Summary
TheStar Warsprequels show the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic in their last years as the galaxy unknowingly inches towards a time of great darkness and strife. Audiences are shown the origins of the evil Darth Vader as a young child named Anakin Skywalker. TheStar Warsprequel trilogy shows his rise through the ranks of the Jedi Order and his subsequent fall to the Dark Side of the Force as he gets entangled with the sinister Darth Sidious.
The prequel trilogy is full of fast-paced action sequences, including some of the greatest lightsaber duels and space battles from the iconic franchise shown on the big screen, showcasing the tragic fall of the Jedi beforeLuke Skywalker’s triumphant balanceof the Force.
15Yoda Vs. Count Dooku
Yoda’s Debuts His Lightsaber & Combat Prowess For The First Time
During the Battle of Geonosis, Obi-Wan and Anakin chase Count Dooku down and engage him in a lightsaber duel. The two Jedi are quickly overpowered by the Count, in part because Anakin starts the duel with an impulsive charge. Things look grim for the now-wounded Jedi as Count Dooku now stands unopposed.
At that moment, Grandmaster Yoda hobbles into the room with his cane. Despite having appeared in three previousStar Warsmovies, this is the first time that Yoda reveals his lightsaber and fights another character. He makes up for his small stature by wildly leaping around the room and attacking furiously with his green lightsaber. Yoda demonstrates his martial prowess and proves himself to be the great warrior that Luke believes he is inEmpire Strikes Back.
14Obi-Wan Vs. Jango Fett
An Infamous Bounty Hunter Showcases His Mandalorian Skills To A Jedi Master
In the time of the prequels, Jango Fett is the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy.As a Mandalorian, he is a more skilled warrior than almost anyone that he might come across. Obi-Wan comes to Kamino searching for him to question him about the assassin’s attempts on Senator Amidala.
Jango resists and the two begin a fight on the rain-soaked landing platform outside the Kaminoan capital. Jango’s clever tactics and combat prowess are on full display as he stands toe to toe with a powerful Jedi Knight. Typically, Force users can easily defeat those who are not trained in the Force, but Jango Fett’s Mandalorian training makes this fight so evenly matched that the Jedi does not manage to win.
Jedi Fighting En-Masse
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The Battle of Geonosis begins with a series of unexpected events. First, Obi-Wan is captured by Dooku and the Separatists, where he learns about the Sith’s plot to conquer the galaxy. Then, Anakin and Padmé disobey the Jedi Council and rush to Obi-Wan’s rescue only to be captured as well. When it seems like their death is certain, they are rescued by the sudden appearance of hundreds of Jedi along with the secretive Clone Army.
It is the first time that the movies show so many Jedi fighting all at once, and the sight of hundreds of glowing lightsabers together is thrilling to see. After pushing the Separatists out of the arena, more Clone forces land on the planet for a massive land battle. Tanks and artillery units battle over the plains of the desert planet as blue and red blaster bolts fire across the chaotic battlefield. Seeing Jedi and Clones fighting side by side would become a staple feature of The Clone Wars, but their initial outing together is an exciting and unforgettable battle.
The Strongest Jedi vs The Strongest Sith, With Nothing To Lose
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After Order 66, Yoda and Obi-Wan are the only Jedi left working together. Yoda decides that he needs to confront Palpatine while Obi-Wan faces Anakin in a bid to rid the galaxy of both Sith at the same time. Yoda goes to Palpatine’s office under the Senate chambers to challenge the new Emperor to a duel.
It is a fight between the two strongest Force users of their era, and the battle is thrilling to watch. The Force is used in powerful and unique ways such as when Palpatine uses the Force to throw the flying Senate seats at Yoda and when Yoda reflects Force Lightning back at the Emperor. Yoda realizes that he is no match for the Sith Lord and must retreat or be killed, so the Jedi Grandmaster begins his decades of exile on Dagobah.
The Birth Of The Empire Comes From Mace Windu’s Final Battle & Anakin’s Desperation
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At the end of The Clone Wars, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine refuses to cede the emergency powers that he was granted throughout the conflict.Mace Windu brings some JediKnights with him to Palpatine’s office to force him to surrender or be arrested. Tensions are high, especially since Mace Windu has finally learned the truth about the Chancellor’s identity as a Sith Lord.
It is the first time that audiences see Palpatine act as the Sith that he is, and his power is astonishing. He quickly defeats all of the Jedi except Master Windu, leaving the two locked in a duel that is surprisingly even. Anakin arrives as the person who can turn the duel in favor of either Palpatine or Mace Windu and he chooses to side with his political mentor and betray the Jedi Order. The scene is full of action and emotion and serves as the end of the Republic and the very beginning of the Empire.
The Largest Space Battle Opens Revenge Of The Sith
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Revenge of the Sithopens with a sweeping shot of Coruscant surrounded byVenator-class Star Destroyersand Separatist capitol ships. The audience gets to see many parts of the huge battle as the camera follows Anakin and Obi-Wan on their way to Count Dooku’s ship to rescue Chancellor Palpatine.
Clone pilots in ARC-170 starfighters take on Vulture droids while frigates and other large ships destroy each other with cannons. Anakin and Obi-Wan even come under fire, almost dying as a result. No other live-actionStar Warsmovie has a space battle that rivals the scale of this one.
