanding and appreciation for the prequels... And yes, the bullying by so-called Star Wars “fans” is quite disgusting when you weigh it’s real consequences for these actors.

[@ShinyBusterBaby]

I really love your take on this, Ashley!!! This wa a really good and spot on. Great job, my man!!!

[@River-pg1uk]

Me a fan of the OT an the PT “oh I don’t think so”

[@greenlive4651]

The prequels had emotion and no other trilogy had it was different from the OT and the ST the only thing that’s bad in the prequels is Jar Jar

[@greenlive4651]

How do you not like the prequels

[@River-pg1uk]

@@greenlive4651PT is the prequels

[@River-pg1uk]

@@greenlive4651 one both the originals and prequels portrayed emotion well and two I do like the prequels that’s what PT stands for

[@greenlive4651]

@@River-pg1uk I know PT is prequels you said “oh I don’t think so” so I thought you didn’t like the prequels

[@Lupinemancer87]

I'm not really a Star Wars fan but I've always loved the Prequels. I loved how it delved further into the small hints we were given in the originals about the world before the Empire, showing us the Jedi at their peak and even showing us hiw Anakin became Vader. But for some reaon everone around me just hated these with an almost religious passion. But everytime I asked why, all they could say was "they are bad" or had no answer at all. SO I could only conclude that they hated them because "it was cool" and because others hated them. So it's really nice to see people actually liking these movies now.

[@leepreston9637]

You thought The Last Jedi was a strong film?

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

For some people it was.

[@ryanw359]

The best decision made for the entire franchise was Episode 1’s lightsaber speed. Original trilogy was a bit slow, however it does perfectly encapsulate how one would act using a stick of pure energy that can slice through any matter like butter. Episode 1 Jedi’s were both cautious and skilled, so it really felt like more of a battle of the minds than it did a battle of might. From episode 2 to 3 and then 7-9, the lightsaber action just kept getting faster. Episode 3 was definitely the worst in that, but the battles just became more of a spectacle than a grounded and dangerous fight to the death.

[@joelspinale8681]

Well said. I too grew up with the prequels, and my tubby preteen friends and I (tubbiest and clumsiest of them all) would reenactment the Duel of the Fates on an almost daily basis. Not to mention the LEGO sets!! And the sequels...are still enjoyable. They’re different and a little discombobulated, but what’s wrong with that? Just shush and enjoy.

[@no-one_nobody]

My problem with the sequels is that I'm not engaged in the story. The reason for me is because they feared working in Star Wars and didn't dared to be creative. The OG trilogy and sequels makes you empathize with the characters and made you wait for how the story would unleash. In other words prequels and OG Star Wars aged as fine wine and the sequels are fading away.

[@JeremyWilliamson]

Always love coming back to watch this one.. good video man!! It's just nice to see someone who actually LIKES/LOVES and ACCEPTS Star Wars for the story it is, regardless of hypothetical mistakes made or opinions haha

[@marvin.a.flores]

After seeing the Sequel trilogy it made me appreciate more the prequels. I'm a 90s kid that grew up watching them so I do love them

[@andrewthornton6192]

Ewen was great even in delivering the 'younglins' line....

[@Na7ure]

I honestly loved the prequels. As a youngling I watched the originals with my dad but the prequels came out when I was a little older and I fell in loveeeee

[@buckaroo969]

The prequels will always be my favourite trilogy. They were the first Star Wars films I ever watched and I always liked it. Revenge of the Sith is my favourite and when I first watched it I actually cried because it was so sad seeing the fall of the jedi

[@declanharnish8944]

The prequels are my favorite episodes of Star Wars. They don’t get the recognition they deserve. The set design is the best out of all the movies and the special effects great too. Also Jar Jar gets way too much hate.

[@tanmaytotwani8194]

I have always loved the prequels and the only flaw it had (my opinion) was the dialogue, at one point I liked it more than the originals.

[@Thecrazygamer2]

Next: 10 Reasons you're Wong about Dr Strange

[@2001hnaqvi]

Bruh

[@nicocrestmere9688]

Binary Suns is 10x better than Duel of the Fates. In just 20 secs with no dialog that scene and that score expresses EXACTLY what Luke is feeling and thinking.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

The Sequels make the Prequels look amazing in retrospect. With the Prequels, there was at least an internally-consistent and coherent story, that didn’t brake the cannon universe at every turn.

[@housewise7757]

Respect to the actors that went through all of that. Love ❤️ and respect ✊

[@enricogori1945]

Thanks for making this great video. Personally I did marathons over and over, and always had a blast with the prequels, especially Episode II and III. I is great, I concur (I love the sando monster!) but you have to delve a little deeper, like you said about the Duel of Fates. Ah, the sequels. I strongly dislike Episode VII, sorry. I understand and laud the effort of paying homage to Episode VI, I understand that it all makes sense in the end, since the First Order wanted indeed to pay homage to the Empire, but I find it a bit inconsistent. On the contrary, I loved Episode 9. Conversely, I understand why many people don't like it, but Palpatine's return was like a cliff to hang on for me. Overall, I think the sequels are great too, and that the part of the fanbase who pestered Boyega, Rose Tico (can't remember her real name, sorry), Gina Carano, or even the Chinese actress who played live action Mulan, are truly horrible people, detached from reality and common sense: that's their job, and they're not responsible for the script. People blame the massive CGI use in the Prequels. Well, you try to do something like that. Are you all film directors or costumists or computer whizes? No. A big thank to the meme creators who helped restore the love in those three essential movies!

[@JeremiahEcks777]

I've always loved the Prequels and I wasn't a little kid when I got into them. I love all three of them. I would take any prequel over Last Jedi or Solo (and, depending on what day it is, potentially Rise of Skywalker). I will defend Force Awakens to my dying breath though. 😇 I just absolutely adore them.

[@TheWilloBee10]

"The original trilogy should of course be every fan's entry point into the saga" Never have I agreed with something more perfectly. Personally I love the prequels and always have, but the originals will always be my favourite and it's the best idea to start with them first

[@oldenweery7510]

As some of you know, I've always maintained that complaining about Hayden Christiansen's delivery in the prequels should be aimed at George Lucas for writing crappy dialogue. For those of us who've been around long enough to remember the interviews with the actors of the original trilogy, they were quite vocal about his scripts foibles. I clearly remember Carrie Fisher telling interviewers of her conversations with Lucas regarding their clunky content, even quoting one passage she struggled with and telling him, "George, it's one thing to sit at the typewriter (no word processors back then, folks), but trying to wrap your tongue around it is something else!" Coupled with his unfamiliarity with the science and terminology---not exactly rare in filmdom---you get stuff like "parsecs" measuring time instead of distance, overuse of the adjectives "thermal" and "century" instead of "sentry," etc. Christiansen is credited with being very good in other, better written, dialog. (Reminds me of the hate people used to give actors of radio and TV "Daytime Dramas" or my dad's dislike of actor Victor Jory for portraying villains so believably.) Happy New Year, everyone! Stay safe.

[@Donutello4]

Man I love the prequels, every reason on here was spot on. My first film I watched in theaters was Revenge of the Sith, before that I watched Attack of the Clones on repeat. Clone Wars just extended that love to my teenage and adult years. Also the #1 reason is one of many why I can't like the Sequels. "They (the prequels) had an actual plan". As much as the prequels just fit Star Wars and explain how the OT even came to be, the sequels just don't fit and make the time line both confusing and contradictory to what was already there

[@nzgberg]

Master and apprentice, written by Claudia gray, is absolutely, well worth the read, and adds to the phantom menace/ the relationship between obi wan and qui gon. And can we please get a video on the best Star Wars books you need to read?

[@gracessunshine8984]

I love the prequels and originals, I don't understand why everyone hates the sequels they are probably my favourites! The rise of Skywalker is actually such a good film but I feel like it could've been better if George Lucas had helped with the making.

[@Wildthing1701]

In recent years i have come to appreciate the prequels more... especial because The Clone Wars series!

[@jenniferwilliams9612]

Thank you for this video! As a Star Wars fan who has a soft spot in her heart for the prequels, it is nice to have some back up in my oft attacked defense of those movies (especially ep. 1). I adore the prequels, especially ep. 3, and it is great to hear feedback that isn’t brutal and negative.

[@dyrcosis]

My biggest gripe about the prequel trilogy was the glossing over of why Anakin chose to join the dark side. The Clone Wars did a fantastic job of alleviating that oversight and I completely agree that it makes the prequels better. However, the dialog between Anakin and Obi-Wan during their last fight in Revenge of the Sith will always be painfully lame.

[@MR.ICE.]

The prequels are amazing. I’ve always felt this way since I was a kid. People who disliked them were just cattle following eachother to a destination they weren’t even sure were they are going in the first place. I actually genuinely enjoyed episode 7, I won’t lie. It was a fun film with a lot of issues, but I’d watch it again. I can’t say the same for episode 8 and 9.

[@alexbastos6960]

I don't have much of a problem with Episode VII either. I think it's an enjoyable movie to some extent. The only think that bothers me is how heavily it relies on nostalgia.

[@MR.ICE.]

@@alexbastos6960 I agree. They try way too much to make it like episode IV. I also am not keen on Rey’s character. Everything else though, I enjoy.

[@JC-cn9yj]

Calling people who dislike the prequels cattle is really stupid, people are entitled to opinions

[@MR.ICE.]

@@JC-cn9yj My opinion is that most of those who hated them, were jumping on the bandwagon.

[@danielvandommele1204]

I think each sequel trilogy episode was worse than the previous one, because of all the retconning done, even to things from the earlier Sequel episodes. VII is kinda ok, but VIII less so (for me, mainly because of what they did with Luke) and I'd rather not speak about IX. To me, the Sequel Trilogy is not canon, whereas the Prequels and the Original episodes obviously are.

[@tjoryan399]

I've always loved the prequels its my favorite trilogy revenge of the sith is my favorite star wars movie and the clone wars made me love them even more

[@regg58]

I like the prequels and seeing the buildup of anakin to vader And the obi wan vs anakin duel in Episode 3 is amazing idk how people actually skip that movie when binging

[@meesbroeckx8519]

Good to know I'm not wrong. I love the prequels, I've always loved them, and I will always love them.

[@VickStarkiller]

The prequels started my love of Star Wars. Episode I was the first movie I remember seeing in the cinema. My dad rented the OG trilogy later on that week and I was hooked. The prequels are way better than the sequels if for no other reason than actually having a clear story to be told. Episode II I like more than most cause I know what Lucas wanted it to be an epic intergalactic war movie but also a tragic romance and a paranoid political thriller (which dominated the box office in the 70s before Star Wars). Episode III is the best movie ever to me after V and IV. The only thing I would change from the prequels is I would’ve introduced Anakin at a slightly older age. That way, Episode II could focus on the great Jedi/war hero he was. Besides that, the prequels were amazing to me. I acknowledge them as imperfect and not quite as great as the originals but I still love them. Without them, Star Wars wouldn’t be as important to me as it is.

[@Gormsy]

I've always loved the prequels more than any other trilogy

[@nova2512]

*Its one thing to say the prequels are underrated. It’s a whole other to say that phantom menace is your favorite*

[@lozza901]

Thank god I'm not the only one. Best trilogy of the three. Expansive, original universe creation.

[@ttakamiorama]

Yeah, Duel of the Fates for me gave me a way to see how Jedi and Sith approach conflict and combat and who they are by showing how they act rather than just talking about it. That was a special scene, and you have an excellent point in saying that all of the prequel era spinoffs have helped to build the prequels.

[@Sir_Irwin]

I concur, and there is actually a fantastic animated micro series released for TV previous to Episode 3 called 'Star Wars: Clone Wars' which expand the story between episodes 2 and 3.

[@siriswarrior]

Episode 1 came out when I was in 8th grade. I've been saying for years thag the prequels aren't nearly as bad as people make them out to be. No they aren't perfect but they are pretty damn solid. Way more than the sequel mess.

[@AntoekneeDetaecho]

I agree with most of this and have always enjoyed the prequels, and like you enjoyed the immersion at the time with PC games for the Phantom Menace. It was great to see advent of the design of the Empire in both the Trade Federation and the Republic armies and their tech. There are still some clunkers; - as mentioned, there was no benefit in writing C3PO into it. We get it, memory wiped, but why didn’t the Lars family remember him? He lived with them! - the heavy use of CGI in II and III has not aged well, it’s surprising watching some documentaries how much parts of the scenes were physically modelled, but big parts of EpII look likely people superimposed onto a video game - Yoda is fighting along with the Wookiee’s when the republic turns on the Jedi order, and in the whole planet of the things, Yoda happens to be friends with Chewbacca, which makes him old and also a bit odd he’s willing to eat Han in their film together, Solo. And it’s never mentioned after Luke nearly freezes to death after nearly himself being lunch “Oh yeah Yoda, good mate of mine. FYI he’s a little green troll so you know what to look for”. The need to introduce too many known characters is nauseating. - ROTJ: “how much do you remember of your mother?” Nothing, she died on an asteroid after giving birth and went back home to Naboo. “The force is strong in my family... my mother had it...” did she? I never saw that? The sequels at least showed Leah having abilities (let’s ignore that total horse manure where she survives vacuum off space and supermans back aboard her ship), and tantalisingly hints that Finn is sensitive. But nothing for poor old Padme in the films... On the sequels, can’t agree on ep8, I like 7 but walked out of the cinema thinking what on earth was that? And that was before the backlash. I actually felt better about 9 at the time of watching but the more times I watch it, the less it makes sense, and oh, Rey is actually offspring of Palpatine’s clone, not granddaughter, so genetically, he’s also her dad. But you have to buy a book... But yes back to the prequels, all in all, I have always enjoyed them, was always amazed how dark it went when Anakin chopped up kids, and even now find myself thinking “no, don’t do it!” as soon as Windu’s hands get Skywalkered off.

[@davidmoncholi6746]

As someone who grew up in that era it's hard to argue with you

[@BigJeremyBeyer]

The original draft of what became A New Hope, which was actually called "The Adventures of Luke Starkiller", had midichlorians in it as being the way the Jedi and Sith use the Force. And it also said Vader was a Sith Knight. People claim the prequels created these terms, but they were there from the beginning. As was Palpatine's name and previous position as "President of rhe Galactic Republic", which was of course changed to Chancellor.

[@brog4074]

As a rabid consumer of star wars media since 1983....i loved the prequels plus originals. They were space opera on an epic scale that grew more epic with each episodes release from 4 through to 3. Which sounds funny, but it works for me as a story in release order. From the simplest of lightsaber fights in 4 to the final one in 3....oh i could go on and on about how i love virtually every aspect about 456123

[@korbay4533]

I liked the prequels always and I'm so happy that the most people appreciate my opinion now after watching the sequels.

[@EvaNaberrie]

🥀In my opinion, without detracting from the beauty of the classic trilogy, the prequel trilogy is the best in the franchise, it's both fun and exciting, full of iconic settings and characters, not to mention the soundtrack of every single prequel episode ..magic!🥀

[@brianalambert1192]

Honestly, I think Star Wars is at it's best when George Lucas has ideas, and someone else executes them. The original trilogy proved this, the clone wars proved this, and the Mandalorian proves this. It's just beyond stupid that when Disney bought Star Wars, their approach to making a new film series to essentially return on their investment, was to toss it between creators. Those movies are that writing exercise where one person starts a story, then it passes to another person to continue it with no input, and so on. You remember that exercise in writing class. Did it ever turn out a coherent product? But yeah, the Star Wars fanbase can be toxic, and I feel that the way they reacted to both the prequels and the sequels is appalling. Yes, the sequels are clumsy and cluttered. But they're exciting, the acting is great, visually they're the most different from anything Star Wars had done before because different directors were using different styles, and it does have great ideas, even if they're not executed right. Rise of Skywalker was practically written to try and satisfy the mob, and nothing you say will convince me otherwise.

[@spencertaylor-sputtaylor3937]

Title should be “10 Reasons You’ve always appreciated and loved since you saw them as a kid.”

[@lukespang8194]

You should do a video breaking down the good things the episode 8 did. I personally disliked it. But I’d love to hear the other side!

[@atlasmonkeyleon]

Tell me what you disliked about it. Maybe I can change your mind. :)

[@MegajerX]

Simple. They are amazing and worthy of being called Star Wars.