Hayden Christensen Deserves Better

Welcome back to Nerd Theory, where Josh and I discuss the latest weekly news in Star Wars. Today, let's talk about Hayden Christensen sporting the Kenobi hat and getting the love he always deserved from Star Wars fans. It only took 20 years, sadly.
Hayden will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Plus.
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[@cammyboyyy8173]

As a kid I loved his acting and saw no flaws , still don’t , he’s exactly what he should be

[@mhutch5082]

Nah bro. I thought that till I rewatched. Hope the time off he's had he's worked on his craft. Still anakin too me

[@linewire04]

He was supposed to be awkward a little

[@josephmaziarz5907]

Your a Star Wars theory shill

[@witcherjohn3440]

That and George Lucas micro managed ever part of the acting almost in the tone and feeling in an actors scene so technically he is perfect in the creators image

[@sherlockmurdockkreia7330]

@@mhutch5082, you're right, gotta say I'm a theatre actor myself, and I would even re-act some of the best Anakin scenes from episode two just to show how it could have been just a little better, maybe It's not Hayden, it was the casting director, like sometimes actors need an accurate explanation of the script + encouragement, instead of "faster, more intense" ಠ_ಠ

[@bleedingeffect17]

I love Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, I hope he knows that he is much appreciated!

[@Ivan_Berni]

There are memes everywhere, he surely knows.

[@easymoneyrad]

He does

[@oliverform]

Me too

[@gpcovenant]

Watch the prequels with the sound off. Hayden does a great job emoting. It’s not his fault there are some dumb lines. But the OT has lots of dumb lines too.

[@cinematicheadspace6485]

Me too!

[@pacman6595]

I’m glad Hayden is now being appreciated by a lot of people. It’s about time

[@DimiusG]

I was at the convention where he just appeared. Got to meet him for a photo and ran into him behind the scenes, told him it was an honor and thanks for the awesome memories. My best friend was actually part of the voice over talent at the con and got to hang out with him in the green room for a few minutes. He told me Hayden was super cool and humble, and he just seemed like he appreciated the rest of the talent treating him like anyone else. The con-goers showed nothing but love to him though. 👍

[@deborahlepage1789]

I saw it in theaters when it came out and I loved him as Anakin. I also saw the originals when they came out in theaters. Anybody making a denigrating comments about his acting ability didn't see "My Life as a House" Can't say I like the "sand" line, but taken out context, anyone not understanding how sand Gets into everything could be dismissive of the line itself. Beaches and deserts as vacations are one thing, but it's different than living there. Your discussion was enjoyable. Thanks. Be well "Oh captain my captain" lol.

[@AceEverett]

Hayden was already quite a solid actor by the time he did Star Wars, and that is probably part of the reason he got the part. I just saw it as people upset about the way the character was written, and blaming it on the actor. The OT were definitely great films, but the prequels were great as well, just for different reasons. I never understood the amount of effort I've seen some people go through to say that we only found them good after the clone wars came out.

[@Hellraiser988]

Same with Natalie

[@calebdarsky5040]

@@Hellraiser988 and Ewan McGreggor, Liam Nesson, and Ian McDirmind.

[@Hellraiser988]

@@calebdarsky5040 yeah but let's be real they didn't really suffer any backlash Hayden Natalie and Lucas took 98% of it

[@dstr001]

@@calebdarsky5040 TBF those three played their parts flawlessly, so there was nothing to hate them for.

[@nofuxgivens2797]

Mauls death and the obvious scenes Hayden was acting out those emo outbursts were the 2 things I didn't like. I feel like star wars should naturally have less dialogue than normal movies and that's partly why the newest trilogy and some parts of the prequels sucked.

[@garrettdarkstar2647]

I believe that Hayden portrayed Anakin perfectly, and here is my reasoning; I suffer of many mental illnesses and some disabilities. They can be very catastrophic if it gets the better of me. Filling me with so much Hate, sometimes very violent feelings, and the feeling of powerlessness can make that even worse. I am very afraid of Loss, and it makes me very over-affectionate to the people I care about. Having these traits in mind, The movies makes it clear that Anakin isn't very mentally healthy. He's been a slave his whole life. He's never felt The Human love and compassion that most of us receive from others. The Jedi were definitely not the best environment for Anakin's mental health. Throughout the 2nd and 3rd movies in the prequel, I feel Empathy and relations. It shows that Anakin is a Lonely and scared child in a big galaxy, being surrounded by people who simply don't care to understand, and tell him to get over his issues as if its an easy task. So he holds onto what makes him feel happy most, to the point that fear drives him to desperation. And Hayden has portrayed that flawlessly. Anakin is portrayed how he should be. Sadly, Destined to be Vader.

[@7ItalianStallion]

Thank you for this. Not feeling totally alone right now...which makes a difference even just trying to get back to sleep. The mind can be so problematic to the body just simply distracting oneself with depression or hate to the point that it negatively affects us like by working us up mentally or not allowing us to rest physically or emotionally. Hang in there with your issues I know it is very tough because I go through stuff too to say the least. These movies these great movies are so great because it has the power to distract me enough to get me through another night. The discussions and things help distract the mind

[@garrettdarkstar2647]

@@7ItalianStallion You aren't alone. I can promise you that. There are many people in the world who feel this way. Hang in there with yours as well. We can get through them victoriously. If it makes you feel better talking about these movies, then go ahead and discuss them all you'd like. :)

[@cinematicheadspace6485]

Best explanation!

[@deathsticks1776]

Very well said

[@Jhart44]

Anakin/Vader(whether u consider them the same) is the GREATEST movie character ever!

[@starshinejedi]

i’m planning to meet him at comic con later this year and i couldn’t be more excited

[@mohamedhousain5656]

Tell him i said hi lol

[@nutellamonsta5602]

Same, are you going to Birmingham by any chance?

[@melissa26pony]

Give him my love, me and my kids loved him. Xx

[@johntheanimator4317]

really? then do give him the anakin smile the one that he used on Padme before f*cking her up

[@jerrygil1965]

Send him love from Pennsylvania I guess💜

[@jozefu8726]

I kinda miss the dude. I really do. I'm happy that he gets to play Vader/Anakin again.

[@ricardotirado8661]

To me the prequel trilogy added so much more emotion and depth to the already amazing original trilogy, and Anakin’s tragic story made me feel so much sympathy for him. I spent the greater portion of my childhood watching Hayden and the other prequel actors and not even being aware of the hatred out there. Even today and even though I can sense what haters are talking about, my love for episodes 1, 2, and 3 will always remain. Anakin Skywalker was a symbol of hope for me growing up and still is today, and I could think of no other person on Earth that would even come close to Hayden Christiansen’s amazing portrayal. It warms my heart that the world is starting to feel the same way. Thank you Hayden for giving me the best childhood I could ask for.

[@Cabolt44]

Glad social media was barely visible during that time, otherwise the hate these amazing actors got, would've been truly the Clone Wars. Like Theory said on here 'Star Wars fans can be buttheads' and that's very true.

[@lizardpeter]

I think he was the perfect actor for the role too. I can’t imagine anyone else as Anakin. I mean yeah the Clone Wars definitely helped the prequels out a lot, but I still loved all three movies.

[@QuiGonJinn1993]

@@Cabolt44 uh no Reddit was around and at the time it was a big social gathering and boy oh boy where they toxic. MySpace wasn't a big deal.

[@chasecook5031]

Ricardo Tirado exactly same here he made my childhood I even dressed as him for halloween when I was 7 he's an amazing role model and still love the prequels to this very day for me he's the best to me

[@nessierey6721]

EXACTLY AMEN!

[@hunterkiller1440]

I thought Hayden Christiansen did a good job when I was a kid. I didn't see him as whiney, in fact, his angst towards Obi Wan made me dislike Obi Wan in Episode 2 and saw him as the reason why Anakin turned.

[@mikewhoelse]

Luke was whiney in the first two films. He bitched and moaned all the way through lol.

[@arct1cyt677]

@@mikewhoelse but people blindly hate on Hayden and see no flaws in luke

[@mikewhoelse]

@@arct1cyt677 because luke was in decent films and Haydens were average to poor. Its neither actor or characters fault. George Lucas is just bad a dialog. The two films people enjoy most were not written by him. He should have given story treatments for the prequels to better script writers.

[@arct1cyt677]

@@mikewhoelse the prequels dialogue is absolutely fine i find the ot cringe

[@mikewhoelse]

@@arct1cyt677 even the love scenes? Come on they are awful

[@Its_cameronO]

Okay so with Haden I’ll say this George made this character perfectly here’s why: all the dialogue in these movies were written on purpose…he was a Slave he didn’t know how to act around people especially someone he had a crush on like padme. To then the Jedi who teach u to ignore ur emotions which didn’t make it better as he got older and it shows. To then make it so easier for him to be manipulated on something he can’t live without

[@GhostInPajamas]

Totally agree. Anakin is a showcase of how the Jedi corrupt people

[@SPQSpartacus]

The growing love towards Hayden is one of the best developments in Star Wars fandom.

[@rockyseverino9230]

After this title, i was like, did something happen to MY HAYDEN? thank god not, but yeah, he deserves ALL the love he was and is perfect I'm old school, i grew up on the Orig Trig and was DEEPLY worried about the prequels, and more hyped for them then i've ever been for any movie ever (the phantom menace specifically, I'll still say unironically, the trailer for the phantom menace is the greatest trailer in movie history). But what i did in 2005, the MOMENT i finished watching Sith, was go home and pop in A New Hope It was a great night. A truly magical night. Watching Ewen give baby luke to uncle owen and going home and watching Sir Alec Guiness, and seeing the same kindness, the same warmth in his eyes. I said to myself that night "It worked. Holy shit. It worked." I wasn't sure it was going to. But i watched the whole trilogy that night. I saw Anakin's hate and loss of Padme in Vader's rage I the strange glances Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru gave each other, the way Obi Wan reacted when Luke said I want to be a Jedi, like my Father before me The way Vader faught Luke on cloud city and held out his hand to Luke to join him, and have luke reject him the way Padme had, and to FEEL his crushed soul... That second glance he gives to the stars at the end of empire from the bridge of the executer after the millenium falcon finally in one of the greatest moments in cinematic history FINALLY made the jump to light speed... and then watching the lightning crackle off luke as pleaded "Father PLEASE" and you know what i saw? Not Luke I saw Padme Vader saw his wife in his son's eyes And then the Jedi Returned. And his name was Anakin. And he saved the universe. And he did it for his wife. "Tell your sister. You were right. You were right about me." "There's still good in him." -Padme Amidala Her son was only repeating basically the only thing he'd ever heard her say.... Yeah masterpiece doesn't begin to describe my feelings for Star Wars so instead i'll say "Thank You Hayden." and to the rest of you "May The Force Be With You."

[@bradenchapman482]

Holy shit man! This was incredible to read. I’m 18 so I never really got to experience 1-6 in the movie theaters so it’s super cool to see this perspective. The way you describe things too is amazing. Almost like you should write a book on it. If I didn’t have class tomorrow I’d be popping in episode one right now😂

[@rockyseverino9230]

@@bradenchapman482 thanks man, those are some kind words Don't worry. Episode I will be there for you another time. That's the great gift George gave us all It'll be there for us. Always.

[@rickrussell579]

Fack, made me tear up.

[@jordanfelt5978]

God damn this is so wholesome, and thank you for this. Guess I need to go and rewatch all the movies in order again. You have inspired me 🙃

[@linewire04]

My first time watching episode III I remember the moment when Obi-Wan told Anakin "You're a far greater Jedi then I hoped to be" and "May the force be with you". Idk how I knew that was the last time they would talk as brothers. That hurt deep. So when they had there dialogue before the duel I remember being like "This is it! This is what everyone has been preparing for!" At the end when Obi-Wan one said he loved him. That was it. I teared up. After watching the Clone Wars episode III hits hard

[@meggie004]

As a female Star Wars fan who was a teenager when the prequels came out, I definitely was a hard core fan girl for Hayden. I definitely saw his other works in part of it and there was a theme of him playing that angry teenager character in consecutive roles (Higher Ground (tv show), Life as a House & Attack of the Clones). So it’s not so much that he was a “bad” actor, just that when he caught public attention, his roles were too similar and didn’t really show the full range of his abilities. That being said, while I enjoyed the prequels I do cringe when I rewatch both the OT and prequel trilogies due to some of Lucas’ dialogue. I think there’s even been quote of Mark Hamill or Harrison Ford telling George that no one would say what he wrote or something to that effect. But I still love me some Star Wars and get super excited when all the new series start on D!sney+. 😍

[@unikeko96]

I have a crush on him (I've had since i was a little girl) 😄 And i feel sorry for his character 🙁 I find tragic characters the most interesting (maybe because I've gone through a lot too) I like Two face from Batman trilogy and Batman himself too, and also Magneto from X men. I'd like just to give them a hug

[@MiraBoo]

As a kid who didn't really developed crushes on anyone, even I thought Hayden was quite handsome. Like, he looked cute despite the dumb rattail. How is that even possible, lol?

[@gpcovenant]

@Ray Doyle it is such an awesome line. It also is a compliment to George. He didn’t care about being perfect, he cared about getting the story told. As someone who tried writing once, trying to get it perfect kills creativity.

[@keepinitkawaii]

Yup same. This isn't anything new at all🤣 me and my friends saw the movie together in the theater as kids and we all fell in love.

[@This_RuthIsOnFire]

He was so great in Life As A House

[@keyseronthewire2575]

I'm glad I got to meet him! Hayden Christensen is a very talented and underrated actor... Outside of Star Wars, his best performances are in Life as a House and Shattered Glass. Overall, his best performance is in Revenge of the Sith imo. He nailed the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader... Giving us an amazing performance, both physically and emotionally. People that criticize his dialogue and portrayal of Anakin Skywalker don't understand how specific the character is written... How specific and deliberate the dialogue is written. They don't understand the cadence of James Earl Jones that Hayden brought to Anakin's voice. Hayden's best talent is his ability to show vast emotion via facial dialogue with little to no talking at all. We see many moments of this such as with the death of Anakin's mother, the struggles he has dealing with his visions of Padme dying later... His confrontation with Obi-Wan... The sadness, anger, and total distraught demeanor is all in his face. Hayden also does this incredibly well in Life as a House and Shattered Glass among other films... I can't wait to see his performance in "Obi-Wan Kenobi"... I know he'll nail it again. People that are skeptical or critical of him really need to revisit his performances with everything above in mind. Also, the criticism of the prequels often came from media critics anyway... George knew that many wouldn't understand the story he was telling at this point and the way he was telling it... I love that more and more love is coming full circle with the Prequels as I've always loved and appreciated them so much.

[@AnakinDramaticSkywalker]

Hayden is Anakin, always will be. I loved him as the Hero with No Fear and I loved seeing him on screen, and I sobbed when he returned at the end of the 6th EP in the remaster.

[@goat9295]

I’m glad that he’s starting to feel the love that he deserves. It’s been a long time, but better late than never.

[@chosenpumpkim2344]

I’m so sick of people judging Hayden. He did a excellent job and he is wanted throughout the Star Wars community I hope he knows this

[@cspreach1963]

I’ve loved every nano-second that anakin has had on screen.

[@jarradpuckridge8210]

Hayden played a troubled youth/child soldier warrior wizard monk perfectly, when you boil it down to that he played anakin perfectly.

[@Micah-Woods]

Hayden was also in a movie called Awake, which was really compelling as well. Great actor and good to see him take care of himself and, yes, finally receive late admiration!

[@TheOneBadAssGamer]

Hayden's acting was good, the Dialogue in some spots was rough but in others, it was fantastic Kenobi's sas and the banter between Anakin and obi-wan was great. it was mostly just his scenes with Padme. the overall story was good, made even better with clone wars. the Cinematography was excellent. the fight scene choreography is the best to this day.

[@warfighter1988]

I actually loved all his movies when I was younger; star wars, jumper, the disappearing on 7th street, doa etc. Never knew there were people that didn't like his acting

[@johnsonmcsandwhich6576]

Hayden Christensen still is one of my favorite actors. I still Consider ROTS one of the greatest movies ever made. You're 1000% right Theory, the majority loved hayden and the prequels and the haters were just louder. I knew this since way back after ROTS was released, there's just no way this masterful symphony could be so badly received. Thankyou Disney for proving how good they are with the sequels. Im sorry Originalists but TESB and ROTJ can never compare. Long Live the Memes.

[@TFM123]

I agree, I loved the prequels and grew up with them and the Clone Wars. Good times!

[@TheArrowedKnee]

I think Hayden did the best considering what he had to work with. Unfortunately the way Anakin was written, and the dialogue he had to act was very stiff and unnatural, and i think the hate he got mostly comes from that fact

[@TFM123]

@@TheArrowedKnee Yeah, I can see why some people don't like the prequels. Like you said, the dialogue was a little awkard, and on top of that, most of the story in the prequels revolved around politics and love, etc. Personally, I still really like them, but nothing tops the original trilogy. Let's just forget about the sequels xD

[@Hellraiser988]

@@TFM123 right but it revolves around politics to explain how palpatine controlled everything

[@TFM123]

@Valiant Thor Yeah, funnily enough, they showed more of that in the ROTS game from 2005. I don't think it's canon though.

[@CaliC938]

I have always loved Hayden's performance. Unfortunately a lot of the critics or haters had a huge fucking microphone opposed to the people that loved him. He does deserve better.

[@sawstrommedia]

Hayden was perfect as Anakin, it takes a lot of courage to play him like he played him, listen and trust George’s direction. But he did, and he did so brilliantly.

[@chocolate-ns8ci]

Hayden deserved an Oscar Nod for his role in Shattered Glass. He was phenomenal in that film!

[@emogeekloner]

I was kid watching the original star wars and I loved Darth Vader he was such a badass, as a teenager watching the star wars prequels I loved Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. His acting was perfect for playing Anakin/Vader I stand for him to be in the Kenobi movie! You don't know the POWER of Hayden Christensen!!!

[@B0M0A0K]

If Hayden Christensen was "whiney" that's because its how Lucas wanted the character to be. Hayden was just acting the way he was being told to act. The most beloved character in Star Wars is R2D2!

[@lukeskywalkerjediknight2125]

My droid!

[@cobrakai84]

nah... there's a difference between 'whiney' and delivering lines like you're reading them directly off a script for the first time..

[@nathans42]

I loved the prequels and thought Hayden did a great job!! When I was little and heard Obi-Wan mention the clone wars to Luke it sparked this curiosity in me. I was amazed that no one knew, and then the prequels came out... pure gold!!!

[@CrispyHulk1]

I always loved Hayden Christensen’s portrayal as Anakin Skywalker! Internet wasn’t really around when the prequels came out and the kids who grew up at the time were too young to voice their opinions to the public. That’s why the toxic hate from the OT neckbeards gave the illusion that everyone hated the prequels. Notice the outpour of love from prequel generation now that we’re older. I hate the thought that the toxicity towards the prequels, which have some of the best world-building in the history of cinema, killed George Lucas’ passion for film making and robbed us of more of his Star Wars. People tend to be more vocal when they’re mad. Forget about those fools. You are loved by the silent majority. Welcome back Hayden

[@duranbodasing]

100% the chemistry with Hayden & Ewan will be memorable in the new series and they will be absolutely brilliant - whatever they have planned - I'm so pumped!!

[@peaceweapon1933]

100% George was the one who forced him to sound like he was in a melodrama and he acted that out completely perfectly. He did everything he was asked. And he caught all the blame

[@EdgeOfEnding]

When Theory talks about flashbacks, imagine if they'd do a live version of the scene with Ani/Obi, where they talk around a campfire about Ahsoka's decision to leave the order and Obi telling Ani he'll never be a disappointment to him. Fucking chills!

[@mala6238]

Facts. You are an amazing dude who gives credit where its due. A shame how hate ruins careers - and even lifes sometimes.

[@chriscall]

I watched Attack of the Clones again and again after it came out. I love that movie. It was my fav episode until Revenge of the Sith came out.

[@Wingbar]

I never had an issue with his acting, and as a kid I never noticed the “bad” dialogue. Yes, there are obviously flaws in the dialogue but in the end the story and the epicness of SW >> any dialogue flaw

[@Hellraiser988]

The flaw was more on Lucas then anyone they just worked with what they were given

[@branphillips9546]

@@Hellraiser988 Harrison and Carrie weren't there to tell George, "You can write this shit, but you can't say it." He only had yes men and for a writer that's the absolutely worst thing.

[@RobertoBlake]

The prequels were great for their time and RTS aged well out of anything

[@Jay.999.]

He literally portrayed Anakin perfectly. He became Anakin Skywalker. No one could play Anakin other than Hayden and that’s the truth.

[@MovieEnforcer]

Christian Bale should’ve been Anakin Skywalker. Go watch Equilibrium (2002) and you’ll see what I mean. He also looks like a young Sebastian Shaw.

[@Jay.999.]

@@MovieEnforcer no, just no

[@marioorona8343]

Hayden played a great Anakin Skywalker

[@SifuSmoFlatEarth]

Jumper was a underrated Film ! Very talented actor

[@melissa26pony]

All my kids loved Jar jar, they had the juice cups, And Heyden was a total dish, for a baddie. Two hampsters of ours, Anakin and Heyden, were lovingly named. Hope your both well. Mtfbwy. Xx

[@NM-ix6hc]

"Every human is flawed unless you're Rey Skywalker" The savagery is great

[@wolvo5441]

Rey Palpatine, don’t dishonour the skywalker name like that lol

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

LMAO right

[@Aikurisu]

@@wolvo5441 Let's face it, I doubt even ol' Palps would want to be associated with her.

[@wolvo5441]

@@Aikurisu if only they continued Luke’s story, and built up to Aboleth as the final villain. That would have been epic.

[@Aikurisu]

@@wolvo5441 Yup... But no, Disney wanted to go the lazy route and come up with a terrible fan fiction by comparison.

[@SingleDorito]

Hayden gave life to darth vader suit. He struck fear into me in kenobi ep 4. His body language is beautifully portrayed

[@davidlutz2242]

The fact that Hayden got so much of Anakins personality and story right under such difficult circumstances (Green screen, terrible directing, etc) is amazing and clearly shows that not only did Hayden understand the character but that he nailed it and did a great job.

[@melaniecruz3051]

I've never thought Hayden did a bad job, I knew he was going to become Darth Vader so I didn't need him to act any way differently? I don't know how to explain it but in my brain, I was more like "you cant go from a to z" you have to go little by little and work your way up, as in I didn't expect him to be perfect on-screen, I expected the flaws to come, I expected the way he portrayed Anakin to be on the screen so when I saw him I thought "that's pretty dang perfect"

[@bruhdon4748]

I’d literally do anything to go back to George being the director & owner of Star Wars honestly, it still makes me so sad what they done to Lukes character.

[@canelaswift952]

So lucky you got a picture with him. I always love him. He was a prince charming

[@cinematicheadspace6485]

I saw Star Wars for the first time when I was twelve. I always liked Hayden’s performance. Even now I believe that he’s irreplaceable as Anakin.

[@paistefever]

I always loved Hayden. Outside of USA/Canada world, prequels were loved a lot. There were some critics here and there but overall ppl loved prequels and Hayden and George's decision to make them. I started to love prequels/OT even more around when I turned 30 (2014). I was revisiting SW by the time (reboots branded as) sequels were about to come out and read so many interviews with George about prequels and its story. I'm so happy he made them and I'm so happy that he was very happy with the result. I always felt like Hayden and Samuel L Jackson were the only ones who fully embraced what to expect from fans (their passion and hate) because they are huge fans themselves. Can't wait to see Hayden and Ewan in Obi Wan!

[@dereklopez9060]

I've always liked Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, I just don't understand the backlash. I wish he made an appearance in TROS. I can't wait for his return in the Kenobi show, whether it's a flashback, or him in a Darth Vader suit.

[@xylonus]

We all hope for Anakin flashback

[@notJEllis]

Hayden rocks. The movie Life as a House always makes me cry

[@bankerduck4925]

It's good that you have made an entire video about this and now this stream. I am sure Hayden Christensen himself is very appreciative aswell if he happens to come across this wonderful stream. The Force Will Be With You Always...

[@annacarolinepalmer1935]

I have been fan girling over Hayden as Anakin since I was 6 or 7 and I still as a 21 year old stand by the chosen one !

[@nagilum]

No one can deny how hot Hayden was in ROTS.

[@derekhofstetler3998]

As a straight male..... I don't know actually.

[@LucLightWolf121]

So hot he burst into flames on Mustafar....😏

[@izanagiorochi6324]

@@LucLightWolf121 how did you not get any likes for this?

[@Brometheus.]

Y’all are awesome. Thanks for another great stream!

[@7ItalianStallion]

Great conversations thank you for this 👌

[@JauStudioFR]

I don't think that he was a bad actor. He played his role. I'm older that Theory and I never thought he was bad or hated the prequels. If I had tweeter, I would have defended him and the prequels. Of course these films had issues. I was more fan of the original trilogy, preferred the era and its spaceships, politics. The prequels were a bit confusing. But NOT bad ! P.S : I like Jarjar ! 😜

[@sirejames99]

I always enjoy watching these streams even if it's after the fact, thank you guys for your amazing content!!

[@jordanwoodle8040]

There is no one else that could have played Anakin Skywalker better. Anakin is my favorite cinematic character oat and Hayden Christiansen is Anakin Skywalker. I was 14 when ROTS came out and it’s BY FAR my favorite movie oat. The most influential movie and role of our generation for sure. Hayden deserves all of the love and admiration in the world. He is the luckiest dude in the world to get to play that role and to have played it so perfectly. Critics are just that, critical. The people who really matter are the fans.

[@bwhovion8885]

Prequels are my absolute fave and I Always come down on the side of appreciation and gratitude 🙏🏼. We are so blessed to have sooo much content these days… It’s my childhood dreams answered and I don’t care if it makes me a goober, lol!! Respectfully Always, BWhovion

[@stacirobinson6162]

I enjoyed him in Star Wars and in Jumper. It will be great to see him come back into the series. ❤

[@ian_kfv]

Man Hayden is one of my favorite actors. He was in my favorite Goosebumps TV Series Episode, Night of the living dummy 3 as Zane.

[@jadec3317]

I was super young when ROTS came out and I had (may or may not still have) a massive fan girl crush on anakin/hayden. Not going to lie I’m still not a fan of TPM cause Jar Jar does give me a literal headache and I skip over the episodes he’s predominantly in in CW. However, I really don’t understand the hate the actors and prequels received. I hate the sequels but I never blamed that on the actors I always blamed the writers and directors. The dialogue was stilted yes but it was in the OT as well and Hayden really did portray Anakin perfectly. He complained to Lucas about Anakin in AOTC and George told him (roughly) that yes he had to be whiny and act like that because he was playing a whiny cocky teenager.

[@ScrubbyBubbles]

I literally wore my hair like he did in episode 3 when I was a kid. This dude has always been one of my heroes.

[@cheezyfro144]

The thing is, we were kids when Ep 2 & 3 came out. I was fascinated with all the Fights and as I grew older, I was fascinated with the story.

[@brettman359]

High Republic has definitely been crafted and written as a series, it takes the first book to lay out future plots and actions. Once it ramps up it does get enjoyable and has some great moments/stories in it.

[@ellrog5452]

When you actually think of the person he was supposed to portray, his performance was flawless

[@darthvail]

Hayden is amazing in a movie called shattered glass. He plays disgraced journalist Stephen glass. The movie shows his downfall. You can't help but feel tense as you watch this man's house of lies crumble around him. I highly recommend it And you mashed 2 of his movies together, life as a house and scattered glass both excellent

[@ace360]

Awesome as always Genaral Theory

[@GhostInPajamas]

Hayden played Anakin perfectly. He was always my favorite character as a kid. Hayden had some bad dialogue, but I also think his cringey moments were intentional, they were showing how antisocial and egotistical a child raised by the Jedi would be, not to mention constantly being told he’s the chosen one and that he has to be stoic and can’t love anyone. The pressure they put on him at such a young age was insane. Anakin was the way he was because the Jedi were fuckin with his head. He was just a kid that wanted to help people and be a hero, and the Jedi ruined him. They don’t even teach him about the dark side so he knows how to avoid it, they just tell him it’s bad and make him feel ashamed whenever he’s conflicted. Some of his best acting is in episode 2, after he murders the sand people and he’s screaming at Padme, the hatred and shame he’s expressing is amazing. He only gets better in episode 3, he’s great at acting with his face, the suffering and pain he can convey with his eyes alone always hit me hard. I love this dude and I think his performance is wildly misunderstood

[@agunemon]

Im actually happy that there us someone who sees vader in ep2-3 anakin too.

[@SBDGirl88]

The problem with getting a big franchise early in the acting career it is hard for audiences to separate the actor from the character unless they really change their looks from role to role is something I’ve noticed being really bad lately. Or people ignoring that the actors have to act to what the script says and act as best they can and call them crappy actors when it is just the script (twilight movies for example).

[@kronoscamron7412]

he is my favorite character in star wars. I love hayden and Anakin Skywalker, he really did shine in revenge of the sith.

[@bruhdon4748]

The sequels 100% made people realise how good the prequels actually were, I’d take the simpler dialogue over the over politicised social justice script that went no where

[@floydfr1345]

Sorry to tell you that the sequels dialogue was simple and prequels dialogue is over politicised social justice

[@freebandz4332]

@@floydfr1345 lmao give some examples.

[@mongke7858]

@@Crocthunder Thats weird considering the story for the prequels was written years before Bush was president.

[@boopie6635]

Not particularly, it's just that the standards lowered therefore the prequels LOOK better but aren't. I enjoy most SW anyway (only parts i don't enjoy are episode 1, start of 2 and 9).

[@freebandz4332]

@@boopie6635 The logic in your claim is correct, but your assessment is false. The prequels haven't changed at all. They are indeed lightyears ahead of the Disney trilogy, not only that, they are good movies. Which the Disney trilogy isn't. Rouge One is the good DIsney Star Wars film. All 6 Lucas Star Wars films are good.

[@jamesmclennan295]

Theory, a long time fan 47 from Australia and enjoy your content and especially your additude. Smart beyond your age

[@bruhdon4748]

I genuinely see no problems with his acting in Star Wars at all, he was just working with what he was given & he done a good job at it, hopefully he gets a chance to “redeem” himself in the new series, not that he needs to be redeemed

[@short11000]

Thanks for distinguishing what an actor's mission is to his craft. Loved Darth Vader & Boba-Fett's all the characters...They made the movies.

[@matthewguillen8548]

This was absolutely one of the funniest nerd theory streams I’ve ever seen holy crap 😂 nonchalant theory & josh answering the superchats is grade A content

[@nickgalanti8149]

Great work guys I love everything Star Wars I honk it’s all great and excellent art. Much love and respect to you and every Star Wars cast member

[@ezradelara7147]

Hayden was always awesome, I mean who remembers his movie Jumper? That was an amazing movie and Hayden was the lead on that

[@darthethan1995]

I think they should have had him voice Anakin in the Clone Wars movie and all the other Prequel actors voice their character.

[@peterroberts7684]

I always thought that Hayden Christian ‘s performance as Anakin was underrated,in light of the recent flawed Star Wars films ,even more so..In the scene ,where as a grieving son,when he cradles his dying mother,was an intensely moving scene,and the subsequent scene,where he is filled with hate for the Sand people,and yes,bordering on a racial hatred,as he slaughtered them with his light sabre in vengeance,was extremely powerful ..Hayden played the role perfectly.Hayden as Anakin Skywalker, was a beautiful man ,who falls from the light and grace.It was very Milton,like Lucifer in Paradise lost,when he finally becomes Darth Vader,the passage from the book:”It is better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven,”becomes very realised,as Darth Vader embraces the Dark side,and rejects the light and Democratic values of the Jedi..I think people are starting to see what a good actor Hayden Christian is,and Not a moment too soon..

[@BlackWave54]

I love it when theory just interrupts everyone because he's reading chat and distracted by a thing said prior to his interruption

[@duncannslade]

I'm a simple man. You say Hayden Christensen, I click Like. Protect our Sandy Boi 😭🙏♥️

[@nessierey6721]

I was an OG Prequel fan … grew up with both trilogies… i always loved Hayden as Anakin there’s no one else who could come close to him… he IS Anakin. I’m so happy for Hayden!! He finally gets all the love… I think has been from fans for years now tho but I love that for him! Never saw anything wrong with his acting. The true saga to me is 1-6 (yes I need to have my name changed I am ashamed of it now since the sequels) … Abe Anakin has always been one of my favorite jedis next to Luke, Obi Wan & Yoda and Ashoka (yeah we know she’s not a Jedi) and ofc loooove Leia & Padme, Chewie, Han, R2 & C-3PO ♥️

[@garronguzman5202]

anakin was my fav growing up so i never had a problem with hayden

[@campbell4967]

He was in life as a house before star wars and he was fantastic

[@LoganNHisFriends]

Everytime I'm busy on a Monday, you guys do a debate :( I'd love debate the prequels (really just attack of the clones)

[@Golneth_]

He was in goosebumps!

[@catmasterOP]

2:30 "and shake his hand... I got it right here" uwutmate? ah right its a photo, not the hand lol

[@myemye4357]

#SupportHayden

[@dellarae]

Ugh hayden was everything for me as a kid. Cutie and a badboy🥵 I am so stoked to see him come back.

[@coruscant100]

I've never blamed Hayden or the actors for how the prequels felt it could've been more. In the end, the bad writing is ultimately to blame for what happened. Hayden didn't come up with the infamous "I hate sand" line. He didn't come up with a lot of the bad writing for the romance between Anakin and Padme. He did the best he could with a script that needed several rewrites.

[@jordanfelt5978]

Are you trying to tell me that the "I hate sand" line is not the best line in movie history? Because that's preposterous, if that is not the best line ever written then my entire life must be a lie. Lol

[@AceEverett]

I'm glad we got that line. It was just so perfect for memeing. I wouldn't want it any other way. But yeah, some of his other dialogue could've been better written.

[@newman-ce3ux]

The prequels are definitely my favorite always have been i hope Hayden knows he's appreciated now

[@pj3107]

I love Hayden aka Anakin !

[@melaniecruz3051]

Growing up I couldn't watch anything else other than old sitcoms, hallmark TV shows, and Star Wars, so instead of falling in love with Charles Ingels my brain said "you're becoming a Star Wars fan" so that's when the obsession with Hayden Christensen and Star Wars came about. Since I didn't want to rewatch (sometimes) full house, or The Cosby show I would go on prequel marathons and rewatch them all:') in my house we only had the prequels and empire, so you can imagine how many times I've seen AOTC and ROTS

[@djleggo9855]

He was a fantastic actor

[@anakinskywalker7772]

Hayden Christensen playing Anakin Skywalker in Attack Of The Clones was the first movie I've even heard of him. I watched episode two countless times and didn't cringe at his acting. I couldn't help but imagine how Leonardo Dicaprio would have done with the Anakin role, but Hayden acted better in Revenge Of The Sith cause his facial expressions were amazing!

[@Brian-Martin]

I grew up with the originals (born '76), and heavily got into SW and EU lore back in the early 90's. The Thrawn Trilogy was the ish! When the Prequels came out I was so effing excited! I love the prequel trilogy. I love that time period in SW lore even better than OT. I just don't like the stupid slapstick insertions of Jar-Jar and 3PO... that to me didn't belong in SW. Whitty humor like the Han Solo style was what should have been there. That said, even before the PT came out, I was wanting it so much, and to actually see that story on film was a dream come true. I can probably never put another SW film better than ESB, but I constantly juggle ESB and ROTS as which one is my favorite. And for the record, I think AOTC is entirely under-rated.