Star Wars Episode VI Return Of The Jedi Opening Scene HD720p

[@CarrowMind]

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am." the most underrated line in this movie, when said by Darth Vader, it takes on a WHOLE new meaning!

[@Nintendo_fan_1998]

How is it underrated? I consider it one of the best lines James Earl Jones ever said.

[@dd71000]

@@Nintendo_fan_1998 Yeah, it's a famous line.

[@Watermelon_Man92]

The emperor was a little known character at the time. So this line from Vader gave the audience a hint of what to expect.

[@handris99]

@@Watermelon_Man92 Especially after he force chocked 2 of his commanders. One of my other favorite scenes from the Empire. "Apology accepted captain Needa." xD

[@handris99]

@Allen Reyes another good example is John Wick :D

[@Vampirewolfking]

1:22 He turns the music on.

[@chichieltransgenero3247]

Ha!

[@nonamegoogull3020]

lold reeeeeel hard

[@Ben82077]

FrostCreed Stormtrooper: Crap, theres the music, we gotta go!

[@MrKajithecat]

FrostCreed Hahaha :^)

[@vortexdarkstar6197]

FrostCreed That was exactly what i thought the first time i heard it lol!

[@theprofessional155]

When Darth Vader tells the Moff he can find new ways to motivate them hes talking about better quarterly bonuses, time and a half and allowing more overtime. He also probably plans on giving the workers better 401K plans and great health insurance coverage.

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

Don't forget the mandatory team building away days!

[@dhyde2025]

Pizza party!

[@Quelloli1]

Agreed. Also, when he said "the emperor is not as forgiving as I am", he meant to say that Palpatine is much more forgiving.

[@PTXrainman77]

And maybe an extra 2 weeks of paid vacation?

[@astarseek]

With probably a little judicious torture added.

[@flashkellam7395]

“The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.” One of the best lines in cinematic history.

[@Andrew_JB]

I always thought that as well, Vader spends the first two movies force choking everyone.

[@jamess6097]

Such a relief that he did not say "The Emperor is not as forgiving as me". Somehow Lord Vader would be less terrifying if he were grammatically incorrect.

[@spikespa5208]

Grammar maketh the tyrant

[@gokublack8342]

@@Andrew_JB Vader wasn't lying or exaggerating either...all the architects (except 1 because Sidious still thought he had value) for the first Death Star were executed after its destruction with the lead architect being tortured for days and probably wishing Sidious had just killed him

[@annam3243]

​@@jamess6097Well that dosen't stop Yoda.

[@roshenek4919]

2:39 "Lack of progress" They almost finished the thing after 5 years, while original one took 20 to complete. LACK. OF. PROGRESS. Man i love the Empire.

[@alexojideagu]

not to mention this is about 5 times bigger

[@roshenek4919]

it actually isn't: DS-I: 120x120x120 km DS-II:160x160x160 km still bigger, but not "about five times", not even close

[@Christian-qe5yg]

It's because of all the events that happened between III and IV that made the first Death Star take long

[@tpsu129]

All engineering projects take a long time when they're doing something new.

[@ShakeSoft]

The original wasn't 20 years.

[@HiddenWen]

"Lord Vader, we're honored by your presence. " Vader: "Shut up, get to the point."

[@lahoku]

HiddenWen in a more sophisticated way than just saying basic bad words. That’s why we love lord Vader. An all around bad guy but still very knowledgeable & educated. Love it! Haha so iconic!

[@thegratefulone74.]

"You can dispense with the pleasantries commander, i'm here to put you back on schedule" iconic line.😂

[@BlackDiamond2718]

I like when villains are so articulate with their words but get their point across.

[@kgunitkeese17]

ALFA Such a polite way of saying “cut the flattery bullshit and let’s get to work”.

[@maldino2917]

@@BlackDiamond2718 count dooku too though

[@lewis3908]

"But he asks the impossible. I need more men." That is my favourite line from their conversation. I love that Jerjerrod confided to Vader that he thought the Emperor was being unreasonable. It would seem Imperial officers are comfortable saying things about the Emperor to Vader that they wouldn't say to his face. I wonder what Vader's response would've been if the Emperor wasn't on his way oversee the construction. Vader might be harsh, but at least he's fair.

[@marccru]

Vader took his leadership cues from the book of Tarkin, the only other man he ever took orders from outside of the Emperor .

[@MyuriMiyu]

It makes me wonder though, what would the Emperor have said if he simply stated to him that he needs more men.

[@eeiko321]

@Jean-Simon Chénard didn’t notice that. But Vader took the credit then.

[@tonyjackson4078]

Jerjerrod was a very promising officer, much like Piett and Veers. Not all imperials are like Ozzel.

[@sidnew2739]

@Jean-Simon Chénard Bullshit, there's no conversation between the emperor and Jerjerrod.

[@williamcostigan91]

"Inform the commander that Lord Vader's shuttle has arrived." "Yes sir." (Presses intercom broadcasting the Imperial March throughout the station) "That should do it."

[@sambascom2884]

Nice. That's exactly what happens in the next shot when the stormtroopers are filing next to the shuttle. The March is playing! 😂

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Haha!

[@piercelindenberg6842]

@@sambascom2884the Imperial March is actually diagetic in-universe. It plays over parades and recruitment videos.

[@andrewmcnamara6305]

According to TV Tropes that would be an example of "Leaning on the Fourth Wall."

[@MrChickennugget360]

One thing i love about Return of the Jedi is that it was the first Starwars movie i ever saw. While you might think that would have messed it up for me it acctually fed very well into the serial nature of the films. It felt like watching a random episode on TV. I knew the characters basically i knew the death star was a terrible weapon, and i knew that Vader was a bad guy, Luke was a good guy but beyond that it felt like jumping into a TV series and having to work out what is going on.

[@SwimmingRobot]

You know that you're fucked when Vader tells you that he is the nice guy in the situation.

[@NICKatronMC]

Truly…on a unimaginable level

[@damonmcfarland9364]

LMMFAO!!!!

[@KieranM-kn3lt]

oh crap

[@GreenLightMe]

This set piece is one of the best in film history...it feels like a military base or command center...and it feels like it's in space.

[@Sherpaful]

GreenLightMe An open air hanger in the vacuum of space ? Doesn’t seem plausible

[@jomarico1770]

It's shielded. The shield keeps the atmosphere from escaping.

[@sixstanger00]

*_An open air hanger in the vacuum of space ? Doesn’t seem plausible_* An open air hangar in the vacuum of space, but sealed with a force shield? Very plausible, and extremely practical. Raising/lowering a shield to allow traffic in/out is much, much more efficient than cluttering the hangar bay with massive moving solid doors and the mechanisms to open/close them. In fact, how about this idea: A shield strong enough to trap pressurized gases, but weak enough to allow solid objects to pass through it. That way, no lowering/raising of shields is needed -- atmosphere stays trapped inside while allowing ships to pass in/out.

[@Sherpaful]

What happens when they lower the shield? Why isn't everything in the hanger blown out into space.

[@jomarico1770]

Also since the Death Star has artificial gravity, you can also increase the gravity around the hanger to hold an atmosphere, same way the Earth's gravity holds the atmosphere down on our planet.

[@123videos456]

I always liked the officers from the original trilogy: Grand Moff Tarkin, General Veers, Grand Admiral Piett, Moff Jerjerrod; they did their job with a cool, calm, collected efficiency. The officers of the First Order in the Disney Trilogy were angry, yelling red faced mustache twirlers. The original trilogy didn’t have to slap us over the head to remind us who the bad guys are.

[@benjaminlarson7518]

I feel the same about Young Anakin / Kylo Ren. In the prequels/sequels, they felt the need to make the bad guys whiny little children, which denies the the movies gravitas, and makes the whole conflict feel trite.

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

True but one thing you forgot to consider the time. At that time SW came out every kid watched Nazi movies, it was a law that one WW2 movie had to be playing at all times from Noon to midnight. We didnt to be hit over the head with what bad guys are. Of course considering the current state of the USA. Many would watch those WW2 movies and ask why are the US troops on the wrong the side?

[@TrueCarthaginian]

@@benjaminlarson7518 You're not giving enough credit to Anakin. Watching his performance in the context of the movie, he actually does very well. I wouldn't consider Sidious/Palpatine, Maul, Dooku, nor Grievous to be whiny children.

[@benjaminlarson7518]

@@TrueCarthaginian I don't know what "watch his performance in the context of the movie." In regards to the other characters you mentioned, I didn't mention them, so I don't know why you are bringing them up.

[@haha-lj5sq]

@#sloths the empire has so many fans because it’s so well written. It doesn’t feel like a purely evil government, the evil is believable because many of the villains are people in positions of power or authority, and it makes sense for military officers to be strict and instill fear into their subordinates. But this level also helps us relate to the imperials. They’re doing a job, and they have bosses, just like us. It feels like an actual, real military system. The sequels and even the prequels failed to acknowledge proper military organization within Star Wars.

[@jdee8407]

That actor who played the Imperial commander did a really good job you can visibly feel how nervous he was when he "gulped" right before the shuttle bay door opened and Darth Vader was going to come out.

[@DatboiDemonX]

And at 2:48, you can see him tense up when Vader mentions the Emperor.

[@S4von]

nothing special to be honest

[@iankowalczyk8455]

@@S4von NoThInG sPecIaL tO Be hoNeST!

[@froddobaggins]

Weren't most extras in the OT trained stage actors

[@jimhuffman9434]

The guy's name is Moff Jerjerrod, and do you blame him? He's being told by Lord Vader (the guy who has zero tolerance for failure) "I'm here to get you and your men back on track, since your behind schedule, and to give you a heads-up that the Emperor is going to be coming in person"

[@TheMarcHicks]

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am". Coming from the bloke that force choked anyone who even mildly messed up in "Empire Strikes Back", that is really saying something ;-).

[@Ihdc1]

+Desmond Ng The Emperor's way of killing people is way more painful and sadistic than Vader's force choke. At least Vader had the mercy to do it quickly and relatively painlessly.

[@jordancroll2908]

It's true though, the emperor prolonged the original death star's designer's death for a long time until he BEGGED to just die. Then the emperor cloned him over and over again to kill him again.

[@jordancroll2908]

chopperbubba Very True, and each death wasn't fast either. He took at least a day to kill each of them

[@fistinyourface7053]

Considering that Palpatine killed the engineer of the first Death Star in a very painful and long way, and he transfered this guy's mind into clones the so he can be killed again and again by Emperor at every fuckup or when dear Palpy has a bad day....Yeah, Vader is pretty forgiving.

[@MrHogGamer]

Why did he kill the original designer?

[@filiusreticulum2926]

How do you recognize good acting? You can tell exactly the moment and time when the commander shit his pants

[@fabulousdolphin4221]

gulp

[@LordBaldur]

Which is saying something since he's a Grand Moff.

[@zigolinar]

Baldur Aviation He is a commander, not a Grand Moff

[@zigolinar]

@@leomackie17 He only rose the rank of Fleet commander and he does not most certainly posses the same rank insignia as Tarkin, so he never was a Moff or Grand Moff at that.

[@zigolinar]

Rangatang 17 My bad, he is a Moff. That’s why I was confused with the rank plate.

[@The8thDOCTOR]

1 he needs more men 2 he gets threatened 3 he will double his efforts. Corporations in a nutshell.

[@theeighthdocta2485]

Since when did I have a clone?

[@The8thDOCTOR]

but will the job be done right?

[@theeighthdocta2485]

Probably not since the bad guys are so bad at winning

[@The8thDOCTOR]

The Eighth Docta Are you half human?

[@theeighthdocta2485]

The8thDOCTOR Why are you asking yourself that? I'm beginning to regret messing around with that button on the TARDIS that made me duplicate myself

[@w.nas.9806]

What made Vader even scarier was the fact that he had a boss

[@handsomeX]

Haha so true

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

I remeber finding out as a kid was terrified who on earth gives Vader orders!

[@BitsofRealPanther]

That's an excellent point!

[@zurvanmooney4940]

“Always two there are, no more, no less. A master and an apprentice”.

[@SimBol1216]

Yeah, and in the first film he's actually relatively low on the totem pole. Tarkin and other members of the board outrank him.

[@SovietWomble]

Thinking about the production a little bit, I wonder what the extras in the background are thinking at 1:35. Apparently, the first Star Wars was not expected to be so successful. To the point that the extras who worked on it openly mocked it. Most thought it was some cheesy B-Movie. Now though - six years, two films, and more than a billion dollars later - I imagine those extras are fucking hyped to be there.

[@johnjay6468]

When’s the next bullshittery Womble?

[@P.Whitestrake]

Aaay! Soviet!

[@sussy_6998]

hey soviet back to work, break times over!

[@arch455]

Hello there

[@alperisler89]

there was still a lot of thought and hardwork put up for the first movie, the costumes and the sets and stuff, so I don't think the extras mocked the first one that much. I would think that it was the leads who were mocking the first one.

[@SeanKL107]

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am." Translation: Force strangulation is pretty cushy compared to being zapped to death, all slow like.

[@Hlafdije]

:D

[@kjamison5951]

“all slow like.” I died! 😂

[@AzguardMike]

actual translation: Grand Moff Tarkin is dead, i am now free to choke whomever i feel like it. You will do well to remember that. Now, get this fleet moving. I want Skywalker!

[@LordAndo57]

I mean in Legends, the Emperor had Bevel Lemelisk executed and resurrected in a clone body multiple times...

[@dylanlevrets8988]

That and being placed into an iron lung designed to fuel your hatred for the next 20+ years

[@frozenray0079]

Vader know he look like he just got out the car wash.

[@mutenroshi3078]

Empire VIP washstation

[@frozenray0079]

Galactic Wash.

[@Sunburn2007]

Sith Shine & Wax, located near the Jedi Temple.

[@mattgerrish908]

justin williams that's how he got brainwashed by the dark side

[@kaitainjones7078]

"That is correct, and I am most displeased with your Turtle Wax buffing."

[@nicktroisi6347]

“The Emperor is coming here?” You can literally feel the fear and anxiety in his voice. Sidious doesn’t even need to be in the room to be terrifying. That is how a good villain is and should be written

[@BennyLlama39]

That's the moment his uniform pants went from olive drab-tinged gray, to sewage-scented brown. 😀

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

There was no "Sidious" back when Star Wars was still cool.

[@richarddaborn8502]

RIP Dave Prowse. The man who gave the character the imposing presence that terrified many an imperial officer.

[@Jooligan1]

He was tall. Anybody could have been in that suit. Be serious, J Jones was Darth.

[@Steve-wf3vv]

@@Jooligan1 Hell, he doesn’t even have to be tall. They could ha e hired a shorter actor and just used elevator boots.

[@vxy357]

David Prowse gave Vader an intimidating physical presence. James Earl Jones WAS the heart and soul of Darth Vader and breathed a threatening presence within Darth vader..

[@minicle426]

@@vxy357 And where does Sebastian Shaw fit in?

[@vxy357]

@@minicle426 pardon my ignorance, but who is that?

[@guudnewdle6910]

Love the way Vader says "Motivate them" xD

[@waivedwench]

I'm guessing he's not talking about Christmas bonuses!!

[@guudnewdle6910]

Haha what an image xD

[@flythedragon1559]

+waivedwench ?!?! LOL!!!

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

waivedwench or threatening to force choke them

[@greeneyedmonster6694]

Niklas Nordbäck The power of James Earl Jones

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Just think how terrifying that must be to hear that the Emperor is less forgiving than Vadar, the dude who field promotes officers... immediately after force choking their former superior officer to death.

[@jorgebersabe293]

Well, Vader kills you quick, but the Emperor is going to make you suffer, so Vader is lenient by comparison.

[@liberatetutemeexinferis5902]

The Emperor was rather sadistic when it came to executions. Better to have Vader to force choke you and be done with.

[@spectreshadow]

@@jorgebersabe293 Exactly. Vader chokes you do death in less than a minute. The emperor will shock you with lightning while you scream and die in agony.

[@dragonstormx]

@@spectreshadow And there was also that time in Legends when he fed a man to a swarm of bugs.

[@Rockhound6165]

He didn't force choke 3 admirals to death. He force choked 1 general(Motti) who survived. One admiral(Ozzel) who he killed, and one captain(Needa) who he killed.

[@brandonlauzon351]

What makes this scene so special is how relatable it is to all of us. Your Manager comes in, says they are taking over to make things better. You tell them you need more help. They tell you the CEO is coming next week. You nod and say we will now work harder. Your Manager says they hope so, or else you're all getting fired.

[@martinhaigh8345]

Yeah. Anyone who's ever been on the receiving end of a corporate "troubleshooter" will identify with this scene.

[@greywalker505]

@Amp661 “And there’s nothing more American than shooting a man in this Wal-Mart of a world!”

[@williamcostigan91]

Of course in the Empire a "firing" is pretty damn literal.

[@tomzadvydas1758]

Been there 😂

[@grantwilson4506]

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am." - One of the best SW lines.

[@LuisVillanuevaCubero]

Yes! First time I heard that line in the movie theatre, I was like WHAT THE FUCK!

[@wheel631]

And he isn't wrong lol

[@Ben82077]

I love the part where Vader comes off the shuttle and the commander kinda takes a swallow and thinks: "please be in a good mood, please be in a good mood." His presence alone makes everyone afraid, then, Vader mentions the emperor and the commanders fear is increased even more.

[@allninelivez7631]

Ben Geiger Vader was never in a good mood due to his suit which causes him pain, and pain.. fuels the Dark Side. The only time he felt "free" was when he was in his Bacta Tank like what you saw in Rogue One.

[@cyoungbe1]

Why can't today's Disney Star Wars movies harness that kind of power that renders an audience short of breath? I mean....... what's the deal??

[@danieltobin4498]

Vader kinda was in a good mood since he didn’t kill anyone

[@williamhiers1280]

There's even a line in the novelization where the guys in the control room are dallying with the code clearance and the shuttle captain says "Please hurry, he's in no mood to wait." And when Jerjerrod's lieutenant (the one who goes "Inform the Commander") sees the code and goes "Vader...!" in fear as he realizes whose clearance code that is.

[@geocross237]

And then when Vader disembarks and doesn't immediately start choking him, Jejerrod starts acting relieved and jovially greets Vader with all the standard "pleasantries". But then Vader just strides past him (barely even _looking_ at him, I might add) and tells him to just shut up and get to the point.

[@scottlawrenz6467]

Has anyone else noticed that the officer is actually having a conversation with Vader. He had the confidence to be honest with Vader that in order to meet the time tables he needed more resources. That suggests that he wasn't afraid to speak his mind and that Darth Vader actually did listen to his subordinates. There's also the case when the Millennium Falcon escapes and the Admiral on the Star Destroyer gets all nervous because he doesn't know how Vader will respond but Vader just walks off. That suggests that Vader didn't necessarily punish people for things that were outside of their control. Like he was somewhat Fair? If you were competent and you did your job, you didn't have to worry. But if you were incompetent you might get Force gripped to death. The emperor on the other hand, he is just a dick across the board.

[@vxy357]

I remember that scene from "The Empire Strikes Back". I think Vader just walked off because his son, Luke Skywalker, didn't join him and got away from him. At that point, i don't think Vader felt any gumption to punish the officer that may had let him escape. Vader may have been to distraught over his son getting away and not joining him.

[@AzguardMike]

in Episode 4, Vader HAD to obey Tarkin. You see that in the opening scene when he is force choking that one guy and Tarkin says "Vader! Enough!!!" And Vader stops. Jump to episode 5 and 6 where Vader starts straight up choking his own people, even an admiral while in his oxygen chamber on another Star Destroyer.

[@williamalfonso1373]

@@AzguardMike From what I've read, Vader is outside the chain of command and Tarkin reports directly to the emperor. They both speak with the authority of the emperor, but by tarkin telling you to stop, probably the guy that was being force choked still has some use.

[@leonhare6560]

In the deleted scenes, Jejorred stands up to Vader on a few occasions

[@mitchellhayward6492]

@@vxy357 Although I agree that at the end of Empire Strikes Back, Vader was literally too dumbstruck to do anything as he watched the Falcon - and Luke - slip away, I'm sure that he would not have blamed Admiral Piett anyway. After all, the two of them had already just spoken. Piett had done everything that Vader had told him to do, and made it clear that he was obeying his every command. He made sure the Falcon's hyperdrive was disabled and was seconds away from scooping it up in a tractor beam, putting it in a hangar, and sending in a boarding party. The only reason the Falcon escaped was because R2 was there to turn the hyperdrive back on in time.

[@KnightLightXL]

"Perhaps you can tell him when he arrives" The immediate fear in that mans eyes says so much about what kind of man the Emperor is, even without the line "He is not as forgiving as I am" it already sets in stone the cruelty that man has

[@sindrake0076]

We shall double our efforts

[@KnightLightXL]

@@sindrake0076 I hope so commander for your sake

[@meggy-jane515]

❤

[@meggy-jane515]

🎉

[@Sanjar_Zhuraev]

The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am *imperial march*

[@Wintermute01001]

2:46 That guy is so scared he's choking without getting Force Choked.

[@dr.boring7022]

Vader doesn't actually use Force Choke. He's really just using the force to tighten up that tight ass collar they be wearing.

[@LucidVision138]

@@dr.boring7022 so in other words... He's force choking him.

[@aishikmukherjee06]

@@dr.boring7022 What about Padme on Mustafar?

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

He pre-chocked in fear.

[@Rodeo-SW]

What about the droid attack on the bookies? ​@@dr.boring7022

[@kasF]

What I like most about this scene is how it sets up how very little power Darth Vader has compared to Palpatine. He has a grand entrance, the music swells, and people are in general fear of his presence. They have been all trilogy. But when the emperor shows up, he's got guards, a larger TIE escort, his entrance is easily 3 times larger than Vader's, and the man we've come to known as the deadliest villain in the galaxy for 2 films kneels to him. That's effective character development. With these two scenes alone the viewer immediately understands how much of a threat Palpatine is.

[@mish375]

Plus over the course of 3 movies the Emperor has slowly been built up as a threat. So when Palpatine finally arrives, the audience has a full understanding of just how dangerous and terrifying this man really is if he makes Vader look like a kitten.

[@volbound1700]

@@mish375 That and also Vader's visit was kind of a surprise done in secret while the Emperor's visit was a big show.

[@MrlspPrt]

To be fair: Palpatine was the Emperor, any official visit is like that in real life, specially on dictatorships like that one from 1930's Germany or that part in the north of Korea. I don't know if Vader was some kind of Count or Duke, but I bet he was more like a cult member than a public figure in the Empire structure.

[@MrlspPrt]

@@mish375 this was an improvised development, Lucas once said his first idea was a weak Emperor who was controlled by the moffs, then the idea evolved into him being a Dark Side user, the same with Vader, who was called "Darth" (personal opinion: Darth as name, not a title, sound very stupid, just like "Sheev").

[@mish375]

@@MrlspPrt I think the Sheev name, while silly, was intentional. It's close to "shiv", the small blade that an assassin would covertly use to take out a target. And also because Palpatine hated the name.

[@Akiraspin]

When the boss that literally kills people for missing deadlines is "more forgiving" than the alternative, you know your job is FUCKED.

[@joseph_b319]

Akiraspin I always thought the same thing.

[@uncletaylorify]

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am!" ....translation......"You are so fucked!"

[@shack8110]

RotJ is better than the 3 prequels combined.

[@Ghaz3k]

yu stu a strange comparison. Not many would compare a delicious medium rare Ribeye Steak Dinner to 3 bowls of shit.

[@andrewstokes6623]

Incorrect, 1 bowl of expired yoghurt(or shit its up to you, AOTC), 1 mediocre Sunday roast(TPM)and a delicious medium fillet steak dinner(ROTS)

[@fawziekefli2273]

Absolutely true. Vader forgave Piett at the end of _The Empire Strikes Back_ for losing the _Millenium Falcon;_ but the Emperor hasn't made a single on-screen act of forgiveness in any movie he's in.

[@damonmcfarland9364]

Palpatine was just outright evil. Vader still had some good in him, and realized after ESB that killing everyone anytime someone screwed up I guess wasn't the right moves.

[@chrisd742]

I don't know that he forgave him...I think he just realized the situation was out of his control because they had to have had help (ie Lando). Ozzels foe pa was directly his choice. No mitigating factors. And Needa was just a captain...easily replaced. Admirals way tougher. Can't just keep bopping them off.

[@AdhamOhm]

2:32 I've seen middle managers make that exact face when they find out the CEO is coming to check up on their department's productivity.

[@AlexOjideagu2]

+Felamine Shit a brick time

[@MrHalohunter24]

+msgtslotter What if you make good money and like your job?

[@Neville60001]

+Felamine: Somebody has to film a skit of such a meeting, but with the dialog from this scene.

[@Webshooters1]

+msgtslotter You haven't been in the job market long have you?

[@MitchMaker]

+msgtslotter what wehn your ceo is most despleased with the situation and fries your brain with force lightning?

[@Wintermute01001]

1:22 "Lord Vader has arrived. Turn on the theme music." "Sir." *click*

[@joeltaveras5857]

Lol

[@fwiffo1376]

That Nazi looking dude is so proud of himself when he says that.

[@WorldEaterEnjoyer_01]

@@fwiffo1376 how is he a Nazi bud -_-, I'd like to think of the empire as the German empire hands down and no replys :).

[@trinktmalnent7744]

good one

[@jimhuffman9434]

That was perfect timing too

[@freebird264]

When Vader says “the Emperor is not as forgiving as I am” you get a chill watching this for the first time. Up until this point, we’ve only ever heard about the Emperor or seen him in a hologram, and all we know is minimal. Then Vader, the monster of the previous movies, says his master is not as forgiving as he is and you gotta wonder “oh shit who the hell must this guy be?!”

[@markmellon3727]

Some old boomer... /s

[@Yokai_Yuri]

Well, there is one simple answer for that. HE IS THE SENATE!

[@Er_Guille]

@@jesuslovesmebut8180next film? This is Return of the Jedi. The emperor appeared in this film.

[@robertlehnert4148]

When Palpatine does arrive, when he talks to Vader, he doesn't bother to hide he's a Dark Force user. Plenty of people in earshot. If a functioning psychopath space wizard can read your mind and you've displeased him.... yeah being terrified is pretty understandable.

[@bibimir]

@@Er_Guille he appears as hologram in previous movie.

[@sladewilson794]

You can see on the Commander's face that he knew he messed up. Once Darth said "The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" it was like a mom telling her child wait til your dad gets home.............. he knew he was dead

[@andrewnlarsen]

Hell death would be a relief...

[@danthalios]

Wait, Darth Vader is forgiving?

[@MardukeTheRaven]

+danthalios He's not. What he meant was that if Jeerjod( Commander) thinks that he is cruel then he don't know The Emperor.

[@MardukeTheRaven]

danthalios Did I? Weh, it's so stiff and dumb to feel.

[@adamstringer7092]

I think he's implying that the Emperor would kill the commander for his failure.

[@theDavidChannel1]

+danthalios No, but James Earl Jones is.

[@adamstringer7092]

+Evan Pan-Bao I didn't say that Palpatine wouldn't torture you to death, but death is assured.

[@buffoonustroglodytus4688]

Fuuuuck! Darth Vader is the definition of badass. My favourite villain of all time.

[@brianboardwell1986]

My favorite character of all time.

[@AgentWD40x]

+Sir Gus the Mighty Not true. Emperor Palpatine kept Darth Vader tethered like a ball and chain. He wanted him to be nothing more than his slave and he succeeded in doing so.

[@TimeTravelStudios]

+AgentWD40x .....he made him "Commander in chief" of the ENTIRE Empire however....You realize he could have turned on the Emperor? Taken control? Perhaps Vader's obsession over finding Skywalker was a bit too strong.......

[@matthewakian2]

+Sir Gus the Mighty second that buddy. Even topping 'Man' in Bambi.

[@ArvexYT]

+Studer Andrew Don't forget that the Emperor chose Anakin because he was both powerful and easy to manipulate. The Emperor also made certain that Vader could not take him on directly. If you recall, the suit's life support gets fried by force lightning.

[@davew4272]

Kylo Ren, you have a long way to be as great as your grandfather.

[@xLeeroycranex]

Sadly, first impressions matter a lot. Imagine if we were introduced to Vader as "Little Ani on Tattooine" or "whiny, rebellious prodigy Anakin". It'd be hard to take Vader seriously ever again.

[@PerovNigma]

I find it hard to take him seriously even now, given all the Robot Chicken and whatnot. Hopefully Rogue One will give us a cool, threatening Vader.

[@davew4272]

Joseph Simpson Agree with you.

[@mtn9272]

Joseph Simpson I'd say Rouge One gave you a pretty threatening Vader.

[@PerovNigma]

MTN 927 Yay! Looking forward to it even more now!

[@dragracingking21]

James Earl Jones gave Vader that intimation feel. JEJ is such a legend and one of the best voice actors ever.

[@porgy5978]

In my opinion one of the best scenes in the whole Star Wars franchise. The set, the music, the pacing, the acting... I just love this scene moe than I should

[@benjaminlarson7518]

It does do its job really well. Do you recall the scene when the Millenium Falcon is being dragged into the first death star by the tractor beam? Primarily its Williams' music, but the scene is way more awesome than "ship lands on station" has any right being.

[@robertwilson214]

The stunning effects,the ethereal harp...blew my mind as a kid

[@Jampolo_OG]

The Emperor coming is all the motivation they need

[@DiagonalByte]

Jampolo He does fire lightning from his f*cking fingers.

[@rotyler2177]

Two words.. Emperor coming. Sound of Rockstar drinks opening, work tools clanging in background.

[@WinslowLeach1974]

2:20 I always liked how after Vader laid it down, the commander then made a realistic appeal to Vader, kind of breaking "proper" protocol and going into comfortable territory, hoping Vader would have empathy for his situation.

[@damonmcfarland9364]

I believe Vader did. but in the comics, Vader was demoted to overseeing the DS2's construction after the destruction of DS1. he was probably ticked off he had to oversee this station even though it wasn't his fault the first DS was destroyed.

[@katoeire]

Not to forget this scene STARTS the whole movie. Immediately we are plunged into space, inside the Empire's core main weapon and we confront Vader face to face. Chilling, impressive and an outstanding way to start!

[@sambascom2884]

Yes. I find this scene to be very creepy and mysterious.

[@LetsGetMikey982]

Is it me or did Darth Vader get a nice wax and buff on that helmet of his? very shiny compared to the earlier films

[@IIIRobIII]

+Michael Boles i like to think he uses a polishing-machine at a bowling alley and just sticks his head in :)

[@Ivy94F]

IKR?! You don't realize it until you watch them again.

[@stephencarroll4681]

+Michael Boles He polished it up nice for the Emperor

[@ajbahus]

+Michael Boles His suit in a New Hope lacks any shine and is very dull in comparison.

[@blueshirt06]

+Michael Boles Theirs some deleted scenes where Vader is polishing his helmet with turtle wax but Lucas felt like it took away from his bad ass persona Lucas! what the Hell does he know!

[@DarthCipient]

Vader was right. The pace of construction was woefully behind schedule. They hadn't even started work on the jacuzzi, and the tennis courts were only half finished.

[@smithyman33]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@johnevans2710]

DarthCipient I remember my dad saying "What about all those construction workers? Imagine those pipe fitting contractors who were building this thing when it was attacked and thinking "What the hell is that noise"? as the chain reaction was happening. lol

[@DarthCipient]

John Evans Your dad is right. The rebels murdered shitloads of contractors. Some poor guy installing a sink. A working class guy fitting some bathroom tiles. Disgraceful.

[@Jadefox32]

DarthCipient I would say I doubt it but the arrogance of the Emperor/Darth Sidious makes me believe they'd of kept them working

[@killer92173]

LMAO XD

[@snakes3425]

Vader: When I kill people I strangle them so they die quicker. When the Emperor kills people he electrocutes them and takes great pleasure in watching them die slowly and in agony

[@AbelDuviant]

***** Who the fuck is anna?

[@wesbervig1054]

I am an american and everytime i see the opening of this movie i see an american aircraft carrier entering the persian gulf. How ironic and hypocritical it is that we americans who fought and defeated an evil empire england have now become an evil empire ourselves. Wake up my fellow americans we are now the evil empire.

[@AbelDuviant]

Wes Bervig Well, technically england wasn't evil. If you would've asked nicely, just like the canadians, you could've avoided bloodshed. Warmongering idiots.

[@wesbervig1054]

+Thank you Allo Raptor. I agree with you completely.

[@Chaotic_Jackal]

Allo Raptor Clearly you haven't heard of the Upper and Lower Canadian rebellions then.

[@chillpill9526]

Deeply saddened by James Earl Jones' passing Sept 9, 2024. Just his voice made Darth Vader "immortal". RIP!

[@hub5343]

This scene is absolutely masterful. After seeing a clip from the Rise of Skywalker - I had to come back here to remind myself of the Star Wars that I remember. There are so many parts to this scene that works. For instance: - The mysterious beginning, and the lead up to Darth Vader coming off the shuttle. By holding off for a minute or two, the filmmakers manage to build up the tension a little till the Reveal - and what a reveal it was! Darth Vader walking down the ramp was very memorable - The nervous Commander resonates with all of us who had to deal with bosses, project management, deadlines, and most of all pressure. The Empire wants results, we can tell immediately that fatal pressure is relentless. In the new Sequels, there is nothing of this, all 'bad guys' are crazy maniacs. However here, you get the sense the Empire is a system - a system of conformity, pressure and hierarchy. - Note how at the end, they even chose the Commander to not continue walking with Darth Vader, but to turn and head the other way. This distinguishes further how Darth Vader is superior, off to get results, and the Commander is pondering what to do, when to do it, with conflicting priorities. He has all the weight of the world on his shoulders. Darth Vader doesn't care. - There is also a seriousness to the sequence. There is a sense of procedure, with the Shuttle Docking sequence, of paranoia and importance with the TIE Fighter escort, and of hastily assembled ceremony, with the troops rushing out to present to their commanding officer. These all contribute to the amazing world that is built up here. Again, this 3 minute clip says so much, even looking beyond the script.

[@AshleyPomeroy]

One of the things that struck me most as a kid was the navigation lights on the shuttle at e.g. 0:20. It's a little detail and they didn't have to do it, but it makes it feel slightly more real.

[@michaelstolz1797]

I can't agree more!!! 👍👍👍

[@minicle426]

Whereas the First Order officers act like a bunch of exaggerated cartoon characters. The Imperials actually act like people simply just doing their job.

[@danstone8783]

In the original Star Wars movies the Empire was clearly Nazi-like in it's structure with all the hierarchy and bureaucracy combined with heartless coldness to enemy and underling alike.

[@vxy357]

@@minicle426 I would say that the Imperial are acting like a military organization. if i could put a finger on it, they seem like that they would act more like the Russian/ Soviet army.

[@TheHauntedReader]

This is the one day of the commanders life when as he walks away from Vader he goes, "Damn, I knew I should have listened to my family and gone into retail."

[@jasonvideos5]

+TheHauntedReader "Join the Empire they said, it'll be fun they said"

[@Anime_Lover_PHX_SAC_ABQ]

+TheHauntedReader Or spice mining.

[@Xenoforge78]

+jasonvideos5 "See the Galaxy, they said..."

[@mysteryperson1976]

Or "I wish I was part of the Rebel Alliance."

[@Panz82]

+Xenoforge78 it will be fun they said... hahahhaa

[@genomekender8471]

This kinda shows a brighter side of Darth Vader when he said "For your sake.."

[@ironchancellor1]

It's likely just because Vader thinks that the Moff has some competence. As opposed to the officers he mass choked last movie XP

[@HiddenWen]

ironchancellor1 Probably why he was assigned to oversee the DSII project!

[@Akrilloth]

Mike Barr Moff is an imperial rank, usually the governor of a star system. you may perhaps have misunderstood it for being old Admiral Tarkins name, yes?

[@brianu2229]

Akrilloth The commander is also a Moff, Moff Jerjerrod. He's going by commander because he's the commander of the Death Star, and because being in control of the biggest gun in the universe takes precedence over being a Moff.

[@Akrilloth]

Brian U Indeed. Makes me wonder wherever nukes went in the star wars universe.

[@leokimvideo]

"The emperor is not as forgiving as I am" Reminds me of how KZbin has treated me

[@JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m]

John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Revelation 21 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” 1 Corinthians 6 18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Matthew 12 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Romans 8:6 21st Century King James Version 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Luke 12:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’ 1 Timothy 5:6 21st Century King James Version 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Corinthians 6 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 John 2:17 21st Century King James Version 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 8:51 21st Century King James Version 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. Titus 1:14 21st Century King James Version 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth. 2 Peter 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Romans 12:2 21st Century King James Version 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Hebrews 9:24 21st Century King James Version 24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Colossians 2:10 21st Century King James Version 10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power, Deuteronomy 6:14 21st Century King James Version 14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you 2 Corinthians 11:14 21st Century King James Version 14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Jeremiah 7 18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke Me to anger. 1 Corinthians 10 20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1 Timothy 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Deuteronomy 8 19 And it shall be, if thou at all forget the Lord thy God and walk after other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. 1 John 5 20 And we know that the Son of God is come and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true; and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and Eternal Life. Acts 17 29 “For inasmuch, then, as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and of man’s devising. Proverbs 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 1 John 4 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world. 2 John 1 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Mark 8 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it. John 8 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” John 17 3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. 1 Timothy 2 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Acts 4 12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.” James 1 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. John 11 25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; 26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 6 68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life, Psalm 119 30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me. Psalm 119 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Romans 12 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God. 1 Peter 5 8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 John 2:16-17 21st Century King James Version 16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. 1 Corinthians 15 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Thessalonians 5 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ John 3 18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36 21st Century King James Version 36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 6:5 21st Century King James Version 5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 5:29 21st Century King James Version 29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:32 21st Century King James Version 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 6:40 21st Century King James Version 40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.” Mark 13:13 21st Century King James Version 13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Revelation 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. John 8:36 21st Century King James Version 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Mark 13 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

[@dmmamc]

You should double your efforts

[@ncard00]

Who cares is Vader is lying saying the emperor isn’t as forgiving, he got the officer to make his men double their efforts, manipulation, lies, and deception, also what dark siders use to reach their goals.

[@Godzilla52]

Its obvious that the guy in charge of the second Death Star is no Moff Tarkin by any means.

[@joshm3779]

Godzilla52 Yeah, well they were kinda digging deep into the human resources pool at this point at Empire, Inc if you know what I mean...The "downsizing" as a result of the previous Deathstar debacle and the ripples that must have sent through the organization had all the bright, young imperial field-grade officers wondering if their 401k and cushy retirement on Couresant was really worth it... ;-)

[@MrPerfect2000Z]

+Josh Moeller I would love to see the Help Wanted ad for the second Death Star after the first one blew up

[@thelastjediknight1]

+MrPerfect2000Z Must know how to fill in trenches and cover exhaust ports.

[@thunderbug8640]

+Godzilla52 Tarkin is responsible for one of the biggest failings of the Empire.

[@tiaanjerjerrod5332]

I was Moff.

[@Jmgjgdjd5]

1:08 I always expect the shuttle to go to the large hangar but then it goes to the small one

[@Tiredoldchannel]

same!

[@tonylocke9803]

large hanger was used for the emperor's arrival

[@GZiz84]

Me too!!! Growing up i watched this every week!

[@robin6567]

Vader doesn't get the executive treatment

[@itwontcomeout5678]

Jacob Marvin however, Vader does get his own _Executor_ 😆

[@robertriley1569]

The actor who plays the comander does a great job of just barely containg his fear while speaking with vader excellent opener to the movie

[@SnowyNightFlyer]

“I hope so, Commander, for your sake….” Such a warm show of genuine concern from Darth Vader! Ozzel and Needa aside, Vader DID care for those under his command! EDIT: This comment was intended as a joke. I’ll put some emojis to emphasize that it’s a joke. 😂🤣🤪😜😝🤪🤣😂 Have a nice day. 😊

[@alextait8255]

plus vader hated ozzel and needa before esb

[@adamfrank1182]

Because there was still good in Vader. Anakin was coming out

[@cyberboyelectronic]

You know that was a threat, right? Like "do it, or you know what is coming for you"

[@Deathmare235]

@@adamfrank1182 Anakin was the bloodthirsty general who committed war crimes Vader is the one who knows true pain and wants no one else to feel the same pain he had

[@alextait8255]

@@Deathmare235 you havent watched kenobi have you

[@bibniebt]

I love how in the LEGO video game version of this scene, after Vader walks away the officer just starts crying into the arms of another officer

[@martinayala5073]

I remember that

[@hectorcollazo8845]

Lol

[@NathanCassidy721]

Yeah I kept thinking about that scene where looks like an disappointed dad and the Imperial Officer knows he’s in trouble.

[@darthxjacob]

In the same cutscene Vader coughs because of the smoke from the shuttle 😂

[@Ben82077]

Vader:...The emperor is not as forgiving as I am. Strom Trooper (off camera): Yeah...he electrocutes people! Commander: =/

[@MrPerfect2000Z]

+Ben Geiger TIE Fighter Pilot: He still hasn't forgiven me for parking in his designated parking space

[@InSanic13]

+Ben Geiger Case in point: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Bevel_Lemelisk

[@ArcRogerr]

+InSanic Not canon anymore, but yeah. That's probably the general gist of it.

[@tinman24601]

+Ben Geiger It's like working for Steve Jobs.

[@bursegsardaukar]

+Ben Geiger Of course, Vader didn't execute Piett when the Millennium Falcon escaped in the previous movie...

[@hot13bpp]

there is no character more badass than darth vader.

[@AgentWD40x]

"The Supreme Leader is wise."

[@odiemodie1]

LHWWC 2018 That bad ass-ness is intensified in Rogue One...

[@darthgamer6080]

LHWWC 2018 Maybe the Emperor could stand a chance.

[@hououinkyouma3864]

The Emperor is far more badass. But I still LOVE Vader.

[@chrismc410]

LHWWC 2018 there is one and Vader implies it himself: Palpatine

[@gabriellastephanie8045]

The voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars will live on forever. Thank you for your wonderful work, James Earl Jones. 🕊🙏❤

[@SupervisorTheo333]

1:22 "Lord Vader has arrived. Begin playing his theme music."

[@ΦιλήμωνΓαλογαύρος]

1 :22. Lord Vader has arrived.

[@FocusReborn44]

Vader is just so effortlessly badass.

[@gnarf250]

@task force whisky lol what are you smoking

[@Godzilla52]

I wish that Return of the Jedi was overall a much darker movie. The opening part of the movie is absolutely perfect in every way.

[@godzillavkk]

+Godzilla52 I thought it was darker.

[@Godzilla52]

***** Not with the Ewoks it wasn't. Comparing it to Empire, Jedi is a far lighter movie.

[@godzillavkk]

Godzilla52 You just don't like Ewoks because of their look. It's story, not look that determines the brighness or the darkness of a movie.

[@NYG5]

+Godzilla52 that stupid fucking ewok dance scene...

[@godzillavkk]

NYG5 Be thankful different music was put into that scene in the special edition. But to me, it's not how species looks. It's what they do that counts.

[@KentKaliber]

40 years later and they STILL can't make a Star Wars film THIS good.

[@sliceserve234]

and like not even close. After the first three everything else is an embarrassment in comparison. It really reveals the staggering greatness of the first three.

[@freeman10000]

​@@sliceserve234Exactly 💯

[@dougg2012]

@@sliceserve234the Prequels have aged well I feel like. Originally they were viewed as being terrible but people have really come around on them in recent years. Especially Revenge of the Sith. The sequels were a complete disaster and I don’t consider them canon.

[@sliceserve234]

@@dougg2012 I think the sequels were so awful and strayed so far from the established Star Wars narratives that people re-considered the prequels. But I don't think there is some big groundswell of appreciation for the prequels now, they were bad in a different way, but at least they were true to Star Wars narratives. Do you agree?

[@Buzz956]

Except for the sequels which is universally hated, the opinion of the six og films is subjective. For eg some people think the return of the jedi itself was a disappointing conclusion due to the teddy bear ewoks and some prefer revenge of the sith to it.

[@EINSilenceDogood]

I love how the floor is scuffed and unpolished. It’s a perfect detail, they were totally unprepared for his arrival.

[@anaussie213]

In the age of sail (according to Patrick o'Brian) it was seen as a dick move for a superior officer to arrive on board another ship without reasonable warning so they could get the place looking ship shape.

[@shugaroony]

@@anaussie213 Those books are fantastic.

[@monkeyspinach4724]

I love that line "The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am". If there's one thing that could make you crap yourself it's the thought that Vader was the easy going one.

[@mrnonsense1031]

"The emperor is not as forgiving as I am." says the guy who force choked 3 different admirals to death.

[@lolol1934]

Sidious would make you fight your own friends to death and then kill you with force lightning or choke.

[@mrjasonsamuel23]

Imagine how bad the emperor is

[@Conservative4]

So I’ve been thinking about that. Think about the people that Vader force-choked (that we know of). The admiral from the first movie openly challenged him verbally and arrogantly mocked his results and abilities. Admiral Ozzel disobeyed key tactical orders, and seemed complacent. Other context clues show that js not the first time Ozzel disobeyed him. Director Krennec, if we want to include him, was a sniveling coward who wanted to be “in command” and his ambitions far outweighed his skill. So when Vader chokes a guy, we can see why he thinks they deserve it. Now this commander does *nothing* to challenge Vader- he walks the knife’s edge of telling him the truth as he sees it, “I assure you my men are working as fast as they can.” And telling hos boss what they want to hear while being dedicated “I tell you this station will be operational as planned.” He is a bit afraid, clearly, but not for no reason and clearly tries to stand his ground. I think Vader himself has no problem with the commander. It is the emperor who is displeased by the slightest inconvenience, no matter how reasonable or predictable. It is the emperor who unleashes Vader at will. It is the Emperor who thinks “I need to be able to kill more people, faster. I need a weapon that does that. And I’ll work my own people to death to build it.”

[@theonehappyorc1235]

@@mrjasonsamuel23 no worse than the last SW movies.

[@wishsuccess5995]

Vader was being sarcastic right there

[@tayzonday]

All those people standing there in formation could be speeding up the construction!

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

WHOA IT’S TAY ZONDAY

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

Actually it makes total sense that you’d write such a witty comment haha

[@josephjoe4180]

Wow, I can't believe I found a Tay Zonday comment with very few replies. That said, those were my same thoughts. It seemed like such a waste of men and time for them all to be standing there in ceremony lol.

[@davidross5593]

​@@josephjoe4180 It's no different than American military personnel standing at attention when American command shows up. I get the point they could be doing something productive, but since it is a military outfit, the makers, they're probably drawing from some American military procedures. And why is it special to find a Tay Zonday comment???

[@ValiantWrestling]

Thwy're The empire's Soldiers, not the slave labour work force...

[@MrBrown36706]

This definitely stands as one of the greatest bollockings in cinema history. On another note, one of the more underrated performances in the whole Star Wars saga is Michael Pennington as Commander Jerjerrod, the way he fearfully gulps as Vader disembarks from his shuttle and his reaction to being told the Emperor is on his way are so well acted!

[@ericthompson749]

The facial reaction of the Death Star Commander at 2:32 after hearing of the Emperor being on his way is my favorite piece of body language in this scene. This and his first line of “The Emperor’s coming here?” after hearing this gives a lot to this exchange.

[@s0undwavekiller558]

The tone of the music also changes

[@damonmcfarland9364]

the one job I would have HATED getting a promotion in.

[@jimyoung9262]

I remember skipping school to see this opening day. This scene was perfect and established such dread of the emperor.

[@ryanbarth6691]

I bet your teacher was not happy when she heard that 😅

[@speedracer2008]

This scene perfectly establishes the Emperor as a character to fear. While Jerjerodd might be willing to talk back to Vader, as soon as the Emperor is brought into this, he IMMEDIATELY backs down and promises to double his efforts. Plus, Vader lets him know that it will NOT end well if the Emperor is dissatisfied with the progress.

[@DrGull1888]

I really love the choreography of the shuttle approaching the Death Star. Beautifully executed like ballet in space. As viewer you simply have no question watching this.

[@Tigerman1138]

Will miss you. Rest in Power. James Earls Jones

[@SirCraigius]

1:30: *inner monologue* "Oh god, I hope he's not in a force choking mood today" :(

[@Cubsfan-hp1gw]

I always thought the sound mixing and dialogue here was excellent. Vader’s first line of “you may dispense with the pleasantries” is perfect

[@panowa8319]

RIP James Earl Jones. You are now one with the Force, along with David Prowse.

[@Bow_down_jorel]

I use “we’ll double our efforts” all the time at work

[@mikewanutski5137]

"Inform the Commander that Lord Vader's shuttle had arrived" "Why not alert everybody?" "Good idea." *Imperial March plays*

[@celebrim1]

The writing in this is so tight. We're actually being given tons of exposition that is setting up the plot of the movie and foreshadowing future scenes, but it feels natural at the same time.

[@radicallyrethinkingrailwaysina]

Lucas was still able to write in those days before he went silly and before Disney

[@zach415]

“The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am” -The guy who murders his officers if they question him

[@fredocarroll]

It's a funny line, one of the funniest in the movie, but it's played straight, not for laughs. *That* is good movie-making, unlike the prequels.

[@kryoruleroftheninthcircleo4151]

@@fredocarroll Your breed is dying off, prequel hater.

[@georgeedwards8189]

Ah, but the Emperor will prolong your death until you beg for it. Death is mercy compared to what the Emperor can do if one fails him and believe me, there is no end to his creativity.

[@theonehappyorc1235]

Another idiot with another stupid comment. No officers never questioned Lord Vader. Those who been killed was those who failed their duty.

[@serek8744]

Funny. He was actually right.

[@DarthVader2380]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones. You will be deeply missed😢

[@ajduran91ad]

I agree. He will always be honored.

[@PokemonHaloFan]

When I first saw this scene as a kid I was just so blown away. Just a great opening of Vader intimidating his underlings to work faster.

[@michaelfuson5027]

the line that gets me is where vader says the emperor isnt as forgiving as he is

[@brandonlyon730]

I love how Vadar’s entrance had like a dozen or so soldiers to salute to him and later on when the Emperor shows up he has an entire army to greet to him on the Death Star.

[@fredocarroll]

I love the shift from 2:19 to 2:29 Jerjerrod: Everything's fine, we're on schedule. Vader: The Emperor doesn't believe you. Jerjerrod: The schedule is impossible to meet. A little pressure, and the false optimism just melts away. Very realistic.

[@Wolf1354]

Damn, Vader, you're looking extra glossy today.

[@GozUnlimited]

That's what he should have said to Vader

[@knight8825]

He got that Sith Wax Pro.

[@tiaanjerjerrod5332]

2:32 I shit my pants at that exact moment.

[@hououinkyouma3864]

+Tiaan Jerjerrod Soooo did You survived the rebel scam destroying the second Death Star?

[@simonster-9094]

+Krisztian Bari Admiral Piett survived also

[@darthvader6000]

+Tiaan Jerjerrod Good to know

[@maximuscaligula]

+simonster -909 As I recall Jerjerrod survived by escaping the carnage and taking off in an Imperial shuttle, evacuating the Death Star after it was apparent the Imperial forces were about to lose the battle and everything was crumbling around them but Admiral Piett was killed along with everybody else aboard the Super Star Destroyer that was rammed kamikaze-style by an out of control damaged rebel fighter that hit the bridge head-on causing the ship to spiral out of control and collide with the second Death Star during the Battle of Endor

[@hollyfourniergemma5180]

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[@freddiegibbs101]

2:08 "Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them." Scariest boss ever.

[@snakes3425]

Mickey Mouse: I assure you The Animated Adventures of Hannah Montana will be the biggest hit this studio has ever produced. Vader: Walt does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation Mickey Mouse: Then he hasn't heard Hannah Montana, Zack and Cody, and High School Musical are our biggest sellers. Vader: Then perhaps you can tell him when he arrives Mickey (in fear): Walt's coming here Vader: That is correct, and he's most displeased with your obsession with these spoiled selfish teenagers Mickey: Did I say Hannah Montana. We're doubling our efforts on this new movie Frozen Vader: I hope so Mouse for your sake. Walt is not as forgiving as I am.

[@joshuawillis602]

I'm not sure if you like Disney or hate them

[@Mickey784cr]

😂

[@pikppa]

+snakes3425 You made my day xd

[@FLAgbg]

+snakes3425 Nice!

[@Vigriff]

+snakes3425 Considering what Walt did to Oswald, Mickey has every right to fear him...

[@CCJJ160Channels]

Wow, Vader sounds like my project manager.

[@victorconway444]

"the Emperor is not as forgiving as I am." Yeah, and we all know how "forgiving" Vader is.

[@chrismc410]

Vader is a Saint compared to Palpatine. Probably even Satan wants no part of Palpatine if it can be helped

[@MariOmor1]

Palpatine was responsible for the Death Star (if I'm not mistaken) so he is indirectly responsible for killing Alderaan, Jedha City, the Imperial Base on Scarif, and several Rebel cruisers.

[@chrismc410]

@@MariOmor1 he signed off on EVERYTHING the Empire, Republic and Separatists did and failed to.

[@chrismc410]

At least vader is not a known cheek-buster and booty bandit like Palpatine is and therefore won't bust your cheeks in front of the entire galaxy for all to see

[@NathanCassidy721]

Considering he gives Needa a second chance to catch Solo and the admiral at the beginning of the film seemed to have some previous clashes with Vader, I say he’s fairly forgiving. To a point of course.

[@technologic21]

"I hope so, for your sake, the Emperor is not as forgiving as I am." That's really something given Vader is an unforgiving strongman.

[@ff3player]

A quick death is Vader way of forgiving you. The Emperor will takes his time killing you. In Legends Bevel Lemelisk who was an engineer and architect on the first Death Star for his failure The Emperor killed him and cloned him 6 more times and have the memories of each death put in the next clone. So do you still think Vader is an unforgiving man?

[@finnyuk4906]

The music is just so perfect, listen to how it changes through different scenes and it happens so often in all the original trilogy's, I really think it's what makes the movies

[@NYG5]

and it's what makes Force Awakens so souless. Well, between that and there only being maybe 90 seconds of dialogue at a time before a new chase scene starts.

[@finnyuk4906]

+NYG5 the only bit of music I found really effective in the force awakens was when rey uses the force to grab the light saber

[@kevinprior3549]

Here after hearing about the death of the voice actor of Vadar, James Earl Jones. RIP James!

[@radicallyrethinkingrailwaysina]

Both actors of one character now reunited with the force

[@kevinprior3549]

​@@radicallyrethinkingrailwaysina Indeed

[@quattordicimontenapoleone3113]

Too be fair, if you're building the ultimate super weapon - it's shouldn't be entirely surprising the Emperor would pop by to check on the progress.

[@MichaelGarner108]

"Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them..." An underrated and ominous line...

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

New Ways? What’d You Mean?

[@MichaelGarner108]

@@TroublesomeSlateTruck exactly

[@ghettofridge]

Revisiting these movies is kind of humorous because for as much as Vader is hyped and portrayed as an ultimate badass, it never really dawned on me before just how reasonable he actually was to his subordinates so long as they weren't incompetent or dismissive of the Force.

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

True. I think the only officer I felt bad for was Captain Needa. He took responsibility for the Falcon miraculously disappearing. Everyone else was a moron or disrespectful.

[@geraldwilson681]

Hard to believe May of this year 2023 will be 40 years this debuted. I was in line 4 hours before the first show at the local theater. Ohh the memories as if this was just yesterday this was. This movie is still today as powerful as that first day. Thank you George Lucas!!

[@NICKI814]

The force is strong with this one

[@stevea3149]

And it was worth every single moment of those four hours, and some of us would leave afterward just to get in another line to see it again!

[@geraldwilson681]

@@stevea3149 Absolutely. We couldn't wait until the doors opened. It seems like just yesterday but how 40 years have passed by, but this movie will never get old!!

[@ScarletImp]

I haven't noticed it until just now, but at around 2:06 when Jerjerrod is saying, "We're honored by your presence...", watch the space betwee them. Vader waves him off into silence.

[@gogogomes7025]

"you may dispense with the pleasantries comander"

[@ScarletImp]

***** , that's Vader's hand. He's telling JerJerrod to shut up with the ass-kissing.

[@masknplay258]

Blue Cherry 2:02

[@snoproblem]

"Not now, Jerjerrod, there's bigger fish to fry..."

[@efnissien]

When I was a kid in Primary school, our headmaster, Mr. Dewi Francis, looked like Moff Tarkin. One morning he stood at assembly in a grey suit and told us that there'd been issues with behaviour and that he'd brought in an 'old friend' to help promote discipline. On that cue, from one of the side doors strode Dave Prowse in full Darth Vader costume. He marched up to the stage and stood menacingly behind Mr. Francis with arms folded. I was about 8 at the time and I think it was the first time I said 'fuuuuuck' out loud infront of someone... my teacher, the elderly Ms. Griffith was sat right next to me and she agreed with 'Indeed'. I don't know how he did it, but Mr. Francis you legend!

[@memoir4you]

How awesome