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In my opinion the prequels were flawed AND I enjoyed them. I also thought the original trilogy wasn't entirely perfect, therefore it was flawed, but of course the things I perceived as flaws in the prequels annoyed me more because they were _different_ from the original. Ah well, counting your blessings and finding yourself lucky is easy when talking about George Lucas Star Wars. What a story he tells!
Love the prequels. Any alleged "flaw" they have, like the hammy dialogue, the theatrical acting or the computer-heavy effects is a conscious artistic choice. People can subjectively disagree with those choices but it doesn't make them objectively bad. If anything, they're unconventional. But that's just George Lucas for ya. Always innovating, never doing the same thing twice, just a force of unbridled creativity. The prequels are in many ways the most complex, layered and well-developed Star Wars trilogy and they just get better as they progress. So happy that we finally get to experience them through your eyes! ^^
Qui-Gon is what we romanticize Jedi´s to be, so yes i agree. Reality was that Jedi´s at the end became complacent and too comfortable in their perceived safety.
Strongly disagree. He is in tune with the force and what the spiritual side of a Jedi should be. But he is definitely not a good Jedi template. He is a rogue, he frequently goes against the councils wishes and does his own thing, like a maverick. Not that that’s a bad thing, but it’s definitely not a good template of what a Jedi should be. They are supposed to be selfless and only use their power to help others. Qui Gon is constantly using his powers to directly benefit himself and his friends. If he believes in something strongly then he becomes extremely defiant toward his masters. He says he will train Anakin regardless of what the council decide, this is definitely not how a Jedi should act. The best example of a Jedi in the history of the saga would probably be Luminara Unduli or her apprentice Barris Offee. Both very rarely participated in combat and spent the vast majority of their lives at the temple meditating or studying texts to enhance their connections to the force & become more complete beings. They didn’t dogmatically follow orders and questioned authority when absolutely necessary, but they would never actively defy their senior Jedi. The only other Jedi I can think of who would be great examples at the time these episodes are told; would be Kit Fisto & Shaak Ti. Both of whom die in episode 3 but their deaths are brushed over very quickly in the movies. Shaak Ti is killed by Grievous to try to provoke Anakin & Obi Wan into a duel. Kit Fisto is dispatched quickly by Sideous himself during his attempted arrest. Whilst I like Qui Gon Jinn & he is my favourite Jedi from the new republic era, he isn’t what a Jedi should be in its literal sense, in fact he’s probably more of an example of exactly what it shouldn’t be. But his strong will and defiant nature also actually helps him in situations regarding the dark side; he was one Jedi that would never fall to the dark side because of his such strong will. Historically; Bastilla Shan & Revan would have been great examples of perfect Jedi, had they not succumbed to the dark side.
Fun fact: the fanfare played during the parade at the end is the Emperor's theme, but in a major key, as the events of the movie are ultimately a victory for him
Fun fact: Padme Amidala's body double was actually played by Keira Knightly who you might know as Elizabeth Swan from Pirates of the Caribbean. Apparently she and Natalie Portman looked so alike on set that even their own mothers had a hard time telling them apart lol.
That seems odd to me because I immediately noticed they were two different people and I was confused that the movie characters apparently couldn't tell them apart.
@@michaelhoward142 I'm guessing it's because they both had scenes where they wore the full makeup and headdress, albeit never at the same time, just speculation on my part. It could also just be a persistent rumor too though which is why I prefaced that part with the word "apparently".
@@jeremygilbert7989 Yeah. My confusion wasn't because they looked alike -- it was because, to me, their faces looked different and I couldn't understand why Naboo had two queens. lol
@@michaelhoward142 So did I. I don’t know if I knew who Keira Knightley was at that time (I don’t think I did), but I knew who Natalie Portman was by then & I didn’t think they looked all that much alike, just like Natalie & Rose Byrne didn’t look much alike in the second movie.
Unfortunately, the actor who played Anakin in this movie (Jake Lloyd) was subjected to incredibly harsh public criticism from adult losers. He was even nominated for a Razzie award for worst supporting actor in 2000. He was 9 years old at the time. This eventually led to him quitting acting. Nobody's really sure what he's up to these days. The actor who played Jar Jar (Ahmed Best) received similar backlash and harrasment for his role in this film. It was so intense that it left him contemplating suicide. Fortunately, he was able to get past it and he is now beloved by many fans who grew up with the prequels. Just recently, he received a very warm welcome for his surprise appearance in The Mandalorian (where he played a Jedi character).
Yeah, nominating a 9 year old boy for a Razzie is a serious dick move. I think these movies are god awful, but I wouldn’t put ANY of that on either Jake Lloyd or Natalie Portman.
Far too many people in this world have a hard time differentiating movies from real life. On both sides of the camera. I absolutely can't stand the Jar Jar character, but I can't fathom how anyone could be angry with the actor about it. He's just a guy doing a job. Likewise actors shouldn't feel personally attacked when a character they played is critiqued. Particularly in a case like this when the character is largely CG and motion capture. He actually did a great job bringing the character to life so-to-speak, the character just sucked, it's not a personal thing.
Jake Lloyd was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia following a rash of criminal activity and an assault on his mother. Seems the poor reception to the movie destroyed him.
@@Anubis78250 To be fair, Ahmed Best was the one that created Jar Jar's speech pattern and dialect. He brought it to Lucas and George said to go with it. That set the tone for all Gungan speech. I remember interviews before all the backlash where he was so proud of what he created in Jar Jar. He thought he would be the hit of the Summer with the kids. I heard later he was quite upset that he was upstaged by Verne Troyer and his character Mini Me that came out the same year.
Jake did not receive criticism from the fans. He was after all only 9 years old. The ones that tormented him was boys his own age from his school. A typical bullying situation. And Best has said in every interview that his interactions with the fans have always been nothing but good. It was a handfull of bad eggs that attacked him and the problem came from the news media that refused to let the story die out because it gave them more sold papers and more web clicks which equals more ad revenue. So the newsmedia made it look like the problem was bigger then it was.
Exactly, I mean Anakin had to leave his mother behind, he gave up everything to come there and this is how they treat him? They and Obi Wan let their fear of what Anakin could become influence their conduct towards him. Whereas Qui Gon believed in Anakin wholeheartedly, he didn’t center on anxiety of what Anakin might become. If only Qui Gon had survived things would’ve gone differently with Anakin later on.
That's the point though. They could tell he had issues which, if he became a powerful jedi, could infect the whole galaxy. Not his fault, but becoming a Jedi is no joke and they had a responsibility to protect the order. The High Council of Jedis can't afford to be sentimental no matter how cute a slave kid with an freakishly high midichlorian count is :)
I honestly don't mind the wait in between films cause the edits are so entertaining and Kim is so funny. I literally laughed out loud a few times and startled my sleeping cat!
You might remember a conversation Luke had with another pilot in episode 4, when discussing the attack run on the Death Star. He said that they would enter the long channel at top speed and when the other pilot tried to dissuade him, Luke assured him that it would be ok because, "it will be just like Beggar's Canyon back home." The Pod race that Anakin won was raced through Beggar's Canyon. Apparently Luke learned his piloting skills in the same place Anakin did.
When it came to episode 1 and the hype, I remember as a small child seeing that teaser poster for the film and understanding everything that we were gonna see, little Anakin Skywalker and a distinctive silhouette for a shadow. My little mind was blown 🤯
Lightsaber colors have had philosophical significance for quite some time. Without going too deep into the lore and working mostly from the George Lucas canon… Lightsaber color is based on the color crystal used to focus the beam of the blade. Blue is supposed to represent a more dedicated stance on the force and its applications, similar to a medieval code of chivalry. Jedi with these sabers are usually called Guardians. Green represents a more contemplative stance; a willingness to sit and think about little things and how they effect the bigger picture, instead of wading in hip first (Kim, you picked up on this in the Jar Jar trial scene). Jedi with these sabers are usually called Consulars. Yellow, the warmest color traditional to the Jedi, represents a willingness to to partake in more ‘ends justify the means… within reason’ actions in the course of protecting people. Jedi with these sabers are called Sentinels and are fairly rare compared with the first two. Purple (rarer still) represents a dabbling into the Dark-side; an acceptance of anger and negative emotions without allowing them to consume you. You feel the Dark-side, you channel it, but you don’t let it consume you. The reason it’s so rare is because it’s impossible for most to follow this philosophy without falling to the Dark-side. Red, of course, is the color of the Sith. According to Lucas, natural red (and orange) crystals are not ideal for focusing saber blades. Such crystals can, however, be synthesized and do make particularly strong blades in this instance. This is considered a Dark-side technique, because the Sith pour their malice and hate into the crystal-making process, turning the finished product red. However, according to the novel ‘Shadows of the Empire’, Luke used a similar process to create his green blade, though he poured his goodness and willingness to find alternative solutions into the forming crystal, turning it from a beginning red to a finished green.
@Thiago_Alves_Souza, that's disney cannon. The legends cannon says they were synthetic crystals...i prefer this to the new because, synthetic cristals make wounds similar to blaster wounds, thus keeping the sith secret, while allowing them to assasinate indiscriminately. My source is the book "Darth Maul Shadow hunter"
You're great at analysing details in cinematic storylines, and your reaction to The Phantom Menace is comedy gold! Meesa looking forward to the next ones (with great interest)! xD
The reason for the difficult performance of shmi skywalker actress Pernilla August is due to English not being her native language. And the fact that in her native Sweden she is better known as a theatrical stage actress.
@@angramainyu9220 'sucked' is a tad strong, i just think he made this first movie with a major focus on entertaining his grandchildren that were like 6-8 at the time. It sucks that it ruined it for us adults, but from a marketing standpoint, it (kinda) makes sense for episode 1 to be targeted at a young audience as a franchise building opportunity. A starting point for future generations.
@@BearIslandComicspernilla was cast as a last minute replacement for Angelica Houston who found herself contract locked in for the Addams family sequel
It's not really stated anywhere in the movies or shows as far as I know, but I've heard that blue lightsabers are generally for those Jedi who are more the warrior-type, and green is for those who are more in tune with the Force. Red is mostly for dark side force users, or for the Sith. There are a bunch of other colors too that you haven't seen yet so I won't go into them, but I'm excited to see what you think of the next few movies, and maybe even the shows
Yep you’re right. A lightsaber gets its colour from the Kyber crystal imbedded within the hilt. A synopsis of colour meanings & some users of each colour. Red: Sith Lords and dark side force users, the more life they take the stronger they become. Their passion & hate grow as they kill and they become more powerful. Users; Vader, Sideous, Dooku, etc. Green; Jedi knights who are more force in tune than they are a duellist. Users; Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Jolee Bindo, Qui Gon Jinn, Luminara Unduli, Kit Fisto, Saesee Tin. Blue; historically a guardians sword, a Jedi whose duel ability outweighs their force connection. Users; Obi Wan, Anakin Skywalker, Shaak Ti, Kyle Katarn, Agen Kolar. Purple; not designated to a specific side of the force, but more to a form of combat. (Form VII) to be precise. There are two types of form VII. (Vaapad & Juyo). These users are usually extremely powerful in direct combat and are some of the most feared duellists in the galaxy. Notable users; Mace Windu, Darth Revan & the scariest prospect of Darth Traya who used to sit and meditate whilst duelling and control 3 of her amethyst lightsabers simultaneously whilst using the force. Yellow; Jedi only & usually the colour of a temple guard. They protect the Jedi temple on coruscant. Notable users; Bastilla Shan, Ahsoka Tano. White: One of the rarest & Jedi only. The only way a Jedi can obtain a white saber is for a Jedi to use the force so strongly that they can effectively bleed out the hate of a red sabre which the dark side has corrupted. Notable users; Ahsoka Tano, Roan Fel, Antares Draco. Black; an ancient lightsaber used as a powerful symbol of leadership to Mandalorians. There is only one of these and it was used by Tarre Vizsla.
You are absolutely correct, Anakin is believed to be the chosen one of the Jedi. The Chosen one is an central figure in the Jedi prophecy who’s purpose is being balance to the force by destroying the Sith. It’s even said if the chosen one reach his/her potential the chosen one would easily become the strongest Jedi of all time. The chosen one’s midi chlorian is supposed to be the highest out of all force sensitives including Yoda. In fact the reason why Luke is so powerful in both in force and his powers is because of being the son of chosen one. In short his potential rivals or even surpasses the chosen one. Yes Anakin did sadly become Vader however he did bring balance by killing Sidious. In fact the Return of the Jedi purpose was to show redemption and return of Anakin and finally fulfilled the prophecy of the chosen one. In fact before Anakin became a force ghost, Obi Wan told Anakin he deserves this because he fulfilled the prophecy.
yeeeees. prequels were so underrated. but in fact they were great. different than ep 4-6 but great, and duels? damn, duels in prequels are just neat. i cant wait for more reactions
The fans were expecting something more like the original trilogy but the prequels were telling a different story so it was only natural that they would be completely different. Some people seemed to find that hard to understand and accept. They complained that the prequels were too political but they were dealing with the collapse and fall of a major political system so of course there was going to be a fair amount of politics involved. I'm glad that the prequels have now gained more popularity.
@@ivaneames4354Same people complained that there are too much jokes in the movies. ( just showes you that people at the time didnt really know what they whanted or they thought the originals where absolute perfection ).
Just want to send some love for your editing in general but in particular the opening sequences for your videos. I'm sure it's a lot of extra work, along with voiceovers and script writing but it looks great and is appreciated.
Some of Jar Jar actions in the last battle are from Buster Keaton's silent film The General, so Lucas is having a bit of fun having Boss Nass call Jar Jar a General 😂
I am very impressed. For multiple reasons. One of it though is how you judge movie craftsmanship, like analyzing poses of certain characters. If you had more time you for sure could even do proper movie analyses. And your editing. I gues I must feel like a broken record now, because the amount of adjectives is finite and therefore I have to repeat how well timed your edits are.
I didn’t really appreciate the politics until I read Darth Plageuis. It expanded on the politics so much and added a lot of depth and meaning to things in the movies
@@twiedenfeld they do, but the plot of the prequels are thicc and goes over most people's heads due to there being way too many moving parts over the 13 in-universe years being crammed in 3 movies.
Darth Plagueis is arguably the best Star Wars EU book ever. It definitely gets more into the political machinations of the Sith. It also serves as a great origin story for Palpatine.
I'm glad you're still enjoying Star Wars. Bad acting and cheese are a huge part of SW. It's important to consider that this film is decades earlier in the timeline. The Republic is still in power. In these prequels we aren't isolated exclusively on outlying, backwater worlds as we were in Episodes 4-6. You're the first person I've ever seen who found Darth Maul uninteresting. He's usually an immediate favorite for his look, and inspires immediate curiosity with his title, "Darth". Up until now, we'd only ever heard of Darth Vader. Then, with this film, we are quickly introduced to Darth Sidious and Darth Maul, as well.
@@TheNucaKola i wasn't very up on forums back then unfortunately. I just know through my kids and general conversation that jar jar was not well liked. Everyone was excited to see the new prequels
Midichlorians are basically mitochondria in Star Wars. Ahmed Best was the motion capture (and voice) actor for Jar-Jar. He got a LOT of hate for the role. Since then, the fans have come around, and Best got a big redemption in the recent season of The Mandalorian. But... you need to see Episode III first, to understand Best's role in that show.
Liam Neeson's character was a bit of a rebel. He once sat on the Jedi Council with Yoda and Sam Jackson. He disagreed with many of the Jedi's ideas, and so resigned his position. You will come to find that those very ideas contributed heavily to Anakin's fall. Many people believe if Qui-Gon had survived and trained Anakin he would not have turned. Obi-Wan was a great master and Qui-Gon trained him in the old ways (hence his Jedi name of Obi-Wan like Qui-Gon), but he was not ready for a student like Anakin.
The plots of the prequels are more complicated than the Original Trilogy. In this one, it appears at first glance that the good guys won, but they never even noticed the real villain, let alone stopped his plans. He got exactly what he wanted.
Keira Knightley played Princess Amidala's decoy and handmaiden in this film. At one point, Knightley's character pretended to be Amidala, and Portman's character pretended to be her handmaiden. The Jedi's didn't know about the switch until the princess(Portman) revealed the truth. It's been stated that the mothers of Portman and Knightley weren't sure who was who when their daughters were wearing the same makeup and clothing. Today, it's easy to tell them apart because Keira grew much taller than Natalie.
The girls massaging Sebulba are Twi'leks, the same species as the slave dancer Jabba had on a leash and Jabba's second-in-command. A lot of girls of this species, renowned for their beauty, are sold as slave dancers while some exceptional ones become skilled pilots (smugglers or fighter) and some are even Jedi. They're a playable species in Star Wars role-playing games.
Qui Gon is what it means to be a Jedi. He follows the will of the force and understands emotions. The Jedi council are a bunch of people who get involve with politics and arrogant. Their supposed to be peace keepers not warriors of war.
I really don't think Anakin's mum was acted badly. She lived a life of 40 to 50 years in slavery, she's used to blending in the background and disregarding her own feelings, and she says the Republic doesn't even exist on Tatooine and that nobody ever helps each other. She comes across as a sad person resigned to her fate, whose only joy is her son's well-being. And on top of that, we only get to see how she behaves in front of complete strangers she didn't even expect in her house. So I would find the acting bad if she came across as warm and expressive, to be honest.
Not just strangers, Jedi Knights. They are close to the top of the social hierarchy in the galaxy, and she is a peasant slave on an outer rim backwater planet.
I saw this in the theater in 1999, and I came away with mixed feelings. I slipped in and out of being a straight up hater of the film for over a decade. However, in the past 8 years, I've grown to LOVE this movie. Weirdly, I love it as much as I love the originals. I think this newfound love for me is that I finally understand what George Lucas was trying to accomplish with the prequel trilogy. He had so many detractors back then (myself included). It must've been a lonely time for him. Also, the sequel trilogy is somewhat aimless which showed just how interesting the prequels are in comparison. All this to say that the prequels (especially "Episode 1") remind me of a time in my life that was simpler. I miss it dearly.
I'm so glad you loved Qui-Gon Jinn! If you want more of him, there was a series of short books all about Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan's missions and adventures, I believe it was called Jedi Apprentice. Good reads!
The background music during the lightsaber fight is called "Duel of the Fates." It has this name because they were fighting for Anakin's SOUL. George Lucas's idea was that QuiGon, as a teacher, can guide Anakin away from the Dark Side and towards the light but WITHOUT QuiGon, Anakin's fate is more uncertain.
You mentioned that the city on Naboo reminds you of ancient rome or venice, fun fact - these scenes was filmed in italy so there is a lot of intentional italian architecture
Lightsaber colors do have a meaning but that meaning was created after the facts. It started with blue, but during the OT it was difficult to make them look realistic. When Luke lost his saber and had to make a new one they decided to make it green because it contrasted better against surfaces and looked better out in the bright sun in Tunisia where they shoot everything for Tatooine. The in story explanation is that the Jedi follow differing schools of training Blue = Jedi Guardians, they focus more on proactive actions, conflict resolution and lightsaber fighting and mastering the different lightsaber forms. They are the majority of the Jedi. Green = Jedi Consulars, they focus more on studying the force itself. They train negotiating skills and a deeper use of the force. A Jedi Consular is a Jedi more devoted to the mental aspects of the Force than lightsaber combat. They are usualy older members of the order that have grown out of their more active phase and wish to understand the deeper mysteries of the force. Yellow = Jedi Sentinels. They serve as guardians of the jedi temple and are rarely seen in other instances.
That's not quite accurate. All Jedi study and specialize in negotiation. Blues just specialize in lightsaber technique, greens specialize more in force powers.
@@MrZackavelli I did say focus more. Most Jedi were pretty competent in all schools of training ofcourse. A Consular could ofcourse fight pretty well and a Guardian could negotiate. But there was a reason Qui-Gon was sent to deal with trade federations negotiations at Naboo, because he was a Consular and specialized more in that area.
@@johantolli372 But he had a guardian with him at the time? If they didn't expect Obi-Wan to help with negotiations, I don't see why they would've sent them.
@johantolli372 Obi-Wan clearly takes a part in the negotiating. "Once those droids take control of the surface, they will take control of you." "You and the Naboo form a symbiote circle. What happens to one of you will affect the other, you must understand this." And Obi-Wan stays behind on the ship to a) help with repairs and b) because they don't want to attract too much attention to themselves.
I'm loving these reactions! Obviously you should continue the Star Wars movies, but if you're looking for others may I suggest the Indiana Jones series. Plenty of young Harrison Ford looking even sexier than Han Solo 👀😂
The different colors do have meanings, and there's more than the main three. Blue: Generally associated with a focus on Dueling skill Green: Signifies a finer connection with the force Yellow: Used by Jedi Sentinels who guard the temple Purple: The wielder has an affinity for aspects of both the light and dark side, but holds them in balance. Orange: Similar to purple, but holds no real allegiance to the light or the dark. Red: it's the mark of the sith. Any lightsaber can become red. The power source of the sabers are Kyber crystals, which are somewhat alive. Hurting the crystal makes it "bleed" turning the blade red. White: these are rare, and are the result of healing a bleeding Kyber crystal.
Respect for the work you put in your Videos. You won a subscriber here. I Edit Videos myself, and your Intro is the best from every reaction i saw this far. Greetings from germany.
It may have changed but in the past, to get full pay for a speaking part, the actor or actress had to say 4 or more words Hence the reason you hear things like "Hey! Watch out!" and "Over there, look!" from a minor character. Something to help the plot move along but not enough to obligate giving them the extra pay & their Screen Actors Guild membership card.
The prequels are much more loved than the sequels, there is no question about that. Even though the prequels have their flaws they possess a united vision and plot with a heart and a soul. Plus they have been perfected greatly thanks to the animated series Clone Wars and Rebels. You should definitely check them out in the near future because these 2 animated series add so much to the overall Star wars saga
This also explains why the Empire had to send in their walkers instead of just blowing the base on Hoth away from space in the ESB. The walkers walked right through the shield that was protecting the base just like the battle droids did here.
Great reaction Kim... Fun Star Wars Trivia Fact - Dennis Lawson (Rebel Pilot Wedge Antilles - who is in all 3 of the original Star Wars trilogy) is the real life uncle of Ewan McGregor (young Obl-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy). 😁
When it comes to the color of lightsabers, when the Jedi were active, the different colors did have meaning. Blue indicated a Jedi Guardian, a Jedi who used the Force on a more physical level. Green indicated a Jedi Consular, a Jedi who preferred to reflect on the mysteries of the Force and fight the dark side at its heart. Yellow were Sentinels, who blended the two approaches and largely acted as secret agents through the galaxy
I know it has its weaknesses, but I love this movie. This was my first Star Wars movie and i saw it in theatre as a kid. I like the originals just as much as the prequels. And i realy like your reactions. I like that you analyse so much Details. You have so much energy, it is contagious and it makes so much fun watching your star wars reactions. 🙂
Back when the Expanded universe was a thing (it is no longer considered canon), Blue lightsabers were for Jedi Guardians, who focused their training on combat, while green lightsabers were for Jedi Consulars, who focused their training on diplomacy and the study of the Force. There were also yellow lightsabers, that were typically used by Jedi Sentinels, who were a mix of both. In today's (Disney's) canon, none of this applies and the lightsaber colors have no specific meaning. It only depends on the color of the kyber crystal that powers it. The reason why a Sith's lightsaber blade is red is explained in the Star Wars Rebels series.
I didn't even like Star Wars until The Phantom Menace, specifically Jar Jar Binks. However, it wasn't his antics that I liked about him. It was his resemblance to a dinosaur. As a dinosaur lover, that's an instant win to me.
I like the way you say "thrilogy" instead of "trilogy". It's a happy accident, and very fitting for movies as good as Star Wars. I think I'll be calling my favourite trilogies that from now on 😅
What they gained in their bargain, is the position they're now in. Sidious got him riches, status, support, and removed his rivals. Basically boosted him into leadership in the trade federation. The deal was that they'd work together for mutual benefits if he did so, but they'd do so at his say-so.
I enjoy all Star Wars movies (series, books, comics, games... XD). They all have their flaws, they all have their strong points. And they all make the greatest sci-fi saga of all time.
Blue lightsabers generally stands for a more lightsaber style approach to things. Green stands for jedi that are used by Jedi who favor relying on the force. In lore: Blue for warriors, green for diplomats, yellow for protectors. Purple is the result of blue lightsaber having turned slightly red from use of the dark side of the force. Turning a lightsaber red means you infuse it with the dark side of the force and make it "bleed". A light side user can heal a bled saber again with the light side of the force. Then the saber turns white and doesn’t return to its previous color.
So regarding Jar-Jar, or Darth Jar Jar as some fan theories have labelled him. There is a fan theory that he was secretly a Dark Lord of the Sith who was disguising himself by appearing as a clumsy oaf. If you pay really close attention there are some things that happen on the Naboo cruiser and on planet that suggest this. There is also a plot element in the next film that goes along with this. For a parallel check out the "drunken master" theme of some Kung Fu movies. This plot line was supposed to progress in the next movies but fan backlash against Jar Jar was so overwhelming that Lucas wrote the character out of the next movies for the most part. Also yes, there is very much a parallel between the life of Christ and the birth of Anakin. Both were prophesied. Both had a virgin birth. Both were foretold to have a fixed purpose, savior's if you will.
What's really cool is that the trade federation characters are puppets actually! The behind-the-scenes for the prequels is really cool! They definitely poured a lot into these movies.
OMG! I am in AWE of you. You are energetic and bubbly and talkative and the impression it can give is that you're just goofy... But underneath all that... You are sharper than a Samurai Sword. Your perceptions, your predictions. I'm amazed. I won't specify because I don't want to ruin anything but I am in AWE of how on point you are on certain things. Great work Kim. I can't wait to see you do the next one. Keep up the great work!
Hey i've been binging your Mass effect videos and really enjoyed them, I'd recommend watching the SWTOR Cinematics, they're genuinely amazing and so underrated.
The prequels were hated because, at the time, they were such a step down from the original trilogy. Then the Sequels came out and they looked a lot better by comparison. They also screwed up a lot of continuity, like Yoda being Obi Wan's master Also also, everyone hated Jar Jar
what many dont get at first is that the title of episode VI "the return of the jedi" doesnt mean the jedi as a whole, but the return of anakin skywalkers return as a jedi. in the end, he turned towards the light again.
I absolutely love how observant you are. I normally dislike release order watches because not everyone follows, likely cause its a dated movie; however, you followed so well that your reaction to RotJ was similar to those who watch in chronological order. It takes most people to watch chronological to be so emotionally invested in Anakin to tear up when he returns to the light. You seem to pay attention to everything and because of that I think it probably doesn't matter what order you watch it in. I do recommend the animated and live action series. They dive deeper into the characters we love. You want to see Obiwan's journey? Watch The Clone Wars. He's got more to his story.
I saw where you were asking about lightsaber color meanings, so I will try to give a short and simple explanation to a complicated question. In the legends continuity, green was a Jedi consular who focus on the spiritual aspects of the force. Blue sabers are guardians who focus on the combative aspects of the force. Both blades are created by natural crystals. Red crystals were used by the Sith mostly and usually were synthetic, compromising stability for extra power. I hope this helps!
To quote Robot Chicken, "The Force? Well that's just bacteria in your bloodstream." Not a really a fan of the prequels, but I did love the Clone Wars series and the various spin-offs (Bad Batch and Rebels). However, I watched your reaction to the first three and I'm just enjoying your journey through the films. I choked on my drink when you called Darth Vader "Daddy" in A New Hope. Good energy!
The moment Amidala got out of there reminded me of someone participating in Britain's Got Talent show and claiming to be ugly he said..."I can do some magic though, when I enter a crowded room, girls just disappear..."
You are at the same time one of the most fun reactors to watch and one of the most perceptive. You made far more intuitive leaps than most other Star Wars reactors.
In regards to lightsabre colours there is no hierarchy with them. The colour is just the individual's preference. Sith are of course always red and jedi are typically blue or green but there are other colours as well which you will see in the next movie.
@@thedrizzle06925 That's true. All lightsabers use kyber crystals, but there are variations of them that cause the different colors. Sort of like how diamonds can be different colors depending on conditions when they were formed.
I'm pretty sure you know, but as a comment to Kim. In legends there are a few different types of Jedis. The three big classes are guardian, sentinel and consular. The big difference between them is how they choose to solve different situations, and each class has a different lightsaber color associated with them. Guardian uses the lightsaber to solve issues, consular mediation and talking, while sentinel uses other common items, like technology. How do a jedi open a door? Guardian uses the lightsaber to cut a hole, the sentinel goes to the panel and uses knowledge of technology to hack the door, while the consular convinces an enemy to open the door for him. Consular are green, guardian are blue, sentinel are yellow. This is legends content, and is not confirmed or denied in the movies/Tv-shows.
Fun fact: She is kinda the Virgin Mary and Anakin is space-Jesus. In a way. Also if you don't know by now. I'd suggest you look up Dave Filoni explaining the significance of the music behind the final duel of the movie. Also the final duel itself.
The qui-gon/obi wan master/apprentice relationship is probably my favorite thing in the whole Star Wars franchise. You picked up a lot of their dynamic in the jar jar trial scene. I adore them and really wished they could make a series for obi wan’s apprenticeship before PM. I also find this movie utterly heart breaking for dear obi wan, because of the trauma inflicted on him over the course of just a few days. A little background for added heart break, Qui gon never wanted obi wan and denied him as an apprentice, (Jedi apprentice series) and obiwan actually nearly aged out of being a Jedi had certain events not drawn him and qui gon together in the end. Now here at the end of his apprenticeship qui gon quite literally intended to throw obi wan into the knights trials with out any previous inclination that he though obiwan was ready, so he could take anakin and then with his dying breath only spoke of anakin. Then by the end of movie three obiwan has, in his mind, failed his masters dying wish. That poor poor man. Also the previous mention of Yoda training obi wan is not entirely correct. Yoda did train younglings but not obi wan exclusively. The actual lineage is Yoda>Count Doku>QuiGon>Obiwan>Anakin
"I wouldn't be surprised if they switched places so she could come instead." Me: "... She's too fucking smart." "He reminds me of Luke!" Me: "WOW! HOW BOUT DAT???" XD
To answer your question about blue or green lightsabers.....there are several classifications of Jedi Knights. The Jedi Guardians which are essentially the primarily warrior class of the Jedi use blue lightsabers. The Jedi Counselors, use green lightsabers, who are proficient warriors but also use the Force more and are also the diplomats and negotiators of the Jedi, they only fight as a last resort. Then there are the Jedi Temple guards that are also warriors but their main task is the protection of the Temple and other Jedi, especially the High Council members, they have YELLOW lightsabers
The song during the duel at the ed is called "Duel of the Fates" and some people have pointed out that its a fight over Anikins fate, and if Qu-Gon had lived to teach him maybe he wouldn't have fallen.
Also, you absolutely nailed it with the Prequels becoming more appreciated in light of the sequels. I personally hated the prequels at first for being so different from the OT, but after seeing the sequel trilogy, I truly appreciate the original six films for being George Lucas’ complete original vision, despite the issues I have with the prequels. Now I genuinely love them, flaws and all.
Another awesome reaction Kim, bravo. From beginning to end you really take everyone on a ride watching from a new perspective. I always enjoyed The Phantom Menace, even if it wasn't the movie I expected. Slightly better than Epsiode 2 and Episode 3 is by far the best of the prequel bunch. Looking forward to the next installment of the Prequels.
Did you enjoy the prequels? Did you believe they were flawed? Did you come to appreciate them later on? (Remain respectful) Don't forget to leave a LIKE if you're enjoying these Movie Reactions! That truly helps me out ❤
Episode 3 i can't wait😅
I always loved the prequels! They in my opinion, are more exciting and the music is just amazing!
They were flawed, but I enjoyed them.
In my opinion the prequels were flawed AND I enjoyed them. I also thought the original trilogy wasn't entirely perfect, therefore it was flawed, but of course the things I perceived as flaws in the prequels annoyed me more because they were _different_ from the original. Ah well, counting your blessings and finding yourself lucky is easy when talking about George Lucas Star Wars. What a story he tells!
Love the prequels.
Any alleged "flaw" they have, like the hammy dialogue, the theatrical acting or the computer-heavy effects is a conscious artistic choice.
People can subjectively disagree with those choices but it doesn't make them objectively bad.
If anything, they're unconventional. But that's just George Lucas for ya. Always innovating, never doing the same thing twice, just a force of unbridled creativity.
The prequels are in many ways the most complex, layered and well-developed Star Wars trilogy and they just get better as they progress.
So happy that we finally get to experience them through your eyes! ^^
"I thought I would be simping over Obi-Wan..."
Yoda: _You will be. You... will be._
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I love how much you love Qui-gon.... he is probably the single best embodiment of what a jedi should be and easily the most underutilised character
Qui-Gon is what we romanticize Jedi´s to be, so yes i agree. Reality was that Jedi´s at the end became complacent and too comfortable in their perceived safety.
Strongly disagree. He is in tune with the force and what the spiritual side of a Jedi should be. But he is definitely not a good Jedi template. He is a rogue, he frequently goes against the councils wishes and does his own thing, like a maverick. Not that that’s a bad thing, but it’s definitely not a good template of what a Jedi should be. They are supposed to be selfless and only use their power to help others. Qui Gon is constantly using his powers to directly benefit himself and his friends. If he believes in something strongly then he becomes extremely defiant toward his masters. He says he will train Anakin regardless of what the council decide, this is definitely not how a Jedi should act.
The best example of a Jedi in the history of the saga would probably be Luminara Unduli or her apprentice Barris Offee. Both very rarely participated in combat and spent the vast majority of their lives at the temple meditating or studying texts to enhance their connections to the force & become more complete beings. They didn’t dogmatically follow orders and questioned authority when absolutely necessary, but they would never actively defy their senior Jedi.
The only other Jedi I can think of who would be great examples at the time these episodes are told; would be Kit Fisto & Shaak Ti. Both of whom die in episode 3 but their deaths are brushed over very quickly in the movies. Shaak Ti is killed by Grievous to try to provoke Anakin & Obi Wan into a duel. Kit Fisto is dispatched quickly by Sideous himself during his attempted arrest.
Whilst I like Qui Gon Jinn & he is my favourite Jedi from the new republic era, he isn’t what a Jedi should be in its literal sense, in fact he’s probably more of an example of exactly what it shouldn’t be. But his strong will and defiant nature also actually helps him in situations regarding the dark side; he was one Jedi that would never fall to the dark side because of his such strong will.
Historically; Bastilla Shan & Revan would have been great examples of perfect Jedi, had they not succumbed to the dark side.
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You are all wrong
@@2nd_Directorate FYI, the plural of Jedi is Jedi.
Underutilized? He got more screentime than anyone else.
Fun fact: the fanfare played during the parade at the end is the Emperor's theme, but in a major key, as the events of the movie are ultimately a victory for him
Now I’m intrigued about the Emperor’s lower key theme…
Only the Disney/Marvel movies are a victory for evil, as Disney/Marvel is evil.
@@nobleconsejera5278what do you mean? It's his theme... if you've watched episode VI, you should know it
@@nobleconsejera5278and it's not low key, it's minor key
Fun fact: Padme Amidala's body double was actually played by Keira Knightly who you might know as Elizabeth Swan from Pirates of the Caribbean. Apparently she and Natalie Portman looked so alike on set that even their own mothers had a hard time telling them apart lol.
That’s cool, thanks for that man!
That seems odd to me because I immediately noticed they were two different people and I was confused that the movie characters apparently couldn't tell them apart.
@@michaelhoward142 I'm guessing it's because they both had scenes where they wore the full makeup and headdress, albeit never at the same time, just speculation on my part. It could also just be a persistent rumor too though which is why I prefaced that part with the word "apparently".
@@jeremygilbert7989 Yeah. My confusion wasn't because they looked alike -- it was because, to me, their faces looked different and I couldn't understand why Naboo had two queens. lol
@@michaelhoward142 So did I. I don’t know if I knew who Keira Knightley was at that time (I don’t think I did), but I knew who Natalie Portman was by then & I didn’t think they looked all that much alike, just like Natalie & Rose Byrne didn’t look much alike in the second movie.
Unfortunately, the actor who played Anakin in this movie (Jake Lloyd) was subjected to incredibly harsh public criticism from adult losers. He was even nominated for a Razzie award for worst supporting actor in 2000. He was 9 years old at the time. This eventually led to him quitting acting. Nobody's really sure what he's up to these days.
The actor who played Jar Jar (Ahmed Best) received similar backlash and harrasment for his role in this film. It was so intense that it left him contemplating suicide. Fortunately, he was able to get past it and he is now beloved by many fans who grew up with the prequels. Just recently, he received a very warm welcome for his surprise appearance in The Mandalorian (where he played a Jedi character).
Yeah, nominating a 9 year old boy for a Razzie is a serious dick move. I think these movies are god awful, but I wouldn’t put ANY of that on either Jake Lloyd or Natalie Portman.
Far too many people in this world have a hard time differentiating movies from real life. On both sides of the camera.
I absolutely can't stand the Jar Jar character, but I can't fathom how anyone could be angry with the actor about it. He's just a guy doing a job. Likewise actors shouldn't feel personally attacked when a character they played is critiqued. Particularly in a case like this when the character is largely CG and motion capture. He actually did a great job bringing the character to life so-to-speak, the character just sucked, it's not a personal thing.
Jake Lloyd was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia following a rash of criminal activity and an assault on his mother. Seems the poor reception to the movie destroyed him.
@@Anubis78250 To be fair, Ahmed Best was the one that created Jar Jar's speech pattern and dialect. He brought it to Lucas and George said to go with it. That set the tone for all Gungan speech. I remember interviews before all the backlash where he was so proud of what he created in Jar Jar. He thought he would be the hit of the Summer with the kids. I heard later he was quite upset that he was upstaged by Verne Troyer and his character Mini Me that came out the same year.
Jake did not receive criticism from the fans. He was after all only 9 years old. The ones that tormented him was boys his own age from his school. A typical bullying situation. And Best has said in every interview that his interactions with the fans have always been nothing but good. It was a handfull of bad eggs that attacked him and the problem came from the news media that refused to let the story die out because it gave them more sold papers and more web clicks which equals more ad revenue. So the newsmedia made it look like the problem was bigger then it was.
One must think what Anakin felt when the council openly expressed distrust towards him as a child.
Exactly, I mean Anakin had to leave his mother behind, he gave up everything to come there and this is how they treat him? They and Obi Wan let their fear of what Anakin could become influence their conduct towards him. Whereas Qui Gon believed in Anakin wholeheartedly, he didn’t center on anxiety of what Anakin might become. If only Qui Gon had survived things would’ve gone differently with Anakin later on.
That's the point though. They could tell he had issues which, if he became a powerful jedi, could infect the whole galaxy. Not his fault, but becoming a Jedi is no joke and they had a responsibility to protect the order. The High Council of Jedis can't afford to be sentimental no matter how cute a slave kid with an freakishly high midichlorian count is :)
@@BardOfAndromeda And that's why they failed.
At least Senator Palpatine was nice enough to great them on the landing pad and was worried about Padme. What a nice man
"welp the council was mean to me. time to join the dark side and do fascist stuff" fans still out here thinking sith are complex characters 💀
I honestly don't mind the wait in between films cause the edits are so entertaining and Kim is so funny. I literally laughed out loud a few times and startled my sleeping cat!
You might remember a conversation Luke had with another pilot in episode 4, when discussing the attack run on the Death Star. He said that they would enter the long channel at top speed and when the other pilot tried to dissuade him, Luke assured him that it would be ok because, "it will be just like Beggar's Canyon back home." The Pod race that Anakin won was raced through Beggar's Canyon. Apparently Luke learned his piloting skills in the same place Anakin did.
When it came to episode 1 and the hype, I remember as a small child seeing that teaser poster for the film and understanding everything that we were gonna see, little Anakin Skywalker and a distinctive silhouette for a shadow. My little mind was blown 🤯
Lightsaber colors have had philosophical significance for quite some time.
Without going too deep into the lore and working mostly from the George Lucas canon…
Lightsaber color is based on the color crystal used to focus the beam of the blade.
Blue is supposed to represent a more dedicated stance on the force and its applications, similar to a medieval code of chivalry. Jedi with these sabers are usually called Guardians.
Green represents a more contemplative stance; a willingness to sit and think about little things and how they effect the bigger picture, instead of wading in hip first (Kim, you picked up on this in the Jar Jar trial scene). Jedi with these sabers are usually called Consulars.
Yellow, the warmest color traditional to the Jedi, represents a willingness to to partake in more ‘ends justify the means… within reason’ actions in the course of protecting people. Jedi with these sabers are called Sentinels and are fairly rare compared with the first two.
Purple (rarer still) represents a dabbling into the Dark-side; an acceptance of anger and negative emotions without allowing them to consume you. You feel the Dark-side, you channel it, but you don’t let it consume you. The reason it’s so rare is because it’s impossible for most to follow this philosophy without falling to the Dark-side.
Red, of course, is the color of the Sith. According to Lucas, natural red (and orange) crystals are not ideal for focusing saber blades. Such crystals can, however, be synthesized and do make particularly strong blades in this instance. This is considered a Dark-side technique, because the Sith pour their malice and hate into the crystal-making process, turning the finished product red.
However, according to the novel ‘Shadows of the Empire’, Luke used a similar process to create his green blade, though he poured his goodness and willingness to find alternative solutions into the forming crystal, turning it from a beginning red to a finished green.
Small correction is that the red lightsabers are original Jedi sabers that bled though feeding it with dark side emotions from a Sith
@Thiago_Alves_Souza, that's disney cannon.
The legends cannon says they were synthetic crystals...i prefer this to the new because, synthetic cristals make wounds similar to blaster wounds, thus keeping the sith secret, while allowing them to assasinate indiscriminately.
My source is the book
"Darth Maul Shadow hunter"
You're great at analysing details in cinematic storylines, and your reaction to The Phantom Menace is comedy gold!
Meesa looking forward to the next ones (with great interest)! xD
Oh wait until she sees Anakin in Attack of the Clones, the fangirling is going to reach over 9000! I swear watch it happen.
The reason for the difficult performance of shmi skywalker actress Pernilla August is due to English not being her native language. And the fact that in her native Sweden she is better known as a theatrical stage actress.
The acting overall wasn't up to the previous Star Wars movies. But that's the fault of casting.
@@topherbec7578 Nah the fault was more on George Lucas himself. Guy sucked at directing and script writing.
@@angramainyu9220 'sucked' is a tad strong, i just think he made this first movie with a major focus on entertaining his grandchildren that were like 6-8 at the time. It sucks that it ruined it for us adults, but from a marketing standpoint, it (kinda) makes sense for episode 1 to be targeted at a young audience as a franchise building opportunity. A starting point for future generations.
So why cast her in the first place? Just another in the pantheon of poor decisions surrounding this film
@@BearIslandComicspernilla was cast as a last minute replacement for Angelica Houston who found herself contract locked in for the Addams family sequel
This reaction is everything I hoped it would be and more. I cant wait for 2 and 3.
It's not really stated anywhere in the movies or shows as far as I know, but I've heard that blue lightsabers are generally for those Jedi who are more the warrior-type, and green is for those who are more in tune with the Force. Red is mostly for dark side force users, or for the Sith. There are a bunch of other colors too that you haven't seen yet so I won't go into them, but I'm excited to see what you think of the next few movies, and maybe even the shows
No, blues specialize more in lightsaber combat. Greens specialize more in force powers.
@@MrZackavelli I believe that's what I said, so we're in agreement
Yep you’re right. A lightsaber gets its colour from the Kyber crystal imbedded within the hilt.
A synopsis of colour meanings & some users of each colour.
Red: Sith Lords and dark side force users, the more life they take the stronger they become. Their passion & hate grow as they kill and they become more powerful. Users; Vader, Sideous, Dooku, etc.
Green; Jedi knights who are more force in tune than they are a duellist. Users; Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Jolee Bindo, Qui Gon Jinn, Luminara Unduli, Kit Fisto, Saesee Tin.
Blue; historically a guardians sword, a Jedi whose duel ability outweighs their force connection. Users; Obi Wan, Anakin Skywalker, Shaak Ti, Kyle Katarn, Agen Kolar.
Purple; not designated to a specific side of the force, but more to a form of combat. (Form VII) to be precise. There are two types of form VII. (Vaapad & Juyo). These users are usually extremely powerful in direct combat and are some of the most feared duellists in the galaxy. Notable users; Mace Windu, Darth Revan & the scariest prospect of Darth Traya who used to sit and meditate whilst duelling and control 3 of her amethyst lightsabers simultaneously whilst using the force.
Yellow; Jedi only & usually the colour of a temple guard. They protect the Jedi temple on coruscant. Notable users; Bastilla Shan, Ahsoka Tano.
White: One of the rarest & Jedi only. The only way a Jedi can obtain a white saber is for a Jedi to use the force so strongly that they can effectively bleed out the hate of a red sabre which the dark side has corrupted. Notable users; Ahsoka Tano, Roan Fel, Antares Draco.
Black; an ancient lightsaber used as a powerful symbol of leadership to Mandalorians. There is only one of these and it was used by Tarre Vizsla.
You are absolutely correct, Anakin is believed to be the chosen one of the Jedi.
The Chosen one is an central figure in the Jedi prophecy who’s purpose is being balance to the force by destroying the Sith. It’s even said if the chosen one reach his/her potential the chosen one would easily become the strongest Jedi of all time.
The chosen one’s midi chlorian is supposed to be the highest out of all force sensitives including Yoda.
In fact the reason why Luke is so powerful in both in force and his powers is because of being the son of chosen one. In short his potential rivals or even surpasses the chosen one.
Yes Anakin did sadly become Vader however he did bring balance by killing Sidious. In fact the Return of the Jedi purpose was to show redemption and return of Anakin and finally fulfilled the prophecy of the chosen one. In fact before Anakin became a force ghost, Obi Wan told Anakin he deserves this because he fulfilled the prophecy.
yeeeees. prequels were so underrated. but in fact they were great. different than ep 4-6 but great, and duels? damn, duels in prequels are just neat. i cant wait for more reactions
The fans were expecting something more like the original trilogy but the prequels were telling a different story so it was only natural that they would be completely different. Some people seemed to find that hard to understand and accept. They complained that the prequels were too political but they were dealing with the collapse and fall of a major political system so of course there was going to be a fair amount of politics involved. I'm glad that the prequels have now gained more popularity.
@@ivaneames4354 Only star wars nerds from the 80's can be so hard headed and stupid. Typical
@@ivaneames4354Same people complained that there are too much jokes in the movies. ( just showes you that people at the time didnt really know what they whanted or they thought the originals where absolute perfection ).
Just want to send some love for your editing in general but in particular the opening sequences for your videos. I'm sure it's a lot of extra work, along with voiceovers and script writing but it looks great and is appreciated.
Some of Jar Jar actions in the last battle are from Buster Keaton's silent film The General, so Lucas is having a bit of fun having Boss Nass call Jar Jar a General 😂
Anakin's mother never had a relationship with anyone he was conceived by the force itself he is the chosen one
I am very impressed. For multiple reasons. One of it though is how you judge movie craftsmanship, like analyzing poses of certain characters. If you had more time you for sure could even do proper movie analyses. And your editing. I gues I must feel like a broken record now, because the amount of adjectives is finite and therefore I have to repeat how well timed your edits are.
It is a common trope in literature, when the steps taken to prevent a disaster are the very things that cause it.
I know everyone says this, but as a professional video editor I have to also say your editing is SO good and so creative
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I didn’t really appreciate the politics until I read Darth Plageuis. It expanded on the politics so much and added a lot of depth and meaning to things in the movies
Aren't movies supposed to add depth and meaning to the movies?
@Box Top yeah but they didnt so it is what it is 😂
I think The Clone Wars expanded on the politics too.
@@twiedenfeld they do, but the plot of the prequels are thicc and goes over most people's heads due to there being way too many moving parts over the 13 in-universe years being crammed in 3 movies.
Darth Plagueis is arguably the best Star Wars EU book ever. It definitely gets more into the political machinations of the Sith.
It also serves as a great origin story for Palpatine.
I'm glad you're still enjoying Star Wars. Bad acting and cheese are a huge part of SW.
It's important to consider that this film is decades earlier in the timeline. The Republic is still in power. In these prequels we aren't isolated exclusively on outlying, backwater worlds as we were in Episodes 4-6.
You're the first person I've ever seen who found Darth Maul uninteresting. He's usually an immediate favorite for his look, and inspires immediate curiosity with his title, "Darth". Up until now, we'd only ever heard of Darth Vader. Then, with this film, we are quickly introduced to Darth Sidious and Darth Maul, as well.
This was one of the first movies I saw at the theatre. It was such an exciting experience for me.
The Doakes “Surprise Motherf**ker!” never gets old
French fries motherf**ker!
I'm an original Star Wars fan. saw the first in 1977. I loved the prequils and was one of the few who loved Jar Jar
I was only 6 when episode 1 came out. What we’re the early Internet forums like talking about the movie when it came out?
@@TheNucaKola i wasn't very up on forums back then unfortunately. I just know through my kids and general conversation that jar jar was not well liked. Everyone was excited to see the new prequels
Jar Jar is a precious cinnamon roll that needs to be protected at all costs.
Star Wars gives great life lessons
Young ANI : No one can kill a Jedi
... bit older ANI : well what you going to do ? ...
I love your edits😂
You're the first person I see, who put edits in a movie reaction.
Love it
"You just became WAY more interesting!" she said after watching it double in length.
"He reminds me of Luke"
Like George Lucas said - "It's like poetry it rhymes"
Midichlorians are basically mitochondria in Star Wars.
Ahmed Best was the motion capture (and voice) actor for Jar-Jar. He got a LOT of hate for the role. Since then, the fans have come around, and Best got a big redemption in the recent season of The Mandalorian. But... you need to see Episode III first, to understand Best's role in that show.
Liam Neeson's character was a bit of a rebel. He once sat on the Jedi Council with Yoda and Sam Jackson. He disagreed with many of the Jedi's ideas, and so resigned his position. You will come to find that those very ideas contributed heavily to Anakin's fall. Many people believe if Qui-Gon had survived and trained Anakin he would not have turned. Obi-Wan was a great master and Qui-Gon trained him in the old ways (hence his Jedi name of Obi-Wan like Qui-Gon), but he was not ready for a student like Anakin.
The plots of the prequels are more complicated than the Original Trilogy. In this one, it appears at first glance that the good guys won, but they never even noticed the real villain, let alone stopped his plans. He got exactly what he wanted.
Keira Knightley played Princess Amidala's decoy and handmaiden in this film. At one point, Knightley's character pretended to be Amidala, and Portman's character pretended to be her handmaiden. The Jedi's didn't know about the switch until the princess(Portman) revealed the truth. It's been stated that the mothers of Portman and Knightley weren't sure who was who when their daughters were wearing the same makeup and clothing. Today, it's easy to tell them apart because Keira grew much taller than Natalie.
The girls massaging Sebulba are Twi'leks, the same species as the slave dancer Jabba had on a leash and Jabba's second-in-command. A lot of girls of this species, renowned for their beauty, are sold as slave dancers while some exceptional ones become skilled pilots (smugglers or fighter) and some are even Jedi.
They're a playable species in Star Wars role-playing games.
Yup. Since Tatooine is out of the Republic’s reach, they have their own rules, which includes slavery (Which is illegal in the Republic).
Well, Ryloth was part of the Republic, yet slaves were still an export.
"Ok you just became a lot more interesting!" Oh Kim just wait till you watch the Clone Wars animated series where he shows up again
“Less talking more watching~ I know.”
Oh no I love when reactors talk and speculate, you have interesting stuff to say ^^
Loved the prequels (still do),didn't love jar jar but the kids loved him & brought them into star wars❤
Qui Gon is what it means to be a Jedi. He follows the will of the force and understands emotions.
The Jedi council are a bunch of people who get involve with politics and arrogant. Their supposed to be peace keepers not warriors of war.
I really don't think Anakin's mum was acted badly. She lived a life of 40 to 50 years in slavery, she's used to blending in the background and disregarding her own feelings, and she says the Republic doesn't even exist on Tatooine and that nobody ever helps each other. She comes across as a sad person resigned to her fate, whose only joy is her son's well-being. And on top of that, we only get to see how she behaves in front of complete strangers she didn't even expect in her house.
So I would find the acting bad if she came across as warm and expressive, to be honest.
Well-said
Not just strangers, Jedi Knights. They are close to the top of the social hierarchy in the galaxy, and she is a peasant slave on an outer rim backwater planet.
I saw this in the theater in 1999, and I came away with mixed feelings. I slipped in and out of being a straight up hater of the film for over a decade. However, in the past 8 years, I've grown to LOVE this movie. Weirdly, I love it as much as I love the originals. I think this newfound love for me is that I finally understand what George Lucas was trying to accomplish with the prequel trilogy. He had so many detractors back then (myself included). It must've been a lonely time for him. Also, the sequel trilogy is somewhat aimless which showed just how interesting the prequels are in comparison. All this to say that the prequels (especially "Episode 1") remind me of a time in my life that was simpler. I miss it dearly.
There's nothing weird about liking the prequels as much as the OT. Plenty of people do these days.
I'm so glad you loved Qui-Gon Jinn! If you want more of him, there was a series of short books all about Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan's missions and adventures, I believe it was called Jedi Apprentice. Good reads!
Binge watching all the Star wars reactions, was only gonna watch the ep 3 one but ur too entertaining and the editing is on point😂😂
The background music during the lightsaber fight is called "Duel of the Fates." It has this name because they were fighting for Anakin's SOUL. George Lucas's idea was that QuiGon, as a teacher, can guide Anakin away from the Dark Side and towards the light but WITHOUT QuiGon, Anakin's fate is more uncertain.
I got way too excited when Kim quoted Vikings, as Ragnar is one of my favourite main characters ever :)
You mentioned that the city on Naboo reminds you of ancient rome or venice, fun fact - these scenes was filmed in italy so there is a lot of intentional italian architecture
Someone who is very confident, determined, and self-assured. Is also to some degree arrogant, and headstrong. That is easy to manipulate.
*Star Wars characters exist* Kim- Oh they’re adorable! 🤣
Lightsaber colors do have a meaning but that meaning was created after the facts. It started with blue, but during the OT it was difficult to make them look realistic. When Luke lost his saber and had to make a new one they decided to make it green because it contrasted better against surfaces and looked better out in the bright sun in Tunisia where they shoot everything for Tatooine.
The in story explanation is that the Jedi follow differing schools of training
Blue = Jedi Guardians, they focus more on proactive actions, conflict resolution and lightsaber fighting and mastering the different lightsaber forms. They are the majority of the Jedi.
Green = Jedi Consulars, they focus more on studying the force itself. They train negotiating skills and a deeper use of the force. A Jedi Consular is a Jedi more devoted to the mental aspects of the Force than lightsaber combat. They are usualy older members of the order that have grown out of their more active phase and wish to understand the deeper mysteries of the force.
Yellow = Jedi Sentinels. They serve as guardians of the jedi temple and are rarely seen in other instances.
That's not quite accurate. All Jedi study and specialize in negotiation. Blues just specialize in lightsaber technique, greens specialize more in force powers.
@@MrZackavelli I did say focus more. Most Jedi were pretty competent in all schools of training ofcourse. A Consular could ofcourse fight pretty well and a Guardian could negotiate. But there was a reason Qui-Gon was sent to deal with trade federations negotiations at Naboo, because he was a Consular and specialized more in that area.
@@johantolli372 But he had a guardian with him at the time? If they didn't expect Obi-Wan to help with negotiations, I don't see why they would've sent them.
@@MrZackavelli Because Obi was his Padawan. Obi just stands in the background or waits on the ship the whole time. He speaks to Boss Nass once
@johantolli372 Obi-Wan clearly takes a part in the negotiating.
"Once those droids take control of the surface, they will take control of you."
"You and the Naboo form a symbiote circle. What happens to one of you will affect the other, you must understand this."
And Obi-Wan stays behind on the ship to a) help with repairs and b) because they don't want to attract too much attention to themselves.
I'm loving these reactions! Obviously you should continue the Star Wars movies, but if you're looking for others may I suggest the Indiana Jones series. Plenty of young Harrison Ford looking even sexier than Han Solo 👀😂
It’s on my list 😜
The different colors do have meanings, and there's more than the main three.
Blue: Generally associated with a focus on Dueling skill
Green: Signifies a finer connection with the force
Yellow: Used by Jedi Sentinels who guard the temple
Purple: The wielder has an affinity for aspects of both the light and dark side, but holds them in balance.
Orange: Similar to purple, but holds no real allegiance to the light or the dark.
Red: it's the mark of the sith. Any lightsaber can become red. The power source of the sabers are Kyber crystals, which are somewhat alive. Hurting the crystal makes it "bleed" turning the blade red.
White: these are rare, and are the result of healing a bleeding Kyber crystal.
You're so intelligent, figuring this stuff out in real time. Thanks for doing this!
He fulfilled his prophesy by killing the emperor at the end of return of the jedi
19:19 Those girls are members of the same species as Oola, Jabba’s dancing slave and Bib Fortuna, his majordomo.
41:50 not many (even long time) fans have noticed this. You get the series better than most!!
I find it so funny when you talk about all the good looking men, all I can think is ”just wait to the next 2 movies” (Hayden Christensen)
Sebulba: "Poo-Doo!"
Kim: "You're Doo-Doo!"
Respect for the work you put in your Videos. You won a subscriber here. I Edit Videos myself, and your Intro is the best from every reaction i saw this far. Greetings from germany.
It may have changed but in the past, to get full pay for a speaking part, the actor or actress had to say 4 or more words
Hence the reason you hear things like "Hey! Watch out!" and "Over there, look!" from a minor character. Something to help the plot move along but not enough to obligate giving them the extra pay & their Screen Actors Guild membership card.
Yeah, like thousands of films don't also do this
The prequels are much more loved than the sequels, there is no question about that. Even though the prequels have their flaws they possess a united vision and plot with a heart and a soul. Plus they have been perfected greatly thanks to the animated series Clone Wars and Rebels. You should definitely check them out in the near future because these 2 animated series add so much to the overall Star wars saga
This also explains why the Empire had to send in their walkers instead of just blowing the base on Hoth away from space in the ESB. The walkers walked right through the shield that was protecting the base just like the battle droids did here.
Great reaction Kim...
Fun Star Wars Trivia Fact - Dennis Lawson (Rebel Pilot Wedge Antilles - who is in all 3 of the original Star Wars trilogy) is the real life uncle of Ewan McGregor (young Obl-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy). 😁
When it comes to the color of lightsabers, when the Jedi were active, the different colors did have meaning.
Blue indicated a Jedi Guardian, a Jedi who used the Force on a more physical level. Green indicated a Jedi Consular, a Jedi who preferred to reflect on the mysteries of the Force and fight the dark side at its heart. Yellow were Sentinels, who blended the two approaches and largely acted as secret agents through the galaxy
Blues denote Jedi that specialize in lightsaber combat, greens focus more on force powers
I know it has its weaknesses, but I love this movie. This was my first Star Wars movie and i saw it in theatre as a kid. I like the originals just as much as the prequels.
And i realy like your reactions. I like that you analyse so much Details. You have so much energy, it is contagious and it makes so much fun watching your star wars reactions. 🙂
I can't stop singing - "Ani are you ok, are you ok Ani, Ani are you ok, are you ok Ani?. You're been hit by a smooth inbecile"
Back when the Expanded universe was a thing (it is no longer considered canon), Blue lightsabers were for Jedi Guardians, who focused their training on combat, while green lightsabers were for Jedi Consulars, who focused their training on diplomacy and the study of the Force. There were also yellow lightsabers, that were typically used by Jedi Sentinels, who were a mix of both.
In today's (Disney's) canon, none of this applies and the lightsaber colors have no specific meaning. It only depends on the color of the kyber crystal that powers it. The reason why a Sith's lightsaber blade is red is explained in the Star Wars Rebels series.
That's not correct. All Jedi study and practice negotiation. Blues specialize in lightsaber technique, greens specialize in force powers
Love everytime maul is on screen he's gotta pose. He's so badass
I didn't even like Star Wars until The Phantom Menace, specifically Jar Jar Binks. However, it wasn't his antics that I liked about him. It was his resemblance to a dinosaur. As a dinosaur lover, that's an instant win to me.
I like the way you say "thrilogy" instead of "trilogy". It's a happy accident, and very fitting for movies as good as Star Wars. I think I'll be calling my favourite trilogies that from now on 😅
23:30 Do you think it's a good thing that C3PO never knew that Darth Vader was his father?
“He reminds of Luke”(10 seconds later) “Of course it’s Anakin” 😂🤣 The force is strong with you my young apprentice!
What they gained in their bargain, is the position they're now in. Sidious got him riches, status, support, and removed his rivals. Basically boosted him into leadership in the trade federation. The deal was that they'd work together for mutual benefits if he did so, but they'd do so at his say-so.
Kim- “A very uninteresting one.”
Dave-“I’ll make you eat those words with a side of Crow.”
I enjoy all Star Wars movies (series, books, comics, games... XD). They all have their flaws, they all have their strong points. And they all make the greatest sci-fi saga of all time.
Blue lightsabers generally stands for a more lightsaber style approach to things. Green stands for jedi that are used by Jedi who favor relying on the force.
In lore: Blue for warriors, green for diplomats, yellow for protectors.
Purple is the result of blue lightsaber having turned slightly red from use of the dark side of the force.
Turning a lightsaber red means you infuse it with the dark side of the force and make it "bleed".
A light side user can heal a bled saber again with the light side of the force. Then the saber turns white and doesn’t return to its previous color.
So regarding Jar-Jar, or Darth Jar Jar as some fan theories have labelled him. There is a fan theory that he was secretly a Dark Lord of the Sith who was disguising himself by appearing as a clumsy oaf. If you pay really close attention there are some things that happen on the Naboo cruiser and on planet that suggest this. There is also a plot element in the next film that goes along with this. For a parallel check out the "drunken master" theme of some Kung Fu movies. This plot line was supposed to progress in the next movies but fan backlash against Jar Jar was so overwhelming that Lucas wrote the character out of the next movies for the most part.
Also yes, there is very much a parallel between the life of Christ and the birth of Anakin. Both were prophesied. Both had a virgin birth. Both were foretold to have a fixed purpose, savior's if you will.
What's really cool is that the trade federation characters are puppets actually! The behind-the-scenes for the prequels is really cool! They definitely poured a lot into these movies.
OMG! I am in AWE of you. You are energetic and bubbly and talkative and the impression it can give is that you're just goofy... But underneath all that... You are sharper than a Samurai Sword. Your perceptions, your predictions. I'm amazed. I won't specify because I don't want to ruin anything but I am in AWE of how on point you are on certain things. Great work Kim. I can't wait to see you do the next one. Keep up the great work!
Hey i've been binging your Mass effect videos and really enjoyed them, I'd recommend watching the SWTOR Cinematics, they're genuinely amazing and so underrated.
The prequels were hated because, at the time, they were such a step down from the original trilogy. Then the Sequels came out and they looked a lot better by comparison.
They also screwed up a lot of continuity, like Yoda being Obi Wan's master
Also also, everyone hated Jar Jar
what many dont get at first is that the title of episode VI "the return of the jedi" doesnt mean the jedi as a whole, but the return of anakin skywalkers return as a jedi. in the end, he turned towards the light again.
I absolutely love how observant you are. I normally dislike release order watches because not everyone follows, likely cause its a dated movie; however, you followed so well that your reaction to RotJ was similar to those who watch in chronological order. It takes most people to watch chronological to be so emotionally invested in Anakin to tear up when he returns to the light. You seem to pay attention to everything and because of that I think it probably doesn't matter what order you watch it in. I do recommend the animated and live action series. They dive deeper into the characters we love. You want to see Obiwan's journey? Watch The Clone Wars. He's got more to his story.
I saw where you were asking about lightsaber color meanings, so I will try to give a short and simple explanation to a complicated question. In the legends continuity, green was a Jedi consular who focus on the spiritual aspects of the force. Blue sabers are guardians who focus on the combative aspects of the force. Both blades are created by natural crystals. Red crystals were used by the Sith mostly and usually were synthetic, compromising stability for extra power. I hope this helps!
To quote Robot Chicken, "The Force? Well that's just bacteria in your bloodstream."
Not a really a fan of the prequels, but I did love the Clone Wars series and the various spin-offs (Bad Batch and Rebels). However, I watched your reaction to the first three and I'm just enjoying your journey through the films. I choked on my drink when you called Darth Vader "Daddy" in A New Hope. Good energy!
Robot chicken got it wrong
The moment Amidala got out of there reminded me of someone participating in Britain's Got Talent show and claiming to be ugly he said..."I can do some magic though, when I enter a crowded room, girls just disappear..."
You are at the same time one of the most fun reactors to watch and one of the most perceptive.
You made far more intuitive leaps than most other Star Wars reactors.
In regards to lightsabre colours there is no hierarchy with them. The colour is just the individual's preference. Sith are of course always red and jedi are typically blue or green but there are other colours as well which you will see in the next movie.
That and what crystal they use
@@thedrizzle06925 That's true. All lightsabers use kyber crystals, but there are variations of them that cause the different colors. Sort of like how diamonds can be different colors depending on conditions when they were formed.
I'm pretty sure you know, but as a comment to Kim. In legends there are a few different types of Jedis. The three big classes are guardian, sentinel and consular. The big difference between them is how they choose to solve different situations, and each class has a different lightsaber color associated with them. Guardian uses the lightsaber to solve issues, consular mediation and talking, while sentinel uses other common items, like technology.
How do a jedi open a door? Guardian uses the lightsaber to cut a hole, the sentinel goes to the panel and uses knowledge of technology to hack the door, while the consular convinces an enemy to open the door for him.
Consular are green, guardian are blue, sentinel are yellow. This is legends content, and is not confirmed or denied in the movies/Tv-shows.
“A very uninteresting one.”
Dave- “I’ll make her eat those words with a big side of crow.”
Fun fact: She is kinda the Virgin Mary and Anakin is space-Jesus. In a way.
Also if you don't know by now. I'd suggest you look up Dave Filoni explaining the significance of the music behind the final duel of the movie. Also the final duel itself.
The qui-gon/obi wan master/apprentice relationship is probably my favorite thing in the whole Star Wars franchise. You picked up a lot of their dynamic in the jar jar trial scene. I adore them and really wished they could make a series for obi wan’s apprenticeship before PM. I also find this movie utterly heart breaking for dear obi wan, because of the trauma inflicted on him over the course of just a few days. A little background for added heart break, Qui gon never wanted obi wan and denied him as an apprentice, (Jedi apprentice series) and obiwan actually nearly aged out of being a Jedi had certain events not drawn him and qui gon together in the end. Now here at the end of his apprenticeship qui gon quite literally intended to throw obi wan into the knights trials with out any previous inclination that he though obiwan was ready, so he could take anakin and then with his dying breath only spoke of anakin. Then by the end of movie three obiwan has, in his mind, failed his masters dying wish. That poor poor man.
Also the previous mention of Yoda training obi wan is not entirely correct. Yoda did train younglings but not obi wan exclusively. The actual lineage is Yoda>Count Doku>QuiGon>Obiwan>Anakin
The Star Wars plot, if Qui-gon hadn't told Anakin to duck:📉📉
"I wouldn't be surprised if they switched places so she could come instead."
Me: "... She's too fucking smart."
"He reminds me of Luke!"
Me: "WOW! HOW BOUT DAT???" XD
Bringing balance to the Force means destroying the Sith. Ultimately, Anakin was the one who killed the Emperor, so he did fulfill the prophecy.
Thank you. Finally, someone not spouting this "equal amount of Sith and Jedi" nonsense.
To answer your question about blue or green lightsabers.....there are several classifications of Jedi Knights. The Jedi Guardians which are essentially the primarily warrior class of the Jedi use blue lightsabers. The Jedi Counselors, use green lightsabers, who are proficient warriors but also use the Force more and are also the diplomats and negotiators of the Jedi, they only fight as a last resort. Then there are the Jedi Temple guards that are also warriors but their main task is the protection of the Temple and other Jedi, especially the High Council members, they have YELLOW lightsabers
The song during the duel at the ed is called "Duel of the Fates" and some people have pointed out that its a fight over Anikins fate, and if Qu-Gon had lived to teach him maybe he wouldn't have fallen.
Also, you absolutely nailed it with the Prequels becoming more appreciated in light of the sequels. I personally hated the prequels at first for being so different from the OT, but after seeing the sequel trilogy, I truly appreciate the original six films for being George Lucas’ complete original vision, despite the issues I have with the prequels.
Now I genuinely love them, flaws and all.
Spot on in how this is a tragedy. Original Trilogy was the hero’s journey, this is the hero’s fall.
Another awesome reaction Kim, bravo. From beginning to end you really take everyone on a ride watching from a new perspective. I always enjoyed The Phantom Menace, even if it wasn't the movie I expected. Slightly better than Epsiode 2 and Episode 3 is by far the best of the prequel bunch. Looking forward to the next installment of the Prequels.