Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Summary
Although theStar Warsprequel trilogy was initially poorly receive , it has grown more darling with time ; however , Star war : Episode II - Attack of the Clonesremains underrated amongStar Warsmovies and TV shows . Star Wars : Episode III - Revenge of the Sithhas easy become the most historied of the three prequels , with many considering it one ofStar Wars’best movies . WhileRevenge of the Sithis undoubtedly an splendid movie , Attack of the Clonesdeserves corresponding attention .
Not only doesAttack of the Clonesoffer many of the same elementsRevenge of the Sithdoes , from the brilliant characters to the thrilling lightsaber duels , but it also represents an incredibly significant present moment intheStar Warstimeline . ThoughRevenge of the Sithis a substantial turning point in the largerStar Warsfranchise , many of the seeds of those events are planted inAttack of the Clones . While that alone suggestsAttack of the Clonesdoesn’t get the attention it deserves , these 10 reasons turn out thatAttack of the ClonesisStar Wars’most underrate prequel moving-picture show .
Had one character ’s fate been different in Star Wars : Episode II - Attack of the Clones , the entire Skywalker Saga would have been changed incessantly .
10The Clone Wars Begin In Attack Of The Clones
The Clone Wars Era Is One Of Star Wars' Most Important Periods
One of the most significant outcome inAttack of the Clonesis also one of the most meaning in the total dealership . Toward the ending of the movie , the Jedi come together to deliver Obi - Wan Kenobi , Anakin Skywalker , and Padmé Amidala from Geonosis . However , this battle in reality end up being the very first in the Clone Wars , a war that had first been mentioned inA New Hopebut had yet to be explore on screen .
In addition to the Battle of Geonosis being incredible to watch , its importance also can not be hyperbolise . While , yes , the clon trooper were already made and ready for war either way , this event recoil off the grueling state of war that would not only go on for years but would also be the catalyst for Palpatine ’s inevitable raise to power . This reveal had also been X in the devising , which meansAttack of the Clonesis an all-important part ofStar Warshistory .
9Anakin and Padmé’s Relationship Develops Significantly
Attack Of The Clones Is Anakin and Padmé’s Most Important Movie
The story of Anakin and Padmé is one ofStar Wars’most sound tragedies , and that ’s all to do with the prequels . Luke and Leia ’s female parent was scantily referenced in the original trilogy , yet the prequel movies , decently from the first withStar Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menace , made it clear that she was an incredible cleaning lady . Beyond just slough light upon Padmé ’s Brobdingnagian legacy , though , Attack of the Clonesrevealed that , shockingly , Darth Vader ’s backstory include tangible love .
The story of Anakin and Padmé is one ofStar Wars’most profound calamity .
WhenThe Phantom Menacewas released , little was known about Darth Vader , as he ’d died almost immediately after turn back to the light-headed side of the Force . It was therefore shocking when the prequels revealed that Anakin was once just a veritable son . Attack of the Clonesmade this even more bewildering by corroborate that Luke and Leia came from two parents who love each other . In fact , Attack of the Clonesis the most critical to Anakin and Padmé ’s story , as it ’s when they fall reciprocally in love , get wed , and anticipate the harm their decision will cause .
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8Shmi Skywalker’s Death Is The Catalyst For Everything To Come
Anakin Losing His Mother Contributed To His Fall
One of the sad consequence inAttack of the Cloneswas the death of Anakin Skywalker ’s mother , Shmi . While her loss would have been brutal enough , Star Warstook this one step further by deliver her be abducted , tortured , and killed by the Tusken Raiders . Shmi even died while in her son ’s arms , arrive at this present moment all the more dreadful .
However , this exit was also critically important for Anakin , who struggled so importantly with the fallout from his mother ’s destruction that he became haunted with save Padmé alive only a few forgetful years later . In fact , this event was one ofthe define bit in Anakin ’s fall to the dark side . Not only did the subsequent fear of further personnel casualty take Anakin right into Palpatine ’s trap , but also , Anakin ’s fad at the Tusken Raiders result in his first murderous attack ( sadly , of many ) .
7Tensions Between Anakin and Obi-Wan Offer Foreshadowing
Attack Of The Clones Revealed Anakin’s Growing Animosity
Anakin and Obi - Wan have one of the most complicated relationships inStar Wars . It ’s clear that the two had great affection for one another , given that , at one point , Anakin described Obi - Wan as being like a father to him , and Obi - Wan discover Anakin as his blood brother . However , it ’s also clear that there were stark underlying issues , mostly from Anakin ’s point of position .
Attack of the Cloneshighlighted this complexity utterly , with Anakin rushing to save Obi - Wan on Geonosis despite having yell about his mentorship multiple times throughout the movie . This also divulge a modest taste perception of what was to come . Ultimately , Anakin would go on to ruthlessly agitate Obi - Wan nearly to the dying on Mustafar after he fall to the dismal side . Rather than leap right to that major shift key , though , Attack of the Clonesbrilliantly repose the groundwork for Anakin to work up upon these moment of irritation until he was full of hatred for Obi - Wan .
6The Flaws With The Jedi Order Are Made Clearer
The Jedi Made A Number Of Poor Decisions Before And During The Clone Wars
Attack of the Clonesalso does an splendid occupation revealing the flaw within the Jedi Order despite the Jedi ’s best intentions . InThe Phantom Menace , the Jedi seemed shockingly unaware , as they were repetitive that the Sith had been extinct for a millenary , although they were really in the dark all along . However , Attack of the Clonesconfirmed that the issues within the Jedi Order were much more extensive .
In particular , the Jedi had become vulnerable enough to corruption that they were uncoerced to abandon their theatrical role as peacekeeper to join a astronomical state of war and become increasingly involved in political science . This also direct them to accept a mysterious army of obedient clone trooper under doubtful circumstances , which ultimately spelled their expiry , as the clones were weaponized by Palpatine and forced to carry out Order 66 . Moreover , it was n’t really untilAttack of the Clonesthat the Jedi rule against attachment became clear , which shaped the Skywalker Saga exclusively .
5The First Steps Of Anakin’s Path To Darth Vader Are Established
Attack Of The Clones Included The First ‘Vader’ Moments
The Phantom Menacehad shockingly reveal Anakin to be a precious little Thomas Kyd , butAttack of the Clonesperfectly bridged that innocent depiction of Anakin and Anakin ’s fall to the dismal side inRevenge of the Sith . While still connected to the kid Anakin had been not so long before , Attack of the Clonesincluded a numeral of moments that nodded toward Anakin ’s futurity as Darth Vader . Of of course , the most prominent of those moments was Anakin ’s massacre of the Tusken Raiders , during which he killed all the men , char , and children .
While atrocious , these moments were essential , as they explained who Anakin Skywalker was becoming and why he fell to the sinister side despite his initial artlessness . imposingly , the film also managed to do this without transfer all traces of fellow feeling for Anakin . Yes , he committed heinous acts , but the amount he was hurting was abundantly unclouded , making it more unmanageable to drop a line him off entirely ( especially because his eventual redemption was already confirm ) .
4Major Star Wars Characters Are Introduced
Iconic Characters Like Count Dooku Debuted In Attack Of The Clones
Attack of the Clonesalso insert a number of pivotalStar Warscharacters , many of whom were significant far beyond just the prequel flick . In addition to major baddie and Sith Lord Count Dooku being introduce inAttack of the Clones , Princess Leia ’s adoptive father , Bail Organa , and the original source of the knockoff troopers ' desoxyribonucleic acid , Jango Fett , were introduce . stigma - novel Jedi , including archivist Jocasta Nu , also made their first coming into court inAttack of the Clones .
While everyStar Warsmovie has thrilling and important new character introductions , Attack of the Cloneswas unique in that it often worked to explain the citizenry and upshot of the original trilogy . In fact , Attack of the Clones , arguably more so than either other prequel trilogy movie , revealed the line of many original trilogy characters and concepts . In that signified , the extent to whichAttack of the Clonesis underrated is quite exculpated .
3Some Of Star Wars' Best Lines Are In Attack Of The Clones
Many Attack Of The Clones Quotes Have Become Iconic
Many popularStar Warslines come fromAttack of the Clones , with perhaps the most notable being Anakin ’s comment about dislike grit . Although not signify to be funny , that line has become one of the most reference ( particularly in meme ) in the whole dealership . In fact , although dialogue from the prequel movies has been to a great extent criticized , several of the quotes fromAttack of the Cloneshave become iconic , even get into larger pop culture .
Obi - Wan ’s quips , as always , were beloved inAttack of the Clones , although his sarcastic"Good job!“to Anakin on Geonosis is probable the most referenced from this film . However , more serious line of credit , such as Yoda ’s ominous,“Begun , the Clone War has"have also become fan favorites . While other prequel line , such as Anakin ’s address on Mustafar inRevenge of the Sith , have gained more recognition in the decades since the trilogy ’s release , the inverted comma fromAttack of the Clonesremain very underrated .
Obi - Wan Kenobi is one of Star Wars ' witty and most sarcastic characters , and it ’s led to excellent lines and comebacks . Here are some of his best .
2The Main Characters' Development Is Essential
Padmé, Anakin, And Obi-Wan All Have Major Updates In Attack Of The Clones
Attack of the Clonesis also critically important to the prequel trilogy ’s main quality . This is most obvious for Anakin , who transform from a unseasoned boy into an tempestuous , troubled teenager betweenThe Phantom MenaceandAttack of the Clones . Moreover , Attack of the Clonesis really the rootage of the death for Anakin , both because it ’s hard ( if not impossible ) for him to fully restore his connection to the low-cal side of the Force after what he did to the Tusken Raiders and because his marriage to Padmé is fated to be fateful .
Attack of the Clonesis also critically important to the prequel trilogy ’s primary character .
Attack of the Cloneshad exchangeable implications for Padmé for that reason , as her marriage to Anakin ended up impacting her integral living — and , sadly , her death . Even outside that dynamic , though , Attack of the Cloneshad a massive influence on the chief characters . After all , the Clone Wars completely changed the Jedi ’s role in the galaxy , mostly for the worse . The extent of that impact demonstrates how really underratedAttack of the Clonesis .
1Palpatine’s Plan Is Put In Place
The Clone Wars Were Entirely By Design
ultimately , Attack of the Cloneswas a important turning point in Palpatine ’s ultimate plan to subvert the Republic , destroy the Jedi , and establish his Empire . In fact , this movie saw Palpatine receive exigency exponent , which allowed him to extend his term and conserve ascendancy of the Republic throughout the Clone Wars . This put Palpatine in an unbelievable emplacement to twist the Clone Wars to his vantage , as well as go under the point for him to cook the Republic — especially the Senate — into believing the Jedi had become traitors .
Attack of the Clonestherefore had a unplumbed impact not only on the prequel trilogy but also on the largerStar Warsgalaxy . The movie ’s import in terms of the main characters ' ontogeny , the historic events that took position during the movie , and the revelations about the Jedi all confirm how important and compelling the moving picture is . Nevertheless , Star Wars : Episode II -Attack of the Clonesremains the most underratedStar Warsprequel film .
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Years after the upshot of The Phantom Menace , the Skywalker Saga stay on with Star Wars : Episode II - Attack of the Clones . When Senator Padme Amidala ’s lifetime is threatened , Jedi Knights Obi - Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are tasked with her shelter . While Obi - Wan uncovers a clone army made in secret , Anakin falls in lovemaking with Padme , marking the offset of his inevitable fall to the dingy side of the Force .
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