George Lucas Directs Hayden Christensen on Set

In this Revenge of the Sith bonus DVD featurette, we take a look behind the scenes with Hayden Christensen as he and George Lucas talk to us about Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader through the Star Wars films, prequels to originals. Tons can be learned from this and I hope you watch all of it. I have about 10 minutes of my own thoughts on the matter after the featurette is over, let me know what you think, too. Have a nice day.
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[@devinbrooks3930]

U gotta feel bad for Hayden Christianson, he basically got bullied for just doing what George told him.

[@harrykight1273]

Yea poor Hayden 😭

[@lexi46960]

Yeah he was great!!! And he portrayed anakins emotions very well, its just some people think its cringey, when its not.

[@devinbrooks3930]

@@lexi46960 well a lot of Episode 2 was pretty bad but he also an extremely young actor (same with Natalie Portman) who didn't really know what to do other than what their told.

[@yourlilbrudder5766]

Like Jake Lloyd

[@welby4296]

@@yourlilbrudder5766 Jake Lloyd didn't deserve the hate he got. His performance wasn't perfect but he was a KID give him a break

[@TheGermanator]

I dont care what anybody said but Hayden Christianson is the prefect actor for Anakin Skywalker

[@doratheexplorer1692]

German Vazquez ikr

[@sv1595]

But he is not the best

[@Jaden_quino]

yeah

[@Jaden_quino]

i meant he is the best for anakin

[@mcreedz919]

@@sv1595 but no one can play anakin better.

[@conorb7094]

Hayden: *walks in wearing a Darth Vader suit* George: "You look just like Darth Vader!"

[@mediocretroll2842]

That's a hell of a compliment from Lucas

[@jojo-gg1iz]

Mediocre Troll exactly

[@Jesuswashedfeet]

thats a dumb joke

[@conorb7094]

@@Jesuswashedfeet at least it's a dumb joke with 700 likes

[@abramsullivan7764]

Yeah Hayden does look like Vader.

[@akeemayeni156]

"No one who's evil, thinks their evil. They always think their doing good" - George Lucas Brilliant!

[@mr.bigglesworth2952]

No they don't think ***THEY'RE*** evil.

[@Dennis-zk4wv]

I personally would never call a person evil, if that person thinks they're doing good. It just doesn't fit my definition of evil

[@jesse9710]

Would this also count for palpatine? I find it hard to imagine palpatine thinks he's serving the greater good

[@user-lw8kb2vj9y]

@@jesse9710 i don't think palpatine believe in such conceptions as good and evil

[@thedarkapex5327]

Well... and I say this with respect Joker knows he's evil, Ghidorah from Godzilla knows he's evil, the Deadites from Evil Dead know they are evil BUT with that said plenty of villains think they are right so he's not wrong

[@anakinskywalker549]

_"Anakin is The Chosen One"_ - George Lucas

[@full_blooded_savage222]

IT'S OVER ANAKIN!!! I HAVE THE HIGHGROUND

[@dorjiwang9467]

In my heart and perspective Anakin was not the chosen one

[@SylasReidd777]

You will allways be the real chosen one.

[@dorjiwang9467]

THE SEQUELS DESERVE RESPECT

[@SUPER_SITH_LORD]

@@dorjiwang9467 They Have Not Earned Respect

[@westwardstar1686]

Prequels added weight and meaning to the Originals. While the Sequels insulted and contradicted everything George put into place.

[@scottrauch1261]

The writing was a little awkward, but it's a series about space wizards battling for the order of the universe with a civil war raging on in their proxy, of course the writing is gonna come of a little different.

[@yaboichikennoodlesoup2996]

Exactly, George Lucas manage to make the prequels take place before the OT and not make plot holes while the sequels take place after and manage to make plot holes.

[@jordantorres1982]

This has absolutely nothing to do with the sequels why bring up them anyone else just sick of talking about them can’t enjoy anything in Star Wars with bashing another part of it

[@AlexYBITW]

@@jordantorres1982 I would be so ashamed to have " Kanji Club " in my name.

[@jordantorres1982]

Ya Boi Chiken Noodle Soup So Chewbacca not telling Han about the force and the Jedi isn’t a plot hole or Leia somehow remembering her mother’s face when she was 10 seconds old isn’t a plot hole? Don’t even like the sequels but sounds bias

[@xBosz897]

The prequels added meaning, importance, and background to the OT. The sequels did the exact opposite.

[@pold3315]

100%

[@tanmaydeshpande]

@Fatima Carrano ohhhooohooo my dude. Dec 11th : Hayden Christensen announced to be returning as Darth Vader in the obi wan show

[@nightwatcher1164]

*im sad there is denial people in this world like this.*

[@tanmaydeshpande]

@@nightwatcher1164 *I am sad that you can't see the flaws in your precious trilogy and instead choose to berate fans for liking stuff*

[@rickchyczewski576]

I loved 3 but was not a big fan of 1 and 2. Then I watched 7,8 and 9. I love all of the first 6 now. They grew on me. 3 is the best and 2 is a close second.

[@jb90467]

"The one you thought was the villain was really the victim" all the youngling force ghosts rolling their eyes

[@armyofski]

😂

[@youngknowledgeseeker]

Lmao. He was a victim tho. Born a slave, separated from his mother no father, Jedi are more disciplinarians and commanders than parents/guardians/friends, Mom brutally killed in front of him Jedi did nothing for years to help her neither did he, lied to, held back, mistrusted, under appreciated, unliked. The monster before he became a monster was a victim of other monsters.

[@Chopstorm.]

​@@youngknowledgeseeker I don't think he was ever held back. He was immature, and his actions proved it. That's why they never made him a master. He was exceptionally arrogant. Sure, the Jedi are far from perfect and are very flawed, but they saved him from the life of being a slave. He _wanted_ to join them. As far as I'm aware, they never even lied to him, at least not in the trilogy. The Clone Wars TV series retcons a lot of things, and I have plenty of issues with that show, so I'm not even going to go into that.

[@youngknowledgeseeker]

@@Chopstorm. Still failed him hence Obi Wan “I have failed you”. He needed parents. He needed his emotions acknowledged and not shunned. He should have been taught to save his Mother when he told them about his dreams. He was held back in teaching “ I know there’s things about the force they’re not telling me”. I think in the clone wars part of what he wanted to learn, which required the rank of Master, was ways to save Padme from her death in his dreams which he KNEW were real. He made mistakes but so did the Jedi, they failed him and he really failed them

[@Cxdyy]

@@Chopstorm. Anakin also suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder

[@XarkoCZ]

Lucas: He does destroy the SIth. Disney: *HOWEVER*

[@CyberController-]

He destroys Palpatine. Rey was only a vessel for Anakin, as she was already killed by Palps.

[@jedicouncil66]

Disney is a disease

[@Wade_Fucking_Wilson]

Cyber Leader 16-914 Silence

[@chomusuke2002]

Cyber Leader 16-914 Silence

[@CyberController-]

@@jedicouncil66 And, as most diseases, you'll get use to it. And if you don't, you'll die.

[@gavincox795]

Hayden's acting literally gave me chills in this movie, I can't see why people are complaining.

[@subjectory]

@@joshuafoley8415 wasn't anakin a teen in episode 2

[@sikid4000]

@@joshuafoley8415 I liked Anakin in 2.

[@emilytchuu9876]

It's mainly OT purists who complain about him. Then they brainwashed the kids who grew up with the prequels.

[@user-xx6vy9ri8p]

@@subjectory 20 years old.

[@thelastjedi3259]

Criticism is always fine, I will forever to continue to criticise anyone I want who acts badly, the problem here is the fact that people took one step too far and started hating Hayden to the extent of asking him to goddamned kill himself, just like what's going on with the actors and filmmakers of The Sequel Trilogy.

[@CrispyHulk1]

4:35 - Hayden's range of expressions is amazing. He looks hurt, disturbed, shocked, upset and furious all at the same time

[@kenkaneki3867]

This is why anakin’s the greatest character in all of Star Wars don’t @ me

[@luciaalicea8186]

Ken Kaneki you’re right and you should say it

[@thatstoobad6401]

@@luciaalicea8186 no obi wan is the best or second

[@WhoTalksToTheTrees]

“I don’t like sand”

[@BansheeSquadron]

That spot is already reserved for Obi Wan

[@maikatideibaskapanaumrqlatupa]

because the whole thing is about him?

[@green4188]

I hope Hayden knows how much he is loved by the Star Wars community!

[@fatimacarrano934]

I hope that Hayden comes back for another big role as anakin, especially since he looks the same hopefully he’ll have a big part in the new obi-wan or maybe another big series for Hayden/anakin again

[@wtf847]

i hope he stays humble and away from acting hes a bad actor...not just star wars but all his movies were shit

[@Firegirl483]

@@wtf847 shut up

[@coltmills8585]

@@wtf847 Let me clarify, script was bad, Hayden's acting was good

[@turkishghosts9719]

@@fatimacarrano934 your wish came true. He is returning in kenobi series

[@thiswont-xw6bq]

Hayden Christensen is such a good actor ngl

[@SylasReidd777]

Agreed, he delivered a fantastic Anakin.

[@legendairyfree4058]

Nobody could’ve played anakin better. No one

[@thiswont-xw6bq]

LegenDairy Free fax

[@crow1989]

Just a shame the Character of Anakin was so cringy. He played the role exactly how they wrote his character 👌🏾👌🏾

[@yourlilbrudder5766]

It was just the writing

[@edsbread1422]

Anakin will always pick his loved ones over any order. Palpatine forced him to pick Padme over the Jedi. But he also made Anakin pick Luke over the Sith.

[@katiehelms8903]

I never thought about that way but I like that!

[@juliabazanska]

A basic truth that so many cannot see.

[@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820]

Good point. I’ve always thought the only reason Anakin stayed with the sith for all those years was because he thought no one would ever love him again, so it wasn’t worth trying to break free of the emperor’s chains. I really think if Padme had somehow turned out to be alive, he would have turned on Palpatine immediately.

[@imskar3441]

People say Hayden Christianson wasn’t a good actor, but he played the character how George wanted him to play him. My personal favorite actor is Hayden, he did a amazing job showing us how anakin had inner conflict which I loved.

[@dylanburton4955]

The way he portrayed the conflict and the mental struggle was so well, he really portrays Anakin perfectly with how he was never raised properly and has no control of his emotions and the weight he carries on his shoulders Rewatched revenge of the sith and his face and eye acting alone was brilliant and while people like to say he turned quickly, I think Hayden did a good job of portraying his downfall throughout the entire film

[@EmpireFanProductions]

ANAKIN SKYWALKER is the TRUE Chosen One. NOT Rey OR Ben Solo. PERIOD.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

Don’t tell that to Jar Jar Abrams, Ruin Johnson, or Kuntleen Kennedy.

[@BcBTheta]

David McAninch 😂😂😂

[@davidmcaninch4714]

BcB Theta Thank you. Thank you very much. I’ll admit that I didn’t make up the nicknames for Abrams and Johnson, but I DID make up the nickname for Kennedy. Whenever someone mentions her full name, I always say, “her name is Kuntleen Kennedy, thank you very much.”

[@CyberController-]

Nobody ever said he wasn't. Can you find me one instance where JJ, Rian or Kath ever said Rey was The Chosen One?

[@BcBTheta]

David McAninch I know but you still a genius

[@Magika13]

Hayden Christensen did such a remarkable job portraying Anakin Skywalker as the character we were all supposed to see so that we understand the reality behind his choices, and what really drove him to lean towards the Dark Side.

[@jerrygil1965]

Amen

[@thelastjedi3259]

Criticism is always fine, I will forever to continue to criticise anyone I want who acts badly, the problem here is the fact that people took one step too far and started hating Hayden to the extent of asking him to goddamned kill himself, just like what's going on with the actors and filmmakers of The Sequel Trilogy.

[@jerrygil1965]

@@thelastjedi3259 Yea well Criticism is not necessary to the point where people kill themselves so.....

[@wtf847]

@@thelastjedi3259 he doesnt need to kill himself..but he did the right thing by giving up acting and leaving it to the pros

[@screamified409]

just how hayden looks is exactly like i would have imagined anakin to look like when young, i really hope he appreciates how much the community looks up to his performance

[@isaacmchale8832]

Hayden was a true champ! I loved that part where George suggested they could have a stunt man do the Mustafar shot, and he just smiled and was like, "...I'll do it."

[@MattII33]

Hayden played Anakin perfectly, I really wish people wouldn’t give the actors so much shit.

[@jerrygil1965]

Exactly, they should let their criticism go

[@elainenagano9829]

Jerry Gil yes why is it so important to voice negativity? I believe it stems from jealousy and people just wanting to voice negativity! It makes them happy and gives them something to do, Hayden Christensen is shockingly handsome and imbodies all the quality of a leading man!

[@merileeswain525]

I know the people who are like “ He sucks.” You didn’t act in the movie shut up...gosh

[@jerrygil1965]

@@merileeswain525 Exactly

[@DayanaRockStar122]

@@elainenagano9829 Yes, Hayden is quite handsome. There's no denying that.

[@fortherepublic8531]

The way george talks about star wars is amazing ,when he talks it's like poetry

[@AlexYBITW]

it... rythmes

[@ibrasir5581]

For The Republic I’m so glad u see Star Wars and love it as I do

[@xutopiatm5861]

He is star wars

[@matthewburns7989]

His silence on Disney Star Wars might be telling on how he feels about it. The sequel trilogy should have been Lucas's story. The prequels have undeniable execution issues, acting etc (though on the whole I don't have a major problem with prequels personally) but I think most of us would agree the story was interesting and imaginative. Disney's sequels are just frankly about glossy space battles and little else. I don't hate the sequels, they are well acted, look nice. But, what its missing a kind of compelling joined up plot.

[@briansilva3344]

@@matthewburns7989 the Prequels are all made by one visionary, one who also envisioned the originals (not directed 5 and 6, but still supervised and overlooked). From a Creative standpoint, that is more than the sequels could ever be.

[@dominicnevins2144]

The 3 main type of well-written movie villians: The ones you feel sorry for - *Darth Vader* The ones you hate with a burning passion - *General Krell* And the ones that are too epic to hate - *Maul*

[@rithvikmuthyalapati9754]

I think you should replace General Krell with Emperor Palpatine. Everyone hates him.

[@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820]

@@rithvikmuthyalapati9754 you’d be surprised. A lot of Star Wars fans love to peon Palpatine’s 4-D chess genius and how he literally planned every single thing that happened down to the smallest detail. I wouldn’t say he’s truly universally hated.

[@klooger28]

@@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820 You can respect someone that you hate.

[@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820]

@@klooger28 That’s true, and I wouldn’t deny he is worthy of respect. Some of it goes beyond respect though, there are people who seem to think there is not a single scenario where Palpatine could possibly be surprised or not have seen something coming, like he’s an omniscient god. I always find that amusing.

[@DanielRayRodriguezMovieReviews]

Hayden Christensen did a brilliant job. His screen presence and charisma are pure magic on screen

[@shadowlion0131]

How can anyone watch this and still hate the prequels? They add so much to the overall story.

[@russiangravy3870]

We shouldn’t need a documentary to understand the movies importance. We should get that from just the movie.

[@lmd499]

RussianGravy * and we did

[@NinjaTyler]

@@russiangravy3870 we did, these just helped shoot down the idiot OT purists who poisoned the public perception of the prequels a decade after their release

[@cheeseylegolasboi8143]

How can’t anyone watch this guy and still like him when he posts shit like this? Literally no reactions. Not a word spoken until the end. If you wanted to watch the actual documentary thing then go watch it properly. This guy used to be great because of his theories and fiction videos but now he clearly can not be arsed to put In the effort.

[@YeabuddyXD]

@Franz Styles @Franz Styles What makes you say that these were badly made? Their performance as a blockbuster I would argue is not the best way to interpret them

[@CyberController-]

"Anakin is The Chosen One, and even when he turns into Darth Vader, he's still The Chosen One" And even after his death, he's still The Chosen One.

[@saltybulldog3241]

Nah Rey is cause feminism..

[@CyberController-]

@@jennas9033 I'd like to know why you dislike her then. I'm always curious to hear another's opinion.

[@0predaking0]

Do he Is the chosen one of the Jedi and the Sith hehehehe kinda interesting

[@CyberController-]

@@0predaking0 Anakin seems to be the Jedi Chosen One, but the more I read about The SIth'ari Prophecy the more I believe it refers to Rey and Ben. It would be a nice parallel. The Jedi Chosen One turns to The Dark Side, while The Sith Chosen One(s) turn to The Light Side. Poetry and all that.

[@CyberController-]

@@saltybulldog3241 Interesting political stance you just took there, buddy. Are you sure you're ready to defend it?

[@madelinekeating8788]

Saying that Luke is a “catalyst” for Anakin’s redemption is such a good way to put it.

[@DamianHowardTV]

Because it’s true. He is exactly that. Not “The Chosen One” that confused people and fans always seem to call him. Anakin IS the Chosen One. George confirms it, himself.

[@axtothemax4356]

Hayden is such a talented actor and his performance as Anakin is probably his most popular character in his career because of his talent.

[@soulpunisher7082]

Hayden played him perfectly the hate he got is not right. Even the way Jake loyd got bullied for playing anakin as a kid was so wrong.

[@dorjiwang9467]

Daisy played Rey perfectly. She doesn’t deserve hate

[@ghosttaco6822]

Dorji Wang no, no she did not and Rey is a horribly written character

[@soulpunisher7082]

@@ghosttaco6822 thankyou! The sequals are horrible

[@dorjiwang9467]

That’s only because you grew up with the prequels

[@dorjiwang9467]

When you were a child I bet you hated that people disliked the prequels

[@Feber2001]

Hayden Christensen was (and is) perfect as Anakin Skywalker.👍

[@lexi46960]

Yep

[@wtf847]

nostalgia fails you

[@VarjoPira]

Hayden's body language and facial expression game is top tier. Yes, you can make a case for George's dialogue being an ill fit for Hayden, but he is NOT a bad actor.

[@SpFlash1523]

Even the way Hayden was walking on set as Anakin was very Vader esque.

[@andreasosterberg8833]

I have always loved Hayden Christensens acting. I always felt his' feelings when he was on the set was so perfect. Especially in the famous mustafar fight where Anakin lays on the ground and screams to Obi-wan "I hate you!". I just love that scene. The prequels were my favourite movies and still is, Anakin is still my favourite character in the movies and no one can change that! I wish Hayden could just get some sort of redemption for what people said about his' acting.

[@Unknownburger]

I hope that Anakin’s force ghost could meet padme again

[@lexi46960]

Sadly not because she was not a jedi. 😔😪 *Lets all pretend there is heaven in the galaxy where everyone sees each other again...... :)*

[@hardcordiv4190]

@@lexi46960 she has a ghost...not a force one but is similar, the thing with Padme ghost is cannon

[@elainenagano9829]

Unknown Burger1 wouldn’t that be beautiful! I have never seen the family all together Wouldn’t that be something Luke, Leia and papa Anakin and Padme in the back like a family Oh sounds so beautiful ! A real ending!

[@saltybulldog3241]

@@hardcordiv4190 Nah the ghost isn't from her. More so from Anakins memory.

[@elainenagano9829]

Since they restarted what was a perfect ending in episode 789 , we needed a proper ending. It opened the story up again, leaving us feeling maybe it was better left shut. That perfect ending was somehow cracked open again. That’s what happens when franchises are sold. You get generic replacements that leave the hardcore unsettled and unhappy! I believe this is a phenomenon of StarWars. When a thing hits one to the core we do not want that thing to change! It becomes part of our lives like a building block! Change it , mess with it and you dislodge that great feeling of peace and strength. Causing a rippling effect , a dismantling in the force ! All we needed to be ok with 789 was respect for what that perfect ending was and meant to us ! Do not mess with perfection! But it happened like so many other great stories ! Capitalism! Ugh

[@killozxs1181]

I love the prequels man

[@lexi46960]

Same

[@dylanbiggs3997]

I love them as well!

[@elainenagano9829]

Kill ox xS. Me too I just love the prequels and OT!

[@elainenagano9829]

@Fatima Carrano yes I am with you!

[@austinfranks248]

Hayden Christensen is such a great actor, and I love how much of an understanding of Anakin he has

[@astromechr2-d233]

Hayden did such a good job playing as Anakin. It’s just such a same he got so much hate for it :(

[@darkangel4185]

Absolutely love Hayden Christensen! Always have. He got so much hate for nothing! It was really sad. He is DARTH VADER.

[@harrambou9468]

He is Anakin Skywalker

[@estarguarstia4317]

I’m not crying ur crying 😢 😩.... Anakin/Vader is Star Wars period. And Hayden respected the character to portray him so well.

[@whodatninja439]

DAMN STRAIGHT

[@heelmoxley365]

Diving deeper into the character of Darth Vader you see more and more how much of a Genius George Lucas is.

[@kr4119]

17:45 “All because Luke-who is the catalyst, he wasn’t the main protagonist of the story-he was the catalyst that brought Anakin outside of Darth Vader.” So basically, Luke was the New Hope. Anakin's new hope.

[@Manwithaplan95]

Hayden plays the part of Anakin Skywalker perfectly. I don't care what anyone says.

[@machonacho7593]

He is the chosen one

[@thiccobiwan1872]

One

[@machonacho7593]

thanks

[@thiccobiwan1872]

No problem

[@Muzan_JacksonHEEHEE]

@@thiccobiwan1872 Hello there

[@coltmills8585]

@@thiccobiwan1872 Have you ever heard the tragedy of Obi Wan the Thicc?

[@tomm0016]

Darth Vader: *comes on set* George Lucas: “you look just like darth”

[@gunjantripathi3340]

amazing observation George

[@tastynottasty3314]

12:00 Natalie does incredible job acting, my eyes always start watering at that moment.

[@surfboarding5058]

She is so amazing all her co stars actually fall in love with her

[@Milkyway-Galaxy11]

Hayden was perfect to play as Anakin revenge of the sith is my favorite Star Wars film

[@dqreps]

Obi Wan: "You were the Chosen one!!!" Me: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@thiccobiwan1872]

IT WAS SAID THAT YOU WOULD DESTROY THE SITH NOT JOIN THEM!

[@tmproductions1780]

BRING BALANCE TO THE FORCE

[@supersteph6171]

Me: 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@idrahajedan6515]

NOT LEAVE IT IN DARKNESS!

[@OzzyDoesThat2]

*He’s still alive*

[@aka_izzy]

The fact that Hayden pulled off the Vader accent, showing over the course of two films how his speech developed into the James Earl Jones speech pattern - was pure brilliance... We as the audience couldn't even tell that accent was deepening over time.

[@starwarswhatif6370]

"I WiLl NoT bEtRaY tHe RePuBlIc." Hayden: 👁👄👁

[@victorwallec2534]

hayden did an EXTREMPLY good job, almost impossible to make the character work, he did it #resepect

[@stephen5102]

He’s is and will always be the chosen one !

[@lexi46960]

Yup

[@masterjedi5674]

Yeah, even Disney confirmed

[@sangokus6478]

@@masterjedi5674 They can't said the opposit.

[@jerrygil1965]

Amen

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

"Obi-wan comes out with the better hand" You aren't wrong Hayden.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Obi-wan comes out with two real hands.

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

@@u.v.s.5583 That was a sick burn!

[@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820]

Technically in Star Wars there are advantages to having a mechanical hand :) Just look up Anakin vs Clovis fight (spoiler if you haven’t seen it before: it’s pretty one sided)

[@short_macchiato3222]

I love episode 3 - since it’s release in ‘05, it’s the SW movie I have watched the most. I am glad as time as gone on it’s getting more love than when originally released. I just wish we would go back in time and have George direct 7-9 😢

[@hollyraynor3507]

Hayden did a great job nobody could have done better I don't get why everybody hates him

[@Aldiraider]

Not everybody, just a some people.

[@paulk3313]

@@Aldiraider do you think only the internet minority hates him? I hope so.

[@Aldiraider]

@@paulk3313 I guess a lot of his haters are guys that grew up with Star Wars 4-5-6. Most of them didnt like the Prequels. My Uncle is one of those people. And then there are many people, that hate his dialoges in Star Wars 2-3. But honestly, right now: only internet minority hates him. because they seen much worse (= Disney)

[@handrikusnadi2113]

The Mustafar fight is the best

[@thatstoobad6401]

Obi is always my favorite

[@sivad1025]

2nd best. Maul vs. Ahsoka was pretty amazing 🙂

[@aprodan5245]

Hayden was really ahead of his time, I feel like now he is much more appreciated than back then.

[@divergenttardis7378]

"Ahead of its time" is a phrase that really sums up all of Star Wars in my opinion. George Lucas is a visionary who managed to tell one of cinema's most compelling tragedies, all while pushing the boundaries of conventional filmmaking.

[@englishlady9797]

@@divergenttardis7378 You say that, but in a lot of ways Anakin Skywalker's character is straight out of Ancient Greek Literature and Renaissance Drama. He fulfills most of the characteristics of a tragic hero as was defined in both of the above. Which is not to say that's a bad thing at all. If it was good enough for Shakespeare who am I to question. Some people really don't get it and are like "Anakin killed children, that is unforgivable, how can throwing the bad guy down a shaft make that OK?". I would say they don't understand the concept of a tragic hero, or indeed the notion of redemption.

[@divergenttardis7378]

@@englishlady9797 That's a pretty good point. And personally, I believe that there's always forgiveness and redemption for the soul available for anyone who truly wants them-though that doesn't disregard the bad things they've done.

[@lauralittlemark4079]

When you understand how young Anakin was when he was put inside the armor of Darth Vader, is even more heartbreaking. He lived his prime age inside of it, and at the end he was just about forty when he died after throwing the Emperor into the pit. An entire life completely wasted, poor soul.

[@yourlilbrudder5766]

The reason why we love the prequels, which is George doing what he wants, not what the fans want, is because he started it, and it is his story. In The Last Jedi, which most prequel people hate, Rian did whatever he wanted, but he had nothing to build up to. Nothing to complete but something that could be anything. He didn’t create Star Wars like George

[@mirjetaxD]

People hate on rian when he was tryna fix what JJ Abraham’s messed up

[@gilgamesh8334]

Him doing what he wants kinda added a lot of stupid shit though ... overuse of cgi wich by now looks outdated. Dialogue, pacing, romance,...

[@merileeswain525]

The last Jedi sucks

[@lostvayne218]

Pal Prozhmi jj didnt really Mesa up anything, he had something amazing planned then it was ruined by some sci fi movie

[@DayanaRockStar122]

That's a good point.

[@troughle]

Hayden does not get enough credit. Perfect casting

[@sr.duarte9438]

10:14 Ewan paying attetion to Lucas in Obi-Wan's classic pose. Legendary.

[@Gazurk]

Hayden's lines give me chills to this day

[@theshelteredbirdsnest8362]

Hayden delivered such a fantastic performance of Anakin that it usually leaves the viewer thinking that there could have been no one else who could've portrayed Anakin THAT well. I can understand why people don't like his acting in the series but you can deny that he was very well-rounded and shows little to no cons in his performance.

[@lexi46960]

Agreed

[@LikeJamzh]

And people will still say Hayden did bad and Anakin is a “cry baby” smh

[@divergenttardis7378]

I think all of us would cry too if we'd gone through the things Anakin did. Given the context of the Clone Wars, the fact that he didn't snap sooner is testament to how much he really tried to be a good Jedi.

[@elainenagano9829]

Jamzy Be Proud and Strong to Stand up for him! Be yourself express your self your positive opinions!

[@LikeJamzh]

@@elainenagano9829 I'll always stand up for him! I think theres no other person who couldve played Anakin like he did. Did everything George told him, absolute perfectionist

[@elainenagano9829]

Divergent TARDIS yes I agree! But there are people who do not want to admit that! It makes them feel weak! But we all cry. Anakin wasn’t crying like a baby would

[@LikeJamzh]

very true, finally there are those who understand the true state of Anakin!!

[@spinksy173]

Hayden played Anakin perfectly! His performance in ep 3 was amazing

[@schroederscurrentevents3844]

Hayden Christensen was also in the glass... it was awesome

[@brandonbaerga4972]

Once Lucas said anakin is the chosen it’s over anbody from Disney who says otherwise can go to hell

[@CyberController-]

Has anyone from Disney said otherwise? I don't mean imply, I mean said. Has anyone from Disney said that Rey is The Chosen One?

[@Diagrams]

Cyber Leader 16-914 yes they have, she “killed” palpatine bringing balance which basically Anakin didnt do anything. Instead she killed him and became the chosen one.

[@casetheace8494]

@@CyberController- TROS completely contradicts and destroys Anakins entire arc

[@CyberController-]

@@Diagrams Anakin says in ROS "Bring back the balance, as I did". Anakin brought balance to the force. Nowhere in the prophacy does it specifically say Anakin had to kill Palpatine. There was galaxy-wide peace for 30 years after the prophecy was fulfilled, I'd call that bringing balance.

[@CyberController-]

@@casetheace8494 I'm pretty sure S.W.T made a video on that topic, go watch that.

[@tjcarr8097]

See?! I knew this years ago because I’m an older fan! He IS the CHOSEN ONE! Disney does not count!

[@coolshade789ify]

This reminds me of the old time before the dark times before Disney

[@pegleg2959]

Hayden Christenson is one hell of an attractive man. And he was absolutely perfect for this role.

[@masterjedi5674]

Sequels needed Lucas. His films all follow 1 storyline - fall of Anakin & rise of the Empire, then Redemption of Anakin, the return of the light side, and the fall of the Empire. The Star Wars movies by Lucas are about the Jedi and the fall & redemption of Anakin Skywalker. So everything and everyone else were simply a background for this story arc. The saga began with Anakin as a child and ended when he performed a heroic sacrifice and destroyed the Sith. And 7-9 just ruined Lucas vision and ruined Anakin's sacrifice. He is still The Chosen One but Palpatine was alive...

[@sangokus6478]

I don't think the Lucas Sequels was about Anakin but we won't get what he wanted for episode 7, 8, 9 so who knows 🤔

[@sangokus6478]

@@masterjedi5674 That's right, imagine an end where the forces ghost wipe out "evil" in the Astral world and end the conflict between the dark side and the light side. Anakin could be involved in this.

[@DarthSherm94]

More to the point even though George Lucas gave them specific guidelines for what he wanted to see in the sequels in terms of continuity and story, Disney pretty much threw this out when he sold the rights and the company over which is pretty much then giving George the middle finger when he was like ok I’m done with getting flak here you continue my vision

[@joaquinriosrodriguez7316]

Anakin role wasn't to become darth vader, because you don't go "the father of my protagonist must be the villain" in the first movie when you don't know if it is gonna sell and have sequels or prequels. But when that first movie is really popular, you have got to up the stakes. So from Empire Strikes Back onwards, the subject of the movies changes to family. And the only reason they chose vader is because of invader, not because vader means father in another language. When they realized, it was like: Do it.

[@DarthSherm94]

Joaquin RR Nah when you watch the special features for the originals and prequels George knew where he was going with every film, he always had a road map of where he was going to go, the original trilogy was always meant to be a trilogy and theory said in a previous video that George always intended to do 9 films, he just decided he’d had enough of them when he kept getting flak from haters of the prequels. Unlike the sequels where Disney sat down and went ok we have 3 directors who all want to bring something to the table and they clearly had no clue where they wanted to go with the story where one director sets things up in the first film then the next director goes off in a completely different tangent disregarding most of what the first director set up and dividing this awesome family we have in Star Wars fandom (which he said he always wanted to do with a film (maybe not Star Wars but with something). So sorry to say but George always intended a lot of what happened to happen with obviously some changes here and there as scripts always change as they are like beings in themselves always growing and developing

[@KrazyKryptonian]

I wouldn’t say Luke is just a “catalyst.” Yes, Anakin is the Chosen One but the entire saga is about both Luke and Anakin. George Lucas says as much on the BluRay commentaries - that the OT is about the son and the PT is about the father. Star Wars is the story of a family (and their friends), with particular attention given to the experiences of both the father and the son.

[@gregfujita2582]

Hayden is actually a good actor...George has said he has trouble sometimes giving actors the proper direction.....check out "Shattered Glass" with Hayden...he's quite good

[@RobPaulson88]

Even as a kid I loved watching the behind the scenes, it’s always great learning about how these films were made and the amount of meticulous planning it took.

[@nini97JA]

Ah the good old times, when they actually made complex Star Wars characters..

[@user-zo8nl9be5l]

they still do though

[@lgrichard32]

@@user-zo8nl9be5l not really the new characters felt like cardboard cutouts.

[@user-zo8nl9be5l]

@@lgrichard32 how? there is so much new content and so many new characters, calling them *all* "cardboard cutouts" is just ridiculous lol. i'm sorry that you can't appreciate them

[@bradendalhouse7247]

@@user-zo8nl9be5l you can’t appreciate paper-thin characters as much as you can actually well-written ones, sorry.

[@user-zo8nl9be5l]

@@bradendalhouse7247 i never said you could, also this argument is so useless lmao you guys are probably talking about the sequel characters when i'm referring to books and comics

[@ace360]

Can't get enuff of these uploads General Theory! Especially this one The Chosen One!!!🔥🐉👊

[@crism2766]

One word that describes the prequels: MAGESTIC

[@genequist3859]

Good points on Hayden's line delivery. I also had an additional theory. That kind of monotonous cadence is a common symptom experienced by real life sociopaths and psychopaths. I don't believe Anakin is a psychopath, but a sociopath. I say that because sociopaths are MADE, whereas psychopaths are born with mental abnormalities. Conversely, sociopathy often develops due to chronic traumatic stress. Anakin definitely fits that bill, and his behavior in adulthood is in line with what we see from sociopaths. He's very calculating, obsessed with gaining power to compensate from formative experiences which made him feel powerless, abusive to people who he sees as obstacles, has a wildly inflated ego and sense of entitlement, is somewhat narcissistic domineering, manipulative, vindictive.. The list goes on. Sociopathy is also characterized by a lack of empathy and ability to read and reflect the emotions of others. This is where the speech patterns come in, characterized by a lack of emotional content. These symptoms can also be observed in people with Borderline Personality Disorder.

[@dascend]

"The prophecy was true, he destroyed the emperor and himself" Well guess Disney ruined that.

[@decepticonxhunter4850]

The comics brought Palpatine back long before the sequels were made lol

[@tackier52]

@@decepticonxhunter4850 Comics lol no one gives a shit

[@themajesticstick5262]

@@decepticonxhunter4850 that wasn’t canon. Anything after the movies wasn’t really canon.

[@ItsAv3rageGamer]

@@decepticonxhunter4850 What does that matter? They're non canon and nothing to do with George Lucas, you know the guy who invented Star Wars? His statement on the matter is the only one thats important.

[@pabl0sauced0]

I had this dvd and watched it like 100s of times as a kid. Time flies man😭

[@YAD1937]

I’m glad Hayden understands the character and knows a lot about him it’s sad to see other important characters that the actors really don’t know what’s going on

[@shunkazami90]

I'm glad people are starting to show appreciation for Hayden

[@DanielDimov358]

I believe the real reason for why many people felt disappointed by the prequels and the portrayal of Anakin's character lies within the fact that whenever you get introduced to a character wether in a movie or a book your very first impression of them will always be your standart and will always have an effect on your opinion. And every other depiction of the character from that moment on you'd compare with your ideal one. So many people in the 70s and 80s grew up to accept Vader as this ultimate villain with no heart and you can't really blame them for that. They had their own expectations for what his backstory should be. So when the real one came out many years later it didn't meet those expectations and they didn't like it.

[@NinjaTyler]

@YamiXeno well many prequel Haters tend to also hate or dislike most or all of episode 6 as well. The OT purists usually jerk off 4&5 the most

[@SafeSaucer3]

Exactly. Well said.

[@ShannaRose]

hayden did such a good job, the sequels don’t do anakin’s story justice :(

[@kamalmanzukie]

lol hey

[@abramsullivan7764]

I know right

[@Realivangarcia]

@@kamalmanzukie SIMP

[@lukeskywalkerjediknight2.013]

@@kamalmanzukie low standards?

[@lukeskywalkerjediknight2.013]

Yeah :(

[@Ricky83Del]

I thought he did a great job. The way he shows the mixture of emotions. Caught between duty and love. He shows how complex anakin is. I can't get my head around how he gets negative comments

[@swxggz1187]

wanna hear something ironic hayden christensen starred in a tv show called higher ground

[@katiehelms8903]

Wait really

[@gunjantripathi3340]

I know...

[@hanshotlast]

@@katiehelms8903 yes, it’s the greatest thing of all time

[@deltafit]

Anyone seen 'Jumper' with Hayden Christensen? Great movie!

[@mitchmitchell1309]

Hayden is the only one that captured this character fully!

[@JackDSquat]

Seeing this makes me desire a Vader movie even more!

[@maem2859]

FRRR

[@dylan_hooker]

12:56 “you look just like darth Vader” lol

[@dylan_hooker]

Yea no shit George Lucas

[@alexlegend9546]

The chosen one he is

[@therealronniej]

In my opinion, Darth Maul is the reason Anakin fell from the Jedi and became Vader because he killed Qui Gon who was the father figure Anakin needed and not Palpatine. Had Qui Gon survived until episode 2, Anakin likely would have ascended to Jedi master

[@hollyraynor3507]

Well remember palpatine hated qui gon

[@NinjaTyler]

@Benedict Ajegwu yes but qui Gon would've raised him better then obi wan who was in many ways like Anakin except he was brought in much younger but was also very abrasive and jumpy and hot headed. With a proper father figure Anakin probably would've mellowed way out as Qui Gon would've actually listened and nurtured Anakin's emotions into healthy ones and being an outsider to the order would've helped him find a balance between the Jedi lifestyle and a regular persons. I bet if Anakin still had this visions he'd at least talk to him and sympathize with him but if needed probably would've taken him to look for his mother because he's know how much Anakin needed that closure.

[@englishlady9797]

@Benedict Ajegwu I still think it was a huge mistake for the Council to make Anakin spy on Palpatine. Literally, in real life police officers are not allowed to investigate cases where the suspect is a friend or relative, lawyers are not allowed to represent friends or family members, etc for the precise reason that their relationship to that person might make them less objective and cloud their judgement. They knew how close he was to Palpatine, and must have realized how it would increase his internal conflict and turmoil. If it was intended as a 'test' it was a very bad one, which he failed spectacularly.

[@user-zo8nl9be5l]

it wasn't just one thing that influenced his fall to the dark side, there were many factors including his fear of mortality and attachment, and the jedi order forcing him to suppress his emotions

[@ttv.dune_bow3258]

Love how actors refer to their characters as their name

[@ahmetutkuakbulut5374]

George:"Yo Hayden, get this lightsaber and teach those kids overthere a lesson they will never forget."

[@upgoyxtirzruz]

If you don't think Hayden Christensen is a good actor watch awake and I can swear you'll change your mind

[@anastasiabell]

Shattered Glass, too.

[@lunnaaa8]

american heist or outcast too

[@divergenttardis7378]

Watching pretty much anything he's been in (yes even Attack Of The Clones), it's obvious he's a skilled actor. Definitely underrated in my opinion.

[@lunnaaa8]

Divergent TARDIS agreed! people just need to view his other work

[@BenAri18]

he was also nominated for a golden globe sooooooooooo

[@full_blooded_savage222]

I T'S O V E R A N A K I N I H A V E T H E HIGHGROUND

[@lexi46960]

YOU UNDERESTIMATE MY POWER !!!!

[@yourlilbrudder5766]

DON’T TRY IT

[@full_blooded_savage222]

@@lexi46960 It appears he Fled,and was afraid of the HIGHGROUND

[@Kryptica]

I sense lord Vader is in danger...

[@jesseandersen4055]

I always felt that Anakin really was the chosen one. It’s nice to hear it confirmed straight from the source but it just makes sense. How can one bring balance if they’ve only ever experienced one extreme? Perhaps he needed to experience both sides of the force to really be able to bring balance. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SykeMediaTV]

2:28 Disney forget to watch this LOL

[@evansanchez8722]

He really did do a good job with this role. I really hope he plays a big role in the Kenobi series

[@localshota4614]

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise? I thought not. It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you. It’s a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise he could use the Force to influence the midichlorians to create life… He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. He became so powerful… the only thing he was afraid of was losing his power, which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew, then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. Ironic. He could save others from death, but not himself.

[@clairemadeinheaven]

YES YOU SAID THIS STORY 10 TIMES SALREADY DAD. THANKS.

[@adamayoubi5657]

Is It possible to learn this power?

[@SB992REBORN]

THATS THE TRUE STORY OF SNOKE!

[@victorchico7768]

I swear Lucas is a whole genus. He connected every single movie perfectly (IMO)

[@jasoncook7378]

So HAPPY that Hayden is getting the respect he deserves.