Sword Expert Reacts To The Original Star Wars Trilogy | Lightsaber Fight Scenes

[@IGN]

We hope you enjoyed the video! Massive thank you to Matt Easton, our HEMA & fencing expert, for lending his expertise to this video as well. Want to watch more of Matt on his own channel? Here's a link! kzbin.info/door/t14YOvYhd5FCGCwcjhrOdA

[@vincentrempel1603]

🖕IGN Love Matt Easton 💪

[@crisr.8280]

Have been watching scholagladiatoria for over 6 years now. Great seeing a nice guest expert analysis. So when are we gonna see swordfight breakdowns for the recent trilogy?

[@smarthalayla6397]

Matt forgot or ignored two things. The lightsaber blade is weightless, and there's also the factor of the force involved which affects every Jedi-Sith fight in star wars universe.

[@Thecharliesruiz]

What about cloud and Sephiroth?!

[@tyhar7493]

That moment you realise your featured disarming someone in a longsword bout on IGN.... (=o

[@muchanadziko6378]

throwing a lightsaber makes also much more sense than throwing a normal sword (of any kind), as you're probably a force user and you can use the force to draw the saber back to your hand.

[@Compucles]

You can also use the Force to spin it around while it's flying so that it becomes something like an extremely sharp double-edged boomerang. It's a popular move in the "Jedi Knight" and "Force Unleashed" video game sub-series.

[@TheDunsparceGames]

there is also the risk that your enemy would also try the same thing though

[@saplkereviz6824]

@@TheDunsparceGames Well, it's not a problem for Vader. He can simply stop it with Force. (And if Vader REALY wants to end the fight quickly. He can simply use HIS OPPONENT'S saber to kill his opponent....)

[@rollvtpk9564]

WOW/// you sou smard // did you played the game too ?

[@ironwolf56]

That and a lightsaber blade even brushing against something is going to cause serious damage so you don't have to worry about like making sure an edge or the tip hits, and it doesn't have to be thrown with any more strength required to toss the weight of the hilt however far you need.

[@eoagr1780]

17:19 he learnt well to respect the power of the high ground, that's why he threw the lightsaber

[@Deathmare235]

Luke could’ve beat him right then and there

[@everythingdibs344]

@@Deathmare235 maybe, however luke was not skilled enough to use the full power of the high ground

[@DeadAbeVigoda]

In "Empire" Luke's first swing is a strong, two-handed overhead Kendo cut, but Vader uses a simple, one-handed parry as if to say "Pfft, you got nothing, kid."

[@declanrex9435]

but by the end of the fight, he is slashing at Luke with all of his power, showing that he has began to be frightened of luke

[@redrick8900]

@@declanrex9435 He's not afraid. He's pissed.

[@TheUndyingCrystal]

@@declanrex9435 Vader was never scared of Luke on Bespin. He was testing him the entire time, breaking pacing only to show him how outclassed he was, both with the Force and with a lightsaber. Luke striking a lucky blow on the shoulder just pissed him off into ending the fight immediately.

[@Hideotic]

@@TheUndyingCrystal agree

[@TheGamingRobin-cm8hs]

"parry this you filthy casual" *OH WAI-*

[@P-tricky13]

You know he's a real star wars fan when he mentions bacta tank.

[@165hy9]

Rule 39 never say no to bacta

[@devinallen4708]

@@165hy9 scorch!

[@gonkderheilige6379]

@@165hy9 do you still get killd

[@happywarrior736]

@@gonkderheilige6379 she still.

[@gonkderheilige6379]

@@happywarrior736 No you

[@lobstereleven4610]

love seeing Scholagladiatoria getting more exposure, criminally underrated channel.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

You mean under-highlighted? He’s always highly rated!

[@josephplatt7622]

A lot of the OG historical combat KZbinrs have been absolutely wrecked by the algorithm lately. They deserve better.

[@petermuller3995]

@@josephplatt7622 The only one who gets big view numbers is shittyversity... But its the same everywhere, long complex vids don´t get as many views as shitposts.

[@squamish4244]

I've been watching his videos since he was just getting going (or like six years ago anyway), amazing stuff.

[@Leftyotism]

A true expert! 😃😁

[@MercenaryJames]

So refreshing to hear someone actually talk about the context of the fight and how that relates to the story/motivations at the time. Wish more people understood this when they criticize the OT. Matt never disappoints.

[@infinitesheldon5710]

Let's be real here, if any big KZbinr was going to talk about context in Star Wars fights, it was going to be Mr. Matt "Context" Easton.

[@DaDunge]

That's what makes him a real expert, understanding that there are no absolute rules.

[@Verbose_Mode]

Matt's favorite word: context!

[@aesir1ases64]

He should have remembered to use context when judging the prequels fight.

[@zakkarywhiting8304]

@@aesir1ases64 context can’t explain away twirling 6 inches away from your enemy

[@ModernKnight]

Nicely done Matt, IGN is a great place to get seen and you did a great job.

[@Adam_okaay]

Hi Jason!

[@tonytynebridge510]

Sir Jason

[@aaronjacobamadorsalazar1934]

Hallo Jason

[@tylerhoff2654]

MY TWO FAVORITE MEDIEVIL HISTORY GUYS KNOW EACHOTHER!

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Brotherhood of the sword unite!

[@MediaNocte3000]

Another viewing of the lightsaber throw part makes a bit more sense with context from Episode 3. Vader sees Luke has the high ground and thinks, “oh no not this again,” and throws the lightsaber at him instead of trying to take the fight there like last time.

[@UncleUncleRj]

😁😁

[@kennethswicker5798]

Fighting with lightsaber is not like fighting with swords some things work. And remember you can't see the force they are also concentrating on the force.

[@thetrickster199]

funny enough because Vader lost to Obi-Wan when he was ABOVE him

[@redwolf1015]

That’s hilarious never thought of that

[@Archontasil]

Always nice to see Captain context anywhere

[@RoganGunn]

Yup, 15:17 - he said it! He used the C-word... 🥳

[@eifpr0n]

I've been a subscriber of Matt's since the early days, and while he's always been very knowledgeable and engaging, this video highlights just how far he's come as an entertainer. Wishing you even more success, sir. It's well deserved.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Finally they get an actual expert for these, he's a swordsman, sword expert, and a nerd

[@dominic6634]

He's more of an academic

[@batteredwarrior]

@Ethan Schmid he wasn't. He was a stage/film sword expert. Not the same as real sword fighting.

[@batteredwarrior]

@@dominic6634 Matt Easton literally teaches HEMA, and has trained in it for over 20 years. He's a swordsman.

[@redrick8900]

@@batteredwarrior Nothing is the same as real sword fighting. That ended like a century ago.

[@gokbay3057]

@@redrick8900 HEMA comes the closest however

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

As far as Vader's motivation goes in the Empire fight, in hindsight, we know that Vader was always planning to turn Luke, but against the Emperor, and not with/for him. So the first, 'assessment' phase is Vader finding out if that plan is workable, or if he's just going to have to go to plan B (or figure one out). Once Luke has proven he's not as green as he is cabbage looking, and could be useful if turned, vader turns up the intimidation - first with the display of Force jiggery-pokery, and then turning much more aggressive in the fight, to put Luke in the "join me or die" situation. Of course, before that, Luke actually lands a hit, and Vader goes straight to *ahem* disarm him.

[@cykeok3525]

That sounds about right. Toward the latter half of the fight, on the walkway, it looks like Vader is already planning to subdue Luke one way or another. At that point, injuring Luke would have been a contingency. Although Vader is still holding back and being careful not to kill, when Luke proves dangerous enough to be able to land a blow, then the contingency is realized: It confirms that he basically *has* to inflict an injury to render Luke safe enough for capture. I'd say that Vader's extensive cybernetic replacements mean that he's quite accepting of the fact that loss of limbs is a perfectly acceptable means of injuring someone "safely". With the advent of the prequels, we then find out that (as Anakin) he lost his first limb as far back as Geonosis.. and in the long run it didn't affect him much after he had it replaced.

[@erichusayn]

Very cool to see Mr Easton analyze these fights. Couldn't have picked a better expert.

[@normtrooper4392]

Contextualising the fight within the text of the movie is great

[@1IGG]

That's captain context for you.

[@philtkaswahl2124]

Matt Easton calling Vader and Luke "very naughty boys" like a gently chiding father was a treat.

[@klarthkoken1925]

Just made me think how many kids must have got in trouble re-enacting this over the years.

[@christophervanoster]

20:10 most people who view this scene interpret this as Luke using at least a part of the dark side to overpower Vader. But when he realizes that Vader also is losing an arm, he realizes that the same thing will happen to him. He might follow his fathers footsteps. So he stands down and rejects the dark side unlike anakin or anyone else up to that point

[@Centaur255]

So glad IGN brought in Matt Easton! Fantastic swordsman, fantastic researcher and archaeologist, and a guy who knows a decent bit about Star Wars. The perfect choice!

[@Rokaize]

The Empire fight isn’t even just the best due to the actual fight itself. But also the emotion and storytelling behind it make it just incredible.

[@WinterOffensive]

Perfect Star Wars quote that sums up my response to this video: "More!"

[@axlefoxe]

It's about time Matt is getting broader note and being called for this kind of thing 100%.

[@MadDragon-lb7qg]

Ironic that the Princess Bride cliff fight was briefly shown. Bob Anderson who choreographed the fight did Vader's sword work in V & VI, Dave Prowse was fighting Alec Guinness in IV.

[@coyotefire69420]

Im glad that channels have finally started to use real HEMA instructors to give commentaries. Matt is excellent and his channel is worth a follow if anyone here is interested in historical swordsmanship

[@gufu21]

Darth Vader knew that throwing a pommel at Luke was the way to end him rightly. Since the pommel wasn't detachable from his lightsaber, Vader's only option was to throw the whole thing.

[@maharwarrior2767]

Are u subscribed to skall.

[@mrmacross]

Was looking for this commentary. Did not disappoint.

[@thomasfplm]

I've been saying that Count Doku is the only character whose fighting style makes sense in Star Wars because it is similar to rapier and short sword, it is interesting to see that I'm not the only one.

[@sheevpalpatine6139]

Well Count Dooku is a character made for that type of thing. His lightsaber handle is even curved for a better grip while dueling.

[@thomasfplm]

@@sheevpalpatine6139, the big question is, why the rest of them don't do the same? Also, considering there are materials that can resist being cut by light sabers, why they don't have guards made using those materials?

[@GabrielusPrime]

@@thomasfplm Regarding your second question, it's because the materials in question (Cortosis, Beskar and Phrik are the only ones I'm aware of) are, in fact, rare and therefore prohibitively expensive for most jedi... I'd say Vader has some because he's the direct apprentice of the man ruling the empire, to the point where if he didn't die on the second Death Star, he'd be a candidate for the Emperor's heir by the imperial remnants...

[@thomasfplm]

@@GabrielusPrime, jedi frequently use top quality ships when travelling, they are not poor. Even if not all jedi had something like that, it would make sense for at least some of them to have.

[@redrick8900]

@@thomasfplm Jedi are all poor. They take a vow of poverty.

[@hyttennis]

Always a treat to see Captain Context!

[@Zuccus]

Great to see someone who actually knows his stuff speaking about these things!

[@mrbonjangle]

Never really thought much about the fight scenes in these old movies, but this guy has really made them seem like the best out of any of the Star Wars fight scenes.

[@jasonkiefer1894]

Immediately noticed kendo. Through out Episodes 1-6 kendo was a major base to the lightsaber combat. Mark Hamill mentioned learning it for Empire. The fight choreographer for the prequels said he used kendo as the primary technique.

[@brutesRmine]

In all my years of watching and studying Star Wars it never occurred to me Luke’s fighting style was in anyway influenced by outside events. This guy is a genius.

[@suntiger745]

They don't call him Captain Context for nothing. :)

[@abnunga]

I've heard that the lightsaber props from the first film were quite fragile, and the actors were having to be very careful because they kept breaking them.

[@darthplagueis13]

One thing to note about Vader hitting his sword into walls and railings in the Episode V fight is that it might have been intentional. If you watch closely, you'll notice that every time he strikes one of these obstacles, there's a bright flash and a rain of sparks and a small cloud of smoke - things that Vader, being a seasoned veteran of many battles and duels has probably gotten quite used to so he can just keep on going, but Luke is still very much a rookie who has hardly gotten to use his lightsaber so far. Vader might be trying to distract Luke with these things to maybe trip up, flinch or get blinded for a second.

[@clawedsimian]

I'm disappointed by the lack of references to shafts and penetration

[@BeeOppresion]

This only proves that all the shaft and penetration innuendos in Matt's videos are done deliberately 🤣

[@trojanknightwing]

It also took him 14 minutes to say 'context'

[@johnh8546]

@@trojanknightwing it had me worried up until then that he would miss it haha.

[@Quirderph]

"You're all clear, kid! Now let's blow this thing and go home!"

[@digitaljanus]

@@trojanknightwing No, he drops it at 1:58 too!

[@jtreedy116]

It may not have the flash of the prequel duels, but Luke/Vader in ESB is about the most beautiful thing to watch when it comes to lightsaber combat in my opinion. The setting, the atmosphere, the blue on red... Just glorious to watch.

[@deltasierra1774]

Cools fact, the man who wore the Vader suit during lightsaber fights was Olympic fencer Bob Anderson, and he also trained with the actors who he was fighting with.

[@MrHazz111]

First Jackson Crawford and now Matt Easton? My KZbin worlds are weirdly colliding.

[@pungivergiverofpuns3611]

Wait they had Jackson Crawford on here?

[@RoganGunn]

I've followed Matt's channel for years now, but this was legit one of the best analyses of Star Wars story beats I've seen, for these scenes at least, let alone a great breakdown of the swordfights. Great stuff 10/10 IGN

[@ZeroFighter]

The very first lightsaber battle was filmed where neither blade actually touched the other. The props on set were made of glass, and sometimes shattered from being swung too aggressively, so full contact was absolutely out of the question. In subsequent movies, more durable materials were used, though even filming the prequels, the blades still broke during extended duels.

[@HawkOfGP]

They did touch, but yes, they clearly had to be very ginger with contact, which rather compromised the choreography in the first film.

[@NireFuster]

It's really refreshing to see someone analyze the fights while keeping in mind the storytelling and lore of the movies and not just strictly the techniques and movements, it's important to keep in mind these are movies and stories, this will affect how fights play out and whether or not certain tropes like the sword bind appear in the fight.

[@donk8961]

The kendo stance is due to Lucas drawing inspiration from Japanese cinema

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

So cool! Love how he analyzes the potential intent behind the fights.

[@thefightingknight]

IGN thank you for bringing Matt on, everyone in the sword community have been asking to get Shadiversity, Matt, Metatron or Skallagrim for Hollywood fights! You actually listened to people who love the films and swords!

[@Kattbirb]

Matt Easton and Star wars? You've finally gotten my attention, IGN.

[@libertyprime6932]

Hell yeah Matt! Introduced me to the wonderful world of HEMA and sword collecting. You rule, dude 🤘

[@thekuan7002]

Holy crap it's Matt!!!!! Great job getting him on your show IGN!!!

[@TheKrazy7]

The best Hema reacter out there, always giving proper context

[@Cyotis]

Matt Easton! Let's go Captain Context!

[@BoomerZ.artist]

Throwing your weapon is no problem when you can just use the force to get it right back.

[@Compucles]

You can also use the Force to spin it around while it's flying so that it becomes something like an extremely sharp double-edged boomerang. It's a popular move in the "Jedi Knight" and "Force Unleashed" video game sub-series.

[@redrick8900]

@@Compucles If you are going to cite a videogame at least cite the first one to do it.

[@TeenWithACarrotIDK]

@@redrick8900 why?

[@dew3579]

There are jedi temple guards that specializes in throwing lightsabers like a sniper. There are a bit different hen a jedi sniper which is the temple's first line of defense against riots, thugs, etc.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Would love to see a breakdown on the Black Panther waterfall fights from Captain Context!

[@AikenFrost]

You can recognize an actual fan of Matt when that person call him Captain Context, hahaha.

[@DaDunge]

Glad you brought in Matt from SchaolaGladiatoria, of all the swords experts on youtube he's the one who feels like he knows what he's on about.

[@EtherealDoomed]

A lot of them know what they're on about, but Matt is definitely just the best of them.

[@graysonofthewood3747]

Nice job bringing in Matt Easton, he’s definitely the man for a job like this.

[@hiilis505]

May the context be with you!

[@R5d4d2]

Its Matt Easton from Scholagladiatoria! What a nice surprise.

[@Adam_okaay]

"Did Obi Wan JUST TAKE THE HIGH GROUND?!?!" "Hello there"

[@joshridinger3407]

thought about the end of the fight in return of the jedi, where luke starts flailing wildly and it works somehow: maybe vader realized luke *was* starting to turn toward the dark side, and the thought of that unexpectedly broke him. he lost, as you say, morally.

[@FlatSpinMan]

Smart guy. So nice how he places everything in context, and understands the needs of the story in how the fights are choreographed.

[@hypnotoad311]

Matt’s channel/content is top notch. Genuinely a gem.

[@justinstrong8189]

Came for a sword fighting analysis, got the most impressive in depth analysis of Star Wars I've ever heard!

[@HistoryPoliticsFiction]

In the original trilogy there was an issue with using fast moves because they were using glass props instead of plastic. Later you get see faster moves as not only props get better but the choreography as well.

[@SN00PICUS]

Matt is one of the leading experts these days, imo, and he is 100% correct on the throw of the sword. You do whatever you have to do. In HEMA, yes we are dealing with practice and historical technique, but also the mindset of violence. In European Martial Arts there is some lack of ordered beauty such as that you find in Eastern Martial Arts, but there is brutal mastery of physical violence. Matt Easton understands that, and does an amazing job bridging the gap.

[@ThejollyFrenchman]

To be fair to the Obi-Wan/Vader fight, the props they were using for the lightsabers were made of fragile fibreglass and shattered easily, so the actors had to be very careful with them. They tried finding a more sturdy material for the prop, but nothing worked as well with the special effects, so they weren't able to do more rigorous choreography until the sequel.

[@Harri927]

Return of the Jedi is my favorite Star Wars movie.

[@petersanzen4106]

Episode 6 Vader vs Luke is the best lightsaber combat in the entire universe. So much emotions in that, tension, and awsome combat.

[@christopherpie8559]

"Fights don't happen in a vacuum." Well, Star Wars is a sci-fi movie that has may scenes in space, so... It could actually happen, technically.

[@joshuahubbard6190]

This is technically “legends” (pre-Disney era) info, but Vader’s armor is actually functional. His pauldrons and cape are laced with cortosis which is a mineral that is resistant to lightsaber strikes, so that deflection is viable.

[@ronnyweinreich]

Matt Easton makes great Content 👍😁

[@robbikebob]

He is, and shall continue to be, Matt Easton....

[@DGFTardin]

More Matt Eaton please.

[@scrtwpnx]

In empire, Luke is moving in a very telegraphed way. Vader smoothly walks back. Big diff in skill

[@ethanweisgard6570]

No mention of the lead hand in the double-handed kendo grip switching from traditional right hand on top grip to the “incorrect” left hand on top in the same scene. (Both Obi wan and Luke)

[@Ichsukatanuka]

*Laser swords. The analysis on the ESB is excellent, Vader going from teaching Luke a lesson to breathing faster, more aggressively and trying to injure him, excellent movie too

[@craigsmachines6705]

Cortosis is the material that can withstand a lightsaber blow, along with Beskar which is a mandalorian metal ore that they used in their armor

[@BrazenBard]

"Sword fights don't happen in a vacuum..." Star Wars is one of the relatively few settings where that's actually a plausible scenario, you know... ;)

[@LuxisAlukard]

Matt is great! We should see him on this channel more often!

[@shovel662]

It’s our favorite sword boi, Bald Context Man!

[@dudeinadoughboy4327]

If I'm remembering correctly, lightsaber fights always include an unseen psychological aspect of the fighters probing each other's minds to predict the next move and try to throw the other off balance. So the fact you mentioned the storytelling aspect being really well done is pretty cool, cause canonically lightsaber fights are less about a clashing of blades, and more about a meeting of minds. Trying to probe into the mind of your opponent and learn their hopes, desires, and fears, turning it against them and manipulating them psychologically to achieve whatever result you want. Basically storytelling!

[@mysteryneophyte]

someone might especially throw their sword if they had the force and can just pull the thing right back to them with their mind basically

[@that0nenea282]

just wanna chime in, not only is vader's armor effective at deflecting light saber strikes and blaster shots, you also have to remember that it doubles as a complete and absolute life support system for him

[@LordSerion]

actually this is why Dooku was such a dangerous opponent, he was a fencer, not a kendo user.

[@edcliffe2988]

Another thing to consider is that Palpatine designed Vader's armour to hamper him. It was heavy, and didn't allow him to raise his arms above a certain point.

[@StevenHouse1980]

Episode IV - A New Hope, Obi-Wan is acting as a distraction mainly to hide who Luke is. Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Vader starts out testing Luke, then he's desides to humble Luke and show that he is out matched by Vader. Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, one aspect of throwing the Lightsaber that few consider is the Force, being able to retreve the lightsaber quickly(within a second or two) from across the room. and yes Luke is under presure and panics. Thus he's not thinking that much in the later part of the fight, until he notice's his farthers Droid hand stump. Also Matt what do you think of Star Wars SC 38 Reimagined?

[@ronanriggs8307]

Always make me smile a little bit when people point out "lightsabers would be better as thrusting weapons" because Star Wars agrees, when it's a duel between two people with lightsabers. Form 2, Makashi, is exactly that. A form that focusses on thrusts, balance and efficient movements. The Jedi tend to use slashes because they more often fight people with blasters and large groups, which are easier to attack and defend against with slashes and wider movements of the lightsaber and using Makashi would put you at a disadvantage.

[@macmcleod1188]

Active Light sabers *used* to have a lot of inertia. It was harder to start them moving than a sword. It wasn't the weight alone. That's why non force users could'nt use them effectively. And blade on blade was also willpower vs willpower. These days, they are lighter than swords.

[@TahishaArvo]

when Vader sliced through the beam in Empire, it looked like he was aiming for Luke's head, seeming for a killing blow, so the momentum carried him through the swing it's a literal dishanding :)

[@sharkinahat]

May the Context be with you!

[@Nuetral768]

For the record, look at that last little bit of the last fight... See how the light saber bounces off the railing instead of cutting through it?... This is the effect of the internal gyroscopic effect in the hilt. As Luke falls more and more to the dark side in that moment he begins fighting against his own lightsaber to make the kind of movements he is making, and these movements make a seemingly unstoppable weapon significantly less harmful. This is the reason for the locked blades, sliding blades, twirling and spinning movements, and much more. The hilt has to be properly balanced in order to focus the vibrations of the blade, otherwise those vibrations just repel the blade. And if you swing a blade but have poor leverage then it's slower, harder to control, and exhausting... after an onslaught like this it isn't uncommon to see a pause (and this is not just for effect, the hilt was swung in a way that was needed to try to win or survive but also in a way that counterbalanced the force of the saber against the user... imagine the effect you get when you hit something and the weapon bounces back, now imagine that every moment of every movement with that object felt like you were powering through that).

[@SitInTheShayd]

Vader fighting with one hand he's toying with you Vader fighting with two hands he's trying to kill you

[@artemisdarkslayer]

Always love some Matt Easton analyzing fights!

[@dangussin7524]

One point about Luke defeating Vafer in Jedi, Force users can use their abilities to push or pull people with the Force. So when Luke tapped into that Darkside rage at the thought of Vader corrupting Leia, he was also hammering away at Vader with the Force, driving him back with Force push. In A New Hope, Vader was facing the person who had Defeated him and consigned him to hideous suffering. Also, Obi Wan was a Master of a Lightsaber form based in patience and defense, blocking attacks while waiting for an opening. So Vader did not want to fall for what looked like obvious opportunity to strike.

[@RC-jg4fs]

2:40 IDK if this has been mentioned but having grown up with these movies and having watched them atleast twice a year I've never noticed that Obi-Wans and Vaders lightsaber blades switch colors at this point until watching this video

[@shotgunridersweden]

Fights dont happen in a vacuum, inless their in space, where there is vacuum....

[@bobfrancis123]

Wait for it… wait for it… 2:00 “context”… there it is! Been following Matt for a while and thanks IGN for letting him on!

[@scottclark3139]

Peter Diamond and Bob Anderson, the fight coordinators for the 3 movies, knew their stuff

[@seanpoore2428]

My ceiling is a scarred veteran of many Many accidents ._. lol

[@jeffreygonzalez9531]

Love Matt, nice to see him on this channel :)

[@geoffgreen2105]

17:48 - Throwing a sword was how the Black Knight defeated the Green Knight, as depicted in the historical documentary Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

[@jonesy279]

I’d forgotten about that Braveheart sword throw, but it’s very cool!

[@jasonsenter1646]

20:00 this is the problem I’ve always had with this scene. If Luke didn’t look like a drunk flailing person this would hands down be the best scene in all of Star Wars.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

The biggest difference between the fight in the first film and the other two is really quite simple: Bob Anderson.

[@Meloncov]

That's part of it, another key part is that the lightsabers they used in A New Hope were extremely fragile.