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The most epic scene in Star Wars history!
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It has been a while, but I beleive that it is the same stances they took when they were first 1v1 in TPM. But this time, Obi Wan knew exactly what to do.
They're both old as shit? Like he's walking everywhere with a hunchback and a cane.
That's the whole point - two old men whose lives were overturned (mostly destroyed) by the Sith.
I do wish more Star Wars lightsaber scenes had this kind of "less is more" philosophy instead of endless twirling.
CGI Luke going full Neo is lame as shit looking. Not that there isn't some cool epic framing going on there also, but the power sliding Luke hurts it pretty badly for me.
it's obi wan kenobi. Vader himself only beat him because kenobi was buying Luke time on purpose.
It's a really beautiful scene that, ahem, bridges the prequel and OT Obi-wans perfectly. You can see how he has become so much more in tune with the Force, in his quiet contemplation and unseen guardanship of Luke. He doesn't raise his saber in anger, only when threatened, and is always perfectly in control--this carries through right up to his duel with Vader in the OT. You can just feel the wisdom he's infused with.
Obi-Wan is a Jedi Master in all but name and it's the best. Rebels has some wonderfully high highs.
Obi-Wan is a Jedi Master in all but name and it's the best. Rebels has some wonderfully high highs.
Or because he already got 3/4 limbs cut off by him and he doesn't want to take any chances.
Same. Mainly because I have no context from watching anything outside the movies. This scene was everything I always wanted in a Vader scene.
Just wiser/better at lightsaber combat. Drew him in with Qui-Gon's old stance to get Maul to try the same hilt-strike-to-stab combo that killed his master, then sliced right through the middle of the saber. GG.
I read in the video's comment section, that Maul tried the same move he used on Qui-Gon, and Obi-Wan read him like a book basically.
It wasn't about survival, though; Maul was never a threat to Obi-Wan. He wasn't even gonna draw his saber until Maul hinted at the reason for Obi-Wan being there.
The whole scene is just showing how much Obi-Wan has grown since the fall of the Republic, while giving a satisfying conclusion to Maul's storyline.
I think the scene is effective... but I think it's a little weird when someone's favorite moment in all the moments is the one where the space Nazi slaughters the good guys.
I had never seen the clip before, and watching it now, it's like they actually understood that Star Wars is a western/samurai series. Duels are about the the drama of the lead-up, the characters sizing each other up, the sheer anticipation. The actual "violence" is quick and lethal. What makes them great is everything that surrounds it.
So yeah, color me impressed with their restraint here.
Oh this is the easiest question I've ever been asked about Star Wars....
Everything about this scene gives me goosebumps from the epic to music till Yoda tells Luke "That's why you fail." This scene is perfection.
Everything about this scene gives me goosebumps from the epic to music till Yoda tells Luke "That's why you fail." This scene is perfection.
It's cool to see Vader in action, that's all. You don't really get to see him fight much in the OT, for as fearsome as his reputation is.
Rebels actually features Vader a bit, and does a similar thing to establish how scary he is. It's just really satisfying as a viewer, especially given the show's relation to Clone Wars.
It actually makes it more epic in context because throughout the clone wars and rebels, Maul is obsessed with killing Obi wan. You see the journey for both characters and it leads to that moment. It wasn't a crazy long epic fight with twirls and jumps, but just a quick fight in a few strokes, and after everything Maul did and learned, in the end, he didn't because he tried the exact same thing in the beginning that lead him to his final end.
This is the best part about that scene. Maul uses the exact same move that he used to kill Qui-Gon, only Obi was ready for it.
Was poetic. Short, and simple. Such a great "battle" and 10x more investing than 20 minute long crazy light saber spinning Rave battles from the prequels.
Unless the Obi-Wan show on Disney+ goes on to retcon it, this is their canon final duel. Or if they literally recreate this last moment, but that would be awkward since there's a whole exchange between Rebels' main character that occurs immediately before this as Maul arrives.
Oh come on. It's just a really well executed scene that truly shows how terrifying Vader can be. You don't have to get all concern trolling with it
Maul is not exactly a young man himself, they're about the same age
We haven't really seen any big screen Vader action since Return of the Jedi, so seeing the villian that started it all doing what he does best was really satisfying imo. Plus I love how the scene it shot, and the claustrophobic feel that really drives home that the Rebels are in danger
The highlight of the scene isn't the battle... it's the history and context and weight of the moment.
And... the aftermath I'd argue is much better. Felled by his decades-old rival, Obi-Wan holds his dying foe who in his last moments loses all his rage and hatred, finding peace as he's told that the one Obi-Wan is watching will be the one to right the wrongs both have suffered and avenge them both. He dies... with a new hope.
And... the aftermath I'd argue is much better. Felled by his decades-old rival, Obi-Wan holds his dying foe who in his last moments loses all his rage and hatred, finding peace as he's told that the one Obi-Wan is watching will be the one to right the wrongs both have suffered and avenge them both. He dies... with a new hope.
Maybe not "most epic" but easily my favourite scene from that show, and 2nd favourite scene in Star Wars period.
Palps is my fave SW character and watching him just toy with and casually obliterate those two will never get old. It's so awesome.
Great fight. Wish it was slightly longer. But great.
God I fucking love this fight. Palpatine is just a beast. The fight, the music, just whew.
Also I really enjoyed this:
It's the most realstic example of a lightsaber fight. You basically get one shot, someone is going to die. No twenty minute fights.
The most realistic would be Maul accidentally cutting off a limb with his ridiculous double sided saber and Obiwan turns his off.
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